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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1931
Page
4
Religious verse urging unity as a divine advocate and near judge. The text cites Isaiah 50 8 and challenges foes to approach, promising God will contend on the believers behalf. A compact devotional emphasis on solidarity and divine support in the face of adversaries.
A Connecticut family led by Catherine Jean Atchison finds their terrier Dinty Moore after placing a lost dog ad in the Journal. The clever canine spots the notice on a porch paper, returns at once, and resumes his place in the household amid affectionate reunion and renewed praise for newspaper ads.
A speaker reflects on faith and character during economic hardship. He asserts that wealth cannot touch true riches found in courage, charity, and trust, and that investments in youth, hospitals, and service institutions endure beyond markets. The message emphasizes spiritual wealth over material gains and resilience beyond business conditions.
An olatime boyhood friend travels from afar to a private office reunion. They recall church, Sunday school, old-time picnics, and neighbors long unseen. The meeting stirs a broader sympathy and a vivid, hazy recollection of past joys and values.
A compact listing teaches common misuses and mispronunciations. It highlights words often misspelled like organism and often misspelled forms such as predestine and foreordain. It also gives pronunciation guides for words like resilient and Colorado with accented syllables.
A fragmentary column recalls a calm sunset and local scenes. It mentions a pavement delay on the sixteenth, children escorted safely by a boy near Wallace School, and reflections on past days, local stores, weddings, and family moments captured in casual conversations.
Dieting dangers highlighted by Frances B Floore warn that unsound plans can harm health. The 16 day diet is criticized for rapid weight loss, lack of protein calcium iron and vitamin A, and for increasing wrinkles and infection risk.
Historian Andrew McLaughlin notes the continental congress operated without a written constitution. Each state had one vote, major actions required nine states, and amendments needed unanimous consent. The Articles remained in effect only until March 2, 1780, ending with no public notice.
Peters laughs off a dinner party misstep as guests vouch for lighter habits after he reveals a birthday cigar gift. The scene ends with Mrs Peters surprised and her husband defending the exchange while noting the cost of the slippers and cigars.
Oct. 6 residents attended a birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Healer hosted at Mrs. Will Propst’s home near Town City. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wil Healer and son, Mr. and Mrs. Don Applegate and family, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Ross and family, Mr. and Mrs. Toward Anderson and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klopfenstein and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vick Wenger and son, plus a basket dinner at Leslir Gates’ home with Walnut women attending.
Village news recounts Miss Velma Wells visiting family in town while Mr and Mrs Delbert Wells welcome mother. Absent born and Brighton relocation updates accompany visitors from Washing Bay and the J J Tenda home. Local teachers plan a meeting in Washington Saturday amid community talk of sports and church events.
Washington and 2 Washington, Oro. a school teacher and pupil will present a program this Friday evening. A note from the editor apologizes for late submission and unreadable handwriting, mentioning names like Mrs. BL, Ruring of Gow Mis, and Harry Frakes of Adel among the board list of the I. P. A.
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