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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1931
Page
4
A devotional reflection quotes Jesus teaching Peter and the words Until seventy times seven about forgiving offenses. It emphasizes boundless mercy and repeated forgiveness as a core Christian tenet.
A bank examiner notes the local community’s calm handling of bank closings amid hard times. The piece praises patience, cites war debts and taxes as transforming shocks, and ends with a token of appreciation from MORE APPRECIATION and the Orris family who ask for continued support.
The Orris family in Crawfordsville expresses deep gratitude to friends who aided them after the recent tornado that damaged the Cherryholmes home area. They say few words are needed as public kindness has spoken volumes and they wish to publish a formal thank you.
A farm wife argues lack of vision worsens depression and warns against moral decline. She urges religious revival, Sabbath observance, humility, and prayer for divine guidance amid fears of war and economic hardship. She requests publication if deemed worthy.
A garbled newspaper page mixes social quips and stray anecdotes. It notes watermelon indulgence at five cents, a man smoking a match resembles Vesuvius, and a shop mechanic exchange about payments. Readers' letters praise Soule and the Boys. assorted fragments hint at weather, travel, and public opinion.
A compact guide highlights common misuses and mispronunciations such as promising versus promise, comma versus coma, and notes on misspellings like new er and re par tee. It emphasizes correct pronunciation and punctuation to improve clarity.
A jumble of fragmented lines covers topics from health valves and driving fees to back-seat driving and advertising budgets. The garbled text mentions New York restaurant credit and a man displaying a bowl, plus references to police, crowds, and smoking pastiche.
Ken Maynard stars in The Two Gun Man at the Fox theater Friday and Saturday showing expert trick shooting. The film showcases Maynard flicking the hammer with his thumb to fire rapidly, a stunt he uses to demonstrate the old western method while delivering dramatic action on screen.
Mrs Ben Brugge welcome a baby girl named Elsi Mary born Friday. Baby will be cared for by Mrs Robert erside. other local families and visitors are listed with a series of Sunday calls and social visits around West Highland and Riverside.
Plainspoken doctors urge that eczema cures are not dangerous and that the condition can be relieved. The ad claims Moone's Emerald Oil eases severe itching and promises money back if relief is not found, urging readers to use Lemon’s Pharmacy as the guaranteed supplier.
A radio address yesterday by Dr. Clay Sweeney, head of the department at Iowa State College, promoted Iowa coal as exceptionally cheap and efficient. Tests reportedly show Iowa coal as the best option in the state, with few exceptions, highlighting its large units and cost advantages.
Laurel and Hardy headline the bill with Pardon Us at the State. Side Show, Warner Bros starring Winnie Lightner and Charles Butterworth, also opens at Slave Theater offering a circus romance in a lively, family friendly program.
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