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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1930
Page
4
A Bible quotation from Hebrews 11 6 emphasizes that approaching God requires belief in his existence and in his rewarding those who diligently seek him. The verse highlights faith as essential to pleasing God and receiving divine response.
The measure would authorize a constitutional amendment to permit the issuance of state road bonds to supersede county primary road bonds and place financing in state hands via automobile and gas taxes. Counties would be relieved of nominal bond duties while maintaining maintenance funding, with little expected opposition.
A civic exhortation urges voters to participate in an upcoming congressional and county election era. It warns against ballot slacking and notes that democracy relies on informed, active voting by the people. The piece questions turnout and stresses voting as a civic duty.
New York statisticians estimate consumption remained within ten percent of pre boom peaks as the nation crawls from recession. Eastern businessmen view Western farmers as pessimists while farmers endure crop losses with resilience. The piece contrasts inflated spending on miniature golf—funded largely by the wealthy—with broader economic hardship and the split between rich and working classes.
A reader recalls an awkward school moment with a humorous teacher and father, then reflects on spending power and social shifts. The letter notes varying attitudes toward discipline and leisure, contrasting a quarter for goods with national prosperity and quotable lines about spending for leisure activities.
A compiled note outlines disputes over prohibition's economic impact. Harvard Professor Carver accuses anti prohibition groups of bias, while economists like Fisher counter that prohibition has real economic value. Salvation Army and census data cited as supporting reduction in poverty and lives saved.
A fragmented column teaches common word errors and mispronunciations. It highlights misspellings like encouter and ren, notes synonyms such as Encour and heart nicheate, and urges daily vocabulary growth by mastering one word, illustrating with frantically as an example.
In a humor filled note the editor proposes a By Way Annual collecting the best contributions of the year. Readers are invited to send thoughts and suggestions for a possible name and to vote on whether the book should be published after year end.
A faded quatrain laments mortal woes and mortal taxes. The speaker frets over sin and the inevitability of tax and death, hinting at a daily shave as a trivial ritual amid existential dread.
Wellston notes report several residents with hand infections, Elmer Kolosick feeding over six hundred lambs, Acel Robertson painting in Grace Hill, and a new fire bowl installed at the schoolhouse store overseen by Charney Harvey. Nearby improvements include a bridge east of Welston and road work with remaining low spots after rain. Mary Scranton spent the weekend at home. Lloyd Robertson painted his car. Allen Schaffer visitors report her recent operation improvement. Ralph Bunning traveled to Washington to sell clover seed, Iffith to Katona.
The column notes the thrill of the first burlesque show fading and Binkley’s departure from town amid rumors he is seeking a new radio gig, with the market chatter blowing over. The tone captures small town unease as a familiar performer leaves and rumors swirl.
Mra Correspondent reports in October town news with visits from Ronan Peng Pon and many neighbors. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. George Bray, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dail and Edith Maen of Fairfield, and Earl Balders’ hospital recovery. Families share Sundays, church visits, and regional gatherings in Pleasant Plain, Richland, and surrounding towns.
The readable text mentions Floyd attended Saturday with him and Carl McMurray and Halderson Monday, with incomplete details about who is working for whom or what event this refers to.
The Columbus Junction area reports on church leadership changes in Louisa County with Reverend Barr elected president of the Louisa County Ministerial Association, and other clergy named as vice president and secretary treasurer. A ministerial luncheon and a Halloween party plan are noted, along with the Columbus High alumni homecoming set for Oct 31. Local farm sales highlight Duroc Jersey hogs averaging 35 dollars and Hampshire boars at 25 dollars, while residents travel for medical conferences and family visits.
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