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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1931

Page

4

Bible Thought Reflects Gift of Wisdom and Joy

A devotional line cites Ree 2 21 noting God gives wisdom knowledge and joy to the good while the sinner receives toil and accumulation for the benefit of others.

Poem fragment by Rev. Charles in Ames publication

A fragmented poetic passage from Rev. Charles appears in an Ames edition. The lines ponder nature, guidance, and trust in a divine presence as if reflecting on daylight, birds, stars, and human reach.

Charles Ames

Bank Closures in Coot Washington Prompt Cautious Hope

Bank officials reassure depositors after the Farmers and Merchants Bank and another local bank closed due to withdrawals. Officers say both banks remain solvent and will likely reorganize, with depositors expected to recover most or all of their funds as assets liquidate and accounts are unfrozen.

Washington Farmers & Ngs John Stone Ainsworth Passage Church of the United Brethren In Christ of the East Des Moines Conference Edward Ston James Stone George R. Royce Mary M. T. Baker W. O. Smith Nathaniel P._ Cooper Washington County Iowa Wickham Danforth St. Aineworth Rachel Erdle Lydia A Hopkins Alva B. Rose Alvan Wueckingham Rose Alva Mackennam Ray Margaret Ann Rose John A. Stewart J. A. Stewart Margaretta Wart Nathaniel McClure Amanda M- McClure Charles B. Mclure Henry McClure William Edgar McClure Ham E. McClure Wan B. Me . Clure AM. McClure Amanda M. Steadman A. M. Steadman Mary Mt. Stedman Wm. J. Steadman Robert Boyd Adeea Boyd Jesse Boyd P Jane Boyd J. Boyd A. B. Rose M . Rose Margaret A. Rose Joseph Ke Rose JR Rose Singer Manufacturing Company Hilfurline Axtell Axtell Hannah Lumbus J. Rose Tose John A. Rose Ella M. Maurer Rusebus M.’ Rose Glasgow Elizabeth Wm. H. Hardy E. M. Rose Rosic Ord John A. Miller Albert Kallaus Barbara Kallaus Barbara Lemkat Anna Kos Anna Sos Kallaus Mary Varka Charles Kallaus Anthony Kallaus Joseph Kallaus Albert Kallaus Jr Frank Kallaus Rank W. Kallaus Barbara Lemeau Anthony J. Kallaus Joseph A. Kallaus Albert J. Kallaus Jr Anthony Kallausharbara Lamean John N. Miller J- Rose Thomas H Ord Jane Boyd Manerva Brisvl Parsonage United’ Brethren Church of Riverside Circuit D. W.C. Rowley Muscatine Western Railway Construction Counny D. WC. Rowley United* Brethren Towa Henry C. McClune Wiliam B McClure Mary Eadman C.J. Rose Helen Rose Amanda Kingma Amanda M. Kingsman Nathanil C. McClure Wells Lowa EriMee Ainsworth Silverside District Court of County Livingston & Fiche Plai Fingis Reber Virgil Reber Mothet Wash Heton Malutits Mings Sheila Agnes Rebs Raymond J. Ite Earth District” Court Petitio Louis J. Kehoe District Court of D. Kt Nichols KE. Nichols Edgar Mine Julia A. Dunbar Jaye Anna Nichols Grace Nichol Guy Beck Arley H Alva Hayes Minerval Nichols Doe Nichols D. E. Nichols Minerva Nichols Eald Teal Estate

Embarrassing Moments and Warm Wishes for Esther True

A lively letter salutes Esther True with praise and a playful note about gooseberries. The writer laments political tensions in Washington and urges calm and cooperation for brighter days ahead.

Honest War Time Ayer and Twain Quote Reflection

A wartime critic discusses war fatigue and the idea of honest prayer in conflict. He cites Mark Twain on brutal phrases and contrasts with calls for peace. The piece notes rising military spending and the World Court as a step toward preventing future horrors.

Mark Twain Nk Pea World Court

Joe Palooka Foul Ends In Midring Rampage

The incident features Joe Palooka clashing with Ham Fisher in the ring as a fracas erupts after a closed fist exchange. Police and officials intervene while the crowd reacts loudly to the confrontation.

By-the-way department volleys through readers

A lively Iowa column rails at long tenure and edits, notes night football field chills, and recounts local quirks from a family disturbance to a mock medical cholera of the colon. It also lists court notices and a Des Moines policy speech about postmasters' political life.

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Teething Fuss and Castoria Relief

When teething makes a baby fussy, Castoria offers a gentle vegetable-based remedy to ease discomfort and promote regular waste flow. The copy promises harmless, non narcotic relief suitable for babies and older children, cautioning to obtain genuine Castoria branded product.

Castoria

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