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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1931
Page
4
A brief note reflects on a biblical proverb quoted as a theme for the period, contrasting wisdom and folly. The line hints at moral guidance and the contrast between prudent conduct and foolish advancement.
The legislature moves quickly to back the state taking over county primary road bond obligations. This would enable more counties to issue bonds for secondary road improvements and expansion of the primary system. Last season over 1000 miles of primary roads were paved, with about 800 more likely next summer. Automobile and gas tax funds are available to finance the system.
A survey of 100000 cases examined hearing with the aim of public interest and medical insight. Examiners urged early attention to any sign of impairment and recommended preventive care for ears, implying hearing loss can creep up unnoticed.
California highway patrol official Victor Killick questions lenient speed limits citing Iowa’s 71.21 percent rise in motor deaths in nine months after removing restrictions. He warns speed and death go hand in hand and urges rigid enforcement amid rising travel and road improvements. The piece frames the national emergency of automobile accidents and the human cost.
A seven year old, Phyllis Mae Crone, recalls a prank misled by a rubber hose mistaken for a sea serpent. She describes the silly moment and notes how strange it would be in Brazil with boa constrictors. The playful letter also mentions fifty cents and embarrassment.
A quote stresses that ensuring essential supply remains a top priority. The speaker urges focused actions to secure reliable delivery of critical goods and services for the community.
A tribute poem extols Jack Ream as a self made, disciplined man who seeks knowledge and spiritual unity. The speaker praises his inner strength, temperance, and adherence to the Golden Rule, foreseeing his ascent to a divine open door beyond earthly life.
Word study note defines auroral as relating to dawn light and rosy. It cites Longfellow usage and encourages increasing vocabulary by adding one word daily.
Rushing waters erode the Niagara Falls crest with a massive rock collapse. The photo shows a huge U shaped indentation where tons of rock broke away, altering the falls' contour unseen in living memory.
The paper reveals T. R Phillips’s borrowed car is a 1925 Chevrolet Coach, discovered after Claude Tucker confessed under heavy questioning. A radiator blockage by cow feed caused a prior driver’s car trouble.
The readable text appears as a fragmented, humorous column excerpt with quoted lines by Dr. K. W. Eastwood and assorted stray phrases. It lacks coherent event, date, or sourced details suitable for a standard news summary.
The habit of Greeks to recline while dining grew from the practice of resting on couches after ablutions in public baths, where refreshments were served.
A prosperous farmer replies to a comment about his college funds for his 89n son. Heaults that he would rather invest his money in his boy than spend it elsewhere, asserting his priority on his child's education.
A Maryland police officer surprised two men who had stolen a car. They fled in another vehicle but the officer pursued, overtaking the pair and seizing the abandoned vehicle.
Robert Edeson settles in Movietone City as diction teacher and actor. East Lynne to feature Joseph Urban settings as contrast to old Opera House scenery. Tal lulah Bank head to star in Hers Past. Helen Cohan to debut in Lightnin with Will Rogers. Jeanette MacDonald seeks Reginald Denny as Fox Films responds.
The Summer Resort Society notes the Week End Wives and Left Over Ladies discontent with screen entertainment as The Doorway to Hell opens to talkies signaling a shift in fashionable cinema at the resort.
The Phantom of the Desert borrows heavily from Blood and Sand and is marketed as a melodramatic tale of passion and peril with a strong guide to its cinematic roots.
The County Basketball League standings list Intermediate and Junior divisions. Teams include Bears, Reds, Comets, W. Chester Baptists, Pres. Crusaders, Blues, Blue Jays, Bull Dogs, and others with win loss records and point percentages.
Ainsworth Ponies compete in .2 1000 U P Washington match with a .1 1 hon M E Boosters and Juniors 2c 0320 listed among participants in the program.
Miss Ruby Dunlap, who has been living with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones, has departed for Long Beach California.
Last week of evangelistic services draws steady attendance with worshippers arriving after six to secure seats. Morning home and business prayer meetings also report strong turnout this week.
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