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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1931
Page
6
A Prayer for Home and Hearth
A poem about longing for a simple home to return to with low walls and tiled floors. It envisions a warm interior with wide windows, firelight, books, and quiet rooms, sheltered by tall trees and brown sod beneath a starry sky, blessed by God against harsh winds.
Hearst Urges Five Billion Bond Plan For Public Works
William Randolph Hearst proposes issuing five billion federal bonds to fund public works as a remedy for the era's low mood. He argues it could jump start prosperity, though debt would have to be repaid. He notes WWI-era borrowing created temporary gains but eventual repayment followed, suggesting the plan might delay genuine recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Mr. Hearst
Itemize Bills urged for Iowa legislators in 1931 term
The Iowa state board of audit told lawmakers to itemize expense bills for the 1931 term replacing the blanket 500 dollar charge. The column argues that capable legislators deserve better pay and warns that many could not afford to attend on a 1000 dollar salary plus expenses. It stresses public service value over simple remuneration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Audit
Iowa
Iting Department
Miracles and Miracles in Russian Industry Claims
The piece challenges optimistic talk about Russia speeding ahead in industry economy and mass production. It urges caution, noting sensational claims and urging to wait and see what Russia can actually demonstrate before drawing conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Embarrassing Moment Shared by a Child
A girl recounts a funny street incident where a child pointed out a boy she found goofy. The eight year old narrator explains her embarrassment after realizing the boy was her sister’s brother.
Russia’s internal reform and hopeful gaze abroad
A compact editorial argues that Russia’s real issue lies within its own governance and treatment of the people. It cautions that external ambitions won’t advance unless the internal house is in order, while noting the global benefits if Russia’s reforms succeed. It then reports on Excelsior Springs evangelistic meetings led by Rev. Gipsy Smith and praises Iowa’s strong auto tourism as visitors flood the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
N. J. Burham
Excelsior Springs
Gipsy Smith
Surprise Valley Reunion Reminiscence Recited by Mrs N P Allender
Mrs N P Allender attended the Surprise Valley reunion held at the Surprise Valley schoolhouse on Thursday June 11. She, formerly Miss Lou King Ken, delivered a poem reflecting on old school days and life’s journey from youth to a heavenly afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Allénder
Surprise Valley
Daily English Lessons on Misused Words
Guidance on correct forms for common mistakes and pronunciation. Highlights include lying versus laying, hem is pronounced with short e and first syllable, and Poll meaning voting place not pole. Also lists synonyms for shelter protection and related terms.
Weather and apology note from the press column
The column opens with a lighthearted note about warm weather and fishing trips but shifts into a formal apology for earlier content. The author expresses regret and asks readers to understand the press faces various daily pressures.
Humorous Muscle and Monthly Misadventures Alley Column
A collage of reader quips and light notes on daily life. Jokes about initials in a column, debates over vest and hair, and memories of childhood ambitions appear alongside light satire about weather rhubarb and a warehouse of small-town curiosities. References to Des Moines Register jokes pepper the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Pasadena
California
Nee Moines
States
Fox Theater Presents Tom Sawyer with Coogan and Green
Next week at the Fox theater showcases Jackie Coogan in his first talking role as Tom Sawyer opposite Mitzi Green in a liveaction adaptation of the Twain classic. The program also features Scandal Sheet with Clive Brook and Kay Francis, Her Wedding Night with Clara Bow, plus Charlie Ruggles and Skeets Gallagher in supporting shorts and features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Jackie Coogan
Mitzi Green
Fox
Mé@iday
Jackie
Tom Sawyer
Junior Durkin
Clive Brook
Paramount
Ruth Chatterton
Jeorgie Bancroft
Kay Francis
Bancroft
Daily
Fox Theater
Clara Bow
Clara
Ralph Forbes
Charlie Ruggles
Skeets Gallagher
Jack Oakie
The Maltese Falcon and Related Warners Pictures at State Theater
The State theater presents The Maltese Falcon starring Bebe Daniels with a strong ensemble including Ricardo Cortez Dudley Digges Una Merkel Thelma Todd and others Also on bill The Public Enemy featuring James Cagney and Edward Woods and Wighting Caravans with Gary Cooper Lily Damita through the week Plus Ernest Torrence Tully Marshall and five noted Indian players in supporting roles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebe Daniels
Warner Bros
State Theater
Miss Daniel
Ricardo Cortez
Dudley Digges
Robert Elliot
Otto Mattesen
Una Merkel
Thelma Todd
Jame Cagney
Edward Woods
John Pean
Chicago
Gary Cooper
Lily Damita
Ernest Torrence
Tully Marshall
Mrs Elmina Steele Celebrates 90th Birthday in Riverside
Riverside on June 12 reports the 90th birthday of Mrs Elmina Steele born Elmira Green in Ohio. She traveled with Horace Steele since 1862 and the family, including twenty grandchildren and thirty eight great grandchildren, gathered for a midday basket dinner at her Riverside home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Elmira Steele
Steele
Ohio
Elmire Green
Jefferson County
Horace Steele
Delights and Masquerade Strain in a War Time Romance
Travers Lorrimer courted Delight Harford during the war but finds no trace of her. He mistakes Mary Lou Thurston for Delight, leading Mrs. Lorrimer to stage the masquerade. As truth inches closer, Delight’s whereabouts remain unknown while Mary Lou loves Travers and Mrs. Lorrimer weighs a risky plan to assist the real Delight from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travers Lorrimer
Margaret Lorrimer
Delight Harford
England
Travers
Mary Lou Thurston
Larry Mitchell
Mary Lou
Mrs. Lorrimer
Eli
Margaret
London
The Uncertain Plan to Resolve a Forbidden Marriage
Margaret Lorrimer faces a difficult moral choice as she weighs exposing Delight Harford and freeing Travers. Mary Lou reveals her confession about the night and asserts she will not accept a lie. Both women ponder whether Travers and Delight are secretly married and what truth will mean for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delight Harford
Travers
Westwood House
Emer
Margaret
Mary Lou
Mrs. Lorrimer
Ma Lou
Lady Margaret
Soukup Guests Mark Day in Muscatine
In Muscatine the visitors were guests of Mr and Mrs Lonis Soukup. The event highlighted hospitality and community ties as local families shared time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Mrs. Lonis Soukup
Hampton and Hampton Roads Name Origin Traced
The names Hampton and Hampton Roads trace back to the earl of Southampton a Virginia county leader and patron of Shakespeare The name was likely shortened to Hampton based on historical notes and local tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton and
Hampton Roads
Earl of
Southampton
Virginia County
Shakespeare
Hampton
Foster Bickels Return After Visit to Several Cities
Mr and Mrs W Foster Bickel and daughter Verna returned home Friday afternoon between showers. Mrs Wellemeyer accompanied them for a short visit. They visited Garner Castalia Mason City and Dubuque. Part of the week was spent camping at McGregor Hetgehts.
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Davenport
J. P. Quinn
Mary Jane
Marjorie
Quinn
Wimstuck Sam
Washington
Dorothy Sehneider
Ottumwa
Mary Thompson
Cedar Falls
State Teachers Cohere
M. A. Stransky
Milo
Phyllis Shalla
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