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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1931
Page
4
A brief Bible thought cites Matthew 6 13 about salt losing savor and being cast out to trodden underfoot, reflecting on moral value and duty. The excerpt emphasizes reverence for preservation and humble, faithful conduct.
A whimsical poem about an old lady with three faces for daily life, social events, and quiet home moments. She carries a hidden elf face she can don to transform herself, revealing a playful, unseen companion as she sits with others.
A Washington commentary urges widening roads and adding gravel shoulders to reduce hazards from heavy travel. It argues an eighteen foot pavement spreads trucks and cars too close to edges, risking wrecks. proposes autoist funded improvements via higher car taxes to save lives and property.
The Centerville Will H. Dilge Conservation League voted to limit the number of wild ducks shot per member to ten this open season. Heavy rainfall shortage has reduced hatch rates in northern breeding grounds, prompting debate over whether to cancel the season but it opened for thirty days. Centerville locals claim the plan aims to protect ducks amid ongoing conservation concerns.
President Hoover outlined two major hurdles in cutting federal spending. He noted over two billion in fixed obligations such as interest on the public debt and civil service pensions, leaving less than half the budget flexible for reductions. He warned that remaining adjustments must focus on the non fixed portion while acknowledging ongoing farm mortgage and repayment costs.
In a brief exchange the speaker notes a default on veteran pensions cannot be allowed. The funds for veterans of all wars are described as sacred and must not be depreciated, underscoring the commitment to pension payments.
Government faces criticism that money supply has fallen, but the Treasury argues the balance favors current times. Circulation rose from 4.6636 billion in 1922 to about 5.052 billion by August 1931, with a mid 1930 level near 4.5 billion, suggesting not scarcity but hoarding and market factors behind the squeeze.
A resident recalls a break in, nearly scared to death, and the discovery that the intruder used a skeleton key. After the escape a new Yale lock is installed, and the speaker vows to upgrade further, noting the old lock’s weakness and the intrusion’s nerve and shock. Dr. B. P. Telford Bailey Building appears as a signature.
Capper warns farmers to pursue cooperative marketing with federal support to gain price stability and reduce reliance on speculators. He notes growing adoption in dairy, wheat, livestock, fruit, and cotton sectors and expects prices to rise as winter approaches, signaling a business revival and renewed faith among farmers.
A collage of clipped phrases from a historic newspaper page includes casual musings on daily life and work, a courtroom style question about a doctor, a curious note about a safety pin for rent, and a stray account of a Wishing well in Culloden Scotland drawing crowds and charity donations.
Oct 21 visitors from Dublin included Mrs. W J Augustine at Shirl Augustine's home north of Washington. Wanda Hotle stayed with Retha Robertson. Roscoe Robertson and others attended Saturday Union at Curtis Shyder home. Families visited Walter Wolfe and Ros Robertson, with several others in social calls through Sunday and Tuesday meetings.
Local obituary and social items mention Ming Nellie Manners condent and Minnie Sprague at funeral for Lyte in Washington. Miss May Burris had a minor operation on Tuesday and may stay two weeks. Mrs. Harry Orchard took his father to California last week. Mrs. W. J. Hrady of Jackson silie and John Woods of Washington attend gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Ieee Hanna were dinner guests. Porter and Mrs. J. D. Nicot of Rapids visiting. Glenn Owens of Ambus Junction plans McNeill station move. he and wife rent rooms with Mrs. McNeill. Mrs. ET. Neal of Long Head, Calif. visited then traveled to Ainsworth Monday. Miss Mary Marr of Iain listed among local names.
Tyrone residents and guests visited the Henry Sheets home as John Luers stayed with Mrs Ross Sheets dealing with a weeklong intestinal ailment. Owen Black visited Richard with Rosemond Redfinger Saturday night and Sunday. Dr Hinscill attended Frank Sturgeon who is unwell, and Mr and Mrs Henry Sheets hosted a party with their children.
Shiloh notes gain and loss as residents visit relatives including Darbyshire and Rockwell City residents. Absences at school include Donald Burger and Darlene Lehante, with plans for a November program by Vera Darbyshire and Shiloh pupils. Union Depot area reports fair weather and ongoing cattle testing concerns at Burlington.
Cambridge Mass October reports Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton returns from world tour to bring a California style revival to Boston. Large crowds attend Boston Common and Garden events with dramatic stage setup, banners, and a moving sermon praising faith. The piece notes public curiosity about her sincerity and influence in reviving interest in religion.
Mrs Emma Stauffer of Zion visited with her son Sam and family from Sunday to Tuesday. Mrs Sam Stauffer and children spent Tuesday with Mrs Carrie Stauffer. The Wellston social club was hosted by Mrs Nick Tinnes last Thursday. Luella and Elen Tines from Cedar Rapids visited. Anderson John Pratt and son Frank hauled a coal car for Arthur this week. Perry Deal repaired our street. Robertson husking for Ralph Robertson. Mrs Etta Buxbaum of Crawfordsville spent Monday afternoon with H A Engel. Sympathy sent to Mr and Mrs Edgar Farrier in Titus for their small daughter Bana. Mrs BF Beltel ill two weeks but not dangerously. Miss Josephine Brinning staying with her. Wm Meyer of Grand Lake Colorado came to see sisters Mesdames Sankey Robertson and Sherlock. A J Robertson helping son Marion with corn husking. Robert Mikseh husking for Harry Davidson.
Mrs Mary Sherlock reports on Grace Hill activities. W Meyer and family visited. Mr and Mrs Anna Sankey and Mr and Mrs John Sankey of Peoria NL were guests at AL J Robertson’s and other relatives. Lloyd Robertson recently joined Troop VF and was called to duty in Des Moines county. Local ladies attended Aid on Wednesday at noon at the home of Mi.
A remark attributes the term spellbinders to a Republican National Committee official who allegedly described speakers as spellbound audiences, a claim about origin of the word used to praise oratorical impact.
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