Bible Thought for Today Monday May 20 1930
A daily devotional brief titled Bible Thought for Today offers a contemplative message for Monday May 20 1930. The short note prompts reflection on faith, hope, and practical living in ordinary daily tasks.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1930
Page
4
We Still Need An Army In The Amited States
A stance argues for a strong domestic military force to curb mob violence against African Americans. The piece urges maintaining an army and navy for internal control and national security, citing recent southern mob incidents and the dangers of racial vengeance.
Morrow Seeks Senate Seat as Wet Candidate
The piece reports Dwight Morrow announcing himself as a wet candidate for the United States senate in New Jersey, contrasting with dry opponents and noting the political stance shaping the race. It suggests New Jersey may elect a wet senator, reflecting public preference in the state race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Morrow
United States Senate
New Jersey
Morrow
Jersey
Embarrassing Moments From School Life and Public Life
A reader letter mix recounts a schoolyard mishap and humorous memories, alongside snippets on Prohibition, politics, and social norms. The piece weaves childhood embarrassment with reflections on temperance, governance, and everyday city life in a dated newspaper voice.
Golf club tale of two unlikely holes in one
A golfer on a first round at a club miraculously sinks a hole in one on the second tee. A second miraculous hole in one follows as the ball vanishes, leaving the narrator anxious yet awed by fate and luck.
Pierce Knox Stars Drum Solo at Lions Convention
Pierce Knox, star drummer of the Iowa School for the Blind at Vinton, wowed Lions at Marshalltown with drum solos and a 21 piece school orchestra number. The convention praised his performance as a highlight and there is hope the ensemble, including Pierce, may visit Washington for a concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Knox
5. W. Knox
Washington
Lowa School For the
Vinton
Lions Club
Marshall Town
Pierce
F. E. Palmer
Palmer
By The Way Column Delves Into Front-Page Absences
A lighthearted feature from a local paper reflects on a week in St. Louis and the Journal staff’s return. TheBy The Way column ponders a mystery reader “PHL” and asks readers to guess who contributed while the team was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
County Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowdenington
Los East Main Street
Washinston
Mall Matter Press
Natl Tation National Advertising
Devine Money Corporation
New York
Chicago
Des Moines
St. Louis
Missouri
Middle-West
St. Louis Cardinals
Xxx
Ume
Sual
Qehe
Phl
Joh
Ater
Adam
Kien
Rockefeller
Christ
John D
Conducts
Ann
Back at the Grind and Calls for Contributions
A column pokes fun at returning to work and invites readers to send in advertisements and subscription payments. The tone hints cholera scare and a farewell as the writer resumes the old routine at the typewriter.
Vagabond Lover Boosts Valley Acting Profile at Radio Pictures
The article highlights Mr. Valley’s acting flair beyond singing four new songs. It notes his natural screen presence, contrasting with many scenery-bound performers, and predicts a rise in radio audience demand for his work in The Vagabond Lover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Theatre
Rudy Valles
Peer
Mies
Mrs. America
Mr. Valley
Val- Joe
Record sight Train longest freight train everpjerated waste
A railroad report describes a record long freight train maneuvering over a Virginian road from View to Keats Virginia. The train included 480 empty coal and box cars with supporting cars and a steel land car and asphalt car. The locomotive 210-92 mallette hauled up to 160 loaded cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginianstroad
View Va
Keats
Ues
Pollok J Wallace Declares Candidacy for County Sheriff
Political announcement by Pollok J Wallace announcing his candidacy for County Sheriff subject to Republican voters at the June primaries. Voters are urged to consider his platform and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollok
J. Wallace
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