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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1936
Page
4
A devotional note cites James 5 4 accusing laborers unpaid by fraud and urges redirecting wasted anger into constructive energy to reach life goals. It quotes James 5 4 and Hill s Golden Rule stressing personal self control as key to achievement.
The piece discusses several Democrats resigning support for Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal, labeling themselves true Democrats while attacking Roosevelt as centralizing power. It argues walkouts reflect personal conscience and political risk, not illegality, and defection is an American right.
The article argues against the idea that machines cause unemployment. Citing US census data, it shows steel industry employment rising from 140,798 in 1879 to 460,000 in 1929, with May figures near 492,000, while overall growth outpaced other sectors. It concludes machines enable greater production at lower costs without reducing jobs.
The speaker argues that those who refuse to support the administration are not necessarily disloyal. They may be acting from principle, choosing to avoid political contamination and accepting responsibility by breaking from the party.
The article critiques Mary Astor as a skin-deep beauty whose public image soured after the memoir Dear Diary. It portrays her as chasing marriage and wealth, then engaging in affairs that undermined her reputation and fame on the stage.
A humorous Washington letter recounts a substitute’s pinch hitting, a conductor back from Chicago, costlier city living, a stolen car, and a card from locals touring to Washington D C. The piece also notes a St Louis Cardinals win over the Cubs, a vaudeville act by Major Bowes, and a mother and daughter exchange.
A quotation on error and achievement notes that progress comes from those who learn from flaws not from flawless individuals. It frames the genius as the person who uses rough life material to craft value despite lacking advantage.
Article notes that a Hollywood vacation means a reel day off. It mentions rumors that screen actors use contortionists as doubles and that picture stars are not easily framed. En Ar Co National News.
A judged dismissed the defendant in a case reported by the South Dakota Paper, noting the prisoner was not notably bright. The brief item records a formal court disposition with limited detail.
The English admiral Adam Duncan urged his staff to maintain strong fire as winter approached while preparing to oppose the Dutch fleet led by Jao De Winter in 1707. The quip underscores a wartime morale moment amid looming conflict.
Dr B F Schwartz recounts travel from Brindisi to Naples and Pompeii. He describes Vesuvius eruptions and lava pools, Pompeii artifacts in the museum, ancient ruins and modern Naples gardens. He notes corals, lava carvings, Italian cuisine, water tastes, and travel chatter as he muses on Rome and Duce.
A community column lists multiple family reunions around Wayland on Sunday and Saturday. Gatherings included Richer and Messenger families at Redd Richer’s home and Sunset Park, with extended kin from Iowa City to Kansas City visiting relatives. Additional notes mention illness, travels, baptist and Mennonite church services, and attendees from Wellman, Des Moines, and Morning Sun.
Prairie Flower reports Aug 12 that Roy Finke Everette Ellis and Alice Marie and Anna Tracy of Muscatine attended the Burgess Sammon reunion at Leighton Park Ottumwa. Everette Finke Ernest and Ralph Witthoft drove to Sigourney Thursday. Ralph played clarinet in the Municipal band.
The page lists numerous visits and family engagements including Elwyn Lewis with Armour, D C Griggs, and Martha Thrasher. Mrs Louis Reller as Rosenbaum store personnel director in Pittsburgh. Mr and Mrs Joe Knotek and June Arlene visiting Shalla home. Walter Hornung's trip from Minneapolis. Gladys Turnipseed aiding Virginia Brown. the Turnipseed family with cattle shipments to Ottumwa. Axel Anderson carpentry work at Milford Anderson. L W Turnipseed family in Iowa City. Charles Brown drilling near Wellman. John Rees of Columbus Junction visiting Robert Roberts. E L Smith shelling corn for Cy Bush. Ray Tracy’s Muscatine trip and weekend with Roy Finke. Leona McFarland’s Davenport visit and dinner in Washington. new enclosed porches for Wm Gamon and C C Reeves. Prairie Flower Mission Circle gathering at Mrs W D Booth with hostess assistance and program leaders.
In Des Moines on August 12 the Iowa State Party invites all boys and girls under 16 to attend the free annual children’s party on August 28. A main event is a boys roping contest for youngsters under 16 with prizes and a contract to appear in rodeo shows at the State Fair through September 3.
Aug 1 at Young America Mrs. Bill Bayliss and daughters Joan and Barbara of Burlington visit Frank Pringle home with the Buryl and Leland Pringle families. Many neighbors attend gatherings. funerals for Mr. Schaffer and Mr. Hagist noted. other visits span Keota Glasgow Wapello and Mt. Pleasant areas.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Crayes of Oskaloosa called on the F McFarlane household yesterday. The friendly visit highlighted local social ties in the town.
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