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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1930
Page
4
Bible Verse 2 Timothy 2 20 21 in 1930 Lord s Ve il
A fragmented Bible quotation from 2 Timothy 2 20 21 appears in a 1930 Lord s Ve il clipping. The text contrasts vessels of gold and silver with wool and oath, noting some vessels for honour and some for dishonour.
Conditions Worsely South and Drought Hit Louisiana Cotton
Mr and Mrs A E Putnam relay a letter from their son John in Louisiana detailing severe drought killing crops and livestock, rising cotton costs near 9 cents, and strained tenant farmers. The note highlights widespread hardship, credit loss, and looming winter dangers as relief measures are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Putnam
John
Louisiana
Towa
Abbeville
Mr. Putnam
Embarrassing Moment Submission From Leona Wagner
A reader letter describes a street scene incident where a girl friend and I encounter an awkward moment as bystanders tease us. Leona Wagner writes about gaining street awareness after the embarrassment and invites readers to visit the Journal office for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Wagner
Leona
Journal
Illinois Senatorial Sway: McCormick in Wet State Tilt
Essayist argues Mrs. McCormick shifts on prohibition to gain Illinois support and satirizes urban corruption and war costs. References Capone, Chicago politics, and national debt, contrasting Wet cities with Dry Illinois. Includes critique of postwar wealth and indemnity figures and a stray ad note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capone
Chicago
John
Hinky Dink
By The Way and Epigraphs From a Funeral Page
In this issue a light hearted By-the-way column notes five envelopes found in a casket and a playful poem by Harvey Wood. It also reproduces humorous epitaphs on headstones including Andy T who died in sleet and April snow, Thomas Jones with woolens lost, and James P. Smith who shed his overshoes too soon, all told in a breezy local tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy T
James P. Smith
Bouquet of flowers sent to Steno by The Garden
A mysterious bouquet arrives for Steno with a note from A Bit of the Ozarks and praise for garden comments in the By-the-way column. The letter invites Steno to the Journal office to claim the flowers and thanks The Gardener and Keith Sweet for vases and arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ozarks
Steno
Journal
X. A
Keith Sweet
Tomorow
Unemployed Concentrated in Nation's Large Cities
Census figures show about 2.5 million jobless nationwide with most in cities over 100,000. Detroit 5.0 percent, New York 3.4 percent, Chicago 4.3, Philadelphia 3.7, Los Angeles 3.3, Nashville lowest among large cities. Data cover those out of work and seeking employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Sept
Duluth
Minn
Detroit
New York City
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Nashville
Tenn
Census Bureau
ABE MARTIN laments vaudeville void in county air
The column notes a dismal sign of the times as county radio lacks audience patience and vaudeville style acts. It quips entertainers could wish listeners would peer through windows to see people walk out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Cubs and Athletics Strengthen Lead in Two Major Leagues
United Press reports the Cubs stretch NL lead to four games after a 10-7 win over the Pirates in a long duel. Gabby Hartnett belts a second homer with two aboard to seal the victory in the tenth. The Giants lose to the Braves as the Cardinals beat the Reds 12-2. In the AL the Athletics top the Red Sox in 15 innings 8-7 with Al Simmons delivering key hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
New York Giants
Boston Braves
Pirates
Cubs
Gabby Hartnett
Tom Zachary
Giants
Hughie Cruz
Gants
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati
Jimmy Wilson
Card
Wakins
Philadelpia
Boston Red Sox
al Simmons
Ue Tathetic
Tol
Moron Test in Evanston Traffic Court
Evanston Illinois September 5 magistrate Harry H Porter heard a case of reckless driving by George Randall age 19 amid a moron test for drivers with mismatched mental age. A Northwestern psychology professor evaluated him and ordered a one year driving ban. A separate report noted a woman’s death under disputed circumstances and baseball scores with late game heroics by Simmons and a Red Sox rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Ill
George Randall
Beore
Harry H. Porter
Estion
Tame Dail
John J. Morgan
Northwestern University Department of Psychology
Randall Wa
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Tam
Leona Wai
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United States
Europe
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Barbara
Cal
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Ine
Harvey Woodraft
Nancy
Agiow
Des
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You
Lawrence McKune
Ed Griffith
Clare Dwiggins
Abe Martin
Athletics
Red Sox
Simmons
Se Man
Herman’s
Ambulance Service
West Side Square
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