Poverty That Possesses Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
A devotional note citing Matthew 5 3 on the beatitudes. The text echoes the blessing of the poor in spirit and the promise of the kingdom of heaven.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1931
Page
4
Elizabeth Lloyd Gilbert Memorial Verse
A short elegiac poem honors Elizabeth Lloyd Gilbert who found solace in home and memory. The speaker notes her lifelong patience amid grief, her empathy for others, and how she transformed a home into heaven both in life and in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lloyd Gilbert
How Beer Can Boost Business
An economist argues a beer tax to fund public works would shift 90 percent of spending to brewers and retailers, harming other business and labor. The piece cites Hargrave on labor shares, noting liquor labor is very small compared to its large profits and societal costs.
Colorado Tax Burden Split by Class Draws Fire
Colorado farmers pay 33 percent of net income in taxes, compared with 8.4 percent for average residents and 6.6 percent for wealthy individuals, highlighting inequities in current tax structure. G. S. Klemmedson of Colorado Agricultural College advocates shifting school funding away from general property taxes to a state fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowa
Colorado
G. S. Klemmedson
Colorado Agricultural College
Governor Emmerson’s Illinois Stands Against Bullying
Governor Emmerson, Illinois’ first chief executive to endure a brutal bully, signals firm leadership as county press directors report on state resistance to intimidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmerson
Illinois
School Teasing Turns Sour as Teacher Scolds Student
Raymond Miller recalls crying after a teacher punished him with a ruler for copying arithmetic. The boy says the punishment caused tears, noting that even fifty cents could not ease the hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Miller
Raymond
Governor Stands Against Liquor Interests Amid Controversy
In Illinois a governor faces strong opposition from liquor advocates while receiving numerous congratulatory letters for his stand. Supporters praise his stance against repeal and warn that erasing limits would aid bootleggers. Critics attack him in debates, avoiding core issues and resorting to personal attacks.
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Ing
Americana: a nation wary of Congress and craving reform
The commentary sketches American life with pride in no king and fear of the coming Congress. It notes education spending aimed at producing skilled workers, drivers who must notice scenery, a Kansas senator gifted a cocktail shaker, and Detroit police stationed at speakeasies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Congress
Kansas State Senate
Detroit
Drought Areas Recovering With Red Cross Help
Independent testimony praises Red Cross relief in Midwest drought districts. Frank Clague and Paub J. Kvale report improved conditions in Arkansas and Minnesota, with nourished children and healthier diets. Loans from the Department of Agriculture are quickly available, and rains have resumed, boosting garden seed distribution and spring work. Washington Fest note ends with a light aside about Easter pajamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Midwest
Frank Clague
Paub J. Kvale
Minnesota
Arkansas
Clague
Congress
The
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Prohibition Viewed as a Success by Edison
Thomas A. Edison argues prohibition works, citing factory payrolls and public behavior. He describes pre prohibition crowds of pale faced women at West Orange and notes the disappearance of such scenes within a year after the amendment. He links maternal condition to child welfare.
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Thomas A. Edison
West Orange
There Ain’t No Contributions In Our Contribution Basket
A lighthearted May morning scene opens with a man awakening to robin songs and sunlit air, then dozing again as spring breezes stir a hopeful mood in the narrator.
Local Wisecracks and Labels in Odd Slogan Parade
A humorous look at present day slogans and names from various groups. The piece notes familiar phrases like Keep That Schoolgirl Complexion and The Strength of Gibraltar, while weaving in whimsical quotes and a dentist chair moment. It hints at an International Association of Women Who Have Danced with the Prince of Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
National Music Week spark in a humorous poem
A compact poem collection blends light verse on music and marriage with wry humor about a 1915 New York wedding and later separation. It includes jokes about organists, cornets, and a barber pondering politics while fog shrouds aviation progress.
Daily English Lesson Focuses on Misused Words
A compact note explains common misuse and pronunciation errors for words like indorse, o boe, eminent, imminent, and close with a daily word CURSORY defined as hasty. It urges expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily and gives an example sentence using cursory.
Colonel Moore Dinner Invitation During War
The Colonel and Mrs Moore invite Captain Leonard to dinner on May 25. Captain Leonard replies that except for six men on leave and two on sick list, his company gladly accepts. A friend extols the Key family as a great bunch.
High School Officers Elected and Hi Y Mother Banquet
The Girl Reserves elected next year officers including Helen Masson as president and Janet Jennings as vice president. Freshman and sophomore leaders are Kathryn Little and Clara Witting. Hi Y clubs hosted a mother and son banquet with a seven piece student orchestra and remarks by Edwin Griffith. Officers for next year include Don Welsh as president and William Stewart as vice president. Gym classes gave a Mothers Day exhibition with tap dances and Danish gymnastics. Karl Bevins William Masson and Vera Stutsman competed in the state solo contest at Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Masson
Janet Jennings
Mary Louise Robertson
Helen Foster
Kathryn Little
Clara Witting
Margaret Henke
Evelyn Watson
Lucille Davison
Miss Mercer
McCleery
Christian
Harold Montgomery
Homer Stephen
Edwin Griffith
William Shannon
Sherman Watson
Soule
Don Welsh
William Stewart
Ton Duncan
Clyde Boies, Jr
Orville Elder
Karl Bevins
William Masson
Vera Stutsman
Iowa City
Crawfordsville Clubs Meet. Garden Topic and Tragic Births
Mrs Mabel Monson hosted the Wednesday Study club of Crawfordsville and the Sorosis club of Ainsworth as they discussed Perennial gardens led by Mrs Minnie Sprague. A baby died at Washington county hospital after croup illness, and a nine pound girl and twins a boy and girl were born at the same hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mabel Monson
Ainsworth
Minnie Sprague
Donald Henry Monson
Wes Woodsmall
Washington County Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
New London
Milton White
Clarence Herring
United Presbyterian Sabbath Services Schedule
The United Presbyterian Church holds a Sabbath school at 10 o'clock and a morning service at 11 o'clock, inviting all members and visitors to participate.
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United Presbyterian
Abnormal Children Mentioned in Class
Miss Buckley notes two abnormal children with good manners in her class. Miss Kyle asks William to name people in the room starting with Helen Jungbluth. Bill Stewart struggles with the first name while Jim Schmoelern asks Don Welsh why he seems sad. Don recalls returning crutches two weeks prior and how few have noticed since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peet
Kyle
William
Helen Jungbluth
Bill Stewart
Jim Schmoelern
Don
Don Welsh
Honor roll omission for Alice Bratten noted
The last Friday paper failed to publish Alice Bratten’s name on the honor roll list though she earned SBs. A correction request or update is implied to place her among the recognized students.
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Alice Bratten
Bac calaureate Service to Close 1931 at School
At 7 30 in the school auditorium the bac calaureate service will close the 1931 term. The sermon theme is The Most Ideal Life. A N Porter pastor officiates.
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A. N. Porter
Church Activities Schedule With Weekly Meetings
Sunday school at 10 o clock. Monday evening choir practice at the church. Tuesday afternoon the Willing Workers meet at the church. Union Prayer meeting at 7 50 Wednesday evening. The subject is Trust. 2 Samuel 92. S FF Wenger pastor.
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Samuel
S. FF. Wenger
Mother's Day Service at Crawfordsville Methodist Church
The 11 o'clock worship hour features a Mother’s Day service with special music. Everyone in the Crawfordsville community is invited to attend in honor of mothers. Epworth League devotional meets a half hour earlier due to bachalaureate services at the school. Tuesday 2 pm Ladies Aid at the church led by Rev. B S Hehner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
M. J. W Rich
Crawfordsvile
Epworth League
Nous
Ladies Aid
B.S. Hehner
Country Churches Sunday Services Highlight Observances
Haskins Presbyterian plans Sunday school at ten. Mother's Day observed at eleven in morning service. Ladies Aid and Missionary Society hold joint meeting at Mrs Arnot's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins Presbyterian Sunday School
Ladies Aid Society
Misinary Society
Arnot
In pace requies cat
A somber note closes the page with a farewell line spoken as a tribute to a departed figure. The brief sentiment laments the end of coverage and offers quiet respect to the subject.
Chester Baptist plans Mother’s Day services and evening dedications
Mathers Thursday afternoon a program was given and refreshments served. W. Wenger ministers at Chester Baptist. U. P. Bible school at 10 am. Worship at 11 am with Mother’s Day service. Young people meet at 7 pm. Evening service at 7 pm features high school bacen aureate at Methodist Church.
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Mathers
Wenger
W. Chester Baptist
U. P. Bible School
Young People's Meeting
Methodist Church
St Pauls Evangelical Valley Sunday School and Services
St Pauls Evangelical Valley announces Sunday School at 10 60 a m and morning service at 11 00 a m Pastor Carl W Klein notes strong attendance last Sunday near 100 and hopes to exceed it this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Klein
Ainsworth Baptist Sunday Service and Sunday School
Sunday school at 2:00 led by Mr. J A Marsh Supt. Preaching at 3:00 with Rev Arthur A Vinz delivering the sermon. All are urged to attend both sessions.
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Ainsworth
Sermon Touts Ideal Mother Honoring Mothers of Congregation
C B Dougherty of Dougherty Bros Clothes Store praises Ralph Connors books as interesting and well written. The sermon titled An Ideal Mother focuses on honoring mothers, appealing to the congregation’s Mothers group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Dougherty
Dougherty Bros. Clothes Store
Ralph Conner
Carl Hedges
Klein Klothing Kompany
Sabatini
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