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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1931
Page
7
In White Plains Dr. Frank Wright faces a suit from Jacob Theiss alleging his animal farm could become a public nuisance if barkless dogs mute roosters and cats fail to quiet. Theiss seeks court action over disturbances tied to Wright’s operations.
Mrs Lorene Coffey files for divorce alleging her husband habitually stuffed cracker crumbs down her back and found it amusing while she objected The filing notes the couple is in Los Angeles with key details about the alleged conduct and the ongoing case.
Mrs Anna Skala charges her husband Joseph refused to teach their children English and spent hours training two pet parrots to talk. She says he also kept four dogs two rabbits and a goat and neglected the children while giving attention to the animals.
Kenton Ohio offers free matinee admission to women between six and sixty in a local promotion. New York columnist Heywood Brown, now in the Broadway revue Shoot the Works, jokes about running for alderman in the ninth district. Kansas City report notes a man posing as an officer was detained in a police station after a dispute at a tavern in Pennville Indiana.
Bank staff tied up by bandits yesterday near a factory as the noon siren sounded. They fled when thinking it a burglar alarm and were later captured, naming John Walter and Howard Garwood. Ber nice McCurry cut her hand while checking accident insurance papers from a trunk, finding the policy paid up. George Keigel, 18, from Philadelphia, writes seeking guidance to obtain a wild horse through the Kansas City chamber of commerce.
Ralph Wightman told the court he was stunned when his new bride disclosed she had three previously unknown sons. The court granted a divorce.
Farmers in Republic estimate the harvest will total 200,600 baskets marking what could be the largest grape crop on record for the territory. Strong potential yields reflect favorable growing conditions and robust vineyard output across the region.
Anthony Abbot narrates lingering questions about a crime committed with an axe. A witness recalls lights on a hill on January 3 suggesting a burial night. Suspects include Dr Maskell, Bruce, Armstrong, and the father, while new clues surface.
Inspector Faurot pursues the Anna Aumuller case where a floating torso is found in the river and the killer dies by his own hand. The pillow case, costly and elaborately embroidered with rosebuds, links Anna Aumuller and Geraldine Foster cases, as Thatcher Colt deploys top detectives to seize the clue in a relentless pursuit.
Thatcher Colt leads thirty men at Police Headquarters in a bleak search for a pillow case thief. Manufacturers deny ties to the case, yet Colt presses on, learning about pillow cases as he pursues concrete leads and persistence.
Thatcher Colt explains that a woman's hand killed Geraldine Foster and uses a torn pillow case to trace the crime. He moves thirty detectives through bedding suppliers, dividing the pursuit by city districts to locate the case origin with no initial clues.
The maker explained to Gerns that costly pillow cases shown as samples were sold to small New York City stores. Despite high quality, gaudy style hurt salability. Wealthy buyers rejected the style while budget shoppers could not afford quality, leaving output unsold. To prevent loss, the firm discounted stock to junky Manhattan shops.
The lesson outlines Galatians 6 on restoring a sinning brother, bearing burdens, personal responsibility, supporting teachers of God’s Word, and sowing to the Spirit. It links gracious justification by faith to practical life, urging meekness, mutual help, and work for the good of all, including efforts against alcohol. The text emphasizes unity in Christ and moral action aligned with the law of sowing and reaping.
Philip Anwyl of Des Moines arrived to visit grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Anwyl in Crawfordsville. Arlene Cunningham of Washington visits with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams. Will Anwyl accompanies D. N. Anwyl to vacation sites Wild Cat Den and MacGregor. Ladies Aid of the Methodist church held its monthly meeting.
Keota residents report visits from relatives including Claud Holmes family returning from Canada and August Sehmitt bringing his family home from Spencer. The Culture Club met at H D Williams with Kate Glover and Harriet Clenden Hing leading book discussions. Other items note hospital surgery for Sadie Powell, school superintendent visiting, and multiple family travels within Iowa.
Eleven show cattle on Lloyd Swilhart’s Formoso farm were killed after straying from pasture and eating Sudan grass. One animal had previously won Grand Champion at a Chicago show.
In St Louis only 23 permits were issued for miniature golf courses this year, far below 64 issued last year. Course owners attributed the drop to a sluggish mood affecting business.
The undersigned coal dealers warn that any customer who has not paid old coal accounts by September 10, 1931 will not receive credit from any listed dealer until bills are settled. The notice cites forgetfulness and nonpayment as reasons for the action.
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