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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1931
Page
4
The piece muses on the endless publication of books and articles across eras and opinions. It argues that writing often misleads despite honest intent, a clash of opposites, and the difficulty of finding truth. It notes scientists and nations shifting positions and urges cautious, deliberate conclusions open to objection.
A quirky note credits Eugene Chalupa with fifty cents for a nonplussed mood and teases a tell all if listened. The verse hints his error was not a strange cone and emphasizes he knew the plus sign.
Frank Baldwin moves his father Zarius Baldwin to live with him after a marriage. A quarrel leads to the father near eviction but the boy Peter secretly gives his grandfather his cherished Injun blanket twofold. Peter saves both grandfather and family with a hopeful ending and a supper.
Do not say it had an awfully nice time Use an exceptionally nice time Obsequies mispronounced obse quies Pronounce ob-se-kwiz o as in of eas in see ji as in is accent first syllable Glazier vs glacier Distinguish one who cuts glass from a field of ice Synonyms Place location situation position Use a word three times and it is yours Increase vocabulary by mastering one word each
A collage of quirky lines about rain pipe liners, Mahatma Gandhi’s valet fantasies, office jokes, and a plea for small contributions. Mentions Humpy at the machine, a student grading, and a de luxe edition offer priced at 259 dollars amid a broader stream of office banter and notices.
A poem lampoons the speed cop as a blaring, feared figure who chases drivers with a wailing siren. It contrasts his faults with the drive to lead the race, noting that catching others earns the tag.
Local chatter spots O H Luers supplying Grouch Medicine samples at West Chester. Ode Ferguson and John Dusenberry mention Frank Macon promoting irrigation free tea grown in Iowa, with seeds unclear. The piece jokes about irrigation and sales while awaiting the agricultural editor's return.
A young man roams a bustling bazaar stall scene and declines every offer from a saleswoman until she grimly insists he buy a box of soap after rejecting cigaret holders pens and chocolates. The exchange reveals a tense moment at the market.
The text appears as a fragmented report praising contributions and prosperity, mentioning Bednet and others. It references a young man paying up and gratitude for community support, with several unclear or garbled phrases. No discernible event, date, or organization is clearly stated.
The column lists local social visits including dinners with Mrs. Bulali Neville and Mae Bennett, Busy Bet club activities, and church convention plans at McDowell. It reports a major fire in Perlee destroying the post office and store, plus various family visits and a May 19 theater cast at Marv's Hall.
The Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners receives an application by Carroll Baldwin of Des Moines for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to transport freight including motion picture films among Des Moines Pleasantville Knoxville Oskaloosa Whit Cheer Sirourney Keota Washington Fairfield Eldon Ottumwa Pella in multiple counties. A hearing is set for Tuesday June 9 1931 at 10:00 AM at the Des Moines office.
In Riverside the poppy poster contest for St Marys scholars and Riverside public schools, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion, awarded first prize Genevieve Schradel and Mildred Kenney, with several honorable mentions to Schnoebelen and Dautremont. The Riverside high school junior senior class will present a three act comedy titled To Band on Shares.
The May meetings of the Beavers youth class and the Live Wives of the Eicher Sunday school were held at Raymond and Helen Rich's home. Families including Widmer, Alliman, Bos hart, Kraybill, and Schantz were noted visiting or hosting in the area.
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