Thought for the Day on Recompense
A brief religious reflection citing Proverbs and the idea that the righteous are rewarded on earth, with emphasis that the wicked and sinner face greater recompense. The tone remains devotional and exhortatory.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1931
Page
4
Rains Bring Hope of Normalcy and Old-Time Winters
The writer notes recent heavy rains reviving parched soils, rivers at historic lows, and a return to normalcy. They praise conservation efforts and forestation, foresee whitened winters with more snow, and claim rains save vegetation and protect plants, worth millions to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexis Fatuire
Signs of tax reform and fair burden in town and state
A town and statewide discourse notes taxes being studied in every department and calls for fairer tax distribution. It urges keeping essential public goods like schools hospitals roads and parks while easing the load on real property and farm lands as they recover from wartime inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valeus
Lowa
Fis Securities
Embarrassing Moment Told by Myrtle Wenger in Wayland
Dear Journal recounts Myrtle Wenger of Wayland Iowa sharing a humorous moment about a cow named Whitey teased for "getting fresh" during a chat about cheese. The author notes fifty cents for Myrtle upon her arrival and signs off as Yours Truly Myrtle Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Wenger
Myrtle
Wayland, Town
Whitey
Wayland
Iowa
Economic crisis reflections and market outlook from a 1930s speech
A speaker discusses stock and land depreciation, frozen assets, and the shift back to farming as the country seeks balance. He notes holding companies may absorb non liquid good paper, urges calm amid hysteria, and predicts a delayed but eventual economic expansion with reconstruction across sectors. The speech highlights confidence in Iowa's resources and a renewal of confidence as normalcy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Thme
By-the-Way Notes on Local Livery, Lessons and Laughs
W. M. Terry recalls the Washington livery era around 1865 to 1870, mentions J. J. Bacon, Joe Warren and S. J. Sanford. The page blends humorous anecdotes, classroom quips, a hospital tale, and praise for By-the-Way writers Dave and Josephine, ending with memories of the Chicago World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Terry
E. N. Wright
Casey
Real Estate Sale in Washington County Iowa Oct 1931
Public sale of the D istrict Court approved real estate in Washington County Iowa described as the West Half of the North West Quarter and other quarters in section Two Township 74 North Range Nine West with possession March 1 1932. Terms require 2500 cash with contract and balance on deed delivery after court approval and abstract showing good title. Referee George F Morrison in Washington Iowa available for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate Ny
Distriet Court
Washington County
Iowa
Charles
John E. Griffith
Wellston
Dielock
District Court of
Towa
Washington
Washington farewell scene in Alexander Hamilton at State theater
The film depicts Washington bidding farewell to his troops in Rocky Mill on November 2 1782 with four hundred extras and a cast including George Arliss Doris Kenyon and June Collyer. The drama follows the first U S Secretary of the Treasury amid Revolutionary era figures in a stage adapted story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alexander “Hamilton
Warner Bros
George Arliss
State Theater
Rocky Mill
Alexander Hamilton
George Arsistant
Mary Hamlin
Doris Kenyon
June Collyer
Montague Love
Were Erratic Day Word Lesson From Language Column
A compact note highlights the word erratic as the day’s focus, tying to common usage mistakes and pronunciation tips. It emphasizes avoiding misstatements like arose and notes related spelling and synonyms while urging readers to use the word three times to own it.
Crawfordsville Weekend Neighborhood Notes and Visits
Crawfordsville area reports a quiet weekend with Mrs. Wil Wooley and family hosting guests. Mrs. Hesseltine and sister visited, while J. R. Reese hosted relatives. neighbors and friends gathered for meals and birthday celebrations. Plans were discussed for a fall festival at Mt. Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U'brank Sands
Rath Wilson
J. R. Reese
Elizabeth Jane
Winnettea
Hurlington
Ahs Hesseltine
Ber Hesseltine
Riley Andy
W.E. Riley
Ray
Bert Hesseltine
Horace, Hesseltine
Clover
Mt. Pleasant
Furlong Trial Nearing New Evidence Says County Attorney
Ottumwa October 5 County Attorney B K Bekman announced investigation into new evidence against Melvin Furlong during this term of court. Furlong, one of three alleged band members, was arrested at a local night club when authorities found burglars tools firearms and explosives in their car. They are being held at Fort Madison penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furlong
Ottumwa
Melvin Furlong
B. K. Bekman
Diana Tobin Cast Opposite Ivan Lebedeff in Fox Picture
Diana Tobin selected as the Continental Diana opposite Ivan Lebedeff in a Fox feature. Rehearsals underway with Diana as the feminine lead after strong recent performances in Lady Surrenders and Seed, establishing her as a top drawing star for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebedeff
the Fox
Diana
Ivan Lebedeff
Genevieve Tobin
Ivan Lebedoffhould
Diana Dorehy
Genevieve Kin
Miss Tobin
Keota community notes of weddings and tragedy
The Keota area reports the October 1 wedding of Fern Freshwater and John Everett Leinen at the bride’s brother Howard Freshwaters home with a ring ceremony. Leinen and Freshwaters plan a brief honeymoon and will reside in the J. G. Ranous house on West Broadway. Fern Freshwaters is a former Keota teacher, daughter of J A Freshwaters of Washington. The newlyweds are remaining in Keota to work and live among local friends. An informal church reception followed, including a Sunday school orchestra and speeches by church and school leaders. Keota’s What Cheer game ended in a scoreless tie as the high school team showed progress under Coach Taindt. The note also mentions Mike Deimerly’s funeral in Sigourney after a truck accident involving Dr. Lindsey, plus a birth announcement for a daughter to Mason Kaupka of Cedar Rapids, formerly Corinne Coffman of Keota. A Batavia fire claim recounts Ham Snook’s fatal burning while attempting to rescue relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Levnen
Howard Freshwaters
J. A. Freshwaters
Washington
Keota
Washington High School
Town State Teachers College
Leiien
Dr. Leinen
Keota High School
State University of
Towa
Kate Glover
J. Frank Church
Row
What Cheer
Taindt
Katona
Katone
Miss Huth Wheaton
Womans Home Missionary Society of
The
Methodist Church
Keote
West Chester Society
Miss Wheaton
West Chee
Mike Deimerly
Con Unity
North English
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