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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1929
Page
4
Historical clipping notes Jesus returning in the power of the Spirit to Galilee. He teaches in synagogues, earning glory as a figure of rising fame across the surrounding region. The dated reference places the event within early gospel narrative framing.
Phil Hoffman C S Walling Maggie Hoffman and A K Walling invite friends across the state to celebrate the Heralds new home in Oskaloosa on October 24 25 and 26 A tubular newspaper press replaces the old flat bed and the Herald team promises a fine new plant and furniture The Journal staff extend congratulations and hope to visit the site
The article muses on football as a transient public passion in higher education. It states today's star becomes tomorrow's forgotten idol while praising athletics as a foundation for character. It encourages non-stars, noting other paths to success such as politics, art, or leadership roles.
A Seattle Times report notes at Atascadero Gal experts claim a back seat driver helps reduce accidents by keeping the lone motorist alert. The companion can prompt warnings, curb naps, and sustain attention, countering risks from daydreams and careless driving.
Betty, age eleven, a sixth grader at Junior High, sends in a story for the Journal. She recalls her sister Betty’s early mischief with a “Jesus nightie” inspired by a Sunday school picture, describing a child’s innocent imagination and a family moment.
Washington correspondent William Tfard recalls the fading tradition of drunken episodes among lawmakers. He notes fewer contemporary stories and points to an infamous incident where a federal legislator slept in a wastebasket, once treated as scandal and jest but now seen as scandalous.
A playful assortment of voices mocks prohibition and modern woes with jokes about bootleggers, hospital visits, money asks, lost voices, and comic banter among characters. The fragment blends humor and social references in a newsroom style teaser.
A disheveled man bursts into a dentist’s room seeking gas to sleep and endure pain as he asks for gas to drill. The dentist confirms anesthesia and the man protests the idea of waking, then revels, claiming a gas engine should be ready to pull a plaster from his back.
The piece reflects on mid October with duties to start football, decide the World Series, honor Columbus Day, prepare for winter, begin the corn harvest, and resume play as the season’s second half approaches. It frames a pause before a kickoff and a crowded field ready for a strong drive.
The speaker muses on a bridge hand with bare hearts and strong trump control. They note fear of bidding, consider key cards like the King and Ace, and imagine the Queen’s location to decide a Heart declaration. The tone contrasts autumn warmth with a windy, quiet mood.
Authentic reports tell of an Illinois organist at a film showing who played by ear and was slightly deaf during The Bridge of San Luis Rey. At the climactic bridge collapse he began playing I Fall Down and Go Boom as the scene ended. The column then pivots to light jests about tutors, neckties, and a Chicago lunch ticket joke.
Last Friday an assembly and pep meeting preceded Albia’s season opener. The Girl Reserves schedule a Recognition Service at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 4. Band orchestra and glee club rehearse regularly as lab work begins. The football team travels to Town City for the homecoming game in the new stadium.
In a small village a new letter box drew chatter among children about ownership. One boy claims the minister owns it, while another notes the sign reads No Collection on Sundays as proof it belongs to someone else.
The note mentions Solon planning for a Friday game next week with optimism that they will win. It includes initials M.A. B, likely a person or coach reference. The readable fragment focuses on upcoming match and hopeful outcome.
The Auxiliary of the Albert M Huff post hosts a pot luck dinner October 17 at 6 30 in the G A R rooms court house for Huff post members. Loyal Sisterhood class holds fall social October 18 at 2 30 in the social hall. Fortnightly club invited to Y M C A meeting October 21 at 8 with guest Mrs Hoffman Ottumwa on What Price Musical Progress. Nine teenth Century club to meet with Miss Helen Wilson on Thursday evening at 7 30. The 4H Jacksonites plan a weiner roast at Mrs. residence.
Unable to determine a clear news item from the fragment. The readable text shows a stylized line about diamonds and clubs but no identifiable event, person, or organization. No concrete place or date is present to anchor a summary.
An older Alabama truck farmer admonishes his son for laziness. He jokes that being rich would lead him to disinherit the youth, sparking a pithy exchange about wealth and worth. The dialogue highlights rural family dynamics and humor.
The column notes Mrs. Lafe Bud earned four A pluses on school work while her daughter has just returned after two weeks. It shifts to a cautionary note about avoiding reckless behavior and paying attention to traffic safety.
Daily lesson notes discuss misused phrases and pronunciation with a focus on illimitableness, defining it as that which cannot be limited or measured. The text samples tricky pairs like rain rein reign and offers guidance on vocabulary growth and proper usage.
An advertisement claims a weak stomach causes pimples and dull skin and promotes Tanlac as a herbal remedy. It asserts digestion improves with a teaspoonful before meals, appetite returns, and skin clears, offering money back if not helpful for under two cents a dose.
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