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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
4
Bible Thought for Today presents a devotional on the Great Commission. The passage quotes Jesus commanding to teach all nations baptize in the Father Son and Holy Ghost and to observe all his commandments with the promise of his enduring presence.
A poem extols universal health as the finest wealth. It celebrates health of body mind spirit and daily life through wholesome living prudent exercise clean living and moral conduct attributed to Grenville Kleiser.
The piece argues over jewel smuggling estimates and law enforcement, noting gaps in enforcement and the futility of prohibitions. It then reflects on the death of Speed Murphy in Iowa City, praising his life as a hoboe organizer and educator, ending with a poetic tribute to his journey beyond.
The Man and his wife study road maps while planning a summer auto trip. He suggests stopping to see Mt Un to Andrew and other nearby points of interest as they trace the proposed route.
A long walk through town sparks memories of Aunt Mary Jane and Uncle Andrew as a city couple visits relatives in Illinois and Ohio. They share simple meals and discuss kin, realizing true ties extend beyond bloodlines while noting the humor and bustle of the fall festival and its small town flavor.
A compact feature discusses common word misuse and pronunciation errors. It highlights misused phrases and mispronunciations while promoting vocabulary growth. The piece defines endowed as enriching with a gift or quality and notes students aim to expand their lexicon daily.
Mrs C A Bray reports numerous family visits across September including Mr and Mrs Oz Gowey at M D Gowey, Bruce Gowey with grandparents, and Sunday gatherings at the Bray and Statler homes. Florence and Carolyn Dana and others attend church and visit In Fairfield and Mickland with Fort Wayne and Ottumwa ties.
Rev. Wiley Tanger voices skepticism toward modern pretensions and asserts kindness in people. He recalls the man who once asked in a photograph gallery to have "some pictures struck" and muses on changes in society.
Stanley of Wichita and Mrs. Mabel Kirkpatrick along with Clark Poter of Coldwell Idaho returned home after attending Marlon Roberts's funeral. Mrs. Elnor Green accompanied them to Idaho. FE A Hosler visited the George Bray home. Clarence Turnbull and family visited Mrs. Alda Watson. Rice and Elmore attended a Pleasant Plain board meeting. Spaldings joined a closing out sale near Batia. Ketchums arrived from Memphis Missouri to live in the Roberts house. Lillie Mae will attend No. 5 school from home. Busy Bee club met at Mrs. Wilber Vandyke with four members and four visitors. next meeting Sept 26 with Ada Watson. Ralph Roberts was ill for a few days.
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