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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1929
Page
4
A daily meditation cites Luke's account of Jesus observing rich givers and a poor widow at the treasury. The widow casts in two mites, yet Jesus says she gave more than all because she gave all she had. The reflection underscores faith over wealth.
The piece recalls a New Jersey case where five radium painters died from exposure. They sued the company and received 10 000 cash, 800 annual pension, and medical care. It argues war casualties and workers deserve higher sympathy and value than market price.
A medical discussion notes sciatica and lumbago cases arising from a deformity in the lower spine. It cites 150 operations by Drs Hibbs and Swift fixing the joint above to stop forward movement, reporting complete pain relief in 110 cases and 21 patients remaining improved.
A reader Naomi Johnson from Washington Iowa relates a humorous tale about a little sister who cannot take herself apart with lines about leaving limbs at home. The piece also includes medical advice urging non surgical relief for a condition with suggested posture belts and diet and notes doctors Hibbs and Swift with no deaths from 150 operations.
A local By the Way column weaves repeated rain forecasts through humorous exchanges. Citizens joke that rain on Monday means it will rain days more, with playful punch lines about chances of clearer skies and continuing showers in the week.
A nostalgic piece recalls junior high days and a crowd chorus about stout boilers and school life. It highlights community memory, school pride, and a playful motto from a bygone era.
A collage of humorous exchanges and snatches of dialogue from various newspapers. Jokes cover politics, sports, romance, and everyday life with quips about reformers, professors, and a postman delivering on the first of the month.
Lafe Bud laments many wives out of work while noting Col. Lindbergh’s search for ancient ruins. He comments that the nation hopes it never has to hunt for Lindbergh again. The remarks reflect wartime anxieties and public figures’ prominence in everyday speech.
A compact note on proper pronunciation spelling and usage. It highlights word misuse and distinctions between similar terms. The daily item teaches accentuation and emphasizes enhancing vocabulary with a single word, ACCENTUATE, defined as giving prominence in speech or writing.
Rail timetable fragments show westbound No. 3 Local Passenger at 9 09 am No. 25 Southwest Limited and other trains with selective service days and times. Specific destinations and services are partially obscured in the OCR text.
Miss Arline Swisher daughter of Mrs Elsie Samson Columbus Junction and Arthur Solomon were married Monday evening at the United Brethren church parsonage Muscatine by Rev Ira Hawley with a single ring service. Attendants were Mrs Elsie Samson and John Wall. A wedding dinner followed at Lou O Briens home. After Nov 1 the couple will reside at home.
In Fredonia Mr. Solomon, an electrician, witnessed a blaze that destroyed the B. B. Lintner house Monday evening. The origin is believed to be a chimney defect. neighbors saved nearly all the contents. the property and furnishings are fully insured.
The stove in P A Sherbeck's barber shop exploded Friday morning injuring fixtures and clothing but was extinguished quickly by a chemical machine. The incident warned that a larger blaze could have consumed the block. Clell Foriash pleaded guilty Saturday before Judge Patterson, fined 300 dollars and jailed six months, sentence suspended. Nearby residents and visitors were noted.
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