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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1931
Page
4
The piece argues against a permanent dole as a flawed solution to looming winter unemployment. It warns the public may fear widespread hunger and hardship, while emphasizing that aid should avoid creating chronic dependence and public charges. It notes political debate and the likelihood of significant suffering without careful policy.
A humorous item from the Evening Journal about Franklin Dea learning the difference between artery and vertebra after a hired man cut his thumb while hedging. The note points out the mishearing and family banter as the writer shares the embarrassing moment.
The text argues for intelligent relief to distress with rational congressional funding and local agency control. It warns against large, poorly distributed sums and calls for calm, measured action to avoid abuse, while noting political pressure and campaign hype.
A compact language lesson lists misused phrases such as Can I go with you and May I go with you, notes mispronunciations for lozenge, and misspellings like coupon. It adds synonyms for frustrate and outlines today’s word INIMITABLY meaning incomparably with examples of Thackeray.
A lighthearted newspaper note recalls a noiseless way to eat corn on the cob and a humorous tale of a gentleman's love and waiting. The column quotes fond lines about devotion and a cheeky reflection on dictatorships and kings amid a shower scene and Central Park checker players.
A collage of light verse and humorous vignettes covers various topics from economics and science to daily life. It includes quips about mining, relativity, inflation, banks, and odd observations about fleas, hats, umbrellas, and weather. Interludes feature cartoonish dialogues and playful captions from readers.
Ed Wolf J E Wolf of Washington and Chas Harris of Keota return from Decorah after attending the Iowa rural carriers convention on Aug 6 7 and 8. They joined by Bill Simms and Percy Swisher with Arch Coleman and W G Armstrong among speakers. Harris retires Sept 1 and Wolf Nov 1 after long service. trip included Decorah ice caves Glenwood Cave and a stop at St Anthony church with four pews.
Muscatine County plans a field tour in September led by Carl Rylander and R H Porter to inspect wilt resistant watermelons. The I S C plant pathology department will coordinate. The issue includes local notices on religious education, fairs, and community visits across Columbus Junction and nearby towns.
Riverside Riverside Aus 7 details missing person Elizabeth Sanders from Fort Madison with local inquiries ongoing.
Iowa officials announced the first exhibition of the autogiro in the state at the Des Moines state fair from August 26 to September 4. A demonstration aircraft will fly each afternoon before the grand stand, showcasing vertical ascent and hovering capabilities and slower vertical descent for public inspection during the fair period.
The week brings visits from Mrs. Charles Rice and Miss Mary Sanders to relatives in Canton Missouri. Miss Louise Best and Joseph Best return from Missouri with family. Mrs J J Davidson of Grand Rapids Michigan arrives for a Riverside reunion. Mrs Davidson once ran a Riverside millinery and hasn t visited in 24 years. Miss Margaret Griffin travels to Casey Iowa for a week with Miss Mary Fagan. A son named August Sch is born to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Cline southwest of Riverside.
Will McClellana and his wife and Mrs. Eli Yoder were seen in Iowa City on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jake Litwiller were also noted in the same attendance.
Lodges Washington Chapter No 98 O K E S holds regular meetings on the second Thursday night monthly. Ida McDaniel W M and Ernestine Denison secretary listed. visiting members welcome. Damascus Shrine No 10 WSJ meets fourth Tuesday at Masonic Temple rooms with Mrs Chloa Spies W P and Hazel Haven worthy Sire named. Washington Lodge No 26 AF&AM meets first Friday monthly. Harry C Ward W M and A W Ward secretary.
Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M holds a regular meeting on the second Friday of each month. J W Enslin H P A W Yard serves as secretary.
Eastbound trains include the Golden State Limited at 3 29 a m and Apache at 1 10 a m with local services at 8 35 a m 6 10 p m and 6 30 p m No 4 Golden State Limited No 12 Apache No 40 Local Passenger daily except Sunday No 20 Local Passenger No 50 Local Freight daily except Sunday Westbound trains list No 8 Golden State Limited No 11 Apache No 29 Local Passenger No 49 Local Passenger daily except Sunday No 83 Local Freight daily except Sunday times range from morning to evening schedule variations
Daily passenger and mixed train times listed for Knoxville Branch with Sunday exceptions. Local and westbound trains scheduled at 8:30 am 6:25 pm and 9:20 am among others plus California passenger stops and discharge rules. Agents L Goodlander J G McKay and W C Bell noted with train numbers and service days.
Thursday events include Mrs. Ollie Rowe and Bernice visiting relatives at the Iowa City park. Alpert Stoutner reports a new well and notes many old wells failing. Roy Page is ill. Farm ladies busy canning peaches and praising the fruit this season.
GlendaIe items report Harold Anderson throwing and threshing for Harry Gerdes on Tuesday. Murray Smylie mourns the death of his brother in law Mr. McCleary at Crawfordsville Monday. Hearthside Club members and families held an all day picnic at Mt. Pleasant Thursday. Mr and Mrs Earl Lemley and Mr and Mrs Murray Smylie also traveled to Mt Pleasant Thursday.
Residents praised the county Sunday school event with Mrs. McGugin calling it perfectly fine and Harry Ramseyer noting its growing success. John A Stewart urged support, while Miss Jennie Flemming fell and broke her leg. Charles Custer and the Miller brothers shell corn in the afternoon.
An American Airways plane plunged from 500 feet after departing Lunken airport Cincinnati to Atlanta smashing into the Miami river bed. Six people died including a man returning home to see his newborn baby.
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