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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
4
A verse from Psalm 32:1 2 declares blessedness for those whose transgressions are forgiven and whose sins are covered The text emphasizes the Lord not imputing iniquity to the righteous and a life free of deceit covenants with divine grace across the passage
A state G A R convention in Illinois drew only seventy six veterans, contrasting with past crowds of hundreds or thousands. The piece laments dwindling membership as older soldiers pass away, compares later decades to Washington encampments, and foresees the American Legion taking the place once held by the G A R.
The New Jersey nomination of Dwight W. Morrow as Republican candidate for U S senator prompts varied readings. Some see it as evidence of potential presidential strength in 1932, others view anti alcohol or party dynamics. The piece notes speculation about Morrow’s relations and the impact on dry versus wet voting, plus broader political forecasts.
A brief, anonymous anecdote titled Daddy and the Buck recounts a young narrator and their sister overhearing their father discuss buying sheep after reading an advertisement that promises fifteen sheep and one buck. The piece relies on a humorous framing of missing author identity and playful misreading of price cues.
A collage of quips mocks alcohol and social foibles from 19th century columns. It jokes that corn whiskey can remove stains and manners alike while sparing no one, from drinkers to families, and cites humorous lines about uniforms and public figures. The fragment ends with a brief strange note about Rastus Johnson’s parade incident.
A fragmentary newspaper page blends police inquiry with political banter and social exhortations. It recalls a missing husband demanded by a woman, notes a 99 year old Daughter of the American Revolution in Michigan, and juggles remarks on democracy, public health, and drink’s social harms, ending with a child's barnyard joke about eggs.
At a country club dinner I sat with Jenn Zaring and Tomps Brookhart, noted local fisherman. The piece recalls colorful fisher tales, a bass breaking water, and social chatter about sugar cubes, cherry pie bribes, and Washington lawns.
The annual assembly of Royal Louisa and Neighbor lodges of Musi tine and Counties gathered in Morning Junction with 195 delegates in attendance. Sessions were in the high school auditorium, Mrs. Susie Wright presided, and Dr. W W Potter extended greetings. Officers elected included Mrs. Ethel Gabriel Columbus Junction president, Mrs. Arista Jennings Columbus Junction vice president, Mrs. Eva Blair Columbus Junction secretary, and Mrs. Albert Bliven Morning treasurer. Various locals and visitors were noted, with travel and visit plans detailed among many names and places.
Iowa lawyers gathered for the annual State Bar association convention with Henry Upson Sims of Birmingham as featured speaker. Justice John M. Grimm delivered the annual president's address at the state supreme court session in Cedar Rapids.
Walter Johnson's Washington Senators debuted new players Alvin Crowder Heinie Hanns and Art Shires with a 3 1 win over Chicago Crowder limited the Sox to four hits Shires contributed three singles in four at bats Manus added two hits in the win
Washington report on June 20 notes President Hoover's law enforcement commission studies prohibition effects on workers. A special committee sent questionnaires to social workers nationwide about savings health living standards and related issues as part of a broader social conditions inquiry. No report has been filed with the commission yet.
A group of Iowa youths mostly recent graduates gathered in Des Moines to compete for a Thomas A. Edison scholarship. The winner advances to Orange City New Jersey to join state champions for a four year award. exams covered physics math general science general information and English. winner to be named today. In Fort Madison, the Right Rev J P Stahl rector of St Marys Church died in an automobile accident several days earlier.
Fifteen years after graduation Dr Caldwell became famous for a single prescription now forty years later still widely used. The syrup Pep sin is urged for constipation headaches feverishness and low energy. It is made from herbs and pure ingredients and touted as a doctor’s choice for bowels.
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