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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1936
Page
4
The text presents an Aug 11 1036 devotional urging ethical living and protection of liberty. It blends Isaiah 1 17 guidance with Daniel Webster’s call for a country defended by wisdom peace and liberty and admired by the world.
A satirical item jokes about Californias climate disasters while noting two Iowa residents were struck by lightning at a Long Beach picnic. It mocks California publicity and defends reporting on western catastrophes, earthquakes, heat, and storms.
A fragment mentions Mary Astoratics and duty, with a wish to spend February and March away. The speaker reflects on leaving duties and the personal cost of travel, implying a desire to escape financial demands for a period.
Common sense guidance for safe driving stresses rest periods to combat fatigue and maintaining a relaxed but alert stance. It advises easy eye position, loose grip, and avoiding tension or slumping to reduce back fatigue and improve reaction to crises.
The Lynchburg News argues that Stanley Reed’s claim of a living Constitution erodes checks and balances. The piece insists the Constitution must curb government, defining limits to prevent tyranny and preserve democracy and inherent rights.
A five year old girl watches from beyond a high board fence as the speaker digs and weeds. She receives a cookie through the crack, then silently returns it. The speaker hopes for a future friendship marked by smiles and shared cookies.
A casual note recalls the regular conductor will resume duties tomorrow. The substitute and readers may rest, while a nearby desk lady jokes that the earth completes its orbit every twenty four hours.
A turkey rancher let his birds forage in a corn field to catch grasshoppers. They returned at night with all their feathers eaten. The elder generation recalls strict curfews while the younger shows hesitation about debating team prospects due to tallness doubts.
The Hammers report from Seattle describe one of summer’s warmest days with afternoon highs around 80 and a peak at 81 before 7 PM. The piece then shifts to humorous quips about choir funds and a mock military exchange, reflecting light local humor.
A family member shows progressive symptoms of stampitus bacillus, starting with delayed dinner responses and advancing to rummaging basements for old letters. Experts say little can be done. some recover with stamp collecting, but most sufferers do not.
A By-the-Way column discusses public opinion shaping views on crime and law enforcement. It notes films and newspapers mythologize officers over criminals and warns this influences youths away from criminal stereotypes. The piece ends with a light breakfast joke about money.
Ed and Lena Mayer receive word from brother Adolph Mayer of Chapin that a Wednesday fire on his Chapin area farm one mile west destroyed 12 tons of hay 500 bushels of corn 200 bushels of oats hog house crib and machine shed with total loss. Insurance covers the site. Everette Mayer and family live on the farm and will rebuild with help from seventy five neighbors saving the house.
Dr B F Schwartz recounts a Mediterranean voyage aboard the Marco Polo after visiting Cairo and Alexandria. He notes heat, scenery, train travel through the Nile delta, currency issues in ten countries, and a climb atop the Great Pyramid of Cheops. He mentions collecting souvenirs and plans to report on Pompeii and Rome next.
Newell Williams and his wife travel aboard the Cavallo from New York to Hull and onward to England. They describe royal meals aboard, lively British officers, and vivid scenes of the sea voyage with humor, cultural contrast, and notes on radio chatter and naval life.
Notice to interested parties that the last will of Charles Atkinson, deceased, dated August 14 1933, has been filed and a hearing set for August 17 1936 at 9 00 a m at the Washington County Courthouse. The clerk and court require appearance to show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the deceased's will.
Coroner's jury returns open verdict on Paul Richard Muller found hanging in a barn five miles south of town. In a four hour inquest the jury rules death by hanging by a person or persons unknown.
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