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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
4
A brief reflection on supporting the weak and remembering the Lord Jesus who taught it is more blessed to give than to receive. The passage echoes Paul’s exhortation from Acts 20 35.
Dr William Montgomery McGovern head of Northwestern anthropology reports during a 1000 mile Amazon expedition beads influenced native choices. Blue and white beads first preferred, then red and green beads worn by leaders shifted demand, while remaining blue and white given to servants.
The article credits Hoover's 1929 labor pledge and Doak's praise of conciliation for keeping strikes rare. It notes the Labor Department's mediation in 50 disputes affecting 48,253 workers in March, all resolved without strikes or public disruption.
Ambassador Manuel BE Malloren of Argentina told a New York trade meeting that Argentina might resort to high tariffs to protect its industry if American barriers persist. He condemned US discrimination against Argentine imports and criticized foreign ministers and ambassadors meddling in US domestic politics. The piece notes historic tensions with Britain and reflects on growing American tolerance for foreign criticism.
A reader column offers Florence Stout's fifty cent story about preachers and a church joke, then shifts to a letter about Argentina’s tariff policy. The ambassador’s stance is criticized as impudent, citing high import duties and a strained U S agrarian landscape.
A Vancouver Province reader recalls a bygone era when a pie was cut into four pieces and each sold for a nickel. The note reflects on staying power of memories and old-time pricing.
A Kalamazoo Gazette remark defines a promoter as a man who cheers loudly and then tries to discover why. The wry note underlines the social role of promoters in public events and debates.
A Minneapolis Journal piece notes a physician argues success hinges on gland activity including sweat glands and bodily regulation, reflecting medical views on physiology and health.
Authority L. A. Miles notes the automobile industry employs 4.7 million people earning about 1200 dollars annually, generating 5.5 billion dollars in purchasing power for food and other goods. It includes 54,000 shops and 80,000 retail supply stores, with average rents of 400 dollars a month contributing 1.368 billion dollars yearly to landlords.
Henry Ford argues that big business, not the government, will enforce prohibition as manufacturing alcohol harms industry. He accuses war profiteers, booze profiteers, and inflated stock sellers of the same mold, while mocking Edison and Ford for their odd experiments.
A compact note on English word usage highlighting common errors in misuse and pronunciation. It includes examples like ingenuous versus ingenious, and accede meaning to agree. The text covers guidance on simple phrasing changes and vocabulary expansion.
The Biological Research Corp of Fleasburg Florida endorses a planned expedition to locate the Type Louse. Hiram J. Beetle and associates pledge backing including use of a Model T Ford as they humorously warn of a Bugaboo threat and cheer up the nation.
A fragmented local item features humorous patient woes and quips about doctors and health. It includes a cartoonish verse about ailments and a brief dispatch on Iowa weather with rainfall amounts, temperatures, and the outlook for unsettled conditions following a low pressure area over South Dakota.
Funeral services for Christopher Terockhorst, longtime resident who died Saturday at his son John’s home near Keota, were conducted Tuesday at Holy Trinity church. Interment followed beside his wife in the Catholic cemetery. Visitors came from distant areas for the ceremony.
The Shiloh area enjoys a welcome rain that ends a long drought. Howard Sigarcase and Willi Caldwell report a second crop clover despite heavy grasshopper damage. Warren Donaldson leaves for Camp Dodge with 62 Troop F. 113th Cavalry. Mr and Mrs John Gamble and children join Warry McConnell's family for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Sam Marek visit Saturday.
Regular meetings listed for Lodges Washington Chapter No 98 O Ryth S and Damascus Shrine No 10 WLS plus Washington Lodge No 26 ABE AM and Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M. Meetings occur on the second Thursday, fourth Tuesday, first Friday, and second Friday respectively with named officers and secretaries. Visiting members welcomed.
Railway timetable lists arrivals and departures for Golden State Limited No 4 and No 3, Apache and Local Passenger trains, blends of daily and Sunday exceptions, mixed freight and California passenger stops, with agents Goodlander and Bell noted. It shows times from morning to evening and special services like No 2% California passengers and No 420 mixed train.
James Van Nostrand returned to Newton after visiting Coppock and will join friends for a fishing trip before finishing two weeks of vacation at home. He has been promoted to managing editor of the Newton Daily News. Mr and Mrs Lester Wayne enjoy a Minnesota vacation. Cleone Caldwell and others attend chautauqua. Davenport visitors include Mr and Mrs William Buntenbach and family. Mrs Fred Bleese and son Maurice visited Sunday.
Mrs Wilbur Chalupa hosts guests with Mr and Mrs Roy Woods and son visiting Ernest Rath. Several families attend, enjoy ice cream and cake, while muskmelon crops suffer from dry weather. A daughter Mary Ann born August 11 at Washington hospital to Mr and Mrs George Havel is noted.
Mildred Kurtz reports social visits in Egypt on August 17 as Mr Joe Sokup and family with Anthony Marek visit Iowa City. A. F. Kosmar and daughter Mildred of Chiller la visit Harry Maticzchky home. Kosmar returns home while Mrs Kosmar stays. Mrs George Soska and Claud Ella spend Sunday in Iowa City. Joe Liska family and Jake Kurtz family visit Washington on Tuesday.
A long list of visitors and callers at various homes around Atlanta Illinois over several days. Names include Evelyn and Dorothy Kurtz, Fred Hutt, Wes Sojka, Charley Kossick family, Joe Liska, George Sojka, Prebyl family, Malichky family, Lantz family, and many others with multiple Sunday and Wednesday visits noted.
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