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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1929
Page
4
A Bible Thought for Today for Wednesday September 11 1929 reflects on the crucifixion scene where soldiers cast lots for Jesus garments as foretold by the prophet. The meditation cites Matthew and emphasizes fulfillment of scripture through this Passion moment.
The poem envisions a lone man facing death as life ends on earth and memories fade. It asks whether the world will later birth new life and whether some future form might read this tale of human dust.
A periodical on fire fighting emphasizes farm and country fires occur every fifteen minutes in the year. Defective chimneys are the leading cause, lightning damages farm buildings, and rods help. Spontaneous combustion in hay and gasoline in garages pose major risks. watch flammable vehicles and storage.
A 1926 Monte Carlo meeting between Carl Schwab's valet and the king of Sweden yields a humorous tale of the decoration. The valet explains Schwab's honor, noting a Swede earning a royal token after 25 years in service. The piece shifts to a wedding anecdote and then to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt praising Hoover's prohibition stance.
A letter from Jean Kelsey recounts a misdial in August 1929 in Ainsworth where a man attempted to use a desk telephone but kept turning the pencil sharpener by mistake. The incident highlights early rural telephony quirks and community daily life.
Mrs Roosevelt remarks that Hoover's reaction mirrors a common view among many women and suggests the president shares that sentiment. The exchange underscores gender dynamics in politics during the Hoover years.
A poem celebrates freedom across mountains rivers and skies with images of glaciers lakes and plains. It envisions Columbia uniting the nation in the torch of liberty and the equal right of every child to rise toward freedom, as voiced by Mary P. Denny.
A humorous note suggests adding a weather committee to the fall festival to arrange for ideal conditions such as blue skies and cool, brisk nights. The piece parodies political figures and mixes light satire with community event planning.
A collage of humorous snippets and dialogue from various cartoons and columns including Tex as Ranger, a dentist office gag, a marriage proposal, misheard names, a parking joke, and a mother child exchange. The mix reflects light entertainment items and quips from popular periodical humor.
A long list of visitors and departures fills the page. Bowers of Winfield, Katheryn Stone, D J N Irwin and C J Christensen, Mrs E M Griffith and children, Mrs Frank Furber, Lester Hanlon, Floise Rice, and others are noted at various homes in Rubio, Iowa City, Williamson, Fairfield, New London, Wayland, and Wapello. A misfortune is reported as Mabel McClintic’s Chevrolet coach is struck in a hit and run on the Fairfield road, causing body and vehicle damage.
Paramount's new all talking thriller features an all star cast in a double killer hunt set inside a moving picture studio. The Studio Murder Mystery is billed as one of the most gripping talking screen melodramas shown this season.
Clarence Funston of Santa Paula visits relatives in Brighton and returns home with his sister and nieces. Rev G FE Heidel travels from Ottumwa to Canton Mississippi for a family visit. Local social events include Jolly Ten meeting with Mrs Lydia White and visits by Mrs Orpha Griffith and Mrs Frank Furber. Harvey Spielman recovers after mastoid operation at Fairfield hospital. Families attend district Knights of Pythias picnic at Burlington. Others travel to Cedar Rapids and Kirksville for visits and schooling. Multiple residents relocate or travel for work or care, with hospital and village life noted.
In Abe Martin's quip a woman asking for a hair cut prompts a joke about census costs. The gag notes that the next census will require many door calls to find someone to interview, implying high expense.
A compact note outlines common mistakes in English usage. It highlights mispronunciations such as annunciate and the past tense sinking of boats, lists synonyms like affinity and kinship, and presents today’s word PRECARIOUS meaning uncertain and unstable.
The Edingtons story first serialized in Photoplay Magazine becomes a motion picture. The film preserves the suspense and dramatic tension of the original while adapting it for cinema audiences.
Miss Betty Compson born March 18 1897 in Beaver Utah appears in Om With the Show a 100 percent natural color talking singing and dancing picture now at the Fox Theatre. She studied in Utah and Salt Lake High School and initially pursued violin before moving to serious drama in films. Compson is 5 feet 2½ inches tall weighs 112 pounds has blue eyes and blonde hair. Her husband is James Cruze the director.
United Press list of several radio features across networks. WEAF NBC at 6:00 est Sunshine hour then 7:30 cst Jack Frost Melodies. WJZ NBC 8:30 cst Liby world tour. WABC CBS 8:30 cst Show Boat. WEAF NBC 8:30 cst Victor Dance hour.
The Ladies of the Spread Whagle and Glendale school district schedule a Thursday afternoon lesson with Mrs. Tom Gerdes on basket making. Attendees should bring scissors an awl tape measure and a knife. Reed supplies available for a small fee.
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