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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1929
Page
4
A short reader letter from Jesse Karl Miller recounts a Thanksgiving where a preacher asks each guest what they are most thankful for. The father answers he is thankful for his striped pants and his bean bags, reflecting a humorous family moment.
The fragment requests delivering a dawn command to Jesus followers to inform them of the message, indicating a brief gospel scene where an instruction is given to convey a future event to the apostles. The text centers on urgency and apostolic communication.
A lyric meditation by Earl Bigelow Brown questions God's abundance and generosity. The speaker marvels at moonlit beauty on the Tappan Zee and asserts that love is the path to living, while lamenting stone-hearted statesmen and divine generosity.
A summary of Iowa industrial output shows 68 528 autos sold in the first seven months. Iowa Coal leads in steam per dollar produced. Iowa coal mines could supply state needs. Iowa corn stalks could satisfy paper and wall board demand. Four western states exceed Iowa in total manufactured products. Iowa makes over 5 000 000 dollars of agricultural implements annually. Iowa bakers deliver over 24 000 000 dollars in products yearly. More than 11 000 people work in Iowa railroad shops. Engines turbines and wheels manufactured in Iowa last year totaled 21 122 402 dollars. Foundry and machine shops produced about 20 000 000 dollars of goods.
The Bangor Commercial laments widespread American social ills from low voter turnout to miseducation and health woes. It targets politics, culture, health, hygiene, class excess, and lifestyle while urging simple remedies like daily walking and better dental care.
President Hoover intends to leave Washington in late October for a broad tour. He aims to visit Ohio River locks near Cincinnati and travel downstream to Louisville, tour Edison laboratories in Detroit, and attend a Gadsden Purchase celebration in the Southwest. He may also visit several Texas cities and gauge public opinion on naval disarmament farm relief and tariff.
The By The Way column notes a crowd claiming the lucky number 850 for the grand fall prize. Readers discuss ways to pick numbers and timing, while Nate Ross jokes about licensing a car plate and the town gossips about yawning church pews and annoying red lights.
A wounded banker, felled by a robber, gasps a plea with his last breath asking to relay a message to Louise and to send carbon copies. The dying man mentions someone named Rechel and notes his final thoughts were of her.
The speaker notes the President’s aptitude for choosing capable men and urges partisan groups to back measures benefiting national welfare over politics. The country will welcome the President and provide whatever information on the Union’s condition he seeks. Seattle Times
A Keeley Institute at Dwight Illinois is reported to begin admitting female inebriates for the first time citing rising female intoxicant use. The account notes no figures for inmates and mentions the Dwight building is now a smaller facility formerly a veteran hospital.
The article outlines how a blue cornflower sprig from Sevres porcelain and Marie Antoinette’s preference popularized the Chantilly Sprig pattern. It notes Sevres origin, royal visits, Hettinger orders, and English potteries copying the design as Sprigged China, spreading to Chan tilly and beyond.
Daily note discusses misused phrases and pronunciation tips. It defines MOBILIZE as to assemble and prepare forces for active service with an example of a warrior mobilizing his forces.
Lon Moon recalls stealing a horse and buggy years ago and deciding to reform after costs grew too high. He notes Abe Martin’s comment about avoiding trouble and mentions Emmy's marriage as part of settling down. Even Onions comment hints at mixed opinions on such folks.
The article notes oxen as the main farm labor in Korea due to cultivation methods and small horses. They plow fields haul loads and power mills. After slaughter for food or hides, cattle markets serve as social centers for isolated farming communities and ceremonial meat is common since the Yi era.
Workmen skilled in imitate ancient furniture and art craft use old wood and fabrics to age pieces. They place items in real use to acquire wear and tear, creating convincing replicas that resemble years of service. Their process shows thorough, first rate artisanship and meticulous methods.
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