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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1931
Page
4
A brief devotional verse excerpt reflects on the song of Moses and the worship of God the King of saints. The text highlights righteousness and the works of the Lord as marvelous and true, inviting contemplation of divine praise and reverent faith.
A fragmented political column weighs Republican Senator Norris amid intra party strife and Democratic gains. It cites Alice Lavens and Lucas as key figures, hints at factional battles, and questions the impact on presidential prospects, while noting strategic and moral tensions within the party. The piece frames the dispute as a test of party unity ahead of elections.
A child recounts a blush worthy misunderstanding in which she mistook a hog dragging an ear of corn with a brown husk for a hog stealing a chicken. Her mother and brothers laugh as the mix up is revealed, showing a humorous family memory from Ruth M.
A compact note outlines common mispronunciations and prefers precise terms like persons for small numbers. It warns against distorted diction and stresses selecting accurate words to convey clear meaning.
The United Presbyterian New Year’s gathering at the Crawfordsville church drew a modest crowd due to illness in the congregation. Teachers and a few guests attended as the program featured readings, piano duet, and vocal numbers. Local attendees included Rev and Mrs B S Hehner and others who shared a dinner and entertainment.
A garbled collection of poems and letters fills a column with stray phrases, misquoted lines, and unfinished thoughts. Names surface briefly, including reference to Halliburton and Marie, but the text remains jumbled and largely incoherent.
In Columbus Junction Iowa January reports list Martha Blankenhorn as president and Alice Lowe as vice president of a Sunday school group. J D Helmick is named superintendent of the Columbus Junction Methodist Sunday school with Maud Boulton as assistant, plus a slate of officers, teachers, librarians and organists. The column also notes birthdays, visits, moves, and family news from residents including Helmick Dameron and the Owen family, along with admiration for local clerks and debt dividends.
The Iowa Supreme Court issued a year end report showing 610 cases decided in 1920 with 143 reversals of lower court rulings. Chief Justice Morling completed his first term. Justice Faville to succeed. Major actions include death-penalty affirmation for Fred Woodmansee and notable rulings on municipal powers, child labor, school district consolidation, and transmission line rights. The court also tested public interest issues such as a Council Bluffs murder case and bovine tuberculosis enforcement.
Columbus Junction reports include superintendent Lara Orr returning from holidays with family and staff changes noted. Students prepare for a January prelim history contest while Miss Edith and Miss Helen OFF, and Mrs. W. D. Lewis are mentioned among local visits. Basketball chatter covers varsity and junior teams with practice and attendance records, and families such as the Winters and Connors are cited in routine social notes.
A six legged pig was born on the farm of Andrew McMath and his son Jacob in Thomasville Georgia. The extra limbs are near the rear and appear to be hotter to the touch than the normal hind leg. The pig is about four months old.
Farmers of Filbert Heights organize the Haywire Telephone company to serve their needs in Vader Washington. The group aims to provide local telephone service, signaling cooperative effort to meet community communications.
Lodges Washington Chapter No 98 C B S holds regular meetings on the second Thursday night of each month. Rosa M Reid W M Della Me Bride Secretary visiting members welcome. Damascus Shrine No 10 W B of d holds regular meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at Masonic Temple rooms Raith Pulver W H Mazel Haven Worthy Washington Lodge No 96 4 FP AM regular meeting first Friday of each month Stutsman W M AL W Yard TAL MM second Friday W usin Py AW Yard Secretary
A cluttered timetable records departure and arrival times for Golden State Limited and other services, listing local passes, mixed trains, freight movements, and branch stops. It names agents COODLANDER and WC BELL and notes running days and endpoints across California routes.
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