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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1939
Page
4
A devotional verse from Psalms appeals for divine beauty to rest on believers and for God to establish the work of their hands. The meditation centers on blessing and blessing the crafts of daily life with divine favor.
Ex governor Al Smith argues future presidents should not seek a second term and warns that attempting to secure party futures undermines unity. He criticizes the spoils system and calls for leadership for all the people rather than partisan advantage.
Ex governor Smith argues the United States faces a mounting economic mess from debt and relief costs. He urges a stop to over spending, fiscal restraint, and a shared sacrifice to reach solvency and world prosperity.
The writer argues federal spending is outpacing revenue, driving deeper debt and higher taxes. If the government operated solvently and taxes could be reduced as debt declined, citizens would feel more secure and willing to pay.
In yesterday's sunshine a Washington business man was seen sweltering as he forgot to change into summer underwear. The sight drew local chatter about daily routines and summer weather.
A report notes Jimmy Stewart has reduced his consumption to four chocolate sodas daily, reflecting a health or dietary effort.
Johnson's Grocery reports a bold cat that takes on dogs around the shop while the town sees an influx of rabbits. J F E Lemmon notes local business folk fear the feline, until Louis Baird's dog chased it under cars. Citywide rabbit sightings rise as gardeners warn residents to beware.
A transient asked for help on the street but was refused. He paused before a shop window and smiled at a Washington Chamber of Commerce sign proclaiming Washington Welcomes Our Guests. Mort Chance appeared in a straw hat on Washington square, the first of the season, as warm weather and a shower were expected to bring mushrooms.
London bus-driver Arthur Logan spent two weeks in Hollywood driving a replica pair of London streets built on Paramount Studios lot for the Bob Burns comedy I’m From Missouri. Four London taxis were used as authentic props. Jane Withers won a cookie selling contest for her Girl Scout Troop.
John Wayne becomes a highly talked about actor in Hollywood. His standout performance in Stagecoach elevates him to cinema prominence while his Night Riders role as Stoney Brooke with sidekicks Ray Corrigan and Max Terhune draws attention for distinct character portrayal.
Dickie Jones who appears with Bonita Granville and Frankie Thomas Jr in Nancy Drew Reporter is the voice of Donald Duck's nephew in Walt Disney cartoons.
A collection of quips on war, conferences, and secrecy attributed to V. O. L. includes lines about deep sea diving and modest salaries. It ends with a nostalgic note on privacy and a playful reference to Rodger the Lodger.
Roland Young remains carefree in Hollywood praising his easy acting, minimal prep, and self sufficient wardrobe. Studio chiefs reportedly welcomed him on War for Topper Takes A Trip as he requires little direction or input from departments. Sam Goldwyn aims to craft a Will Rogers style presence from Walter Brennan.
A reflective reminiscence recalls simple 19th or early 20th century rural routines. Coffee boiled with an egg as a stabilizer, women rode sidesaddle, and preachers earned Amen from listeners. Neighbors inquired about families and social decorum remained polite. Hog-killing brought fresh liver, and marriages endured long-term.
Irene Dunne, famed for Cimarron Roberta and The Awful Truth, headlines Love Affair with Charles Boyer. Her talents as comedian, singer, and dramatic actress are praised as they combine in the new film.
At lunch yesterday two people debated Bills behavior with a third, noting he is polite yet dull. Mrs M. D. is referenced as part of the exchange. The dialogue centers on Bill's conduct during social outings.
A woman bursts into a clinic demanding honesty. The doctor bluntly says she should lose about fifty pounds and improve her beauty with better hygiene, then notes he is an artist and lives upstairs.
A high school student questions whether Chaucer dictated his works to a stenographer, pointing to what he interprets as spelling oddities as evidence. The remark reflects youthful skepticism about authorial originality in literature.
Wayland reports a weekend opening for Milburn Krabill proprietor of Clover Farm. He served sandwiches cookies and coffee and gave away a barrel of fresh roasted peanut. Local tradesman Galles from Washington already notes a fine community trade.
A reporter in New York compares chart reading and rainmaking to stock market superstition. He argues SEC reforms created a thin market, heightening volatility and fear, and warns harm to liquidity and legitimate investing without restoring market confidence.
Silas Caldwell, the oldest resident of Pleasant Hill, died at home Saturday evening aged nearly 78. He spent most of his life in the community and was active in church and local life, leaving a void in the neighborhood.
General services were held at the Christian church in Washington. A large crowd paid tribute to a loyal neighbor. Several families and friends are listed as visiting relatives in Washington and nearby towns, with multiple Sunday and weekday gatherings noted.
The description notes the average man stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds with specific body material estimates such as fat for seven bars of soap iron for one nail sugar to fill a shaker lime for whitewashing a chicken coop phosphorus for 2 200 match tips and magnesium for a dose of magnesia totaling 98 cents in value.
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