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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1931
Page
4
The item presents a devotional Bible verse for Monday January 26 1931 from Our Daily Need. It quotes Psalm 19 14 urging acceptable words and thoughts before Jehovah the rock and redeemer for readers.
Manager Pratt of the Fox Theatre stages a benefit night with full receipts going to the Washington County Red Cross Fund. The program features a life of Jennie Lind, though described as a high quality production. Local chairman Dr. F. W. Eastwood notes Red Cross funds are largely directed to relief with minimal salaries, urging immediate donations amid a nationwide drive.
The Iowa State legislature will begin hearings on income tax this week. The piece argues that a broadly fair tax measure is needed and inevitable, with reforms challenging but necessary to lighten burdens on arms and homes while remaining equitable to all. It notes other states have faced similar changes and emerged sound.
A cartoon in the Register contrasts the good little boy president upholding the prohibition law with the wets led by several states. The piece urges strict enforcement, condemns upper-class laxity, and praises the noble aim of nationwide temperance while noting political costs.
A compact guide highlights common errors in English usage and pronunciation. It contrasts pronoun usage with proper agreement and explains mispronounced words such as direction requiring a short i sound.
An interview with T. R. Philips discusses the automobile controversy. Philips claims he bought the Chevrolet for his father in Sharon Town and recounts a playful tale of car mishaps and a retaliatory history. The piece blends detective bureau satire with light local chatter and reader questions.
Gifford Pinchot takes the oath of office in Harrisburg with Chief Justice Frazer presiding as retiring Governor John S. Fisher watches. In his inaugural address Pinchot criticizes public utility dictation, seen as a step toward a 1932 presidential bid.
New Armour head T George Lee, vice president, succeeds Fr. Wmson White who died in a seventh floor Chicago fall. Lee’s election as president and Philip D. Armour’s resignation as first vice president mark the first time no Armour family member holds an executive role in the packing giant.
A playful exchange references sheep being “sheared already” with a remark by the Hon. Mr. Allison about perspective. The snippet nods to a columnish, informal tone and invites readers to contribute famous stories for later recall.
Mrs Winnie Palmer county superintendent announced the Jackson Center school declamatory winners last Friday. Judges were Mrs Z G Widmer Miss Alice McKiniels and Miss Gladys Stewart of Washington. First place advances to the county contest in Washington. Winners include Donald Hines Pleasant Plain in humorous group one with Two Little Kittens. Marjorie Ahrens Lincoln in dramatic with Fairyland. Ruth Smith Pleasant Plain in humorous group two with The Shopping Tour. Lawrence Whisler Living Lake in dramatic with How Tom Sawyer White Washed the Fence. Kyelvy Marek Pairview in oratory group three with Arbor Day History. Kathryn Stewart Living Lake in dramatic group three with Tim's Vacation.
County reports show the Wassonville bridge over English River north of Wellman now open to traffic. The main Iowa City Wellman route had two weeks of disruption, but repairs finished and locals patient. County project updates note cement culvert surveys in several townships and ongoing road work with cooperation from Washington county assessors.
The He. J. club plans a Thursday afternoon gathering with Mrs. Will Prebyl on January 29. Knights of Pythias host a benefit at their new hall near McLellan's store on Wednesday evening January 28 with dancing cards and refreshments. Regular meetings of the lodge are noted for January 26 and a Tuesday 7:30 PM session with eight candidates for first degree.
A college student reflects in Pharper’s Monthly on God as a feeling rather than a person or object. The skies at sunset and rainbow arcs across rain-washed hills illustrate a peace and elation beyond reality, shaping a transcendent remoteness.
A notorious man-eating tiger in the Madras Ganjam district from 1906 to 1900 killed over 150 people. The slaughtering predator grew bold, venturing into villages at night to drag peasants from huts before a young British officer finally shot it.
AH members of the Fortnightly Club who have not yet paid their dues are requested to mail or send them in at once.
An advertising notice urges readers that a weak stomach causes skin problems and promotes Tanlac, a herbal compound. It claims digestion improves with a teaspoon before meals, reducing pimples and clearing skin, with a stated cost under 2c per dose and a money back guarantee.
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