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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1931
Page
5
A brief Bible Thought column for Saturday October 8 1901 reflects on dangerous possession themes. The note emphasizes safeguards against harmful attachments and urges readers to seek spiritual restraint and virtuous conduct in daily life.
The Grange argues against resuming beer manufacture and sale, focusing on the economic harm to farming. It cites studies showing increased dairy and poultry use in breadmaking and warns that beer legalization would depress agricultural income and food spending, citing historical quotes on alcohol's social costs.
Two days after the PBO convention ended in Portland the narrator recalls returning to a nearly empty hotel lobby with few women present and many men wearing badges chatting about a state organizers room. The piece notes mistaken recognition of women and recalls travel by train to Seattle and then by boat.
A two hour start to a scenic voyage toward Victoria includes rough seas and a chaotic pleasure trip misadventure. The Empress Hotel introduces Canadian elegance with watchful English staff and refined bellboys. Witnesses describe cockney outbursts, independent drivers, and grand harbor views, with shrubbery sculptures and a calm Vancouver stop before continuing toward Winnipeg.
A jumble of early 20th century local items, from a mosquitos joke and a pajama anecdote to a Ford start problem and a note about flies on window screens. Dandelion letters, stray humor, and a Washington OM Company tribute thread through a slice of community life with quirky observations and casual notices.
In Acts 16 Paul and Timothy pursue divine guidance to cross from Asia to Europe. A vision prompts moving forward, leading to Europe’s first church where Lydia believes, is baptized, and hosts believers. The lesson highlights Barnabas, Mark, and Timothy's roles, divine timing, and the spread of the gospel beyond Asia Minor.
Reverend CA Van Waus, pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Richmond, announces that the interior redecorating, led by H. M. Dodder, is finished after weeks of work. Members and observers from Washington praise the new look as beautiful.
Theaters plan a busy week with Gay Dimat starring Ivan Lebedeff at the main house, and Hetty Compson, Genevieve Tobin, and Wika Chase in a Russian escape romance. Anna May Wong returns for Daughter of the Dragons at Fox, with Warner Oland and Sue Hayakawa co starring. Ken Maynard’s Tarzan rides again at Fox. Plus Arliss in a stirring State Theatre piece and Laurel and Hardy double feature with Pardon Me and Side Show at the other venues.
Iowa City officials announced the University of Iowa will sponsor next spring the fourth annual statewide academy contest for high schools. More than half of town high schools are expected to enroll with about 70 000 competitors. The event drew 240 schools last year with roughly 600 boys and girls. West Waterloo High School is expected to defend its 1931 title, while Algona and Livermore are noted as strong contenders in the standings.
Spacey clippings report on fabricated scandals and petty justice across U S cities. Mrs Susie Dittalo’s twins mistaken baptism amid a Ras related scene. sheriffs discuss thefts imported animals. fines for Sunday wheat sowing. brief notes on forgery, impersonation, a spanked butcher knife joke, and a spate of oddball incidents from Chicago to San Antonio.
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