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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1931
Page
4
A devotional feature recalling the theme that all kinds of the earth shall praise. The piece emphasizes gratitude toward divine works and invites readers to reflect on creation as a chorus of reverent praise. It frames sacred duty as a communal, daily practice beyond ritual.
The piece argues thousands of young men attend government military camps each summer not as militarists but to stay fit and aid national strength. It notes defenses against aggression require capable citizens, cites Dr S Parkes Cadman endorsing CM T attendance as voluntary with moral and physical benefits and ties training to better citizenship and peace.
In a Toledo Blade opinion, the writer critiques reverence for the past and laments nostalgia for lineages of kerosene lamps horses and homemade clothing while praising modern conveniences and improvements in sanitation and comfort. The piece ends with a jokey dismissal of longing.
French foreign minister Aristide Briand tries out important speeches on his friends in advance. The test highlights diplomacy and personal ties as key to delivering rhetoric. Germany produced $32,000,000 worth of mouth organs in 1938, reflecting industrial trade in wind instruments.
Roman motorists seek a patroness saint to pray to during weekend highway trips. The Los Anupelo Times notes a need for guidance and protection on the roads this Friday through Sunday.
A daily language note lists common misused phrases and mispronunciations. It presents the terms common friend versus mutual friend, ref-cer-¢ pronunciation guidance, and sample spellings with emphasis on glorious versus inglorious meaning.
A quirky newspaper snippet mixes a spring fever note from a young reader with jokes and misreadings from students. It features playful lines about weather, food prices, a misused word procrastinate, a medical yawning tip, and light clippings from daily life in a small town.
A chorus of small town vignettes on parenting, pride, and pretenses. A father reframes anger to avoid crying babies by thinking of future bond issues. Neighbors’ quirks include sharing lawn care for rival piano practicing daughters and a fishy joke about wealth.
A reader asks if anyone has written nonsense poems and notes an intriguing offer. The comment questions whether the public would notice, hinting at playful wordplay and prompts for creative responses.
The text notes Hick Bleker has recently been elected governor of Y's Men in Iowa and offers congratulations, saying the goodwill won’t decisively affect his career as governor.
Roy Means praises the sewing and cooking display from the Junior High School. George Masson notes the band concert and musical progress matching earlier high school levels. Mrs. Oral Mayo commends the exhibit for fine workmanship and interest.
George Arliss is celebrated as a leading figure in cinema with awards from the Academy, Photoplay, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The Millionaire opens at the State Theatre Wednesday and Thursday, with Evalyn Knapp starring and John Adolfi directing.
Family and neighbors express gratitude for sympathy and flowers after the death of Joe Marek husband and father. Mrs Anna Marek and families of Will Tellin Prank Horn Vincent Marek extend thanks.
An amusing modern comedy presented by Fox features Sidney Fox and Brendel in a tale of domestic mishaps. The 16 cylinder car plot strands the newlyweds while a quirky collector carries samples. the show aims for light humor and bluesy charm.
Local historian J N Arnold and Jacob Bishop provide a list of 24 30th Iowa Infantry K Company graves buried at Richmond cemetery. The compilation names Joseph Abbey Willis Arnold Jacob Bishop Alison Bunker William Bailey Ira Cox Samuel Curray Benjamin Demorest Leander Dawson John Dalgar John Farley James Figgins James Gilbert Adam Hage August Heinman John Kiinkle Charles Page Thomas Payee William Rogers William Strabley John Strober Charles Tuttle John Haigler and others including World War II names Bush and Ger.
A reflective piece recalling classmates from 1866 to 1876, noting small enrollments and a shared early teacher BE. T. C. Wells. It mentions Joseph Marek, old friends, and hopes for news from Journal items. Also references land ownership in Washington County Iowa and local health updates on Marvin Dale Stumpf and Mire. Mike Walrob.
Merrimac Illinois notices small town life as residents visit relatives and shop in Brighton. A death in Fairfield ends Mrs John Diers life. families mourn and children Della and Cora remain. Local visits include Shater, Norton, Anderson, Brannon, Reshley, Kientz, Duttweiler, Eshelman, and others with multiple calls and errands.
Iowa Governor Dan W. Turner signed a drivers license bill requiring licenses for all motor vehicle operators. Licenses expire every two years and are free for car owners while non owners pay 25 cents. The measure is one of about a dozen bills approved by the governor.
Davenport report says Harry Willers, 48, was killed in an automobile collision here. Mer Kondert, who drove the other vehicle, sustained minor injuries.
Margaret Cockrell aged 17 is in serious condition after a hit and run collision in Keokuk Iowa. She and passenger Stanley Aaron were riding in a car when another vehicle struck it and fled. The impact caused the gate she rode over to turn and the other car failed to stop.
Buckingham man James A. Minnis 25 was bound over to the grand jury on manslaughter charges after a coroner's inquest into the death of Mrs Henry Mazanti who was struck by Minnis' automobile. No preliminary hearing was waived. The case was bound over under a $9,000 bond.
May 12 reports outline erection of a county hospital after Judge Homer A Fuller approval. Citizens oppose the tax plan aimed to stop the project as $60 000 decumulated in 1920 from a hospital levy will fund the work.
Davenport residents authorized 1,750,000 in revenue bonds to finance a new Mississippi River toll bridge from Bettendorf to Moline. The vote was 2,126 to 1,012. Construction will start soon after the franchise granted by Congress two years ago to a private group is assigned to Davenport.
Ottumwa May 12 The grand jury yesterday returned a charge of manslaughter against Lee Hammersley officers say he admitted striking Ploud Edwards 16 as the incident unfolded
Dean Mugene A. Gilmore of the University of Iowa College of Law travels to New York to speak at a Iowa alumni banquet on Thursday.
Harry White, once a Cumberland High School athlete, faced assault charges for allegedly hitting Rev. Charles K. Hill, pastor of Cumberland Christian Church. He was released on a $500 bond after officers said the minister was knocked unconscious and suffered a mouth wound requiring medical attention.
Iowa City reports George Fleddy of Waterloo won the University of Iowa all university tournament finals, defeating Fred Agnew of Independence in a decisive performance to claim his third straight best selfer title.
Jo Smith 77 prominent school man died in Indianola. Former superintendent of schools at Indianola Monroe Shenandoah and North Des Moines.
In Marshalltown on May 12 UP, D U Gravier fled to a police station after being accused of being the mysterious figure called the phantom who has unsettled residents by chasing women. He asked officers to identify him to those pursuing the panic.
Federal meteorologist Charles D. Reed predicted frost across western and central Iowa this night, with possible damage expected. Cooler air will bring lowering temperatures and light rain had occurred statewide yesterday as a contrast to the frost chance.
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