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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1931
Page
4
A Bible Thought notes that a sinner may prosper for a time, but true assurance rests with those who fear God. The reflection emphasizes divine justice and the ultimate outcome of fearing God, contrasting worldly success with spiritual fidelity.
An article by Paul Potter reports Illinois farm land prices rising in the Chicago area with several Kane and De Kalb county purchases. Investors like Henry Fargo of Geneva describe bargains and new buyers entering the market as more farms change hands at prices from about 125 to 175 dollars per acre.
A fragment reports embarrassment over a mis worn apron and a lingering story about Katheryn Eberle. It hints at repeated coverage and reader curiosity about why her tale has not appeared yet.
A Chicago news page summarizes Agricultural Advisory Council views on corn and tariffs. It notes Argentina as a major corn competitor, explains how speculative buying and freight costs affected U S prices, and states the 25 cent duty helps protect corn belt farmers. It adds country tariff comparisons and discusses Prohibition as a public debate.
A chaotic collage of quips letters and verse shows a city column blurring jokes festival talk farm finance and odd anecdotes. It includes questions about horses oats a donkey engine a barber gag and a dramatic subway incident with a dignified man who removes his own eye.
Wellman courtesy to Mr and Mrs Sick Bayer and Dorothy as they move. A Wellman reunion at the park on Sunday with many locals attending. The Wellman and Cedar Rapids visitors were seen at church and in town. A wedding announced between Pern Braden and Lloyd Rensberger with ceremony Sunday evening. The drama Who Killed Earl Wright set for Thursday at the Methodist church with a large cast.
Fragmentary excerpt shows a speaker railing against meddling figures who restrict individual liberty. The text references a street scene with a train at a station and a lament that a life passed "forever" while mentioning a hypothetical law banning pickled onions. Strong entities are not clearly defined due to damaged text.
Miss Eva Walner returned to Washington on Thursday evening to attend teachers Institute on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mayer and family spent Sunday at WC Hotels. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Naering were at John Durrings Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Luers and family visited Washington at Lloyd's folks. The McM Farm Bureau club met with Mrs. Chas Scranton Thursday afternoon. seven members and three visitors attended.
HAM FISHER reports three new members Mrs Augustine Mrs Courtness and Mrs Bennett joined a local group. The program committee provided entertaining acts and prizes. Refreshments included ice cream cake and mints prepared by Mrs Scranton and Mrs Lloyd Luers. Jacob Holle of Washington, once connected to White Oak, has died. The school at White Oak will be closed Wednesday for fall break. Lloyd Luers will attend the Brighton Telephone Company directors and stockholders meeting Wednesday afternoon.
Pleasant Hill dispatch reports Mrs Earl’s sermon at Beaton Cole and a series of Sunday visits by the Moriarty and Hesseltine groups. Howard Caldwell travels with Raymond Fairfield to Parson’s college, while a large church supper honors Rev and Mrs Bridges and their children amid other local social visits and reflections on science and industry.
Washington Chaps H S holds its regular meeting on the second Thursday night monthly in McDaniel with Ernestine Denison as secretary Visiting members are welcome. Damascus Shrine No 10 holds regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday at Manley Temple rooms Mrs Chile Spies is W P and other officers listed. Cyrus Chapter meets regularly on the second Friday each month with J W Enstin and A W Yard noted.
Railway timetable excerpts list trains including No 4 Golden Limited No 60 Local Passenger daily except Sunday various times No 8 Local Freight daily except No 3 Golden State Limited No 11 Apache and No 29 Local Passenger with morning and afternoon departures. Mentions California arrival and multiple agents JC McKay A K and W C Bell with daily services and exceptions.
Attorneys offering general practice and abstract services across several offices. Temple Building near Journal, SROOKMART Abstracts on Mast Washington Street, Morrison and Morrison on West Main, and Merwin Funeral Home with ambulance service listed.
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