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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1937
Page
4
A brief meditation on John 6 51 citing Jesus as the living bread from heaven. It laments spiritual lean-ness of recent generations and warns that self sufficiency blocks God entering human life.
A Des Moines bulletin claims Iowa leads the nation in farm values and production. It cites farm property worth over 4.25 billion, 617.5 million bushels of grain in 1935, and per capita wealth of 4322 dollars, with extensive rail access and farm count. It contrasts this with calls for national anti drinking campaigns citing Soviet Russia education efforts.
The speaker warns that Iowa faces soil loss and volatile crop prices. He cites Iowa hosting 25 percent of US Grade A-1 land but warns topsoil has washed away in parts and urges adopting a so what mindset. Diversification is urged to stabilize production and conserve natural resources for long term prosperity.
Local farmers plow by moonlight and barnyard glow as Washington county earns its farming reputation. Gags and garden lore mix with a pun filled column about gardeners and greeting spring.
A tongue in cheek note links fashion to prosperity with jokes about skirt lengths rising with money and a 90 year old Idaho hermit who has never owned an automobile. The writer hints at economic mood through humor and social commentary.
As the Diones begin walking, the 1937 bulletins on the wonder girls are anticipated to follow their progress in tap dancing.
Kgtsds announces plans to obtain legal beer status after five decades, signaling end of the covered flagon era and a shift in how drinks are distributed and sold.
Brief quotes from Charley Thomas and John Tucker appear in a small interviewed exchange. Thomas jokes about married couples not using garden implements while Tucker explains his missing glasses and a partial pair he keeps for small dealings.
Babson argues for a national labor program to balance rights, urges peaceful bargaining, arbitration, and a government role to prevent costly strikes. He critiques sit-downs, praises law and order, and outlines a six-step plan rooted in postwar ideas and the Wagner decision.
District No 4 notes a Harmony club gathering hosted by Mrs Elwyn Gardner and Mrs Walter Gardner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Chas Faulkner and Marjorie Olds and others visiting or calling at local homes. Members shared a pleasant afternoon with neighbors and family gatherings noted throughout the Sunday and weekend entries.
Mrs Tubb directs the eighth grade play Mrs Tubb Does Her Rest to a full house in Westchester. Kathleen Bruty earns praise for engaging performances as director. Scouts John Lemmon lends Boy Scout hats. Home Art club reports good turnout and plant exchange. PTA exhibit and new officers highlighted the event with a dainty lunch served.
The Wine family of North English spent Sunday at the Cc. C. Niffenegger home with Miss Bruty serving as secretary for the gathering.
Elevation of Land in Ohio notes the average land height is 565 feet above sea level and 200 feet above Lake Erie. The first stamp featuring Christ, published by Portugal in 1895, is highlighted as a historical item.
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