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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1931
Page
4
A Bible Thought feature reflects on Proverbs 7 24 urging listeners to heed wisdom and attend to the fatherly guidance presented. It emphasizes obedience to moral instruction and the value of attentive listening in daily life.
A fragmenting diary reveals daily chores and a lone line of day to day reflection the family hopeful amid upheaval. The piece shifts to a 1930s tone noting a presidential call for a six point program to rebuild the U S financial system including a half billion credit private agency regional banker committees and reforms to reserve banks and federal land banks to aid farmers.
A group of leaders from both parties in the houses has drafted conclusions on national emergencies. They expect Congress to accept the plan, suggesting a special session may be convened without formal action. The move mirrors a broader push for expedited decision making.
Editorial questions the integrity of judicial appointments and public trust. It emphasizes that not all judges are corrupt, but highlights graft concerns, urging vigilance and accountability as essential to American democracy and the rule of law.
Fragmentary text shows a daily lesson on English words, mispronunciations and spelling issues. It mentions Tolerate and suggests expanding vocabulary by mastering one word per session, though the passage is incomplete and lacks full context.
A fragmented newspaper fragment blends jokes, wordplay, and odd anecdotes. It mentions a reader gift of gum, Webster’s Unabriged, Shakespeare, Joan of Arc, tricks with arithmetic, a chicken yard scene, and a talk of radios never replacing newspapers, ending with a tease for more chatter tomorrow.
Mrs Olive Moen Nicken, 31, sat alone listening to a radio mystery play when her husband returned and knocked. she fled to the phone crying for police and fainted. Officers revived her and broke down the door to help.
Iowa fish and game commission and state game warden disclosed two day pheasant open counties Plymouth Sioux Lyon O Brien Osceola Dickinson Clay Palo Alto Emines Kossuth Winnebago Humboldt Hancock Cerro Gordo Worth Franklin Hardin Grundy Butler Floyd Mitchell Howard Chickasaw for this year amid conservation push. Hunting rules limit to male birds and fines for violations while urging landowner permission and respect for farmers. County summaries note bird numbers, farmer sentiment, and open season logistics across multiple counties.
1931 diphtheria outlook discussed by central health authority. Emphasizes universal toxin antitoxin administration to children aged one to six, with free campaigns in communities lacking prior prevention efforts and low insurance premiums for future protection. Reports death from a fall linked to diphtheria fears. In Croydon Indiana a minister, 83, marries a 21 year old girl.
In Inglewood California Deitlers drilling an oil well found a perfectly preserved redwood pediment 310 feet below ground surface. The wood retained a fresh odor amid the discovery noted in the report.
Oct. 11 social notes recount visits at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wilson with Edna Ruth Bridges and Marguerite Wilson. Betty Wilson spent Monday with Alice Spenter. thexe ay Merle Neiewan's son David joined family supper. Attimar and Kahy visited the Wenger home. Maude Murphy visits Riverside sister Mrs Waxner. Dr Sayre and son Howard did carpentry in Crawfordsville area. Frank Bruty and son Leo moved to a new home on the ven blossom farm. Homer Kephart family attended Edith Carr to Ye McConnell wedding. Robert and wife shopped in town Saturday.
Mr and Mrs E Hering and the writer visited Sunday afternoon at the home of William Darbyshire.
An ad extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a fast gentle cure for indigestion caused by excess stomach acid. It claims a tasteless spoonful in water neutralizes acid, provides immediate relief, and aids sluggish bowels. Sold by druggists in 25¢ and 30¢ bottles.
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