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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1938
Page
10
A devotional piece for Thursday April 14 1938 centers on Malachi 2 6 praising truth in speech and integrity. It urges individuals to avoid self reproach and worldly reproach, valuing inner approval and public praise when aligned with honesty.
The piece relays a proclamation from the Pennsylvania governor marking the 300th anniversary of Swedish arrival in New Sweden across parts of Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. It notes Swedish centers as patriotic contributors to the United States and recalls Peter Minuit’s 1638 land purchases that sparked early settlements along the Delaware River.
A historical reflection credits Swedish and Scandinavian groups for aiding the Delaware settlements and later western expansions. It lauds their welfare and cultural impact across religion, science, economics, literature, and the arts, urging all U.S. citizens to recognize their role in Pennsylvania and the nation’s development over 300 years.
After forty seven years of coaching football Amos Alonzo Stagg warns players and youths against drinking alcoholic liquor. He urges giving the body a fair break and avoiding poison to preserve future health and athletic ability including coaching, tennis, and running.
A street car joke centers on a Civil War veteran riding a car. The punchline hinges on the simple term passenger. The exchange plays on timing and wordplay to deliver the humor.
The piece recalls a child named Washington who gazes at a star and grows into a symbol of American resilience. Through a mother’s questions and guidance, the poem links small moments to the larger arc of nationhood and the idea that a single boy could shape a country. The closing lines juxtapose a courtroom misjudgment with a district attorney’s hush.
The American Legion formed at a Paris caucus of World War I veterans in March 1919, with legislative work beginning in Washington the following September.
Washington firefighters headed for 505 North Iowa Avenue expecting a possible prank about their fire chief Claude Reister who wed last week. The crew found a genuine fire incident and responded with surprise at the true alarm.
Charles Thomas reported to be first to wear a 1938 model straw hat in public on April 13 with locals bearing witness. Letters mention town street life and small town pride as residents discuss hats and local custom. References to Blaine Holmes and Mrs H W Mineart appear in light, humorous notes. Bob Burns humor and a dog story close the column.
A traveling man misses his train and returns to find his wife and young son upset. The iceman is found hiding in the pantry, prompting the papa to toss him out for frightening the boy. Nostalgia recalls seven year droughts and malt displays as older locals reminisce. The Office Grouch notes a government check keeps some citizens from fighting for freedom.
A quote claims politicians can be sued for breach of campaign promises. The remark notes a man’s ease in avoiding unwanted intimacy with someone needing a shave, attributed to wNrae A J M.
An organ grinder played Mascagni’s Intermezzo outside the composer’s window at a fast tempo. Mascagni rushed out, turned the organ, and explained the piece should be played correctly. The next day the grinder posted a sign reading Pupil of the celebrated Mascagni.
In a city stretch two adjacent homes tell a tale of wealth and want. The poor block stacks junk in a shared sense of pride while a well off family expands storage by adding a second garage. A boastful mother touts her child’s feats as the visitor travels through the scene.
A humorous snippet features an insurance agent urging a life policy and a henpecked husband quipping his life isn’t safe at home. The tone is playful satirical, referencing Crawfordsville and local clerks, underscoring small town manners and dating in a lighthearted, choppy exchange.
Mrs. R. R. Kottnerus reports the loss of about 150 small chicks stolen from their home last week. The item notes local weather impacts and various residents visiting and socializing in the area, including the Kal lous family, Havel family, and Lasek household, with mention of a tractor purchase and a sick relative.
Napoleon issued the Berlin Decree on November 21 1806 prohibiting imports of British goods and boycotting neutral ships that had touched a British port in harbors under his control.
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