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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1931
Page
4
The article recalls a charitable or spiritual event dated July 22, 1991, emphasizing blessings and community goodwill. It highlights local figures and organizations involved in the effort, noting their aims and impact on residents.
The passage notes Italy charges prisoners daily for jail time rather than simply banning them, making incarceration a paid privilege. It also states Italy has revived the death penalty for crimes beyond treason, implying criminals face execution for offenses against society.
A courtroom crowd cheered when Lees Diamond, a notorious gangster, was cleared of torturing an old man. The piece argues that the public elevates dangerous figures like Diamond and Al Capone while ignoring innocent murder victims, calling for stricter responses to killers.
An editorial argues that despite lax laws, wicked individuals face inevitable downfall. It notes crime may flourish briefly but punishment and consequences remain inexorable for criminals, reinforcing public protection through accountability.
Marguerite Roth recalls a shy moment at the table when she misidentified cheese as putter and could not spread it, causing laughter. The letter, signed by a ten year old fourth grader, conveys mild humiliation and a child's candid humor.
The text discusses a gang of 47 men formed after the war and tracks their outcomes over ten years. Nine killed, twelve jailed, three crippled by police bullets, six remained in leadership, four reformed, four disappeared, and three hunted nationwide. The piece argues crime does not pay and urges law enforcement to stop wicked paths.
A girl visitor on the Coppock highway declares she will not smoke or drink. Auntie questions as the speaker urges wise choices, stressing that avoiding unwise actions builds health, strength, and future usefulness. The piece urges parents to prepare the young before birth.
Review lists warn about common mistakes in usage and spelling. It notes mispronunciations such as Mesa, stresses first syllable and corrects the word simulate to avoid confusion. Includes synonyms like reform rectify reclaim and mend.
A lively humor column riffs on prohibition, public quirks, and everyday oddities. It pokes fun at Americans split between indulgence and restraint, notes late night campus departures, traffic mishaps, and politics with satirical quips. The piece lightens mood while wryly commenting on society.
CAMP WAPSIEY Central City July 20 The boys settle into camp with cabin assignments meals and a noon baseball game. Camp meals priced for visitors include break fast 25c dinner 35c and Sunday dinner 50c. Two day one games ended with cabin 8 beating 9 eleven to ten and No 11 defeating No 10. Afternoon swim follows as a cardinal sings nearby and junior counselors are listed. Art Donovan led day one while Dick Long and Clair Norton served as assistants.
Reports from July describe a fatal crash near Salix in which Michael E. Sirhan of Omaha died when his car overturned and pinned him in a ditch. Separate items note John W. Clark leading Iowa vigilantes marks in rifle and pistol events with 540 points, and an ouster hearing presided by Judge Lovejoy set for Burlington. Also reported: Deputy Sheriff Jay Davis hospitalized with knife wounds after arresting two intoxicated men near Cedar Rapids.
Davenport Iowa hosts the national air tour as Mayor George C. Tank will serve as referee when the planes arrive tomorrow afternoon after a flight from Omaha.
Thelma Wicks, 25, held without bond in Des Moines on murder charges after Emanuel Kinzer, another Black man, died from knife wounds suffered Monday at the Wicks residence.
Cedar Rapids report says Leo Snodgrass drowned last night while swimming in the Cedar River. Local authorities identified the victim and began investigations into the incident.
Des Moines reports John B. Hammond a dry crusader suffered a third defeat in his fight against near beer. After chemists testified Prima beer had .3 percent alcohol, the jury found Kenneth Sonderleiter not guilty of keeping intoxicating liquor when Hammond seized over 50 cases of Prima near beer. Hammond vowed to appeal, as in the prior two defeats.
Waterloo banner report states Judge A. B. Lovejoy will travel to Burlington to hear ouster proceedings brought by the state against E. L. Naumann veteran chairman of the board of supervisors.
John B. Hammond files for an injunction in Des Moines to bar Atlas Beverage and the Register and Tribune from selling near beer arguing its sale violates Iowa law due to its alcohol content. He claims the newspaper aided Atlas by publishing paid ads.
Iowa officials forecast a record drop in typhoid. Dr. D C Steelsmith says if current trends hold, the state will report 11 fewer cases than any year since 1924. Carrier supervision and food handling controls began July 1 under the health department. Smallpox leads weekly contagious diseases with 33 cases, Cerro Gordo and Des Moines counties among hotspots. other diseases include scarlet fever measles whooping cough mumps and German measles.
The memorial service for Anna Adams Gordon, late president of the World WCTU, will be held at Park Street Church Boston at 2 30 p m on Friday July 24. WCTU leaders and officials will attend with Alexander Boole succeeding Gordon. Gordon died June 15 in Castile New York and her ashes will be buried at Mount Hope Boston. The Rev Cornelius Clark of Auburndale Congregational Church will officiate.
Bob Hammer describes a week in Boston and New York during a Beacon Institute tour. He lists sights such as the Old State House Faneuil Hall Paul Revere House Boston harbor and Harvard University facilities including dormitories and stadium. He visits the Navy yard submarine S-4 R-14 Coast Guard cruiser and New London sub base.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 30 pm at the Baptist church Kalona for Mrs Ameal Chabel. Burial followed in Sharon Hill cemetery. Local social notes mention visits and a newborn baby girl named Lorine born Saturday July 18 to Mr and Mrs Fay Rowe.
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