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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1930

Page

4

Bible Thought for Today October 29

Quoted scripture urges readers to reflect God’s praises as a chosen generation a royal priesthood a holy nation and a peculiar people called out of darkness into marvelous light 1 Peter 2 9 10.

Embarrassing Moment and Prohibition Debate Letter Mix

Doris Leffler shares a school hum moment with Yankee Doodle tune while readers discuss prohibition era crime and liquor. Letters from Miami recount travel, budgets, and local life as prices and conditions shift.

Doris Leffler Journal Doris

Motive: a daily lesson on inciting reason in action

A compact study frames motive as that which incites action and emotion. It notes common mispronunciations and spelling quirks while urging readers to practice using one new word each day to broaden vocabulary.

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By The Way Notes From Contributors in Washington Iowa

Readers send in jolly miscellaneous quips and jokes for By The Way column. Letters humorously praise contributions while musing on annuals directors staff dedicates and whom to honor with future editions.

Abe Mart Tin Reflects on Fall Mushrooms and Frank Speech

In a folksy musing, the speaker muses on mushroom foraging at night with flashlights and recalls cinema era slang about the word frank. The piece contrasts simplicity with modern complexity and hints at changing societal mores.

Residents Visit Relatives and Local Activities in STRINGTOWN

STRINGTOWN Oct 2 Mrs David Graber and son Allen returned home after two weeks visiting relatives in Nebraska. J J Rich PP Wenger A H Miller attended a YMCA meeting in Was nd Kevington. Rex Swans Burlington shop pers. Emerson and John Jr visited Wellman. J J Rich and family and J Z Wenger hosted dinner near Wash ington. Christ Roth home south of land hosted guests. Widmers shopped Washington. Pythian Sisters bake sale set for November 1 at Washington Cleaners 218t3

Stringtown David Graber Allen Tuesder Daving Nebraska J.J. Rich Wenger A. H. Miller Wasnd Kevington Y. M.C Rex Swans Burlington Emerson John Jr Jacob Gunde Wellman Wittin J. Z. Wenger Near Washington Christ Roth Land

White House Conference Stats Show Gains in Life Expectancy

Washington reports rising life expectancy and falling infant mortality as White House Conference on Child Health and Protection previews findings. Experts note 1929 infant deaths fell to 66.2 per 1000 births and stress public health advances, sanitation, vaccination, and continued research.

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