Bible Thought Phriday August 7 1931 Our Assurance
The text encourages fearlessness for the land as the Lord promises to do great things, citing Joel 2 21 to inspire faith and hope in readers today.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1931
Page
4
Reduction of Oskaloosa Washington Rail Service Prompts Mail Concerns
Beginning the 10th this month no evening train to Oskaloosa or morning return to Washington will run. Only one trip each way remains daily, affecting decades of mail service. The Journal notes public hardship and hopes the post office will arrange Star routes or other measures to maintain twice daily mail delivery along the Oskaloosa Washington branch amid possible temporary interruption.
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Oskaloosa
Washington
West Chester
Keota
Post Office Department
United States
Postal Department
Oskaloosa-Washington
Automobile versus beer argues the liquor industry's drag on economy
The piece cites August A. Busch arguing beer legalization would bolster employment and government revenues. It compares labor and wage figures, showing liquor drains capital from other industries and depresses broader economic activity, warning of shrinkage in legitimate sectors as liquor grows.
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August A. Busch
United States
Embarrassed Student Tells of Seat Mishap at School
Doris Shelman Route 5 recounts a shy moment when she leaned on a classmate, toppled from her chair, and felt embarrassment. The note warns readers to watch where they lean and to choose a steady seatmate.
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Doris Shelman
Moral stamina in face of prohibitions economic split
The speaker argues that prohibition harms the public by reducing value in goods while praising the automobile industry which has expanded fivefold since prohibition became constitutional. He questions whether the nation has the resolve to continue what he calls the noblest moral social and economic experiment of the era.
Ohio’s New Tax Law Aims to Equalize Levies Statewide
The state adopts a radical 1932 tax reform requiring every adult to file an oath sworn return listing all assets with a $100 domestic animal exemption. Returns due Feb 15 to Mar 38, with half the tax due on filing and a 50 percent penalty for noncompliance. A two mill tax on bank deposits is also imposed.
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Ohio
Over Production After World War Ends
The text argues postwar inflation and excessive production after World War I. It cites farm land values in Iowa selling far above real worth, inflated stock and property values, and a two year wheat supply leading to depressed prices. It notes foreign tariffs and regulations limiting wheat imports, warning that stabilization programs could harm other interests.
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Iowa
America
Germany
Italy
France
Bulletin
Quotation Contest Ends With Honorable Mention
A humorous column notes three identical quotation entries arriving late, with the winner already chosen. Honorable mention goes to H. W. Luers, Bridget of Washington, and Bright Eyes of Washington, while the editor jokes about the contest process and contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Luers
West Chester
Bridget
Washington
Bright Eyes
Lindberghs Grounded in Alaskan Weather Warms to Route Change
Col and Mrs Charles Lindbergh stay in Alkavik awaiting clearing weather for a 7000 mile Washington to Tokyo trip. They may shift from Point Barrow to Nome via central Alaska, with MacKenzie river route cited as most feasible for refueling and safety.
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Aklavik
Charles A. Lindbergh
Alkavik
Washington
Tokio
Japan
States
Lindbergh
Lindberghs
J. A. Urquhart
Urquhart
Col. Lindbergh
Coast Guard
Northland
Point Barrow
Alaskan
Nome
Lindberg
Edmonton
Alaska
Siberia
District Court Quiet Title Petition in Washington County Iowa
In Washington County Iowa E C Temple sues Cornelius Honeck Sarah Houck Jonathan Printon Jonathan Brinton and unknown claimants to a parcel described as the west 33 feet of the west half of the northwest quarter section 20 township 75 north range 8 west. The petition seeks a quiet title in fee simple and declares certain adverse claims invalid.
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Cornelius Honeck
Sarah Houck
Jonathan Printon
Jonathan Brinton
Mose
Washington County
Iowa
Washingrton County
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
A weight loss claim promotes Kruschen Salts as the easy safe method to shed fat. Take half a teaspoon in hot water every morning and weigh in after three weeks. Reported benefits include more energy clearer skin and a younger feeling body. A five dollar bottle from Lemmon's Pharmacy or other druggists is advertised with a money back guarantee if not convinced.
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Lemmon’s
America
Court warns defendants in real estate suit in Washington Iowa
The petition seeks to bar all defendants and unknown claimants from any right to the property and obtain general relief. Defendants are urged to appear before noon on the second day of the next term starting September 1 1931 at the Washington County District Court. default leads to judgment. In a separate note, dairy industry talk at the White House with President Hoover noted by William F Schilling shows dairy products lead agricultural values in the northeast with 95 cooperative marketing groups serving 1261900 farmers marketing dairy products valued at 228611428 in 1929.
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Cit
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
United States
Hoover
White House
William F. Schilling
Minnesota
Federal Farm Board
Schilling
Farm Board
Language Note on Old Courtly Phrases
The guide explains how to revise archaic phrasing in letters by replacing awkward endings with direct modern forms. It suggests using The phrase Hoping that I may receive an early reply to improve clarity and tone. It cautions against passive or stilted constructions.
Ships Hog by Airplane on New York Kansas City Route
A 150 pound live hog bound for a Kansas stock farm was carried aboard a Transcontinental and Western Air freight plane as the airline launched its new freight service between New York and Kansas City from Newark New Jersey.
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Newark
N. J
U.P
Kansas
Transcontinental and
Western Air, Inc
Wich
New York
Kansas City
Army test pilot survives inverted spin bailout over Selfridge
Lieut. Harry Johnson, 37, commander of the 94th pursuit squadron at Selfridge field, bailed out from an inverted spin at 3,000 feet during a test flight over Mt. Clemens. He deployed his parachute at 2,500 feet and landed on the Clinton riverbank, suffering a wrenched shoulder.
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MT. Clemens
Mich
U.P
Harry Johnson
Army
94Th
Selfridge Field
Army Field
Johnson
Clinton River
Feild
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