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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1930
Page
4
The piece argues that crime grows as cars ease crimes and escapes, calling for more police, sheriffs, and deputies, plus possible state police and highway patrols. It notes the U S crime rise versus other nations and urges faster action, including public schooling and immigration restrictions, to deter automobile era crimes.
Dan Poi argues prohibition, despite opposition and claims of youth revolt, remains better than a license system. He cites New York and national data on licensed outlets, hidden speakeasies, and unlicensed beer rooms, noting gaps between licensed sales and actual liquor availability.
A fragmentary note cites 1920s debates on prohibition, youth behavior, and social reform. The text references editorials, opinions from Boston and Toronto, coast guard views, and various newspaper excerpts criticizing or defending prohibition and its effects on crime, youth, and society. It weaves a mosaic of quotes about bootlegging, youth morality, and public policy across multiple regions.
A compact note on common English errors including misuse of jewels and family related pronunciation. It mentions mispronouncing familiar and familiar, plus guidance to learn one word daily, here COMPREHENSION, to grow vocabulary.
A lively recap of Dickerson riding Manton Hebner's 189 model bicycle after sneaking from J Penney to Hebner's Drug Store. He falls, injures his shoulder, and leaves dismayed, vowing to distrust bicycles. Also notes Mrs Green's sundial move, reader quips, and local letters about humor and curiosity.
Community notes appear with jokes and letters from readers. Items mention a home management class at Lincoln school and a social event where Leela plans a Wednesday meeting, plus a Riverside Foresters basketball game at St Mary’s hall with a pot luck supper after.
Local clubs and church auxiliaries planning meetings and socials for Wednesday September 24. Sunshine Community gathers with Mrs. Esme Koehler. U.P. Auxiliary and Baptist groups host activities at the West Chester churches with meals and pot lucks. Attendance urged. details and host locations listed.
Mr Em Moots quips on oyster season luck while noting the local gag about months containing A. He jokes about beauty pageants and says bathin' beauties are elected for one day only, likening the Miss Universe idea to a one-off event.
Des Moines reports James Sheridan a former cigar store proprietor tied to a kidnapping that netted $10,000 in ransom. John Watters is already under arrest, arraigned and held on a $59 bond as investigators seek other band members.
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