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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1932
Page
4
A concise meditation based on Romans 14 17 emphasizing the kingdom of God rests on righteousness peace and joy in the Holy Spirit rather than dietary rules or external rituals. The message invites reflection on spiritual fullness over legal observance.
A reader response story from Amarillo Texas recaps a column by Henry Ansley about embracing the so called low mood. The piece claims life improves with less work travel more home time socializing and simpler pleasures while noting changes in dress church attendance and neighborly relations.
A woman at a dinner asks a doctor about a man across the room. The doctor replies that the man is his brother, prompting an awkward pause as the woman struggles to recover.
A remark about a resemblance causes embarrassment as a woman blushes and apologizes, stammering she had not noticed the lookalike before. The scene centers on mistaken recognition and social discomfort.
Whiting Williams argues unemployed workers face despair yet remain hopeful about a return to normal life. He cites car ownership as a key link to status, recounting a man who sold his car for 25 dollars and kept it three years before selling it for 12. The piece portrays the tension between economic hardship and gradual recovery.
A Philadelphia Evening Bulletin quote notes the oddity of good deeds claimed under temporary insanity. The remark reflects a witty stance on moral responsibility and public perception.
The Geneva County Alabama Republican group endorses President Hoover for steadiness during economic distress. They praise his leadership, urge continued support, and oppose changing leadership now. They commend his resolve to protect the treasury and national policies, noting the need to avoid new cures for the low mood.
A lighthearted By the Way column recalls a long tour in Afghanistan and laments missing fried catfish watermelon and barn dances. Mrs Badger sends homemade sugar cookies to the By the Way office as thanks for orphan state humor and editorial camaraderie.
Dave Elder and Malcolm Ruddock continue their Jolly Pilgrim voyage narrating a night spent in a canvas tent beside the Eel River near Camp Piercy 196 miles north of San Francisco. They describe the camp setting, a pie shop run by Mrs. Lilian McCush, travel gear, and a morning departure via ferry to Sausalito with views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate.
A travelogue recounts a San Francisco to Portland trip by car, aided by the American Automobile Association. The narrator describes meals at Mrs Mc Cush, Shriners in the night, maps and eco-friendly notes, and scenic changes from Monterey pines to tall maples as the journey progresses toward sunset and a stop for the night.
The editor considers reader letters and humorous asides about pipes and vacation plans. A mix of quips from Sophisticated Sue and Bridget Porter frames a local column with light commentary on daily life.
William H. Price argues that in an age of wide distribution of intoxicants a drunkard or moderate drinker is a social and economic liability. He warns that safety requires a clear head for employment and public welfare, questioning legalization and broader access.
A reflection by Dr. 8. P. Telford of Washington shows prejudice permeating politics, religion, professions, and business. It notes jealousy costs hearts and friendships, fueled by ignorance and described as a vice with satanic roots and hellish nesting.
A columb conductor admits bringing a box of apples to the Journal office yesterday. He notes he swiped one apple, though he believes he deserved thanks or compensation for the gesture.
A compact literacy card presents mispronunciations misspellings and word study prompts. It highlights the term ignominious with a corrected pronunciation and humility as a daily vocabulary focus. It also notes misused words and pronunciation tips for Buddha and overreach.
Local note column recounts a Washington man anxious about a new telephone number after moving soon. A Mrs L Patterson admires terriers in a shop window but would not trade her dog for them. A tennis turnout yields three Charlie horses after a summer without exercise. A humorous aside questions wealth by people count in Washington County.
Mary Turner 79 a Columbus Junction resident for 65 years died at home after a brief illness. She lost her sight at age three and graduated with honors from the Vinton School for the Blind. Funeral services set for Saturday at Stephens Funeral Home with Rev. Emanuel Jasman officiating, burial in Columbus City cemetery.
Guests toured Magnus laundry in Muscatine with a 25 cent per person inspection gift to the church treasurer Miss Lillian Wasson. Everett Johnston wed in Moline. Latta hosted a postnuptial shower for Merritt Wehmeyer. Rev W G Robertson to preach at Presbyterian Church. Free Methodist conference held in Fairfield with local attendees. Marian Iwert assists at Louisa County National Bank. John Howard Johnston of Columbus City injured his right arm cranking a car.
Laura Lucille DeLong of Keota underwent tonsil removal at Washington County Hospital yesterday morning and was able to return home today.
James C. Stone chairman of the Federal Farm Board defended stabilization efforts at the Farmers' National Grain Corporation annual meeting in Chicago. He disclosed cash wheat held by government agencies has fallen about 50 percent in recent weeks, arguing the program is no longer a menace to grain markets.
Bill Morrison longtime local shoemaker unveils a new shoe he claims will last his lifetime. After an axe accident in Tennessee at age twenty one left one knee shorter, he has worn cork thick-soled footwear since, with the last pair made in 1916 at about $18.00 by Frank Smith in the Junction.
Tim McCoy stars in a fast paced western at the Fox as he battles a cattle rustling gang to clear his sweetheart’s name. The cast includes Wallace McDonald Alberta Vaughn Murdock MacQuarrie Edie Saint Vernon Dent Robert Ellis and Richard Alexand. The film runs through Saturday.
The western drama features Buck Jones and Tim McCoy with director D Ross Lederman noted for directing many westerns. William Colt MacDonald wrote the story for Daring Danger.
The article notes Doug Fairbanks Jr. is highly popular with international stars visiting his Warner Bros set in Burbank while filming Love Is A Racket at the State theater. Visitors include Mrs. Vincent Astor Cyril McCormick son of a famed tenor Noel Coward, all recalling past friendships from New York and abroad.
Banff National Park in Alberta is Canada’s oldest playground, with the original reservation set aside in 1885. It spans 2,585 square miles and serves as a wildlife sanctuary, evidenced by abundant mountain sheep deer and bears near park highways.
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