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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1929

Page

5

Jeremiah in Stocks and Dungeon Persecution Tale

A Bible lesson recounts Jeremiah as a true witness under persecution. It covers his beating by Pashur, imprisonment in Jonathan’s house, a dungeon ordeal, and prophetic counsel amid siege, with parallels to Christ and Jeremiah’s later journey to Egypt under Johohanan.

Jeremiah Jerusalem Pashur Temple Jonathan Irrjan Zedekian Mesalem Teremiah Jeru God Christ Jesus Christ hed-Melech Egypt Jo + Hanan

Brighton community notes and social happenings

Mr Steve Wood has gone to Miles City Montana where he owns a ranch. Mrs Roy Johnson arrived home Friday from Agra Oklahoma after visiting her sister Mrs Johns and daughter Miss Ruth Jotus fett. Numerous local residents including Miss Minnie Larsen and Kracmer families, Lillian Hofman, Lois Austin, and Miss Lois Davison are mentioned with travels, schooling, illnesses, and family visits. A wide range of social calls, travels to Des Moines Davenport Ottumwa Fairfield and other nearby towns are recorded along with a local fatality remains and a later note on a knee injury and a few community events.

Steve Wood Miles City Montana Roy Johnson Agra Oklahoma Mrs. Johns Ruth Jotus Fett Dar Ends Greene Charles City Mrs. Larsen Chariton Minnie Larsen LF. Kracmer Jiily Muscatine Kracmer Lillian Hofman Home Brody Washington Anson Woodford Francis McFar Drakes Sehooley Ville Ira Sehafer Roc Castlet Goldie New Sharon Mother Marjorie Funston Town City Austin Lois Austin Ad McCarty Columbus Clirinda Lois Brighton Davison Adel S. Rudolph Mt Jean Ms Rudolph Mr. Harti Richland Mar Fairfield Karet Jean Ano Janie Birt JB Frain Adela Katheryn Stone Ottumwa Harold Shepherd Glen Haans Des Moines Harold Merle Glen Pu Rathercot Noel Carter Chase Carter Abingdon Pla Tracy Vinton B.C. Tracy Hus Hom Stone Bart Morgan Rubio Pearl Knorr Earlham Bell Telehone Blanche McCarty Anson Brinton Jake Rudolph Rudolph Patty Coffman John White Batavia Imogene Shy Verna Wortitan Aaughter Ocean Reddick Davenport Mrs. la Grille Haley White Mr. Bennett Burlington Dan Peters Otto Lamansky Ichland J.J. Ban Gille Hnd Bruce

Jowett Reflects on Reward and Hope After Disappointment

A quote from I. H. Jowett speaks of rewards awaiting upon reaching a bleak shore. He envisions heavenly cordials, comforts of grace, and the exhilarating wine of a new hope, framing disappointment as a prelude to divine provision.

I. H. Jowett

Kingdom of G Nearing Hand Proclaimed

A notice declares the kingdom of G is nigh at hand. The brief statement signals imminent change or arrival without further details.

Douglas notes on local residents and visitors

Andy Kaul and family are mentioned in local notes. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kaufman helped J. M. McClintic with papering last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bendie visited Elmer Bain on Sunday evening.

Douglas Joe Kaufman J. M. McClintic J. J. Bendie Elmer Bain's

Prize Winning Essays on Flag by Eighth Grade Pupils

Two essays printed below won first and second in a flag essay contest tied to the Washington Woman relief corps. Wilma Horesowsky of Richmond wrote The Nation's Flag, and Schultz of Enterprise School, Dutch Creek, wrote The Flag. The pieces discuss Betsy Ross, flag history, display rules, pledge, and the meaning of the Star Spangled Banner, urging patriotism and proper respect.

Washington Women's Relief Corps L. E. Larson Wilma Horesowsky Richmond Schultz Enterprize School Dutch Creek Township Betsy Ross United States Union United States of America United Stat United Ibid Haltstatt Iguahoe Jan Washington, D. C Philadelphia John Adams Congress Fort Stanarx Mowhawk River America

In God is Our Trust Motto Over Banner in Triumph

Poem-like lines proclaim victory and peace for a rescued nation. The refrain invokes divine aid and national pride as the flag rises over the free land and brave home.

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Train wreck kills three in Glasscow derailment

In Glasscow Missouri on May 31 an explosion derailed ten freight cars of Chicago and Alton eastbound freight train No 88. Three men were killed and four unidentified persons are missing.

Glasscow Chicago and Alton

Iowa Centenarian Harriett Silvy Dies at 104

Des Moines May 31 A centenarian, Mrs Harriett Silvy, 104, died here after a brief illness. She was formerly of Wellsville Ohio and will be taken to Knoxville Iowa for burial today.

Iowa Des Moines Harriett Silvy Wellsville Ohio Knoxville

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