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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1931
Page
5
An odd fragment shows Attorney Walker condemning alleged perjury as he opened a campaign titled the American Dreyfus Francisco. The scene notes him seated at the bar making remarks amid a tense, partisan environment.
The column records a three week count of bad roads with C A Stroh seen hiking toward G FY last Sunday. It notes Christmas displays in Washington, Pratt family activities, shucking corn, woodcutting, neighbor visits at Gleendyke farm, and prayer meeting at the Baptist church in New Haven. Shoppers, drivers Vera Harvey and Mrs, a busy Elmer Kolesick, Katherine Ruxbaum visiting Cedar Falls, Vie Masson’s travel, Art and Homer Myers erecting a young heet, and Fred Klopfenstein’s turkeys mentioned.
Major General Hanson E. Ely retires after 44 years of active service in the Army. He bids farewell with his headquarters staff at Governors Island New York, where he has led since 1927. Ely departs for Washington to establish his home after ceremonies colorfully marking the transition.
The article chronicles the life of actor Robert Ames, noting a dramatic, stormy career marked by vivid actions and public fascination. It reflects on his lasting impact and the shock of his death as described in the period obituary and retrospectives.
Fragmentary account describes a moment on December 1 with a food mishap and cheerful mood. Mentions Chii Marty Hutt from Washington, Greiner and Kolosick detouring from Wellston and Titus, and a request to smile as sunshine persisted through the day.
A fragment from the Cincinnati Enquirer notes a rummage sale where a woman reflects on clothing and options. The piece compares men and women’s choices, implying limits on what remains valuable to buyers and sellers. The mood is sharp and observational.
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