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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
4
Poem-like couplets attributed to Grenville Kleiser urge steadfastness and encouragement. The speaker promises success if the listener remains confident, cheerful, and supportive despite life’s trials and looming doubt.
The piece cites Dwight L. Moody on self-conflict and claims many suffer from imagined faults and diseases. It argues that fearing imagined ills amplifies trouble and that escaping own faults would spare much trouble in life.
The piece argues Charles Evans Hughes may be labeled a reactionary by some senators but his rulings show a balance between groups. It praises his character, ability, and clear reasoning while stressing his duty to law and reason above political pressure.
Russell Davison of Brighton sends a light hearted embarrassing moment about his little brother who alarmed everyone by winding an old alarm clock and declaring it "alarmed" which caused laughter at his aunt's home in Brighton Iowa.
Sir Hubert Wilkins leads the Nautilus toward the Arctic in mid July aiming to dive to the North Pole and surface for study. Commo dore Hugo Eckener and the Graf Zeppelin will meet at the pole, the Zeppelin via air and the Nautilus under the ice route. The project blends science and daring with potential for a historic achievement.
The article contrasts Sir Hubert Wilkins Antarctic submarine attempt with S A Andree 1897 balloon crossing, noting Andree’s party vanished after sending one message and were found years later in a frozen shack. It argues weather and gear doomed the balloon and calls for better preparation and caution with nature. It ends remarking on all-weather roads enabling farmers to visit Washington on rainy days.
Swiss scientist Dr Charles Kipfer kneels beside an air ball with Professor Auguste Piccard. They ascended to ten miles for stratosphere observations. After landing near Ober Gurgl Austria the explorers were photographed with local natives and page shows items handed to an assistant.
A humorous By The Way page reprints light vignettes and social quips. It includes a pharmacist anecdote about Merritt McDaniel, a mock Washington ledger shopping list from 1906, comic wordplay, and nostalgic reflections on “the good old days” with a walking song and notes on marriage being proposed as a civic remedy.
The chemical division of the Department of Commerce states about 2 000 tons of rouge and 4 000 tons of face powder are fed annually in the United States.
The May 1981 board meeting approved numerous miscellaneous claims totaling several hundred dollars. The County Auditor was authorized to issue warrants for expenses including stipends, supplies, repairs, fuel, rent, and care for the county home and poor relief across departments and institutions.
The record lists numerous disbursements and services across departments including rent for M. E. Church and T. L. Brookhart, utilities from Iowa Southern Utilities and other firms, and numerous road maintenance and public works expenses. It notes payments to officials for assessing, sessions, and various committee duties, plus dog and livestock abatements and board allowances.
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