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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1929
Page
4
A historical discussion traces the church labor link, noting critics claim church capitulation to wealth while ministers often champion workers. It argues genuine clergy support for labor amid misused leadership, and acknowledges prohibition's impact on workers by raising alcohol costs.
A reader essay contrasts prohibition's effects with crime and wealth, citing police views on liquor, societal change, and a famed anecdote about Sir Walter Scott. It also recalls Livingstone's influence on Stanley, and ends with a graduation moment from the University of South Carolina as a young man reflects on learning and educators.
A local demonstration by Mr. Tucker touting a four wheel cart features safety benefits. He imagines stopping abruptly at a railroad crossing near Colenso annex, noting no train is coming yet the car is halted and bumper impact ensues. The scene ends with the driver enjoying musical auto horns and a playful tune.
The article states Alpha Scorpii Antares is the largest fixed star known up to now with an estimated diameter around 400,000.08 miles according to Hale.
A segment quotes Abe Martin via Mrs. Em Pash urging a son to return home early while noting overcrowded jails and harsh food. The prose reflects joke style about farmers making money and a wife’s doubt in love. A grieving line recalls a hatchet burial.
Washington defeated Letts 7 6 in a league tennis clash as Kiesey held Letts in check. Little won the Y M C A tournament singles title over Fletcher Crawfordsville while Anwyl and Owen took consolation and doubles honors went to Fletcher and Amy Crawfordsville.
In Crawfordsville Roy Wood and Elbert of Elkport visited with Vera Sands and family, Velma Piper plans a week in Elkport, and many neighbors attended funerals for John Paschal and L. G. Sherwood. Frank Sands bought a horse, and Jimmie cared for younger siblings. A burn from peach butter troubled a nurse. School opens with 22 pupils led by Miss Hele Genkins. Isabelle Dunbar, two, suffers eye trauma requiring hospital care. Grace Hill play night featured a successful Tad tie aid. Hotle Shockie reunion attended by W H Dunbar and family. Joe Arnold own a new Whippet coach.
Dublin sir Mant Dublin and Mansfield relatives visit referenced. The Frank Earle family were Sunday guests at the Howard Brown home. Miss Rosamond Johnson stayed with her parents. Henry Brier and Wright families with Leroy Richardson visited Roscoe Robertson. Charlie Mayer drives a new Dodge. Turla Mangold and Rendina Mangold returned from grandparents’ homes. Chautauqua attendance noted.
W H Harrison and daughter Onevieve with the Steeles and children Maxine and Clifford motor to Muscatine and spend the day. Darbyshire and Frank Drindle y of Ottumwa visit Washington. Mr and Mrs JH McCleery host friends from New Webber and Davidson family. Various residents from Muscatine Des Moines and Rock Island take day trips, attend fairs, and visit relatives in Washington and Riverside.
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