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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1931
Page
4
Frances Durst of Iowa writes about her five year old niece whose porch moment with a fly led to a funny, innocent confession. The young author, age eight, shares how the child vowed to kiss the fly and the family’s amused reaction.
A devotional excerpt cites Isaiah 30 verse 1, condemning rebellious children who seek schemes not guided by the Lord and who rely on their own coverings rather than the Spirit. It frames warning and spiritual counsel.
The community reflects on Rev. Art Henke departing Washington as he returns to his nativity to resume work on the farm where he grew up. He has been a cordial presence in town and club life, forgiven for small typos, and his departure is marked by warm wishes for usefulness and happiness for him and his family. The Journal force recalls knowing him in his travel days along Panama routes.
The piece argues President Coolidge will not seek another term and will back Hoover. It notes public expectation of jobs if Coolidge led, but asserts his withdrawal and clarity on his position. It references the Saturday Evening Post and the "After You Alphonse" stance in 1927.
The text discusses Mr. Hoover possibly supporting Mr. Coolidge rather than seeking the nomination himself. It notes Hoover’s likely candidacy to succeed himself and envisions a significant 1942 presidential contest with a Democratic nominee. It reflects on past campaigns with Garfield Arthur Hancock English and James B. Weaver as predecessors.
A column notes the staggering toll of preventable deaths in the United States last year. Home accidents and industrial fatalities loom large with tens of thousands killed, urging renewed safety measures to lower this city‑sized loss.
The Rotary magazine features an article on Mars as a relentless bill collector. It argues Mars is preparing for future conflicts while Europe bears vast wartime costs. Hoover cites war costs in Europe, and the piece suggests Europe cannot ward off Mars as it pays and hopes to end borrowing from the U.S.
In reminiscence of Jason Hopkins known as a clock tinkerer and community weather seer, residents recall his rounds to mend old Seth Thomas clocks and share quaint philosophy. Burrell’s writings note his passing thirty years past, his restless travels ending at last in a simple earthly tomb.
A fragment recounts a treacherous journey from Tar House to a ruined street near Edin Scotland. A blind companion and a Fat Bell Stick figure in the scene as the narrator describes a perilous aid work and the slow mercy extended to a frightened animal.
The era of many clocks spreads through homes as per capita ownership rises. Formerly few households owned clocks, now nearly every residence has at least one. The trend reflects broader shifts in daily life and time awareness across the nation.
A collage of snippets recalls local scenes from towns and trains, with jokes, observations, and a probate notice. The piece references Sheriff McCarty and law enforcement, social chatter about editors, and a brief probate filing for Edna Purvis in Washington District Court dated 1831.
Regular meetings set for multiple lodges with names and officers listed. Ida McDaniel W M Arlestine Denison secretary. visiting members welcome. schedule includes second Thursday and fourth day meetings, with various temple rooms and officers named.
Railway timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple trains including Golden State Limited Apache Local and Local Freight services. Notes western routes Westbound No 3 Local Pass and No 26 Southwest Limited appear with times. various daily except Sunday services are shown plus agent JC McKAY at Mostp PRR.
The fifth annual Iowa Poultry Improvement convention is at the Fort Des Moines hotel in Des Moines this week starting Sept 29. Talks include Research Re its That the Hatchergman Can Apply by Dr E W Henderson Iowa State College and New Methods Used in Seling Hatchleks HA Bittenbender plus a directors meeting in the afternoon. Winnie Palmer superintendent went to Town City for a superintendent convention.
Xenia R S Stephens reports a local community shocked by a death on Saturday morning. Callers at the J J McConnell home included Mr and Mrs Ralph Bierma and their baby of Des Moines. Mrs Bierma arranged care for Miss Tol ted o at the McConnell home for her marriage. On Tuesday afternoon Prats.
Readable fragments describe a partial local item with names and places obscured by OCR. The text mentions a public action or event and a small set of identifiable terms, but essential details remain missing.
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