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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1929
Page
4
Jesus climbs a mountain to teach the crowd and his disciples gather to hear his words. In this scene from Matthew, he opens his mouth and delivers a profound teaching on righteousness and living in God’s kingdom.
A historical editorial voice debates tariff policy, linking past shifts from Wilson to Underwood to Harding with party dynamics and public mood. It muses on juror conscience and the burden of judgment amid political and economic pressure. The piece notes expected debate, partisan cries, and the potential effects on elections.
A compact note on word usage. It discusses repeated errors in spelling and meaning, emphasizing continuous illness and mispronunciation. The text highlights the value of a single word learned daily and urges drawing a clear distinction between two suggested ideas.
The article surveys tariff conflicts as an economic issue not a party matter, with Democrats and Republicans from the South and New England weighing protection versus cheap goods. It notes workers fear job loss under high tariffs and wage pressures from price changes, calling for nonpartisan study to balance interests of cotton, citrus, dairy, and tinier industries.
In a New York address President Hoover argues enforcement of federal and state laws is the dominant issue facing the country. He urges a comprehensive commission to study criminal law, warns of entrenched crime networks, and calls for decisive action rather than rhetoric.
A mosaic of quips and anecdotes blends reflections on public talk and social life. The piece cites military training tales, fashion missteps, witty exchanges at a courthouse, and notes on Parsons College graduate Miss Huber who led the senior play and earned honors.
Con stable Plum layers a pointed line linking a bank robbery to the brains of the operation while noting the allure of prosperous farms as playthings for local plutocrats in a cutting remark about crime and wealth.
Keota Daily Tribune notes the town will open a three week summer session in public school buildings on Tuesday June 11 with Mrs. Jessie Williams as superintendent and a junior class teacher. Morning sessions run five days starting at 9:00. The Keota Municipal band will present a cantata The Rose Maiden with the Washington M E choir at high school night. Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges plan memorial services and grave decorations. A June 16 wedding for Van Longenecker and Helen Burke is announced with ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in Wichita.
At Ute Parsons afternoon nine members were present for a daily vacation bible school closing at the Mennonite Church. A Sunday program by the attending children is planned. Names mentioned include Fadie Pullips Nancy C... and Julia Swayne Gordon. The Santa Barbara photo shows many extras in the scene.
Noble Iowa May 29 Mrs J A Frey notes visit and return from Chicago. Mr Milton Frey and Mrs Frey spent time with relatives in Washington and at the J A Frey home. Mrs Ruth Mitchel and Emma Sturtz visited Washington. Numerous local residents and guests from Burlington Moline Weldon and Austin spent time with families and attended Decoration Day activities. The Philista class of the Mennonite Sunday school held its close.
Lawra La Plante stars in a talking picture titled Scandal based on The Haunted Lady from Cosmopolitan. Universi? presents a tale of a working girl who marries a wealthy man, haunted by a past that tests her marriage and risks justice. Huntley Gordon Joby Boles Jane Winton lead a strong cast with noted dialogue and wistful singing through Miss La Plante.
Dolores Costello leads in Warner Bros production The Beast with Barrymore and the cast including Georgia Stone and Nina Quantero. The Redeeming Sun features Costello in a Parisian underworld setting with Conrad Saget as lead, directed by Cetherton and shot with Vitaphone sound. The Fox release opens the first half of the week alongside Vitaphone scores.
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