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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1931
Page
4
A local plea asks for a license plate owner in the county to send a contribution or face exposure. The note promises a pleasant surprise if paid and warns of publicizing the number at the House. It mocks idle gossip and includes scattered anecdotes from Washington County and beyond.
Bible Thought for Friday recalls 2 Peter 1 5 7 urging believers to add faith with virtue knowledge temperance patience godliness and brotherly kindness in daily life. The reflection emphasizes steady spiritual growth through disciplined virtue and kindness toward others.
A short verse in which the speaker notes the world is full of people and light, yet only the beloved’s eyes provide guidance when faith wavers. The poem stresses mutual steadfastness and the enduring sun of their love, promising happiness if both hearts remain true.
A reader letter discusses the difficulty of taxing money and credits, noting many taxpayers hide such assets. It cites a National Tax Commission model including general property, personal income, business, inheritance, and specific taxes. The piece recalls Michigan practices and argues income tax as remedy, warning that current Iowa rules let revenue producers evade taxes.
A column argues extravagance threatens future generations, urging people to curb unnecessary spending and return to frugal, temperate practices. It cites earlier era driving, church attendance, and wartime shortages, noting the auto itself is not to blame but excess spending.
A sleepy Helen Simmering must visit the Journal office to claim fifty cents awaiting her. The tale recalls her humorous mix up in bed as she tries to wear her gown with feet in the sleeves, drawing laughter from her family.
The Riverside area held a fifth winter card party hosted by the Holy Name Society with Zelda Shebek winning high in cinch games and Edna Mueller and Mary Sanders among awardees. An upcoming socially hosted event by the Young Ladies Sodality was noted. The Whist Club event at Mr and Mrs John Knittel yielded high prizes to the Karels, with G H Norgang taking the consolation. A joint installation for MU Jodo and Order of Eastern Stars featured A R Cummings as installing officer and Clair Flynn as marshal. 1991 lodge officers listed for Masons and Eastern Stars with multiple named officers and wards.
Worthy Patron Clair Flynn and officers listed for a local lodge. luncheon follows services for sixty attendees including out of town guests. Mournful note: four month old Gretta Joyce Sims buried at Riverside Cemetery. John Gase’s family in Indiana after a fatal hit-and-run. Tom Mix fights breach of contract suit in Natchez as Olive Mix testifies. Mix denies leaving 101 Ranch show.
Correspon WAST HIGHLAND Jan Frank Skola sawed wood for John Quinn Monday and Tuesday for Fred Chihak. Max and Warren Owens and Hubert Quinn visited Frank Skola’s yesterday evening. Hert Skola and Trace Marsha were business callers recently. Mrs Moberly furnished her elf with a new work horse. Miss Qasther Murdock has a spotted pony to take her to school. Miss Lida Swails staying with sister Mrs Sadie Nicholson. Frank Skola sold a load of oats to John Weber at Reymond.
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