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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
4
A devotional reference notes the request to Moses to allow Israelites to go with their flocks and herds, while Pharaoh only grants passage for people. Moses responds that their cattle must also accompany them, underscoring the value of possessions in faith.
The piece compares early Wright brothers flights with modern aviation. It highlights the leap from a ten foot 12 second earliest flight to a 30 passenger Western Air Express plane with four 525 horsepower engines and 150 mph speed. It notes millions of miles flown with no injuries and few forced landings except due to weather.
The passage discusses President Hoover's Gettysburg Memorial Day address. It argues that politics often blocks progress and that many politicians prioritize self interest and party prestige over the common good. It contrasts statesmanship with mere politics and notes the tensions between local service and national needs.
The article discusses 1918 to 1930 living-cost data showing high points in 1920 and declines by 1929 for clothing and house furnishings. It argues tariff elevation boosts competition and employment while lowering or not raising overall living costs, countering opponents who use math to claim higher tariffs raise costs.
A story from the Christian Herald style zone shows Dave Hopkins a busy father who loses time for his son Tom. After Tom’s death, Dave’s grief drives him to the back fence where he once warned Tom, in a symbolic act of reversing fate.
A wandering narrator compares gray mornings at home with sunny California days. The piece notes California's climate as endlessly similar, mentions rare rains, and jokes about time zone mix ups and digesting prize fights rebroadcasts.
A fragment from the City Times recalls a morning scene with R B Shannon chasing a hat and a humorous tale about a bachelor who bought socks with a matrimonial note. The anecdote ends with a witty reply about marriage and time.
June 12 Dublin residents share visits and social notes. Mr and Mrs Wellman and daughter, Mrs Sam Stoutter, host at home. Pearl Parcelt family visit in Washington. Harlett Times aided by Mrs Holle for house work. W E Augustine travels to Chicago on business.
Dr. E. G. Lockhart of Drake University presents preliminary prison survey results to United Press. He says 10 percent of the last 400 young men at Anamosa Reform School were convicted of crimes against a person, vs about 20 percent of older inmates at Fort Madison.
Brighton hosts the second annual Whoopie Day sponsored by the American Legion with contests such as greased pig and chicken calling, plus foot races and boxin. Merchants donate $300 in prizes and two dances close the day. several local residents travel for weddings, summer school, and visits.
Sunday visitors include Mrs. J F Frain visiting Chauncey Stone and family in Corn ing. Miss Goldie Bartlett returned from Fairfield for the weekend. Henry Spellman suffered a heart attack en route to MS Pleasant and recovered at his daughter Carrie Peasley’s Fairfield home before returning home. Mildred Woodford resumes work in Chicago after visiting home. Mrs Pearl Arthur visits from California to see her parents W A Coffman and wife.
Walter Gardner works on carpentry for M. M. Flynn. John Krause attends Marjorie Green wedding. Helen Gardner visits Grandpa McBride. Charles Barthelow hosts dinner with Frank Moore. Velma Stafford at Ames for Jub convention. Lafayette Klopfenstein visits Evelyn Gardner. Havre threshing club stockholders meet at C. M. Maxwell home with Gardner as president. Mrs. Sam Baker hosts Havre Social club. Clem Edgar and son Howard visit William McBride. Hog shipment to Chicago by Havre Shipping Association.
Hawkeye Iowa June 183 Senator Daniel Steck denounces the Hawley Smoot tariff as unfair to agriculture and against Hoover's wishes. He endorses the McNary Haugen bill with an equalization fee as the soundest farm relief option and supports the Farm Board's efforts to fulfill its act.
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