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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1938
Page
4
A 1988 Bible Thought excerpt reflects on contentment and divine support. It notes humility growing in America and suggests spiritual maturity as the nation seeks peace and happiness. Everett Wagner, D. D. signs theReflection.
The article argues Lazaro Cardenas could confront difficulties handling Mexico's expropriated oil assets. It warns that state control may fail without fair valuation, risk foreign- controlled management, and threaten Mexico's economy including trade balance and silver profits.
The piece argues for rewarding achievement and competition as drivers of progress, warning that removing incentives risks weakening civics and economy. It cites equality of opportunity, contrasts wealth and fame with merit, and defends constitutional design of checks and balances to preserve informed public will.
The text argues foreign owned oil firms in Mexico face labor overreach and ruinous demands, prompting government seizure of oil works. It warns of rising fascism and communist tendencies, noting Mexico’s susceptibility to dictators and the need for political stability.
The Col umbus high school senior class will present The Unseen Way on May 10 and 11. The Oakland township Farm Bureau meets Thursday at the Oakland school house. Mrs Dennis Christianson leads the program. Verne Heither will be honored during the special hour. Charlies Reece, whose D was destroyed by fire, plans to rebuild this summer. Clifton club meets this afternoon with Mrs H M Pincan. Half Hour club officers were elected at Mrs J Kelly McKee's home: S J Lewis president, Florence Burston vice president, J E Reaney secretary and treasurer. Last spring meeting is April 26 at Mrs J H Huston with a pot luck supper.
Mrs Clyde Thompson visited her mother east of Washington on Tuesday. Families and neighbors including the Sheets and Sheetz clans, plus local calling and shopping trips, are cataloged with church and funeral attendance and a Tuesday telephone line work update.
A list of critical faults about a manager who avoided effort and promotion while remaining late and dissatisfied. The piece contrasts judgment and self interest with hints of consequences for leadership and advancement.
A saying notes that large pains can originate from small toe corn irritations. The observation links minor foot discomfort to bigger aches, urging attention to initial irritants.
A humorous quip features Mrs Gossip of Washington declaring lockjaw the worst disease a person could suffer, joking about foreign affairs and saving down trodden people while facing names from others.
The report notes lipstick makers move millions of dollars of products to American girls while men spend even larger sums seeking removal services.
A fragment from a reminiscence notes how college friends quip about coaches described as fellows who would harshly judge or risk one’s life for the old school, preserving a playful yet pointed tone.
A fragmentary verse passage describes a trick of launching to brighten dull skies and give life purpose. The lines evoke sound and motion as a metaphor for changing moods and rolling away the caves of gloom.
A fragmented reminiscence speaks of Chinese words outlasting mountains and a writing uncle composing a thousand metrical romances. A camphor box held revered ancestral writings while mice feasted on pigskin bindings, and a line notes that tooth is stronger than fiction.
A client seeks his lawyer to arrange a marriage proposal to a brunette he admires. The attorney refuses citing legal duty and a tale of John Alden, implying risks. The brief exchange ends humorously with the client failing to obtain a wife and the lawyer recalling prudence.
A reader titled School Boy reports that a new guest column will appear soon, praising the welcome addition and urging timely publication.
Iowa politics centers on a settled top ticket with Kraschel facing Wilson for governor and Valentine opposing Hickenlooper for lieutenant governor, signaling a quiet primary scene. The piece also includes scattered local notes from Richland and Oak Ridge area, plus a Breitenbach funeral at Oak Ridge cemetery.
When the unemployment compensation commission moved to a new building last week, staff boxed records. A local labor leader protested, nails were removed, and a union carpenter not on the payroll reopened the boxes so staff could access the records.
Republicans judicially rue their prior vote to grant a $500,000 conservation fund to Governor Kraschel as party control shifts. The funds were intended for local lake dredging and park improvements, but the next governor may lack a legislative majority altering the outcome.
The piece notes officials like Atty. Gen. John H. Mitchell and Secretary of State Robert E. Brian being seen in photos and on new motor vehicle registration cards. It observes the shift of credit to other officials such as Harry Dunlap at the commerce commission, urging candidates to secure their names in public view during a campaign year.
The piece notes Dee Ko G Moore of Dunlap a Democrat and veterinarian being named as a potential successor and long-time political figure. It traces his career from Democratic House floor leader to the agriculture department and a conservation commission post, then hints at a congressional bid. It also mentions resignation rumors and the rule about commissioners running for office without resigning.
Atlantic editor E. P. Chase voices a conservative estimate that Senator Gillette cost Republicans about 50,000 potential votes in the next November election by voting for the government reorganization bill. Gillette argues there is little guess about the necessity for reorganizing.
Democrats accuse GOPs of backing Homer Hush for agriculture secretary as a Republican before his party switch. The note mentions Hush becoming a Democrat last week after planning the move for months. It also cites pensioners dying early year, rising cigarette and beer sales, and politics in Plymouth county with Dewey Goode and Maurice V. Pew among figures discussed.
Vivian T Luers suffered a painful fall from a cement wall Sunday morning in Was, striking her mouth and loosening several teeth. She was taken to a dentist who pulled one tooth and realigned the others. George Augustine and Byrle Cosner visited Jim Genkins’ home near Rich- on Saturday evening.
Claire Edmondson visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Edmondson in Xenia during spring vacation. He attends business college in Quincy. Various local residents share Sunday visits, including the Wagenknechts and Smiths. Weather improves as farmers plow and work resumes after snow and ice.
Opinion notes oats escaped major harm as some fields turn green while trees and wires suffered. A tree felled at Henry Wagenknecht farm damaged a corn crib corner, and electric and telephone lines required repair. Rolland Rabenold returned to Iowa City for knee surgery follow up with doctors saying the knee is improving and should fully recover.
Collier's Weekly claims ancient Persians widely owned puppets and often carried them to battle, bazaars, theaters, and temples, with many army officers bringing dolls to war.
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