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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1931
Page
4
A Bible Thought from August 1 1931 cites Jeremiah 17 11 warning that riches gained improperly vanish by end as a partridge eats eggs without hatching them. The devotional contrasts prudent living with foolhardy wealth.
Poem by Grace Noll Crowell urging compassion for lonely and grieving travelers. It asks for empathy to brighten weary eyes and strengthen hands, and to voice comfort when words fail, sharing in the sorrow of those who walk the road.
Dr. Miller retires from the Ka tona News after a quarter century as publisher and owner due to ill health. The Kalona publication notes his long service shaping the town and county, while thanking him for his leadership and welcoming Clarence Shimon of Solon as his successor.
The Journal reprints a Davenport Democrat and News article dated September 8, 1860 recalling a political campaign long forgotten by today’s Washington residents. The piece reflects on era politics and public sentiment from the mid 19th century.
The Davenport Gazette ridicules the belief that Lincoln will win, comparing it to odd myths and noting the Washington Press is labeled as a biased Black Republican paper. It cites dating from Sept 3, 1860, and critiques editorial claims about Democratic movements and Lincoln Hamlin support.
Eight year old Raymond Miller recounts a comical error from a trip to town to buy bird seed and radish seed by mistake. The piece notes his embarrassment and invites him to explain the anecdote in his own words.
The writer defends the Democratic minority in Washington against press slander. He asserts Democrats are men of nerve and character and pledges continued support, noting editors may misread truth as fiction and that correspondents may shock the paper’s editor.
George W. Brown sports a patch that may imply a domestic scuffle though he insists a bolt caused the injury and stitches were needed. The Country Club bake drew two hundred guests, with heat near 135 and generous iced drinks while competitors chased him through the aisles.
A reflective poem on a gossiper’s harm. It recalls overheard talks that label Brown a crook, spreading false rumors that ruin his character. The piece warns that rumor’s venom destroys faith and social trust and likens the backbiter to a devilish, sneaking force.
Daily lessons present vocabulary guidance with words like MANDATE and CLARIFY. It explains usage subtlety and pronunciation notes, including misused forms and misspellings, in compact instructional sentences. The piece urges readers to grow their vocabulary by mastering one word daily and applying clarity in tense situations.
In a 4a hotel lobby a drunken man staggers toward a rapidly revolving door and circles it, suddenly stopping when he returns to his start. The door clips his neck, knocking him to the carpet, where he rises, mops his brow, and quips that it isn’t very late and asks to be let inside before being knocked down again.
A book reviewer notes memoir trends and an odd ecard from Greentop Missouri. The card shows a camel bust, a sticky 98 degree soda fountain scene, and a sketch labeled Where the bodies were found. The writer jokes about depression, poetry, and prompts readers to submit quotations for a Chau Tauqua prize.
Norma Shearer delivers a dramatic performance as Don Ashe in A Free Soul at the State theater next Monday and Tuesday. The adaptation draws on Adele Rogers St. Johns story, with a Carlotta cast including Leslie Howard Lionel Barrymore Clark Gable James Gleason and Lucy Beaumont in varied roles.
The Fox theater presents Hush Money starring Joan Bennet Hardie Albrecht Owen Moore Myrna Loy and others in a tale of a wife concealing a past to protect her family. Directed by Sidney Lanfield the production blends romance mystery and outdoor adventure across a stylish urban setting.
A film feature titled Holy Terror screens at the Fox next Friday and Saturday with Sally Eilers and George O Rien. The plot follows a polo hero who returns home to discover his father murdered and uncovers the suspect as his real father, delivering a dramatic climax.
Ainsworth hosts a M. L. Olds family reunion at Oak Park with relatives from Centerville Washington Los Angeles Mt Pleasant and Des Moines. The Kensington club picnic honored Mrs Mathers as she sails to France aboard the President Roosevelt. Community work at the park includes park cleanup and new facilities with attendees from several counties and states.
Jol ly Ten holds farewell for Mrs. Besse Heacock leaving for Badwin Park California. Katheryn Frazey among guests as townsfolk join train sendoff at 12 37 A M. Out of town visitors include Mrs. Iva Pickard and Mrs. Lucile Brinton. Local picnics Walton Park and health clinic plans announced with 39 children scheduled for examination Aug 3 4. Funeral for J B Dey scheduled 2 P M Saturday at home with Dr Whiting leading services.
Mrs. Charles Thomas and son Eugene along with Tom Stewart and Dick Edgington have come home after two weeks at Clear Lake. Charlie kept house, claimed to have enjoyed himself, and was glad to have the family back. Mr and Mrs H B Knight visit Minnesota. Miles stays with them while Wayne plans a California motorcycle trip after R O T C camp. he is an electrical engineer.
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