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A brief Bible Thought cites James 1 2 urging believers to count it joy when tested by diverse temptations, noting the trying of faith develops patience and steadfast endurance.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1931
Page
5
Education and machines blamed for crime and rising employment
A Drake University professor argues machines displace labor and crime rises among the unemployed. He cites that over two thousand jobless men lack high school education and asserts that additional schooling raises productive capacity and citizenship. He predicts higher earnings with more schooling and warns against emotional appeals to crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake University
BG Lockhart
Mieh
Drake
Take All He Can Handle Education Promised
The article argues education as the path to personal adaptability and better job prospects. It contrasts educated and uneducated individuals, suggesting the educated can pursue roles not crowded with competition and acquire needed proficiency.
Moments of childhood mischief and family talk
A reader recounts a simple, humorous family moment from Crawfordsville. A boy explains keeping secrets about Lois Fletcher and a sister's wish for a new pair of shoes. The narrator recalls a scarecrow sighting and an embarrassed reaction, with a brief, casual closing from Sam, ten, in Fletcher, in the sixth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois
Lois Fletcher
Stan
Crawfordsville
Tows
Fallible Defined in Daily English Lessons
Daily lesson notes explain fallible as liable to be deceived or mistaken. The text highlights common diacritics and word roots while presenting fallible as a key vocabulary term through brief examples. The reader is guided to master the word by repeating it and recognizing its use in context.
Prize for column ideas turns into public call
Readers are invited to submit ideas for a stalled four column feature. Proposals, up to fifty words each, may win a prize in a forthcoming edition.
Local social notes span 1920s gatherings and weddings
The excerpt records several community events. McCleery Gal factory hosts Ray Simpson dinner before his Ames State College enrollment. Pittsburg Ladies Aid Society holds a New Year meeting at Ralph Oldfield's home with a large dinner and a drive. Dale Marek celebrates his tenth birthday at his parents’ Wellman home with schoolmates. Henderson Booth wedding on December 31 1920 ends with reception details and future home plans near Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lopsburg Ladies Aid Society
Pittsburg Ladies Aid Society
Ralph Oldfield
Noor
Iona Oldfield
Mas Wilson
Josors
Wesent
Pale Marek
Dale Marek
Charlie Marek
West of
Wellman
Nary
Donald Vitariey
Veita
Vertena Leots
Davison
Dorothea
Leona Beer
Alvin
Burerel Lefever
Mare
Henderso
Ainsworth Washington
Washington
Test
Booth
Washingh
Ater
Mrs Clarence Booth Honored Guests at Garden Shower
A kitchen shower honored Mrs Clarence Booth last Friday at Miss Clare Gordon's home near Aisworth. Guests enjoyed stunts, gifts, and a luncheon. Miss Helen Acheson hosted a prom of girls in her honor during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clance Booth
Helen Acheson
Clare Corder
Clarence Booth
Clare Gordon
Aisworth
Gordon
A.M. Gordon
Amforth
Marston Gon
Marguet Acheson
The Poet’s Gift and The Blue Eyed Girl
A tale of a suffering poet who crafts a song as a gift. The Man of Business rejects it for lack of money, the Man of Action ignores it, the Scholar cites metrical flaws, and a blue eyed girl remains unconcerned with money or guns. Her verdict: art endures despite scorn.
Local Family Celebrations Mark New Year With Visits and Dinner
Mr and Mrs Clarense Booth honored their daughter at a New Year dinner with a clock event and card playing, interrupted by charivarions. Nearby Mr and Mrs Clarence Tooth hosted relatives for a three course dinner at seven, served by Velma Tooth and Irene Yard. About 25 guests shared visits and games. attendees included Isaac Kleese Reed Moore Tema Hore Irene Yard Velma Tooth and Fidel Henderson from Oakdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarense Booth
Mel Tooth
Ainsworth
Bnife
Clarence Tooth
Velma Tooth
Irene Yard
Mesny
Isaac Kleese
Reed Moore
Tema Hore
Velma Oth
Washington Sand
Fidel Henderson
Oakdale
Community Groups Schedule January Meetings
Local organizations list January gatherings including ALR Ladies Aid Harmony Club and Flower Mission events. Members plan dinners, socials, and committee duties at homes and churches with multiple clubs meeting the week of January 6 to 8.
Harmony co meets with Mes hursday p.m. embroidery meeting
Harmony co will meet with Mes hursday p.m. to discuss embroidery supplies including needle thimble tape and white thread for material. The Pythian Sitors session is set for dans 5 with an official notice to be posted January 1s due to adjustments. Regular meeting of Chapter 10 No 48 O will be Thursday evening with new officers installed. A potluck dinner at 6:20 features potatoes coffee and sandwiches. GAR members plan a food sale January 185 and the Bo H. club dinner January 14 with dishes and silver provided. London council passes resolution on blind typists in council departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staliot
Edna Duncan
Seciat Rapids
County Board Plans Road Projects and Savings for 1940
County engineers prepare 15 miles of roads for permanent grade with bids required where costs exceed 1500 dollars. Surveys completed largely before winter with a few miles left, and factory blueprints will be readied for bidding. Bridge work includes Wassonville crossing repairs, with a temporary track, and the old Beer bridge abandonment savings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawn
Mare
Board of Supervisors
Riverside
Washington
Bush's Corner
Wellman
Lime Creek
Johnson's Corner
Winegardner
Wassonville
English River
Wells
Renteco
Local Merchants See Better 1931 Outlook in Washington
Washington merchants reflect on 1930 as a mixed year with some gains and others tied to 1929. Many firms report plans to hold steady and anticipate improvement in 1931, noting lower stock prices, cautious purchases, and optimism among leading traders in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton Ainess
Washington
T Fies
Mars
Cardiff Giant Eyes World Tours and Fair Appearances
The Cardiff Giant, a famed hoax carved from native stone, seeks new venues including Syracuse New York near its discovery site in 1869 and a Chicago World’s Fair appearance as it contends with a $2,000 debt. The piece tours were halted by financial hurdles and logistical limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Pop
Towa
New York St
Nains Hetore Ed
Town
Jan
Ous
Syracuse
N.Y
M. O'Lean
I. Y
Port Due Chamber of Commerce
Buster
Red Cross to Care for 540 Destitute Farmers
Albert Watts, county Red Cross chairman, said merchants' requisitions would be redeemed and provisions made to aid 540 destitute farm families. Attorney George B. Morris noted hunger fears and that outside assistance could be sought if needed as drought poverty deepened in the fertile district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engl
Red Cross
Albert Watts
County Red
George B. Morris
Morris
Robbery of Chicago Bank Opens Vault in Disorder
Four masked men posing as bank examiners robbed the Lawrence Avenue National Bank New Year’s night. Cashier John Malloy said he was forced to set the time lock and the vaults were looted. Police confirm safes and deposits damaged with tens of thousands missing. Malloy faced federal embezzlement charges as details emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lawrence Avenue
Malloy
Milwaukee
Wisconsin City
Five Men Punished in Guilty Law Violations Case
Five men pleaded guilty to law violations and were sent to Newcastle Fauity workhouse near Wilmington. They were stripped to the waist and lashed at the post by Warden Ehner J Leagh. Each received prison terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Jan
Newcastle Fauity
Here
Ehner J Leagh
New York Lawyer Survives Car Sinking in Lake Mahkeenae
Jan Frank Delaney of New York, driving near Pittsfield, Massachusetts, leaped to safety as his car sank in fifty feet of water after hearing a tee crack. The $2,000 automobile disappeared beneath Lake Mahkeenae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
Delaney
New York
Lake Mahkeenae
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Hwe Huthie
Sombiy
Ray Simpson
McCleery Galadar
Ray
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Asough
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Mrs. Frankender
Rela
Ata
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Avryone
Ste
ALR
Eka Leadies
Kodaly
Weeselay Pom
Mes
Sp Reed
Harmony Club
Fameilies
Maleala + Montgomery
Wiewsant HM Ladies 4 Society
Mes Lambert
Pli U
Wes Esdlay Alt
Mavre
Dave P
HH. Club
Flower Mission
M B. Booth
Carl Darrand
Dane Fearalasal
Porter Priday
Harmony Co
Meshursday P.m. Lan
Order of
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Washington Cheahen
Bo H. Club
Tay
London
Custance
Ingham Farms
Corl & P
Sandy Took
Indian Heck Bridge
State Highway Commission
About
Wassonvills Ridge
Beer Bridge
Wasson Will
Washington County
State Highway Com
Cardiff
Kansas
CITT
Fred Jensen
Veterans Hospital
Neilon
Chariton
Excelsior
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