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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
4
Thought for Today reflects on Luke 24 6 7 reminding readers that Jesus is not here among the dead but risen and that the Son of man must be delivered crucified and rise on the third day as promised by his words.
The piece argues that country investors feel little impact from stock hysteria while warning against speculative buying. It notes George F. Baker’s paper losses but says his wealth remains substantial. It compares market swings to college football finances and raises questions about coach salaries versus professors.
The speaker questions college football rules and its role in developing character. He notes experience as a referee and admits ignorance about current play, while acknowledging the season will run until Thanksgiving and that changes invite scrutiny.
A brief note from Donald Rinner recounts a playful scene with his younger brother Dean, aged 3, catching a pie by the ear and prompting a squeal. The letter mentions a prior Delight story and teases division of fifty cents for good behavior.
A chaotic By The Way column blends poems by E G Fox and Bliss Carman with musings on fall weather roads and vintage scenes. It shifts to light quips about soup on menus and street crossings, then to reflections on control and fate at a football game, ending with a sly line about repetition.
The Federal Farm Board votes to study the potato problem. The jokes compare gravy as the real solution and note the public mood on finances, editors, and politics across several cities, with light satirical quips on Cuba press, gas masks, and lipstick campaigns.
A woman driver muses on the paradox of cars heading south on a one way street while she travels north. The remark captures a moment of confusion and humorous urban observation.
A father recalls his son’s sport roadster looping off the road and wrapping around a telegraph pole, a vivid example of dangerous driving. The incident highlights the need for caution on rural roads and prompts concern for teen motorists.
The fragment presents a lyric style line about a theme song titled Cant Help It for a character or item named 19349 Flapper, with a line suggesting reveal and peep actions. The readable text is limited and lacks clear event or public context.
This item lists daily word study guidance and usage notes about misused phrases and pronunciation. It emphasizes delving into a deeper problem as part of expanding vocabulary and focuses on words such as delve and related misusage topics.
A fragmented, unclear interview passage shows a speaker describing fashion views and social groups. The text mentions half backs, a place kick, ringside tables, crests, and views on last year’s games with references to ROTAZIAT sections and Mrs. Marin. The passage lacks coherent facts or identifiable events.
Mrs Less Moon recalls her shopping at the Monarch 5 10 as she quotes a line about selecting a mouse trap and noting the clerk’s demeanor. The remark pivots to a playful joke about finding a wife before skirts get longer.
Box supper and candy social at Maore school on Friday November 1 led by teacher Faye Jones. Presbyterian ladies social meets Friday afternoon with Mrs Harold Montgomery at 120 East Jefferson. Methodist Choir rehearsal at 8 on Thursday night due to orchestra dinner.
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