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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1930

Page

8

Grundy admits large campaign spend across 30 counties

Grundy testifies his campaign funds went through his personal organization with money sent to 30 counties. He says he has no list of affiliated groups and that totals will be known when reports are filed in Harrisburg. He claims he ran entirely separately from any ticket and did not spend money beyond his group.

Grundy Bell Thes Roth Harrisburg Pinchot Nye Philadelphia Grundy- Philipps Grundy-Pinchot Grandy Tie Pittsburgh Gruntly Mme Wagner Dem New York

Local Residents Share Visits and Outings Across Town

Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Bridges visited relatives here with Edna and Ruth Bridges and Mrs. E. L. Rouse, spending the day at the Rouse home. C. C. Burns of Columbus Junction shopped downtown Saturday evening. SéItGood Fa and Walter Oetjen visited Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Oetjen in Osceola. Clarence Gott of Wayland stopped by last Saturday night. Homer Stephen, Betty, T. L. Brookhart, and others motored to Moline to see the Densmore Guthrie home. Mrs. Stella Logan returned from California after three months, visiting Bruce Logan in Los Angeles and other Washington friends. C. A. Brown of Mt Union and S. T. Rickey hosted visitors Sunday.

D. M. Bridges Muscatine Edna Ruth Bridges E. L. Rouse Rouse Homer Stephen Betty T. L. Brookhart Moline Densmore Guthrie Home Stella Logan Golden State Limited California Bruce Logan Los Angeles Calif Washington

Coleman Dupont Seeks Campaign Funding Guidance

Senator Coleman Dupont of Delaware gave $2000 more and urged workers to use his name to collect funds while stressing a frugal campaign. Davis quoted Dupont saying he wanted to be a candidate not spending much money.

Coleman Dupont Delaware Davis

Dog Attack Case Sparks City Debate on Vicious Dogs

In court Ben Jefferies testifies as the city official and describes savage dogs as a serious threat. Prosecutor Al Kate questions the city's handling while references to patrols and canine incidents highlight public safety concerns.

Drs Mowiis Ben Jfteries Tray Dons al Kate Akod Jefferi

Tulsa Growth in 1920 Population Rises in Study

Tulsa Oklahoma shows population growth in 1920 with April 2 count reaching 194 581, a gain of 8 156 over earlier estimates. Other cities like Pueblo and Rapid City report significant increases while Pampa Texas posts growth and Janesville Wisconsin declines.

Washington Tulsa Okla Tulsa Repids. Mich Pueblo Pampa Tex

Ten Years Ago Today Evangelical Church visit noted

Rev W Klein returns home from Clarence Iowa where he attended a state convention of the Evangelical Church. The item then praises fountain pens and shaving gear for youths and advertises Parker Fountain, lather brushes and a MeDantel Drugstore update. Weather forecast predicts partly cloudy skies with warmer conditions Tuesday.

W. Klein Clarence Iowa The Evangelical Church

Unrepose Prose of Cats on a Garden Wall

A whimsical verse in archaic tone describes cats meeting on a wall and cats greeting each other. The speaker imagines Tomas or Tommy and Tabby awaiting, while a kitten courts with smiles rather than cries, critiquing loud vocal displays.

Tommy

Amber from Baltic Basin Reveals Historic Mining Practices

The Baltic basin yields amber mined for centuries from fossil resin. Sea floor torn from pine forests forms amber pieces dragged ashore by tides or found by dredges. Lithuanian amber is state property with embezzlement risk for noncompliant finders. Artisans fashion necklaces bracelets and brooches by turning and polishing amber.

Baltic Basin Battle Basin

When Armies Meet in Battle on Chessboard

The article treats chess as a battlefield where two equal forces clash on a square field. It argues that victory goes to the more skilled commander and notes that capturing the king is not allowed except as the game ends in checkmate. Premature attacks before developing pieces often lead to disaster.

Blowing Hot and Cola Doctor Blows Over Concepts

Dr Slosson argues heat is measured by loss of time, not a thermometer. Rapidly blown breath cools the band by evaporating skin moisture, while gentler open mouth breath feels warmth. A thermometer would show similar or reversed effects due to lack of moist skin and the instrument’s resistance to temperature changes.

Slosson

Olympic Games Birth of Greek Festival Chronology

The four great Greek national festivals culminated in the Olympic Games held at Zeus’ sanctuary in Olympia every four years, a tradition rooted in ancient Greek lunar timing and ritual.

Olympia

Olympia the Sanctuary City in Elis Not a Town

The text describes Olympia in Elis as a sanctuary at the confluence of the Cladeus and Alpheus rivers, in the Pisatis district. It notes it was never a town but a religious site with buildings tied to worship and games, dating from August to mid September.

Olyimpia Pisatis Elis

Perfect Will Cites Chief Justice White as Model Document

The text presents a formal will example attributed to Chief Justice White. It notes bequests to wife Leila M. White and grants complete ownership of all estate rights. It emphasizes proper signing and witnessing of a will.

White Leila M. White

Deemed Dead Arrives Alive For Funeral Plans

A London Tit-Bits item notes a man thought dead by relatives was actually alive in Ife after a long convalescence. On the funeral day an old colleague came to pay respects, only to be told the supposed deceased had returned from illness, described here as a rehearsed terror for rehearsals by the visitor.

Ife London

Wander Tales Reflect Youth Ambitions in American Magazine

A quoted line from American Magazine notes that young men seek adventurous amusements while young women aim for distant jobs or service beyond dull routines.

Color of Glass and Oxidation in Manganese Content

A discussion on how purple glass results from changes in manganese oxide under specific conditions. It notes that ultraviolet rays may alter manganese oxidation, affecting glass coloration.

of Standards

Nature’s Help in Small Woes Said to Be Near

The quote asserts nature’s readiness to assist even in minor troubles. It credits “Ameren Hugaxine” with praising nature as a supportive ally during everyday disappointments and challenges.

Nature Ameren Hugaxine

Fragmentary Quote on Icelandic Currency and Tithing

A damaged excerpt notes codfish once served as Icelandic currency and laments the burden of passing the plate at church, with a later quip about gratitude for not needing to carry it.

Iceland

Community Notes and Visits Across Local Town

Local residents and visitors frequent Wellman area events. Miss Kate Marbourg travels from Los Angeles to attend family illness in the Wickham household. Families and merchants share weekend visits, shopping trips, and sales at Ward’s Basement Store.

Local social visits move among cities this week

Mrs W M Fitzwilliam departs for Omaha Neb to spend a week visiting friends. Mrs C A Dewey returns to Des Moines after a few days visiting here. Mrs Chas George and Mr and Mrs Leigh Soule drive to Detroit for Y workers meeting and plan a later trip to New York City with Miss Olga Miller joining them.

W.M. Fitzwilliam Omaha Nebi Leigh Soule Detroit Michigan Olga Miller New York City

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