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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1939
Page
4
Rammed earth homes eyed as cheaper building option
Observations from August 13 1939 discuss high material and labor costs in building and the potential for rammed earth walls to cut expense by 25 to 50 percent. The piece notes rammed earth homes in Washington DC and Europe, claims strong insulation, and suggests a housing boom as costs normalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Washington D. C
United States
Homes for a modern future rooted in family and virtue
The speaker calls for more and better homes in the United States that foster healthy, competent parents and children, stressing simple modern homes with a strong religious atmosphere. He argues the home should remain a center for character development and idealistic progress while embracing contemporary life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Moving Picture Emporium
Education and the new generation’s work ethic debate
A prominent businessman and university trustee discusses a young man’s favored path to easy success and employers’ concern over graduates’ attitudes. He contrasts growing up receiving benefits with adults expected to earn value, citing educators and Dr Henry C. Link on the “vice of education.” The piece implies a broader critique of current higher education and hints at guiding young people toward responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eity
Henry C. Link
Community urged to applaud and show enthusiasm
Washington residents urged to forget divisions and embrace enthusiasm and applause after the centennial celebration. The piece argues audiences in Washington often withhold applause and urges cheering, whistling, and lively reception to improve performances and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brighton Notes: Local Visits and Railway Work
In Brighton on August 12, a Cedar Rapids visitor John Schemmelfenning spends a week with friend Ethel Townsley. A large ER railroad crew advances seven to eight miles of 90 pound steel track, with over fifty workers. Numerous locals and visitors are listed including families from Laramie Wyoming Red Oak Memphis Tenn Mt. Pleasant and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhua Helmicg
Brighton
Aue
John Schemmelfenning
Cedar Rapids
Ethel Townsley
L. R. ER
Charlie James
Laramie
Wyoming
da Tarr
Red Oak
Georgia Bidwell
H. A. Engel
W. R. Noland
Pulaski
Ecuador Letter From Quito Describes Ocean Trip and Peru Coast
Lloyd McCall writes from Quito in 1939 about his voyage from Lima to Guayaquil, details of land and sea travel, port procedures, hotel life, foods, and local customs. He notes sharks near the coast, Panama hats from Ecuador, market scenes, and Ecuador’s geography, government, and population estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McCall
Harry McCall
Quito
Ecuador
Lima
Guayaquil
Callao
Ge American
Washington
Peru
Talara
Chile
Bolivia
Panama
Monte Christie
Colon
Galapagos Islands
Amazon
Pacific
Chimilorazo
Mt. Cotopaxi
Republic
Roosevelt
Guayagal
Equador
Columbia
Bogota
Colombia
Havana
New York
Cristobal
England
Philadelphia
Arch St
Des Moines Visitors and Seattle Packing Plans Mentioned
Mrs. Clinton Welsh and Mrs. A W Gorton of Des Moines visited the Fillmore home in Brighton. Mrs. Max Waterhouse and Mrs. Willis Horton entertained Clay township young women in honor of Mildred Woodford who leaves August 18 for Seattle. Woodford, formerly from Clay township, has worked in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral
Noland
Brighton
Clifford Welsh
A. W. Gorton
Des Moines
R. W. Fillmore
Max Waterhouse
Willis Horton
Clay Township
Mildred Woodford
Seattle
Washington
Miss Woodford
Chicago
Pope Innocent III First to Describe Pope as Vicar of Christ
The source notes that Pope Innocent III is believed to be the first to describe the pope as the Vicar of Christ. It quotes his assertion that the pope stands prominent over all as Vicar of Him who owns the earth and all that dwell therein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirkpatrick
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Amanda Kirkpatrick Peiper
John, Kirkpatrick
Lavonia Adell Sweet
Amanda Kirkpatrick Pelper
Frank Beehly
Sixth Judicial District of
Washington
Guayaquil
Quito
Christ
Innocent III
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