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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1930
Page
4
A brief religious note cites Romans 11 26 promising that all Israel shall be saved. The deliverer will arise from Zion to turn away ungodliness from Jacob, fulfilling the covenant when sins are taken away.
A Kansas style tariff debate is quoted with ex governor Nate arguing that higher levies on agricultural products harm farmers in the Mississippi valley. He contends surpluses trigger lower prices, tariffs are needed to protect local producers, and surpluses do not curb outside competition. The piece includes a travel note from Santa Fe New Mexico dated March 22, 1930, describing cliff dwellers and New Mexico scenery.
The Louisville Times comments on social trends and politics note the era’s shift in courtesy and ambition. It jests about crops, courting, and a proposed tongue in cheek political slogan favoring Hoover over Coolidge in a playful newspaper voice.
Fragmented clippings present a humorous, chatty slice from Lincoln school life with editorials and jokes. It mentions a teacher question about punishment for an uncommitted act, and a string of local notices and party political candidacies. The tone resembles a small town column mixing jokes, ads, and social updates.
Explorers reach the Puye cliffs near Santa Fe and uncover upper cliff dwellings and a top settlement with kivas and evidence of durable community life. The ascent via a rickety ladder yields views of an antibiotic era culture, with remains and artifacts scattered among the ruins and a bustling rest house at the summit.
A reader puzzle titled The Puzzle Picture invites readers to spot seven errors in a travel-themed illustration. Artists and younger readers are encouraged to join, with usual prizes for both groups. The item notes ongoing interest and prompts readers to share their thoughts on the scene.
A playful prompt asks readers to spot intentional mistakes in an illustrated scene. It notes several obvious errors possibly detectable by sight and sound, inviting quick engagement and challenge for the audience.
Last week's puzzle by Poel C Wittmer on Route 4 lists a winner split evenly between a boy and a girl. It hints at a new cycle this week with entries open to anyone under fourteen years for participation. The note mentions last week's picture and a continuing puzzle plan.
The artist places deliberate flaws throughout the image. Several are obvious upon close inspection while others require careful scrutiny to identify.
A garden scene notes that a duck sits elsewhere and a man rejects fur cap and dress collar for garden work. It claims trousers fit, prefers a hoe over a brush, and argues stones, chickens, and wheat should not be in the garden. It also mentions mislabeling of carrot and wheat packets and stakes.
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