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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1931
Page
4
The article discusses excess U S wheat and suggests diversifying into livestock feed as a potential solution. It notes the possibility that wheat could replace corn in feeding and explores implications for southern and western growers, acknowledging challenges and the need for new ideas.
The community mourns Mr C O Davis whose sudden death left family friends and neighbors in sorrow. He was a prominent farmer and local businessman and served as a politician. The obituary notes his pleasant character and role as a father and husband.
In a 1898 winter gale at Rocky Point Captain Stinson leads a life saving crew through a deadly voyage. Despite fears for his wife and children he orders the launch, and when seven men fit the lifeboat seven, the captain stays behind to swim. The story ends with the chorus line Let the lower lights be burning and the legend that he did not have to come back. Christian Herald
The piece reflects on the sudden death of Mr. Davis, noting the shock and sorrow it brings to those who knew him. It contrasts a quiet natural death with the abrupt summons that surprised and moved the community, emphasizing readiness to meet the Master.
A quirky evening column opens with a light gag as two Chicagoans stroll after 1 am in Philadelphia. One admires a gold watch, the other counts a roll of money, but no policemen appear and nothing notable occurs. A park spectators scene with checker players is mentioned, with no clear details yet.
The piece praises the hammer as a calm, persistent tool that does not lose its head or fly off the handle. It emphasizes steady pounding, accurate aim, and the habit of starting over after mistakes, claiming the hammer is the only knocker that truly helps.
A playful excerpt lists quirky definitions like Slipper A captain of a ship and Balloon something to sweep the floor, inviting readers to submit unclear words to a definitions department. The note ends with a joke about not receiving bills for items they had forgotten.
A college paper cartoons about growing girth in a playful survey, notes on needing a top quotation, and a series of light vignettes. It mentions Dick McCleery’s air trip to Toronto, a flag anecdote from a kindergarten class, readers' reactions, and a Y’s Men celebration for Fred Stowe’s new son.
France Bars Her market pickles and tomatoes are beginning to ripen. Red plums are abundant this season. Mrs Blanche Sheldon of Monmouth Ill visiting at the Dr S J Lewis and J R C N and F H Johnston homes. Misses Evelyn and Corrienne Gilkey of West Middlesex Pa visiting their brothers Russell and William Gilkey here and sister Mrs Lyle Maxwell at Crawfordsville. The Rev Herbert M Lohr Peoria Ir synodical secretary spent Monday with the Rev and Mrs Norris C Dickey. Miss Sarah Rinehart of Washington visiting her sister Mrs Frank Isett. Mrs H A McWilliams of Farmington sister-in-law of C J and Dr KB W McWilliams of this place sustained several cuts on her right arm and other minor injuries Sunday night near Musatine when the McWilliams turned over after being struck by another car entering primary road No 61 from a side road. Mr and Mrs Paul Wagner and daughter Lanelle San Antonio Tex visiting the former's mother Mrs Nancy Wagner at Conesville.
Albert Dodder aged 80 of Grandview died after a fall. Funeral services were held at the Grandview community church with burial in Grandview cemetery. Surviving are his widow Clara Osborn Dodder a daughter Lucy Stocke two grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a brother Joseph Dodder. He was born April 17 1851 and lived his life in the Grandview area.
In Columbus Junction on July 28 the threshing season in Uri vicinity is nearing completion with good weather. Five carloads of wheat, each carrying 1200 to 1500 bushels, have been loaded at Letts. Pickle growers have begun to measure yields and harvest activity continues across the area.
Funeral services for 88 year old David McKay, longtime Columbus Junction resident, will be held today at 2 PM at United Presbyterian Church in Columbus City. The Rev. C. S. Ramsdale will officiate, burial in Columbus City cemetery. McKay died Monday after a brief illness. born October 1842 in Blount County Tennessee, he moved to the area in 1856. He never married and is survived by brother William McKay and several nieces and nephews.
Miss Arian Lowe returns from Farmington after visiting Miss Fern Johnson. The Rev and Mrs Norris C Dickey plan to drive to Spirit Lake Wednesday for part of their vacation. Miss Mae Wehr and Mrs Elean- continue with their own engagements.
Residents gathered at DeWitt and Rockford visits. Columbus City beat East Siders 10 to 9 at Chautauqua Park. Families traveled to Grinnell and Lone Tree for reunions. Fredonia shooting figure Glen Wagner, Leo Wagner, and Theresa Wagner face grand jury actions while bondsmen withdraw leaving Mrs. Wagner jailed in Des Moines county awaiting posting.
The piece notes that light opera emerged in Germany from the Romantic movement led by Von Weber and was named singspiel.
The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted an ice cream social in the park along with a weekly band concert. Local residents including Lorene Taylor and visitors such as Bernice Hudson attended events and church services. Fresh Air children arrive, birthdays celebrated, and threshing and clover cutting activities noted among area families.
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