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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1931
Page
4
A short verse by Vic Barnes reflecting on youth and longing to return to the age of seventeen. The speaker muses on knowing much in youth and wishing for the clarity of later years. The piece conveys nostalgia and a wish to relive a simpler time.
Ewing of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League spoke at the Presbyterian church urging prohibition as the sole solution to intemperance. He argued no substitute policy can curb drinking and that saloons are inherently harmful regardless of what sells inside. He warned opponents offer no viable plan and questioned whether reform will prevail against strong opposition.
Washington high school honors the late Prof H E Case by naming the new athletic field Case Field. The longtime physics educator and Bible teacher was revered for quiet dedication, Christian character, and extensive service to students, both in academics and church work.
A fragment from a readers column shows Mae Sojka paying fifty cents for a reading about her embarrassing moment. She mixed up words and faced humorous laughter from her brother, recounting a childhood slip and the sense of humiliation in class.
A Tama County reader protests the bovine tuberculin test, arguing the U S Constitution protects testing rights. The letter cites sickness after testing, asserts no illnesses occurred in untested cattle, and questions consumer milk safety and legal rights under state law. Local farmers demand assurance from vets, while supporting or opposing the test based on constitutional grounds.
A reader notes a piece on sixty years of social shifts. The 1881 snapshot contrasts women’s roles with 1991 trends in dress, work, and leisure, while men’s habits, technology, and commerce evolve from coal oil lamps to electric lights and daily inventory practices.
A compact note on common mispronunciations for learners. It highlights confusion around words like mis, said, whom, and cocaine, urging correct syllable emphasis such as ko-ka-in and the proper stress in in.
The write up misses a duel with rubber bands at the Junior College reception. Milburn McKay and wife were seen at the event. The piece also recalls a Bird’s Convention in Washington Iowa on September 12 1931 with a humorous bird tally and tax talk.
Columbus Junction fairs closed a successful season with a public wedding of Miss Cleo Thomas and Herman Lihs as main event. Rev. W. Robertson officiated on a platform beside the amphitheater while the town band played Mendelssohn and the audience enjoyed gifts from banks and firms.
James Pierce of Columbus Junction won grand champion in the boys four total exhibit at the Louisa fair. Forty beet calves and six dairy heifers entered. Vernon Hafner of Letts, John H. Johnston, and James Pierce chaired champion and reserve awards across Angus Hereford Shorthorn and dairy classes. Numerous local residents visited the fair and noted farm entries and family attendance.
Local column covers visits and social events in Braden on Sept 12. Mrs FE Mo Smith spends week at CM Maxwell and Donald Smith home. Mr and Mrs Orley Page visit Donald Smith. new baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Frank Hesseltine. Lizzie Sommers visits Frank Hesseltine. Mr and Mrs Henry Hunt entertain friends. Sam Wittrig family returns from Wayland. Mrs Mary Wittrig away in California. Latimer Davis hosts Wednesday gathering with Mrs Grover Hoth and Mrs Oscar Hughs. school lunch roll a highlight. October meeting at Mariel Wittings with Delbert Maxwell and Latimer Davis. Legion Hall dinner by Legion Auxiliary for Band from Stanwood. ice cream supper on bank lawn. crowd enjoys band. furniture notes on Golden Age and French American pieces. discussion on size and character of individuals. reference to Hebrew Melodies and church hymns.
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