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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1938
Page
4
A religious editorial urges Christians, Americans, and free men to value unpossessed possessions, including church, democracy, and freedom. It stresses treasure bequeathed by forefathers and calls for safeguarding heritage. Signed by P. T. Sargent, D. D.
A firsthand letter from the China Japan war describes Nanking under siege Christmas eve. It portrays looting burning and anarchy as Japanese troops seize civilians and force observers away while locals endure gunfire bayonets and cries for help.
A US citizen recounts alarming violence in Nanking as Japanese troops loot, murder, and rape. Officials offer promises of improvement while a new 20,000 strong division arrives. Protests to the Japanese embassy meet courteous but powerless replies. Chinese resolve hardens for a prolonged war.
Friday afternoon Dave Elder, who lost his billfold with a paycheck last week, agrees to write Saturday’s column in exchange for two cups of coffee. The paper notes the bargain offers a playful contrast to his guest column and hints at an Easter atmosphere in Washington.
Witnesses noted well dressed attendees yesterday with few criticisms of Easter outfits aside from a couple of hats. A local man remarked that times change and joked that it wasn’t a crime to make money unless you printed it yourself.
A country justice of the peace handles a dispute between two farmers who hired lawyers. The judge notes that Farmer Brown’s attorney has made an excellent, splendid argument and that Farmer Smith’s lawyer presents a grand, sound case for his client.
The item presents a collection of light humor and social quips from a past issue. It includes a joke about burial attire and a quip on safety pins as a humorous moral cue, reflecting era style and playful tone.
A reflective note outlines that the target remains within reach with steady steps. It emphasizes persistence, planning, and clear focus to bridge distance between intention and achievement.
A brief note suggests preparing to assume all Fasto UN responsibilities if the post in New Mexico becomes vacant, outlining readiness to take charge as changes arrive. The message frames ongoing preparation and leadership transition as a priority.
A swimmer battles waves and exhaustion, swims a final yard to shore, and collapses near the beach. In a parallel scene, two butchers in the same block spar over trade as Jones posts a bold sign declaring hamburger priced at 10 cents a pound and warnings against overpaying.
In a lighthearted exchange a man brags of a shrewd hamburger purchase and his rival counters with a quip that buying hamburger for less amounts to being poisoned, highlighting playful comic banter over prices.
The saying that the business cycle can be ridden is challenged by local observers who note that cycles are unpredictable and often leave investors cautious about forecasting future economic moves.
The Office Grouch argues that calling the downturn a recession interruption or temporary pause does not matter to the unemployed man who has lost his job.
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