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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1931
Page
4
Biblical meditation from 1 Peter 1 3 5 extols God as Father through the abundant mercy that begets believers to a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It speaks of an incorruptible inheritance reserved in heaven and kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.
Republicans in Chicago back Judge John H. Lyle for mayoral nomination praising his crackdown on crime and pledge to clean up politics. The piece notes past corruption, cites Mayor Dever and Mayor Thompson eras, and argues Chicago can recover with the right officials.
The article discusses how charges against the University of Iowa administration affect the institution’s prestige. It suggests looseness in managing university affairs and hopes President Jessup conducted careful oversight, while acknowledging likely discrepancies amid numerous charges.
A reader Mildred W. Kolostck recounts an awkward encounter near a square, apologizes for a mishap and mentions a fifty cent prize left at the Journal office. The letter suggests better street observation to avoid similar embarrassment.
The piece argues that detailed records guard against perceived dishonesty in relief ventures. It cites Hoover’s insistence on vouchers and receipts during World War I and notes Red Cross overhead claims, defending clear accounting to protect trust and shield university administration from unjust accusations.
This notice presents daily vocabulary guidance focusing on common word usages. It defines grandiloquence and offers examples from Thackeray and guidance on proper phrasing such as saying called on instead of called upon.
The column notes the Boy Scouts movement turning eight on February eighth with 4,491,982 members worldwide. It praises Ted Brown as Scout Master after a two act play by Scouts at Y's Men's club and cites public broadcaster programs featuring Bill Rogers and Al Saith.
Pinar Lundborg, who led the rescue of Commander Nobile and Italia crew members after the Arctic crash, died Tuesday from injuries in a Stockholm airplane crash. The report blends stray quotes and anecdotal memory with sparse, uncertain details.
Local notes report pleasant spring weather while many residents recover from illness. The Lester Sigmund family remains under scarlet fever quarantine. Mrs. Freeman Chesler recovers from pneumonia, and Mrs. Charley Skipton and Lee Ralston have health concerns. John Hough breaks a foot in a Saturday ice slip. Various visits and errands unfold as residents seek better health and community life continues.
Mrs Magdalene Schillig aged 75 died January 5 at her daughter’s Washington home after a brief two week illness. Born west of Riverside she married Peter Schillig on September 8 1874 and had twelve children. Surviving are many relatives including children Albert Oscher Kalona Cyril Schillig Cedar Rapids Nick Kalona and others. Funeral January 20 at Holy Trinity Richmond with burial at St Vincent’s Cemetery West of Riverside.
A strong program attracts a good crowd despite poor dirt roads caused by recent snow conditions, hindering travel for attendees and participants.
The adoption of the German Shepherd as a police dog in the United States is traced to Capt. Max von Stephanitz. Thirty one years ago he founded the Society for German Shepherds, which expanded from a local club to a worldwide organization with Munich as its headquarters.
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