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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1938
Page
4
Today’s Bible Thought presents Psalms 139 verses 11 and 12 about light in darkness. The narrow way emphasizes sacrifice service discipline forgiveness and helpfulness as guiding themes with quotes from Charles C. Cole and Victor Hugo.
The paper recalls a heavy snow storm around April 21, 1921, and a light fall in early May, noting earlier coverage was incomplete and more details remain. The item hints at continuing discussion of unusual late spring winter weather.
Mr M R Meek recalls a six inch snow in Washington County Iowa on May 22 1882 witnessed by his brother Lou who carved the date on their barn door at the Meek homestead four miles northeast of town. The ground turned steaming as the snow melted and photographer Dave Cole photographed the event.
A Washington Post note humorously warns New York World Fair officials to prepare against a world potentially falling apart before the event.
A Nashville Banner note describes food concentrated into pills claimed to unlock great power. The piece warns of danger if an unwell person misreads directions and ends up consuming a seven course dinner by mistake.
A Montreal Star quotation notes a lecturer saying prehistoric men were not bow-legged or round-shouldered, yet the writer prefers bow-legged to living in prehistoric times.
In a clean city in Iowa Blaine Holmes, street commissioner, sees his crews sweep streets but a muddy spell returns tons of Towa loam to the pavement. The Towa Southern Utilities provided first aid during the recent ice emergency and aided hatchers and hospitals.
A farmer sued the railroad for a cow lost to a locomotive. The judge, amid bourbon-fueled recesses, urged jurors against corporations and declared it a party principle to oppose them. The column also jokes about dentists and Washington state dams and ends with a golf quip and a trivia teaser.
The boss tests the new stenographer by asking what is said between Dear Sir and Yours Sincerely. He questions her progress and she replies she is doing pretty well but seeks guidance on the proper salutation in letters.
The force expands mobility by introducing motorcycles to its fleet. Officials say the change aims to speed response times and improve road coverage across jurisdictions.
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