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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1930
Page
4
Bible Thought for Today reflects on 2 Tim. 3:14 15 urging continued adherence to learned holy scriptures. Emphasizes wisdom unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus learned from childhood and affirmed by reliable sources.
The piece reflects on children leaving home for college and the mixed emotions of parents. It notes how education changes siblings, the adventures and conversations they bring home, and the pride and sadness of sending them off, ending with a resilient endorsement of supporting their educational journeys.
Neda Haney cites Mr Weather Man as moist warm air from Gulf remnants approaches. He warns of wetness across the middle United States southward with Saturday night rainfall noted near Burlington. Long discussion on weather, politics, and public life follows with references to Gerard and American ruling circles.
The West stock show will be featured at the Fall Festival with prized stock on display. Claude McCor and son-in-law Claude McCor are set to participate, showing Percherons and young stock. Keota stockmen and others promise bigger and better displays, with the event expected to highlight improvements and strong management along the lineup.
Fragmentary weather note discusses approaching rains and storms with forecasts eluding clarity. Mentions upcoming severe weather and uncertain impact on food supplies and regional conditions.
A daily lesson on English word study highlighting common mispronunciations and misspellings. It defines facsimile as an exact copy and notes an example showing a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence hung on the wall.
Gwen, a novice cook, applies for a kitchen position across from Alec Gordon in his tall apartment block. Amid family ties and cautious admiration, Gwen's meals win respect as Alec, impressed by her wit and cooking, contemplates a future where she could become more than a house guest.
A fragmentary column blends social chatter with a plan for a formal engagement party at the Alcazar. The scene centers on attire choices, a noted cook, and the idea of a life-long kitchen position. Interwoven are stray topics on lightning safety, insurance rates, longevity musings by a French doctor, and a quirky health manifesto.
An article advises women to stay calm during lightning and avoid hiding in closets or beds. It stresses staying indoors and dry as key defense, noting fatalities can occur even without a direct strike.
ABE MARTIN notes Ambassador Gerard omitted John Barleycorn from the sixty four go gitters who rule the country. He comments on a dash of false modesty now seen in political circles and public discourse.
In Washington, Major General James B Fecht recounts a war tale. An officer questions a private wearing a large helmet. The private, claiming to be Huckleberry Hawkins of Paint Rock, pleads not to confiscate the helmet after a long search for his size.
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