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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1931
Page
6
A Monday feature compiling remarks clipped from neighboring papers. It discusses harsh winters of 1920-31, local editorials tout practical methods over others, a humor-filled Grinnell reminiscence about prayer and help yourself, and brief county notes from Kalona and Keota areas.
A Iowa legislature early action may adopt the tax commission recommendation to create a county assessor. The plan calls for appointment rather than election and for deputies to handle township assessments, per the summary of proposals under consideration.
A fragmentary report notes a girl named Miss Epic found strangled near a Chicago area garage, with unclear details and denser hints of a dangerous situation in the city. Investigators pursue leads as residents mourn and authorities seek suspects.
An unclear OCR fragment discusses population, business, and general community conditions. It references ten years, priorities for business, and concerns over identity in smaller cities. No definitive facts or clear subjects are extractable from the readable text.
Will Rogers stars in Lightnin adapted from John Golden with a strong supporting cast including Louis Dresser Helen Cohan Joe McCrea Sharon Lynn Jason Robards Ruth Warren and Joyce Compton. Henry King directs with most scenes shot near Lake Talos California as the New York Chamber of Commerce notes contrast to U.S. poverty.
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