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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1931
Page
4
Biblical passage from Matthew chapters four verses eight to ten portrays Satan offering Jesus all kingdoms if he will worship him. Jesus replies to worship the Lord alone. The scene emphasizes faith and allegiance over earthly power.
Those who watch from wistful windows while the world keeps holiday seek Thy love to end loneliness. The poem speaks of barren fields sorrow and longing, urging patience courage and faith for the weary and the isolated as they keep their holiday in spirit.
Local calendar factory McCleery Calendar showcases art calendars meeting exacting standards. The plant has operated for several years and employs a large workforce, supporting regional business activity.
The piece urges citizens to favor local manufacturers over out of town sellers and to patronize home institutions to strengthen the town. It warns against distant bargains and peddlers, praising loyalty to local suppliers while stressing the value of keeping money and jobs in the community for future growth.
A daily vocabulary note presents the term purveyor meaning one who furnishes or provides. It cites an example about the French as purveyors of humor to the eighteenth century and invites readers to learn a new word each day.
A tongue in cheek column notes shoppers should plan ahead while poking fun at politics and a Washington County farmer who finds his hog herd missing only to discover they hid behind straw after reading a market report.
A note asks Byron Snyder to come forward to receive a bouquet. The column also mentions a long-serving mailman and recounts small local anecdotes, including a child needing a doctor for a lip injury and a story about a dog named Pat making a long journey back home.
A light hearted clipping recalls a funeral scene where a bereaved husband jokes about his reaction at the cemetery. It blends small town humor with holiday cheer describing mudbound roads, car mishaps, and a playful nod to a 1930 necktie as Christmas approaches.
The city library shelves a wide list of new children and young reader books displayed during book week. Notable titles include Susie Sugarbeet by Margaret Ashman and The Cat and the Captain by Elizabeth Coatsworth. Additional works feature by Elizabeth Coatsworth, Phyllis Crawford, Er nest La Prade, May V McNeer, A. V. Weaver, Dorothy Sherrill, Madeline Brandeis, Marie Trish, Elizabeth McCracken, Marie Irish, N. M. Banta, and others. The list also lists titles from Roslyn, Ya Buel Mirza, Rachel Field, and Bret Harte among many more new acquisitions.
Mrs George A Hamilton marked her eightieth birthday on November 21 in Chadron Nebraska with a turkey dinner for twelve including children grandchildren and one great grandchild. Open house followed on Friday and Saturday with many friends presenting gifts and well wishes. The couple also celebrated their 13th anniversary with cake flowers and music from local performers.
A notice from Washington County Iowa announces the filing of Knight Wagner's will dated August 24 1908. The hearing to prove the will is set for December 28 1931 at 9 00 a m in the Washington County Court House before the district court or clerk. Those interested must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the will remaining for the deceased.
The civil service commission announced an upcoming examination for the Fort Madison postmaster position. Incumbent Mrs. Dell P. Glazier, who has held the $3,600 yearly post for 10 years, has not disclosed plans. The test date is set for the near future.
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