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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
3
A brief fragment references the biblical scene of Jesus on the cross, noting the casting of lots to fulfill prophecy. The wording mirrors a Gospel quotation from Matthew, highlighting the distribution of garments.
A prominent business figure predicts the downturn ends about two months before the observer hears about it. Surpluses will exhaust here and there and a slight quickening will spread across fields and markets until normal conditions return. The message: there is no precise turning point.
The passage cites John Wanamaker asking who can name the value of goods nobody wants. It argues sales fail when demand fades and emphasizes selling during need and desire, noting many have learned this lesson.
The piece argues Capone’s alleged crimes include hundreds of murders and long-term law violations. It questions why a known habitual criminal remains free and continues extorting in suburban and country districts, urging serious arraignment and action.
A child recounts hearing noises and fearing danger until his mother explains Daddy is breaking coal in the cellar. The account, titled by Kenneth L. Fread, notes the scene in a darkened dining room and front room as a near-miss misunderstanding.
The article praises Rooster Day for drawing crowds and benefiting merchants, while noting some locals balk at participation. It lauds the Flower Show as a fine event and highlights C J Wilsons garden and LeRoy Pratts rock garden as standout displays with extensive details on their features.
In the Journal Building second floor offices a birthday kitchen shower honors Dr. H B Masson who has moved into a new bachelor home. Gifts include a tin coup, strainer, dustpan, egg beaters, and a pink candle cake amid jovial celebration by the Roundabouter group. A California story then arrives about a Jew whose mother in law vanishes at sea and is later found in a lobster and chair web, prompting a witty reply.
James buys five melons for five cents Henry buys three melons for three cents John shares a melon with each, then they each eat one third of the melons and John pays eight cents. Determine fair division of money among the three buyers.
The fragmentary letter from Grandpa Wood expresses personal mood, asks about a new Washington representative with nicknames like Leenie or Mussie, mentions neighbors, and critiques Hoover for drought policy, claiming he will reform.
A Boston child expert argues children should be separated from mothers most of the time by age two to prevent bad habits. He also contends that children must be taught when and where to lie, suggesting a harsh approach to training.
Iowa State news reports governor D W Turner named ten delegates for the National Conference of Social Work to be held in Minneapolis June 14 to 20. Named from across cities are Mrs Dorothy Tumy Oskaloosa Jeanette McGregor Fort Dodge Dora Weinstein Burlington Elsie Parker Eldora Grace Weeks Muscatine Clara A Reid Sheppard Lemars Mary Larson Council Bluffs Mrs Viola Hathaway Ottumwa Alice Whipple Davenport and Mrs M M Blaise Mason City. Dr O F Parrish Grinnell college 1900 graduate will head Grinnell alumni association next year.
Iowa State College President Raymond M. Hughes will temporarily assume the late Dean S. W. Beyer’s administrative duties. Beyer, head of industrial science, was killed in an automobile train collision recently.
Des Moines report says more than 12 000 pheasants were released in Iowa this spring by the state fish and game department. Warden W E Albert notes favorable hatch conditions and predicts a larger pheasant population for next fall hunting season.
More than 1,000 people attended the annual central district convention of the Iowa Missionary Society of the Church of Christ in Des Moines. Dr. A N Simpson of What Cheer, Iowa, president of the organization, delivered a keynote address predicting future trends in the movement.
The writer critiques Mr. Chesterton for not recognizing genuine American small towns. He notes Chesterton did not visit towns in Washington County Iowa and laments the absence of views beyond factories or breweries and shaving shops.
DES MOINES June 11 B W Garrett clerk of the Iowa supreme courts traveled to Iowa City to admit successful bar exam candidates to Iowa practice. N F Reed clerk of the U S district court was authorized to similarly admit new lawyers to federal district courts. COUNCIL BLUFFS June 11 H R Herrick Griswold a butcher headed to Fort Madison penitentiary for a two year sentence after pleading to leaving the scene of an accident. C G Reynolds former Griswold mayor was in an Atlantic hospital in unconscious condition and is reported improving.
Construction crews started on the first unit of the upper Missouri river improvement project. Within 10 days 150 men will be engaged. Barges with pile driving equipment are en route from Kansas City. Contracts cover 6 000 cubic yards of stone ballast for willow brush mattresses to trap silt behind pilings, and 6 000 cords of mattresses will be used to build 40 000 feet of retards.
The State Highway Commission awarded all paving contracts on low bids. Eleven miles of grading on primary Highway 99 near Bellevue to Dubuque firm Melgren Sons and Company for 65 015 dollars.
A quirky line laments earthly woes and imagines heaven’s streets lined with gold rather than ears, offering consolation through a humorous, paradoxical image. The verse juxtaposes material critique with comic longing for heavenly bliss.
The text hints at playful etiquette notes and a casual writers’ nudge to readers to share thoughts on Mr Reubsam’s problem. It references a “contributors day” and invites inspiration to be directed toward the publication. The closing wishes good night.
Mrs J Byram announced a drive to recruit members for the Iowa Women’s Republican club and to form unit clubs in every county. The push will climax next Wednesday with a picnic in Ames where preexisting members become charter members. Meanwhile Ames police search for two youths Ed McColl and Ronald Pruitt who disappeared after leaving a note they were running away.
A pair of cousins were seen about six miles south of Ames yesterday. A note found today stated they were leaving but offered no destination. Police reported a young man gave the name Goodnight when seeking lodging, then refused to provide a formal name.
A jail visit reveals the prisoner identifies himself as John Goodnight from Perry LA. The exchange unfolds as guards confirm his claimed origin during a routine confinement check.
Fort Dodge Gas and Electric secured authority to distribute natural gas under a franchise limiting to distribution of artificial gas after city solicitor M. J. Mitchell cited aCircuit Court of Appeals ruling. Mitchell earlier noted a special election would be needed to ratify a second franchise. Deam Cherryholmes of Crawfordsville visited Washington yesterday.
Edith J. Marriott of Baltimore Maryland writes that after using Kruschen Salts she weighed 200 pounds last winter and now weighs 145 pounds. She credits the daily half teaspoon dose with the dramatic loss and notes friends admire her slimmer look. A four week bottle costs 85 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy. money back if not satisfied.
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