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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1934
Page
4
A biblical verse from Psalm 58 11 extols that there is a reward for the righteous and that God judges on earth, reflecting a faith centered message. The line emphasizes divine justice and moral conduct as central themes.
Long rambling contemplation on microbes from Germany and Ireland, the germ theory, and the smallpox vaccine. The speaker recalls microscopes, the English country girl, and a Philippine island outbreak, praising vaccination, medical pioneers, and the fight to extend life.
The article recounts a youth Lincoln facing court for ferry operation without a license at Bate's Landing across the Ohio River. It notes the midstream crossing to connect with steamboats, the Dill brothers' challenge, and Squire Samuel Pate’s court as Lincoln’s first legal encounter. Lincoln was acquitted and soon pursued law, with Pate’s home later standing.
Harland Mead presents a brainteaser asking how to plant nineteen trees in nine rows with five trees in each row. The writer promises to print the solution the next day after readers try the puzzle themselves.
A jumble of letters and jokes cites spring poetry musings and a Weather Bureau dictionary of weather terms. Nebraska farms facing closure sales at low bids are noted with the pondus caveat you must take the farm. A Scotsman joke about a petrol tank ends with a quip about an empty tank.
A public notice from Washington County physicians states they have faced four years of insufficient compensation. They outline plans to withhold visits to patients who can pay but do not, list doctors in alphabetical order, and emphasize preserving care for the truly needy amid financial hardship.
Keota R. 3 Mrs Guy Black and daughter Eloise returned home Sunday from Pleasant Plain where they had spent a week at the Jog West home. Mr and Mrs Mike Greiner of Keota spent Monday on their farm. Owen Black spent the weekend in Keota with Raquel Tinnis helping Albert Tinnis. Owen also aided Frank Greiner with farm work. Lee Henry and Kenneth Sheets hauled hay from Andy Hrinings Monday.
A historical note describes African elephant tusks weighing about four pounds each, with exceptionally large tusks exceeding two and a half pounds. The article highlights rare record tusks surpassing ordinary sizes.
A fragmentary quip about a Kalona area sign on a gate and a line about Bilikens being asphyxiated last night. A confidant brushes off a claim by an old fraud who said he was a prohibitionist and a fleeting exchange with Jinks ends with a stray cartoonish remark.
Frank Buckley the Tiger defeated Jack House in Greenfield Iowa in a brutal main event that lasted thirty minutes under modern rules with no holds barred. Buckley won the first and third falls using the Hoover Tie-Up, while House fought hair pulling nose twisting and shoe strikes. The crowd praised Buckley as the world’s greatest wrestler with plans to headline more shows this winter.
Ordinance 2046 repeals Section 6 of Ordinance 176 and sets new water rates for Washington Iowa. Charges are tiered per thousand gallons with minimums, quarterly billing, and a 1 percent discount window for early payment. Delinquent payments trigger service cuts after ten days. Mayor Lytle and City Clerk Fulton officiate.
A sparsely attended event drew limited fans but delivered multiple thrills. Promoters promised a strong show, and the crowd that attended saw high energy moments, standout performances, and decisive outcomes despite the low turnout.
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