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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1931
Page
4
Daily Bible thought. The message cites Isa 60 1 urging readers to arise and shine for the light and glory of the Lord. Readers are invited to reflect on spiritual awakening and divine guidance today.
The piece argues critics blame various actors for global and US woes while acknowledging blame is shared. It notes the world acts as a patient and that change comes with time and natural economic adjustment after the war’s upheaval. It questions whether new leaders will improve conditions and whether treatment can hasten cure.
Senator Jim Watson of Indiana nears the end of his term and weighs reelection amid cautious stance on foreign entanglements. He banks on that issue again, though public interest has cooled and economic drift shifts the political landscape.
Total benefits paid reached 2,644,259,949 dollars with Iowa beneficiaries at 33,100,000. The largest Iowa claim was 133,000 for Lafayette Young Jr. John T. Dorrance of Campbell Soup led national claims at 4,690,000, while Lon Chaney left 275,000. Double indemnity payments rose from 1929 levels.
Mamie Havel describes a misunderstanding about a pig being full of blood and mistaken death for pork. She explains the moment to her readers and invites payment of fifty cents in a lighthearted tone.
A public figure reflects on past campaigns and current world conditions, urging renewed U S mediation to ease European tensions. He acknowledges costs and the need for Europe to abandon war preparation schedules to achieve lasting peace.
Ragged column humor and gossip tease a Leigh Soule motor mystery as Leigh fled to camp a day early while others speculated on his Ford. A string of jokes, local snippets, and light anecdotes fill the page with commentary and satire.
Newburyport Massachusetts Mayor Bossy Gillis announces the Commercial Press will publish Saturday to fight political battles, promising an untrammeled and uncensored paper though he notes print on asbestos may be necessary. Bruemmer asks salary cut. school board refuses. In Waterloo Indiana four applicants for marriage licenses total 278 years.
The program lists Catharine Jane Hull Cutter Griffin Artists Miss Millikin Rivening and George McCarty in afternoon and evening sessions. Rev Frye leads Union Service with sermon The Cry For Calvary and Special Music. Children's Hour and Junior Chautauqua events include Cymbalom and orchestral quartet, with J Raymond Schuts lecturing. The Junior Town program operates under Miss Milliken supervision in the big tent.
In San Antonio a jury found burglar Jose Caseras Joose guilty and sentenced his punishment to be the jaw bone hit by an officer’s bullet, a consequence he faced after pleading guilty as reported from Texas.
Humboldt report states Frank Ries 52 of Bode died from injuries suffered in an automobile accident yesterday. The incident occurred during travel near the Humboldt area with authorities reporting the fatality.
Mathias P. Wollrab born February 24 1854 in Czechoslovakia died July 20 1931 at Iowa City hospital aged 77 years 4 months 26 days He emigrated at 26 years as a stone mason later became a farmer He married Anna Jodicka September 25 1883 at Richmond Catholic church Their daughters Helen Stransky Edith Prebyl Lydia Horak survive with two daughters in law five grandchildren and one great granddaughter Also surviving are his brother James of Chicago and sister Mary of Muscatine His wife preceded him in death seven weeks earlier He was buried beside her in a Richmond cemetery and leaves many grateful friends.
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