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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1931
Page
4
Thought ny October 28 1931 presents a devotional excerpt from Matthew 7 22 23 warning that many will claim prophetic works exorcisms and wonders yet Jesus will say he never knew them urging genuine faith not just deeds. The piece emphasizes sincerity over outward religious activity.
A reader letter argues that generosity is hard to measure as panhandlers in the public square solicit meals and coins. It recounts a morning of repeated approaches at doors and streets, noting well dressed beggars and lingering scrutiny by households while questioning how to discern who truly needs aid.
A citizen letter argues against professional panhandlers and urges a system of centralized charity. It proposes tickets and a common center overseen by a committee to filter aid, while recognizing needy individuals but condemning exploitative solicitors. The piece also honors a loyal police dog, Juliet, and ends with a note on word misuse.
A playful note says the columnist fills the page with contributions, applying a light touch to the lower portion of the paper. The writer celebrates finishing the column and knocking off thirty notes early, calling it a wonderful world.
WENY reports a Swedish saying about much talk with little to show while noting the harm of rumors. Lowi NEWS notes Mr and Mrs Rich celebrate a new fox terrier at home as their son Jimmy and Frances Jane Casey join in the rejoicing. The blurb ends with a light defense of dogs despite nuisances.
A noisy bookshop exchange ends with a blunt price ask while a garage scene unfolds. Conversations drift from Europe shipments to a Mary Briley hat at church, all framed by casual weather chatter.
A fragmented column fragment discusses a recurring feature named the Way and questions readers about local topics. It cites various quirky lines and letters, mentioning July to October activity and a mix of names, recipes, and travel phrases.
Lenker and Paul Moore, Cedar county protest leaders against compulsory bovine tuberculin testing, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and were freed on bonds of 1500. They were arraigned in district court and the state likely will seek a change of venue before trial.
Ward School reports a busy centennial kindergarten week with tales of reading sessions, field trips to the park, a book titled Cubby Bear, and students crafting colored leaves for a blackboard border. First grade activities include daily calendar charts, a poetry review of Humpty Dumpty and Hiawatha, and a reading test project.
Des Moines reports a steady fall pattern with moderate temperatures across the state. Charles Reed predicts little change and mentions light frosts in Keokuk and Omaha while noting crops are dry and past growth stages. The coldest reading last night was 49 degrees at Charles City and the warmest 64 at Davenport and Dubuque with no rainfall.
Directory-style notice lists attorneys TAL MICHELS and AROOKHART Law Abstracts with addresses on East Washington Street and Main Street. Also shows MORRISON & MORRISON and Livingston & Eicher abstract departments near Court House. Osteopathic physician Preston Letter, D C, advertises rectal specialty with office and residence numbers.
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