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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1936
Page
4
A Bible Thought reflects on sin and repentance from Daniel 9 5 and asserts that recovery comes through hard work longer hours and prudent spending. Dr W E Spahr argues prosperity requires economy saving production not debt or dole and cautions against seeking benefits without effort.
A survey by the American Institute of Public Opinion finds broad support for Civil Service and merit based appointment over party spoils. The piece argues presidential orders lack permanence and urges a permanent civil service act under a nonpartisan commission to ensure efficiency honesty and independence of government operations.
The Rev M C Carstensen reads a poem at the funeral of Sylvia Warren. The piece speaks of arriving in a land of morn to hear a welcoming voice and to be free from pain. It reflects faith, greeting departed loved ones, and eternal service in a peaceful afterlife.
A terse verse reflects on death as a transition not an end. The speaker urges the listener to acknowledge the deceased as arriving home in her father’s house rather than being gone or dead. The anonymous lines emphasize spiritual continuation beyond life’s border.
William A. Julian, Treasurer of the United States, denounces the internal combustion engine as causing broad unemployment and social disruption. He cites an Ohio farm example showing widespread car ownership amid economic strain. He warns of tax funds used to pay wars and calls for calm as the world faces the mobilized economy.
An Indianapolis News excerpt outlines how American car owners face multiple taxes. It cites a 5 percent federal tax on car price, state taxes, driver’s permits, and per gallon fuel taxes totaling up to 1.10 in some states plus oil taxes. The piece estimates gasoline taxes amount to 750 million dollars annually.
Dr. F W Eastwood writes from aboard the Cunard White Star Scythia sailing from Boston toward England. He describes cold foggy seas southeast of Newfoundland, a Seaside Heights holiday, and fare with cargo on a crowded ship while noting friends, flights of faith, and final plans for Douglas at Washington Jefferson College.
A note outlines a missing car case found by Blaine Holmes who asks for a $25 reward and hints at legal action against car thieves. The text then reproduces an original notice from the District Court of Iowa in Washington County dated 1946, listing numerous defendants and describing a real estate dispute seeking to quiet title to the NE quarter of Section 17, Township 76N, Range 7W, with a September court term and potential default judgment.
A rural school notes a parent asking to excuse Willie for catching a skunk. Jimmie Hardin, famed for speed, screamed loudly one morning, halted by neighbors. Mrs. Hardin explains the dog took Jimmie’s cookie. The remark ponders whether some men carry more insurance than they’re worth.
A tiny white dog named Teddy belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Geo Dowell and amuses by hiding and peeking during walks. A warehouseman misuses a two foot rule to measure a crate, describing it in playful, rambling terms with catsup sardines and a broad hand as references.
A local speaker laments a poor rhubarb harvest this spring and notes a slim canning season. A anecdote about daily life follows with a colloquial exchange mentioning moving homes and a cat.
Farmers complain of sleepless nights due to crickets this summer while a man recalls old folding cats from hot weather. A salesman mentions limited linoleum stock but offers to order more from the factory. A customer seeks a small neat pattern, a tiny square for a birdcage.
A newly converted colored brother asks the preacher for active work in the Army of the Lord. The preacher questions his willingness, and the convert vows to do anything the land requires, as long as it is fair and honest. The piece ends with a note that some live on cash hand to mouth and others buy on credit while grass seems greener.
County Agent William Darbyshire reports from REA that Calhoun county rural electric cooperative received 278000 dollars to construct 287 miles of power lines serving TL7Y customers, including 18 in adjoining counties. Planning moves ahead to erect the lines.
Insurance Department of Iowa certifies Lansing B Warner Inc as attorney for Warner Reciprocal Insurers with office in Chicago to exchange reciprocal fire insurance among subscribers. Statement shows 1935 income $694,951.92, expenditures $675,818.42, assets $960,691.54, valid until April 1, 1987.
Travel memoir notes July 18 1936 by B F Schwartz from Nazareth to Galilee. The account covers Nazareth sights, the Annunciation site, Esdraelon Valley, Hattin, Lake Galilee, Tabgha and Capernaum, hospitality at Father Tupper’s hospice, a boat ride to Capernaum, and a swim before dinner.
The document states that liabilities including the amount needed to safely insure all outstanding risk as of December 31, 1935 total $311 112.80. Dated April 1, 1936, in Des Moines, Ray Murphy signs and seals the office as Commissioner of Insurance.
Charles City dairies announce a price hike for milk with general retailing at nine cents per pint and eleven cents for Jersey milk up from eight and ten cents. The move follows a curtailment of livestock feed by the brouth, providing the stated rationale.
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