Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1931

Page

4

The Cost of Sacrifice Thought From Bible Verse

A reflection on sacrifice citing 2 Samuel 24 24 about not offering to the Lord what costs nothing, urging meaningful devotion and costly commitment.

Milk Over Beer Says National Grange View

A Grange statement argues milk production must lead, not beer, stressing grain use and dairy product economics. It warns returning to beer would harm dairy and seed more fraud through post office scams as gullible Americans chase quick riches.

National Grange Grange Post Office Department Washington

Illiterate Native Citizens Cited in Study Note

A brief note discusses illiteracy among native born citizens, defining illiterate as unable to read or educate oneself. The text hints at a study claiming more than five million illiterate individuals, urging vocabulary mastery and lay education to address the issue.

Joe Palooka Spars With Amateur Boxer Aimed At Dadoma

Fragmentary note mentions Joe Palooka and a boxing spar with an amateur boxer. References KY Ham Fisher and Master of Ceren. Details are unclear but imply a friendly spar at a local venue with aspirations for a bout or training.

Fragmented OCR note hints at column by Dave and revival

Incoherent text references a pedestrian safety line and a revival. Mentions Dave Hide and MePhers or Nine Semple MePhers. Appears to urge reading the last Friday’s Journal for more article context.

Dave

By-the-way notes and Capone caper in Chicago

A mixed page of letters and odd items. Ben Custer and Red Helwick are mentioned in light spoof and social tone, plus a rocking chair theft on East Main Street and a plea to return it. Capone headquarters reportedly moved from the Lexington Hotel in Chicago with two staff released after a police roundup.

East Wood East Main St Eastwood By-theway Department O. K Tam Sam Tom

Letter on Prosperity From Southern Paper Broadside

A reader letter from Mrs Robi McCall in a southern paper presents a personal philosophy on prosperity. The writer argues social and economic conditions reflect individual duties and moral analysis, urging readers to examine the situation critically.

Robi McCall

Local Family News From South Highland Area

South Highland reports a busy Sunday with Knotinerus family visiting Molo Lasek home and Anthony Horgk family at Towa ity. Little Donald Knottnerl noted as very low. several households share visits and support, while new 161 road nears completion easing mud issues. Adrienne Wanerna of Washington visited Morine Lasek, and Louis Kolotek and Blanche Rose from Washington called on J W Lasek.

South Highland RT. Knotinerus Anna Jake Reembetus Anthony Horgk Elma Mary Molo Lasek Rosy Ambrose Towaity Tow Tasek Donald James Knottner Ray Steele AMM Busby Mela Tasek Wilma Steele Busby Melo Horek Emily Richard Havel Delbert Norman Yara Tarek Dale Bales James Cherwinker Haskins John Tack 161 Adrienne Wanerna Washington Morine Lasek Louis Kolotek Blanche Rose J. W. Lasak

Richmond News Briefs and Local Social Notes

Frank J. Patterson of Richmond notes a school program at the public school house on Friday night with Miss Geraldine Schulty crowned most popular young lady and Harry Horesowsky named sourest man. Mrs Spevacek returns from Chicago. John Shella Jr. buys a new Plymouth sedan. Holy Trinity church youths plan a home talent play at Casino hall. Kalona families move. Roy J. Smith comments on observing end signs for safe travel.

Richmond Geraldine Schulty Geraldine Shulty Harry Horesowsky Spevacek Chicago John Shella Jr Holy Trin Church Casino Hall Bru Nara St Heptaniato Pate Cupole Teeta Ie Et Oasis Works Ton K C's Family of Kalona

Christian Endeavor Convention Hosts Notable Speakers Here

Judge Hubert Utter Moi k of Des Moines and Rev. Henry C. Jacobs of Pella will headline the fifth district Christian Endeavor convention here on November 6. The program includes helpful talks and social events, billed as the Builder's Convention to mark reopening.

Hubert Utter Moik Des Christian Endeavor Anton Towa Henry C. Jacobs Pella Christian Endeavor

Wellman High Operetta Date and Community Bereavements

Wellman announces the high school operetta The Wishing Well set for Tuesday November 3 cast and choir preparing. Sympathy extends to Mr and Mrs Cornelius Yoder and family on the loss of Grenle Eugena Yoder aged four months. Funeral services were held Oct 14 at Wellman Cemetery for Grenle. Several Wellman residents join in memorials and condolences.

Wellman Ars Cornetius Yoder Grenle Eugena Dave Glents Cornelius Ht Yoder Bernice Wilma Lella Doris Des Fel Marvin J. C Yoder BC Parnell Aga Arp Uoke Olaer Fon Suntatra Tena Ose Jean Troger Harriet Jane Atte Chartey Jonson Russell Wine John Winegarden Famils Dave Winegarden Ushoni Wellman Brior HG. Moore Kans City Addelmar KE. E. Jensen Seatti Washiner Hot Ner Iowa City Helmer Tensen Helen Jensen Theisen KE. Smith Tipton Towa CC. Theisen Tom Messenger Rosie Iowa Ottumwa Nort Messenger A. K. Harper Fairfield Tiwenty Betty Gardner George Blaze Milo T. Sorden George Bragg

Science finds new reasons for Kellogg's All-Bran

Science reveals Kellogg's All-Bran offers three benefits to the diet. It provides bulk similar to lettuce, absorbed moisture, forms a soft mass to clear wastes, and promotes regular habit. It also builds blood and aids overall health.

Kellogg

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Evening Journal Washington County ELDER SHANNON @ CO Brace Cowden North Marion Avenue Neticum Devine-Tenney Corporation New York Des Moines Laine Strickland Gilliland You Grange Committee Congress Joe Palooka KY Ham Fisher Imares Guy's Inether Mt Lanti Ben Animas Mexico Th. Cuseter Lordsburg Liberal Macons Macon Ren H. B. Custer Red “Priday Red Helwick Burlington Wenn Ghicago Capone Lexington Hotel Walter Storms Storms Joseph Arcadi Dominick Autilitana Frank J. Patterso Roy J. Smith Hunere Utterbaek Rev. Henry di F Pella Wellman Whelle Mr. Braden Cinfs Coxyshell Kalona B. Coffey Milo Norden J. Miller LE Gardner Thomas Osborne Marengo A. H. Barker Albia J. F. Rex R. J. Arms Wapello W. L. Clapp A. L. Palmer Pomona Calif W. F. Kiedly Los Angeles W P. Gardner Pasadena S.S. Rose Harlinger Texas Rogers Keota Meeker Coggeshall Dewey The Baptist Church Mico Myrtle McConnell Milo TF Sorden Svove Divine Sam_E. Gardner Cedar Rapids Rose Dawson Greene Winnie Palmer Miriam Walter Leighton J. Rogers Carrie Eash Herbert. Ash Addie Berry North Engish J.B. Gardner Alma Downing Thomas Jessie Brindley Washingtond Clarence Thomons Wo. McIntosh Howard Watters West Liberty Watters W. L. Watters An Town City Hospital John Shields & Sons Battle Creek Herman’ Funeral Home Phone 258 Ambulance Service
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication