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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1937
Page
4
A Bible thought cites Luke 6 38 on giving in measure and notes that faith in others shapes how we are judged. It argues cynicism harms character and business and politics while faith in others reflects one as a good person, as quoted from President Hadley.
A nostalgic column cites Literary Digest figures on canine catering spending in 1956, a New York dog club with tracks and services, and widespread pedigreed dogs. It notes 1,134,000 pedigreed canines in the US, 5,000 kennels, a high dentist caseload, hospital and home visit fees, and rising canine industry interest.
The passage notes dogs enjoy many luxuries and comforts of the wealthy, yet the "Dog Business" remains a notable, diversified field within commerce. It frames canine care as a distinct, upscale industry influencing economic activity.
A column urges sober view of Wall Street and guards against emotional trading. It lists twenty three investor maxims stressing vigilance, diversification, profit taking, stop losses, timing, and patience for market action.
Funeral services for Mrs Kit ta Roberts were conducted at 2 50 PM at L A Jones funeral home with Rev W J Stevens officiating. Pallbearers named were Fred Werner Richard Johnson Charlies Welsh Charles Anderson Geo Wallace and R L Badger. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery. In other notes Mrs Ed Sullivan returned from Chicago. Cedar Rapids Iowa April 28 INS William M Davenport elected governor of the eleventh district Rotary clubs succeeding Albert C Fuller Cedar Falls Iowa.
Tom Anderson, manager of a National Tea store in Chicago, had just returned from pneumonia when two bandits burst in. They robbed the cash register and forced Anderson and two employees into a large ice box, locking them inside for nearly five minutes until a customer freed them.
Mrs. R L Badger suggested a mother themed poetry contest with three prizes. Poems must be about Mother and deadline is May 8. The note adds a light joke about family harmony and entertainment. Contributed by J Cc B
A man faced the magistrate on vagrancy charges. The magistrate asked if he had ever earned a honest dollar, to which the accused replied he had voted for you in the last election, in a defiant formal exchange.
A driver taunts a dilapidated car, the owner explains the tiny vehicle carries a 2000 dollar difference in prices in his pocket.
A letter exchange shows a reader asking who is considered the greatest man, with responses joking about Lincoln Jefferson and the writer’s own husband. A local man jokes about public perception of his aviation interests.
A quirky collection of after dinner quips and maxims opens with a speaker addressing an audience of ladies and gentlemen. The piece juggles humor about bookshelves lending and husbands, a Chinese laundryman joke, and tender reflections on mothers and fathers from Y. OL.
Sealed bids due May 14 in Washington Iowa for crushed rock road surfacing on ten roads. Each proposal requires $800 certified check and adherence to plans, with right to reject or waive technicalities. Projects include Cedar Trunk, Seventy-Six Trunk, Wellman Iowa City, Washington Riverside, Jackson Washington, and other rural routes with Class A stone quantities specified.
Camp Fire girls pose in service costumes during the silver jubilee council fire on Friday evening. A long line of guardians and members, including Virginia Holden and Jean Mangold, gather for the group photo in three rows. Nancy Lou is noted in the caption.
Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors announces sealed proposals for crushed stone surfacing on multiple township roads. Plans, forms, and a $1200.00 solvent bank check required with bids, bids due by 1:40 P.M. May 14 1938, with right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities.
The passage explains that flying fish propel themselves by leaping from the water with winglike pectoral fins enabling short flights, while sailfish are large deep sea predators with a prominent large dorsal fin resembling a sail. It contrasts speed, size, and distinguishing features.
Carbon black, produced by burning natural gas, serves mainly to toughen rubber products and improve durability in tires and industrial elastomers.
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