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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1931
Page
4
A devotional line based on Job 38 36 reflecting on wisdom and understanding in the heart. The verse prompts contemplation of the source of true insight and the limits of human knowledge. This meditation invites personal reflection and faith in divine guidance.
Public works programs push ahead with $155 million in new contracts as part of emergency employment efforts. The total project value now exceeds $1.5 billion since December, signaling government and state action to stabilize employment and the economy. War costs and elimination of future conflicts are weighed against national debts and economic policy. The piece warns against future wars and urges plans to maintain stable times.
The Albert B. Fall case extends with appeals still filed. Once a Harding cabinet member, Fall was convicted of taking a bribe from Edward L. Doheny and faces a one year prison term and a 100000 dollar fine. Doheny was found not guilty in his trial.
A discussion notes the United States consuming eleven billion soft drinks annually. It asserts many drinks provide some food value and that government oversight ensures offerings are harmless or nutritious for all ages.
A5 Gweneth Kruser recalls a Christmas gift mishap at school when a teacher praised the “lovely salt and pepper shakers” she delivered by mistake instead of candy. The letter notes a 50 cent reward if she visits the Journal office. It also mentions a 5th grade address in Washington, Iowa and the upcoming response.
A Washington conference of prominent prohibitionists drew little press attention while Mrs. Charles H. Sabin mobilized wet society women. The piece notes a growing revolt against wets and rising fanaticism among drys, with sharp contrast in speech and leadership dynamics.
A compact note explains daily English word usage and common mispronunciations. It highlights that paramount means higher or highest in rank, citing Napoleon as an example, and urges readers to expand vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
An announcement at the post office introduces a new Lost and Found department with Fred Downing in charge. A child briefly wanders into the area and is returned to her mother by Fred, while locals joke about a “million dollar rain” and the street chatter supporting the claim.
A puzzling anecdote asks who benefited after a man owed $3.00 pawned a two dollar bill for $1.50 sold the ticket for $1.50 and faced a sting. The narrator promises another riddle about the bass drum path to a solution.
A humor column summarizes reader puzzles about apples given in halves and remnants, a hotel encounter with a sailor and a cashier, and light commentary on mood and prosperity. It mentions a cucumber joke, futuristic furniture, and a fortune teller predicting letters, ending with alphabet soup.
The message celebrates Sherm Watson for earning a Junior College scholarship from this year’s graduating class. The note praises his achievement with a light, formal tone and ends with a congratulatory flourish.
The lesson traces Jesus at the Mount of Olives in Gethsemane with Peter James and John as he prays and submits to the Father’s will, Judas’s betrayal with a kiss, Peter’s failure, and Jesus’s arrest, highlighting obedience at any cost and the meaning of the garden scene.
Cathryne Caldwell and her niece Ellen Caldwell visited Prairie Flower school last Thursday where Cloone taught and closed the day with a picnic dinner. Myra Van Nostrand spent the week at Grandma Lowash's home in town. Leo Wagner attended class day at the high school with Robert Petratz. Mrs John Gamble and children Clara Johnie and June visited A B Carr's home last Thursday afternoon. Jean Sigafoose Claire Darbshire and Leo Warner are the
Chicago driver Billy Arnold seeks a second Indianapolis 500 victory after winning in 1950. The note recalls his prior win and states his intent to repeat as speed king of the brick oval this season.
Washington R. 2 Mrs Geart Cnossen and daughter Hetty of Waterloo and J J Benda visited Sunday at our home. Friends of Mrs Paul Bell regret her operation at Ottumwa Wednesday morning. Mrs Cnossen and Mr Benda care for little Paula while her mother is in hospital. D Glenn Beenblossom plowing for Dwight Hesseltine with his tractor. C S Davison and Fred Wag.
East Highland May 27 fine weather and active farm work as residents tend corn and crops. Notable visits include Leslie Coon and family with Karl Marshall and family at J. W. Coom home. Della Wilson left for Arizona via Minneapolis to visit her daughter.
The advertisement promotes Herbine as a natural acting herbal remedy for constipation. It warns against harsh medicines that irritate the digestive lining and may be habit forming, recommending Lemmon's Pharmacy as the place to buy Herbine.
Cyrus Chapter No 28 KR. A. M. holds regular meetings on the second Friday of each month. J. W. Enstin, H P., A. W. Yard, Secretary.
The page lists multiple timetable entries for the Bb and PB lines, Westbound Golden State and Apache trains, local passenger trains, and freight services with arrivals, departures, and notes on Sunday exceptions. Officials include I Goodlander and J C McKay with agent stamps for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and St Paul and Pacific routes.
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