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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1930

Page

4

Bible Thought for Today Loving an Life ambo?

He that loveth his life shall lose it and he that hateth life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. John 12 25.

John

Life Expectancy Follows Health Emphasis. Auto Toll Rising

The piece notes rising life expectancy despite more auto accidents and urges public action on traffic safety. It argues health care, prevention, and personal care of the body boost longevity, citing the mind of public leaders focusing on vehicle safety and preventive medicine.

Rainy day floods spark urban dangers and road slump

The article notes Saturday rains turned small streams into torrents endangering lives in Washington. It praises ongoing building and street improvements, highlights Iowa’s concrete road boom, and warns deep mud hampers business and slows daily activity across the state.

TE WETS HAVE NO CARE by Arthur Capper

Capper argues the nation will not tolerate returning the saloon and warns that repealing the Eighteenth Amendment would legalize liquor manufacture and sale nationwide, except where states maintain their own prohibition laws, turning Uncle Sam into a bartender.

Arthur Capper Lile Satoon Sax South Carolina Canada House Judiciary Committee Thomas A. Edison Henry Ford William Howard ‘Taft United States Irving Fisher Yale University Taft Fisher Kansas Literary Digest Union Wets Mr. Fisher

Embarrassing Moment Causes Quiet Laughs at Grant School

A letter recounts Helen Meeks sitting on a neighbor in a garage as a boy and a girl hid in a car. She recalls the moment with embarrassment and notes she is 11 and in fifth grade at Grant School. The page also includes opinion pieces on prohibition, politics, and social observations from various-era newspapers.

Sirs Nan Helen Meeks P. S Grant School

How to Write a Column in Six Easy Lessons

Ted Cook explains the writing process with odd posture tips and mood cues. He notes inspiration comes in bursts or weeks of waiting and jokes about Mussolini as a gag. Aimed at amateurs, the piece ends by offering a free pamphlet.

Ted Cook Dea Benito Mussolini

Local Notes From Des Moines Trip And Park Camping

Laverne Farmer assists Mr. Watkins in bakery work while H H Clark and Allen Wintermeyer of Winfield attend grand lodge in Des Moines this week. The Naomi circle meets with the Kauffman sisters to plan a Sunday supper at the church basement with home made ice cream and cake. Mr C Fahrney and family visit from Des Moines to camp in the park as work unloads gravel nearby. Olds Garrick and Wayland callers noted with local queries and cautious social hints.

Laverne Farmer Watkins H. H. Clark Allen Wintermeyer Winfield Des Moines Grand Lodge J.C. Neff Frank Clark Clara Clark Naomi Dorcas Kauffman Lizzie Barbara Arnold C. C. Fahrney Lois and Oren Fahrney C. L. Garrick Re Ad Areca

New Tables Added to Leipsic Car Service

Leipsic service adds small tables between cars. Purpose unclear whether for impromptu luncheons or bridge parties. The notice hints at a limited trial with a modest uptake.

Brighton Bristle of Holstein Breeders Admitted to Association

Brighton June 13 Dan and Dean Johnson breeders of Holsteins admitted to membership in the Holstein Fife society of America among 636 from 38 states Puerto Rico favorably recommended for membership at the national convention. Mrs. Howard Phillips of Laverne Iowa visits with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H W Helmick. Mary Irwin returns from Ames before summer trip to Yellowstone Park.

Brighton Dan and Dean Johnson Sociation of America Porto Rico Howard Phillips Laverne Iowa H.W. Helmick Masonic Grand Lodge Des Moines Marjorie Wanerus Bethlehem Arthur Theodore Vanerus Washington, D. C Hugh Buffum Cedar Falls H. W. Helmick Laura Johnson Gon Clayton Hodgen Kansas City Will Gorman Natt Illinois Gorham H. G. Conrad Mary Irwin Ames Yellowstone Park

Community gathering and local notices from June meeting

Residents planned a 1 pm gathering at Mrs Schiebel’s before riding to the Kleese home for a meeting. A Franklin township meeting was set for Friday evening June 20 at Jim Combs home with a short program and 4H girls serving refreshments.

Fatal Toast Proves Fatal At Stoke-On-Trent Concert

In Stoke on Trent England Arthur Williams rose to propose the chairman's toast and after uttering two sentences suddenly collapsed and died during the event. The incident occurred at a local concert where the toast was to be delivered. Williams was a noted figure associated with the event and authorities began investigations into the death.

Stoke-On-Trent England Arthur Williams

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