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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1934

Page

4

The Tender Shepherd Bible Thought

Today’s Bible Thought reflects Isaiah 40 11 praising the tender shepherd who feeds his flock gathers lambs with his arm and carries them in his bosom highlighting divine care and comfort for believers.

Hope Encourages Belief In Better Fall Business

An extended national poll of about 2000 active citizens shows optimism for upcoming fall and winter business. Atlanta and Dallas report strongest optimism due to cotton bounties. Minneapolis reports the bleakest due to strikes and drought. The piece notes polls don’t settle real outcomes and warns against pure Pollyanna optimism.

United States Atlanta Dallas Minneapolis

Hair restrictions spark debate in Mexican state

A magazine notes Carrido Canabal, governor of Tamaulipas, forbidding short hair for women and calls bobbed hair treasonous to the state. The piece critiques rigid fashions, recalling 17th century English views and modern shifts toward gender norms and personal freedom.

Carrido Canabal Tatmsco

The Right Time Henry Wallace Naive Opinion

Column criticizes Henry Wallace as overly naïve and unfit for leadership. Notes perceived misjudgments and inconsistent stance on key issues, arguing his approach lacks realism for the position.

Controversy Over Timing of AAA Payments in Politics

A debate surrounds whether AAA subsidies were timed for political gain by the in power party as critics and supporters weigh red tape and motives. Reports quote aides and journalists noting talk of arranging large corn hog sign-up payments at a strategic moment.

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Betty Goes a Travelling to Vancouver Island Visit

A travel diary entry recounts a voyage from Seattle aboard the Princess Kathleen to Victoria and Vancouver. The writer notes Chinatown sights, Beacon Hill Park, holy hedges, a bear statue, and the Boxer Rebellion structure, then describes Vancouver landmarks, Stanley Park, trees, Indian relics, and plans to explore further into Canada.

Victoria England Fairfield Beacon Hill British Columbia Bobby Burns China John May Princess Kathleen Vancouver Grandville St Coast Range Stanley Park Canada

By The Way and Bits From The News Page

A collage of quotes and jokes from a 20th century page includes humor about old time living and daily life. It references By The Way sections, a parade plan for the American Pearls, a tale about Troop F, and a cartoonish remark about a trolley hat pin. Funeral home ad appears briefly at the end.

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Rail Schedules and Inquiries in Early Railway Timetable

The page lists east and westbound railway timetables with trains No. 80 No. 30 No. 12 No. 4 No. 82 No. 3 No. 11 No. 1 No. 83 No. 81 No. 93 No. 91 and others, noting daily or Sunday exceptions and specific stops. It also includes a humorous exchange about nudists carrying items and a diner gag about serving crabs, plus notes on stations Washington and El Paso and agent names Goodlander and McKay.

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Community Notes From Ainsworth and Surroundings

Mrs Rutty Norris Correspondent reports Glen Draper recovering from chest trauma and a broken arm after an accident in Council Bluffs. Unnamed Presbyterians held a scavenger hunt party at Robert Moore’s. Annetta Coppoli and Happy McConnell organized the event with various scavenger tasks. Community members attended bridge at Junehn with high scores. Des Moines trip noted for McCaleb and Crawfordsville visits mentioned. The Home Makers class hosted a party at Frank Moore’s with homemade ice cream. Patterson of Morning Sun visited Foster’s home midweek.

Ainsworth Fred Berber Council Blnis Glen Draper Ruth Norris Corwin Vans Elaine Hawkins Chicago Everette Shearer Shearer McCaleb Des Moines Scott Reed Orris St. Orris Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Church Frank Moore Margaret McElhinney Patterson Morning Sun

When Climate Was Warmer in Chesapeake Fossil Record

Fossils of corals and shells found around Chesapeake Bay indicate ancient coastal warming events. The fossils suggest a warmer climate in the region during past geologic periods, pointing to significant climate shifts within the last few hundred million years.

Chesapeake

Sub Slower Under Water Travel Shows Reduced Speed

A submarine’s underwater speed is about one third of its surface speed when guided by a periscope. The contrast highlights how water resistance and navigation affect performance below the surface.

Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 Announces Monthly Meeting

Washington Lodge No 26 A M and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday each month led by Worshipful Master Harry J Turner with A W Yard serving as secretary attendees advised to mark the date.

Washington Lodge No A. M Harry J. Turner W. M A. W. Yard

County W C T U Convention Elect Officers at West Chester

The county W C T U held its annual convention at the West Chester Methodist church with representation from all five unions. State President Jeannette Mann spoke on liquor elimination and alcohol education urging youth education and adopting the Syllabus in Alcohol Education booklet. Officers elected include President Mrs H C Millies Wellman and Vice President Mrs Ola Brumback. afternoon and evening sessions featured readings, music, prayers, and a closing hymn.

W.C.T. U West Chester Christie Temperance H. C. Millies Wellman Ola Brumback E. E. Yoder Wellman J. A. Hawthorne Washington Brumback Jeannette Mann Des Moiner Agnes Samuelson N F. A Enurch West Chester Union Ida V. Hough College of Cane Robert Stout Mia Edgar Stewart Frances Kleese Heavenly Orders McBlain

HASKINS HASKINS VISITORS AND LOCAL FAMILIES

Aug 1 notes show residents visiting relatives from Washington Ft Madison Arlington and Coneville. People include Ruth Robert Lowe Alice Fisher Mildred Frey and families of Moothart Stafford Embree Booth Keating Loeffler plus others visiting in Haskins and Washington over weekend and weekdays.

W. A. “E- Ginnis Washington Allice Fisher Moothar Mildred Frey Arlington Chas. Staford Virginia May Patrician Ann Coneville Haskins Ellen Stafford J. L. Embree Floyd Edwards CCC Oskaloosa Ethel and Vivan Jennie Keating

Trajan's Wall Defined as Famed Roman Exar dwork Across Dobrudja

The ancient monument known as Trajan's Wall spans 8 to 15 feet in height and runs across the Dobrudja from the lunbe above Cherna voda to Kustedsi on the Black Sea. It was noted for defense against Russians as recently as 1554.

Murope Dobrudja Lunbe Chernavoda Kustetdsi Black Sea

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