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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1931
Page
4
In the gospel account, a centurion and his group witness the earthquake and events surrounding Jesus, exclaiming that truly he was the Son of God. The dated reference anchors the thought to September 12, 1941.
An excerpt from an Upton Sind article resonates with older readers praising the Prohibition Amendment. It cites Mr. Sinclal on alcohol as a trap for genius and lauds prohibition as America’s greatest step since emancipation.
The writer notes state legislatures passing and deploying hitchhiking laws described as a joke by New Hampshire. The law would require a $3.20 registry fee, a $2.80 license, a metal sign indicating destination, and a 1 gallon Baseline fuel contribution. The act also demands night travelers have head and tail lights.
The egg business in the United States is a billion dollar enterprise. The hen, once seen as a farm by-product, is a crucial farm product and has become vital to rural livelihoods and postwar cultural shifts.
Frank E. Gannett, famed newspaper owner and publisher, comments on New York’s evolution, reflecting on journalism and the press landscape of his era. His insights consider the city, its people, and the role of papers in public life.
A reader explains visiting New York to argue that prohibition failures are overblown. He notes vast liquor sales, sparse visible intoxication, and questions memories of prohibition harms. Mentions Soviet railways enacting total prohibition and cites Alliance News.
The Globe argues the Liquor Control Act failed to satisfy wets and drys, ending bootlegging and youth rebellion, yet wine beer and whiskey per head rise yearly in Ontario. The piece notes mounting alcohol consumption and visible consequences as proof of unmet goals.
A compact study note listing common misuses and pronunciation tips. It highlights phrases like do not dislike blue worse and explains syllable stress for terms such as guardian and quarantine. Includes brief examples of regional terms and parts of speech with guidance on spelling and usage.
A breezy column surveys small town life with a peach preserving duo, a minister's sermon misquote, Washington news, a letter asking quirky questions about anatomy, hotel marketing, and a light sketch of home as business fuel, ending with a playful anecdote about a youth duo.
A sprint of community notes details a Sunday golf tournament with prizes at the Country Club, a duck-hunting season warning, a small fire at Jake Mills’s home, and plans for a Washington swimming pool led by the American Legion. Also listed are school and college schedules, farm club show highlights, theater improvements, and clergy leadership changes.
In Washington for Week In Washington for the Week Continued from Page 3 a council committee from just east of town seeks city water service consultation as homeowners pay for private pipes The committee includes Andy Blather Frank Snyder and Murray Conger A large pipe may be laid to fix a leak Football squad works at the new field under Jim Schultz Parade prizes total 81 8 for decorated cars and comic features Parade hours shifted to 1 pm Wednesday and 4 pm Thursday Best float 20 second best 10 Best decorated car 20 second best 10 Best comic feature 10 second best 5 Livestock shows at the farm products show and Wash ington and American Legion drum corps will appear Chas Aspect handles decoration funds an expert will manage the department Football ticket drive started Thursday under Shirley Clark The field Case Field will be dedicated September 25 when Ottumwa visits The field's dedicatory address will be given by Ralph Shannon, member of the first big class after Mr Case joined the high school faculty
Jim Wynter recovers in Dr. Martell's London house after a suspected drugging escape tied to a murder linked to Severn. Wynter recalls a voice and car, while Helen fears the case as Martell explains family nerves and a looming police inquiry into Creyke and Monksilver.
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