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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1930
Page
4
The 1880 note recalls five Pennsylvania lawmakers found guilty of corruption, each fined $1000 and sentenced to one year in prison with solitary confinement and hard labour. The column contrasts past and present, arguing that scandals exist across eras while humanity improves.
Congress likely to adjourn in a few weeks with tariff legislation still in play. A draft bill must pass both houses and be signed by President Hoover, making this a difficult task this year. Elections loom, with potential changes in the House unlikely but every member facing re election. Prohibition will continue to spark debate and noise.
Former French premier Paul Painleve writes on the U S contribution to World War I. He notes tensions with Clemenceau and Foch, praises Pershing's stance, and says Allied command prepared the U S troops to act effectively. He argues delays were to avoid harming morale and that American forces arrived in miraculous time.
Grace Havel of Washington Iowa relates an embarrassing moment over parental rules and a locked door. She recalls learning that obedience is the best policy after a night spent away and a delayed return, receiving fifty cents for sharing her tale.
Mr Painleve praises Allied war effort and American forces for contributing greatly to faster end of the great war. He notes occasional rank and communications congestion but says the overall picture shows better results than expected with Russia collapsing and Italy and England facing missteps.
The essay contrasts religious zealotry and practices across cultures. It laments ritual self–torture in Mexico Penitentes, Indian sects, and Muslim beliefs, arguing these acts reflect deep religious divides and hazard world peace. It questions whether such devotion places humans near animal life.
A Scotchman warns his wife he may be late and will phone at six. She should ignore the bell to avoid his nickel. A joke jab at local politics ends with Bascom’s quip that crooks remain and a taxicab can be found anywhere.
The passage presents a vocabulary note on reverence meaning to regard with reverence and cites a line about a young man revering men of genius. It emphasizes proper possessive forms for organizations and common mispronunciations and misspellings.
The column offers a stream of brief notes and jokes about everyday life. It mentions the Senate rumor, health unit location, crossing light impatience, fashion sprays, a merchant’s view on changing business, military family talk, a Sunday school sketch, car upholstery chatter, mushrooms finders, a bargain counter slogan, a Modern Maid vignette on modern living, a publisher’s apple contest, and a quip about a notorious liar.
Dr Mopps said a rural resident suffers from a new fan gled illness in the woods with no relief found yet. The remark came as he described the condition after a recent examination.
Washington's Senators and the New York Giants led the major leagues as interleague play began. The Giants moved to first after Pittsburgh lost to the Boston Braves 4 3, while Washington rode an eight game win streak through sectional competition. The Athletics routed the Detroit Tigers 19 2 with Lefty Grove dominant and Foxx and Bishop each homering twice.
Bruce Young born September 10 1843 in Washington County Iowa died April 19 1930 in Los Angeles California aged 86 7 9 after four years Civil War service as a soldier in the Sth and then 2nd Iowa infantry he was later county clerk of Washington County Iowa 1896 1900 and moved to Los Angeles in 1909 where he lived at 1435 W Forty fifth Street He is survived by his wife Viola three children six grandchildren a great grandson and a brother Ed Young of Brookfield Missouri His funeral was held April 21 at Inglewood Cemetery with Stanton Post G A R and other locals in attendance
A brief note reflects on a social visit to Mrs Safe Bud and the sense of relief among people in modest means who feel thankful for an easy conscience.
The Washington Route 2 news column reports on a bake sale by the Thelkiureka Ladies aid, hospital visits for John J. Davison and J J Benda, a brood loss, a bottle fed colt, 460 ducks and 550 Leghorn broilers raised locally, a wedding invitation to Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs G W Hay as the republican candidate for county recorder. The writer notes busy times and a lack of major news.
In Miskolcz Hungary neighbors flocked to the home of 64 year old Joseph Szigeti after a loud explosion. They found him dead from a line of dynamite he had ignited after swallowing the explosive to end his financial troubles.
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