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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1931

Page

4

Four-I club leaders meet in Wapello on Saturday

Louisa county Four-I girls' clubs and Mrs Harlan Foster led by Edith Baker Ames attended a meeting of Four-I club leaders at Wapello. The 1932 Clothing Project of the second year course was discussed.

Louisa County Harlan Foster H.W. Club Concord Township Wapello Edith Baker Ames Clothin Aringdale Avon George Aringdal Augustine Til Rebecca Bancroft W. C. Benehamy

Lamb of God proclaimed by John in John 1

John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. He notes that Jesus comes after him yet is prior in importance, declaring the one who is to come and who is greater. The passage emphasizes Jesus’ divine preexistence and mission.

John Jesus God

Autumn Return of Geese and Quiet Fear

A reflective poem fragment notes autumn's arrival seen through crickets and falling leaves. The speaker fears sleep and leans outside to glimpse wild geese filling the sky, drawn by a haunting thread of melody they would follow even unto death.

Blanche McCaley

Money making mints churn out coins nationwide

The year ending June 20 saw two U.S. mints produce 98,236,500 coins mainly pennies with 180 double eagle coins valued at 3,610,000. No silver dollars were minted last year. The text notes profits also from Central American states and mocks local service stations.

U.S

What a Strange Procession In New York City

A fragmented report notes New York City sees marriages about every eight minutes and births every few minutes. It records July as peak for births and August as low for weddings, with June and September showing opposite trends. It hints at deaths rising to death every seven minutes in September.

New York City Eiber Maret

Dairyman Robert Pape Promises a Hunger Cure Device

Poverty or hunger could fade worldwide if dairyman Robert Pape proves his electric machine can create a stable preserving field. He claims any amount of energy powers a device that halts decay within wood glass and space beyond. Perishables have lasted weeks in his cottage setups. Scientists study the invention, claiming it works with minimal energy and could curb famine.

Robert Pape

Dairyman's Invention Named World Shaper

A dairyman unveils a new invention praised as potentially transforming global life more than any prior discovery. Analysts note its practical impact across agriculture and industry, signaling a shift in methods and daily routines worldwide.

Three Strangers Rob Moulton Woman in Nighttime Heist

A Moulton Iowa woman was robbed Monday night by three strangers who took $900 from her. The incident highlights risks of keeping cash on person and the danger of corset storage. Authorities urged caution in where money is kept and in broadcasting possessions.

Moulton Iowa

May Reach Cost of the Cow War in Iowa

The note estimates the cow war expenses at about 55 000 dollars, to be paid by Iowa taxpayers, with potential totals rising to 100 000 dollars. Property holders in towns would bear the bulk of the tax, even as tax cuts are sought. The public spending is criticized as excessive.

Lowa Towa

Pioneer Iowa banker and statesman George Reynolds profile

Hoy George M Reynolds head of the Mammouth Rediscount Pool, a relief group for national finances, began as an Panora Iowa bank office boy around 1880. A self-made man who shunned politics, Reynolds declined the U.S. Treasury post offered by President Tait and praised small town training over university schooling. He valued practical experience and mentor-like dealings over formal degrees.

Ed “Mammouth Panora Iowa George M. Reynolds

Veracity and verity in a quirky word study note

A compact column on daily English lessons highlighting veracity and veracity related misspellings. It discusses common mispronunciations and contrasts synonyms such as shrewd and sagacious with a breezy, imperfect exercise in vocabulary.

By the Way and Notes on a Quiet Winter

A fragmented column mixes light humor with local scenes in Washington. Vignettes mention a car breakdown in an alley, a Halloween style bootlegging rumor, and a minister’s wife view on sermons. Jokes on beds, breakfasts, and a rotary club anecdote mark the page.

Local residents visit. various townfolk roam weekend circuits

Fairfield guests Mr and Mrs Geo Reams, long-time residents, called on relatives in town Sunday. Geo Allen and family, Robt and Geo Jr, visited John Godlove and Ana Gordon. Mir and Mrs Milford McCreedy spent time with Clair Boshart family near Wayland. Dora spent two days in Ainsworth. Jim Chefwinker and Mrs Booth shopped in Washington. Frank Skubal shipped a cargo to Chicago Tuesday.

Haskins Geo. Reams Fairfield Geo. Allen Ph. Geo, Jr Robt Kalona John Godlove Ana Gordon Mir Milford McCreedy Clair Boshart Wayland Booth Vivian Dora Ean Ainsworth Jim Chefwinker Virlan Booth Washington Jim Bean Aid Atter Geo, Wahl Lone Tree Noble Eleher Mennonite Church Hacking Church Frank Skubal Chicago

Columbus Junction Notes and Local Appointments

Martha and visitors from Mechanicsville and Grandview spent time with family here. Cedar Rapids residents plan moves. local tomato canning factory by Dr.ville Sharrow closed for season. Town events include a Ladies Social circle meeting and a new auto service station opening in Milo Fulton’s area.

T Ocay Columbus Junction Henry P Ther N.F. Wheeler Harry Wheeler Harold Wheeler Tack Bernard Wheeler Elda Cornie Suu Margaret Helmie Carl Curtis Ons Milton Keith Warren Dean Harry Jordan Milo Fulton J. Garrett

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