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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1929
Page
4
A historical devotional note dated Monday September 30 1929 reports a moment after the crucifixion in which Jesus appeared to the eleven apostles. The fragment reflects a religious recital of post resurrection appearances.
Turner, a declared candidate for Iowa governor, endorses a reasonable state income tax as part of a fair overall tax system. He argues real estate bears too large a burden while intangible property is under taxed, calling the plan a replacement tax to relieve overtaxed property owners and ensure taxes fund essential government services.
An 86 year old man named Smith recalls drilling the first oil well near Titusville Pennsylvania seventy years ago. He describes how crude oil proved a lasting lubricant and how Native Americans and early pioneers perceived and pursued oil before its industrial use. The account links the discovery to a son who helped bore the well and witnessed the first bubbling oil.
A collage of letters and poems about red lights on the square and September imagery. Citizens praise and critique town ideas while Mirr ors of Washington Iowa profile a well known, active local figure about to depart the community.
A compact note urges quick action to print two poems before September ends. The speaker hints at timing and urgency, mentioning both pieces must be included tonight.
A collector of short items notes how electricity and modern machines shape life. It includes a prayer for motorists urging safe driving and restraint, and a classroom quip about speed turning into bow legged walking.
A collage of vintage clippings and quips noting a car crash fatal line, radio penetration, household tech, and female economic roles. The pieces cite Wilbur Wump crash remnants, Demosthenes style oratory, flag imagery, and Amelia Earhart remark on gender roles.
A humorous verse recalls marriage over years changing terms of endearment from sweet pet names to a blunt, domestic label as fidelity to a wife shifts with time and routine.
Miss Mary Brown travels from Elm Grove to Pueblo Colorado then San Francisco to spend winter with Edward Duncan. Women from Elm Grove and Columbus City townships plan a home management class at Wyman with Mrs J K Dunn and Miss Hare Cookinham.
A garbled passage strings together playful and shocking similes ranging from motorists and privacy to fruit stands and gas tax. The style mimics a tongue in cheek catalog of oddities with no clear event or names beyond generic civic and social imagery.
A compact note highlights daily word study focusing on usage errors and vocabulary growth. It discusses terms like saleswoman and mispronunciations and presents ineffable as a word to master. The tone mirrors a classroom tip sheet with brief guidance and sample sentences.
The speaker recalls how women used to weep when mistreated and notes today they would flare up if mistreated again. He criticizes merchants who send out hand addressed letters announcing fall goods, saying they mislead many people.
Radio listings outline NBC and CBS schedules with programs from Libby Paul Whiteavan and David Mendoza. The Robt He club meets October 1 at 1314 E Washington with a roll call of wise sayings and potluck trays.
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