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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1934
Page
4
A brief devotional note cites Psalm 34 19 about the righteous facing many afflictions and the Lord delivering him from them all. The reflection appears in a Bible themed edition dated Monday April 16 1034.
A Battle Creek piece celebrates Kellogg Sanitarium as a place of biologic living and preventive care. It argues eating to live over living to eat, notes patients’ struggles with overeating and undernutrition, and praises a program mixing diet, mental diversion, and health guidance.
A writer notes a playful idea to name a savings account Fresh Heir Fund for his new daughter. He also records humorous golf resolutions about playing each stroke, removing slices, counting strokes, using one ball off the first tee, and avoiding dulling others with golf talk.
A collage of stray items from gossip and notices: typographical slips in wedding write ups, a police exchange, revival meetings, and a Chicago Tribune note. Walter Aunie, 26, arraigned in domestic relations court on four paternity complaints. cases continued to January 13. he works at a baby carriage factory.
A historical overview traces Iowa from French 1671 claim through Spanish and British phases to U S control. It covers La Salle in 1682, Louisiana transfers, territorial changes, and early governance before Michigan Wisconsin periods. Mentions Black Hawk War and 1833 settlement opening, leading to Iowa's shift toward territorial organization and statehood.
Hill Stricker, a Welman station proprietor, notes a swing toward recovery as he recalls drivers bringing in broken down cars for used oil. He frames the scene with a folksy comment about recent demand and optimism for better times.
A brief verse notes how small gestures like a friendly hand and a kind word can banish doubt and fear and help complete long held plans. It ends with Wenonah Husband advising not to make any...
Funeral services for G. M Humble were held Saturday at J. A Jones Funeral Home with Dr. F. C. Witzieman officiating. Pallbearers included Harry Bishop Charles Reed H. C. Pinney Richard Brock Charles Griffith and Will Saville. Burial followed at Prighton Cemetery.
Prairie Center notes report pot luck supper at Ivink Scrantoy home and music after. Several families shared Sunday dinner at the Elmer Graber home near Wayland Mews. funeral for Mrs. Stout attended. sympathy extended to the Wlopfens tein family. A hospital visit found baby Karl Albert Fr to be fine. A shower for Floyd Martin occurred with refreshments and pink and white decorations. Ed Endicott learns son-in-law Leo Graf is ill in Keota. Murray Lewis Coon and Lucille Coon enjoyed visits and a Washington high school music contest was held.
West Highland correspondent reports Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Coon hosting visitors at the Everette Coon home. Miss Lillian Findicott works for Hernard Walker, Miss Sarah McCreedy is employed in Town City, and the Highland Social Club met at Mrs. Mary Salladay’s in Washington with Miss Mae McLaughlin. The gathering, delayed by the busy season, included a short business meeting and refreshments. Olive Coon entertained thirty three guests at a miscellaneous event.
The article notes enormous gas needs to power cook stoves coke ovens and field drills with over 1.5 trillion feet of cable used annually for these and related tasks across multiple industries.
An advertisement touts a postpaid trial for a high blood pressure remedy by Dr Hayes. It promises relief from dizziness ringing in the ears sleep trouble and nervous symptoms with a free trial and pay only if greatly improved. The letter asks readers to send $1 to Dr Hayes Association Coates Kansas City Missouri.
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