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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1935
Page
4
A 1938 Bible Thought emphasizes choosing good over evil citing 3 John 11 and notes that play enriches life. It argues religion omits play, yet creativity and art arise from leisure and experimentation beyond mere necessity. Harry Emerson Fosdick is quoted on art flowing from play.
An eighty six year old woman recalls doctors predicting early death since age thirteen yet she survives. The piece asserts that with careful, attentive care the frail body can respond and improve and it quotes a health lecturer praising nervous prostration.
The speaker argues nervous prostration signals danger and offers hope of recovery through prudent living. He warns against excesses and mental strain, urging young people to study and practice care of the body to extend healthy years and enjoy life’s later scenery.
An academy class of 1888 staged a June 5 debate on whether present conditions indicated the United States faced destruction. John Ferguson and J. M. Work debated. An oration on Benedict Arnold’s deathbed by C. W. McLaughlin complemented the evening.
Funeral services for Ann Bailey were held Sunday at the L. A. Jones funeral home conducted by Dr. F. W. Yastwood with a solo by Mrs. Remps Hampsher. Pallbearers included Kenneth Lee Hubert Lehrer Carl and Lloyd Phillips.
Funeral services for Mrs. James Clendenning were held Sunday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home. Dr. F. C. Witzigman officiated with music by a quartet including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hedges and others. Pall bearers included Mac Gordon and Dr. W. S. Kyle. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
Funeral services for Arthur Fugene Collett were held Sunday afternoon at L. A. Jones funeral home with Rev. A A Vinz of the Baptist church in charge. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Obscure OCR fragment captures brief exchanges with names Peabody Finchley Longworth Fitzgerald and Smith. The scene hints at hospital admission and a spoken miscommunications about visitors and voices, lacking clear narrative or dates.
Wellman Iowa reports nearly complete turkey packing plant work with two story construction and 15000 to 20000 dollar cost. Machinery installation progresses as 2500 square feet of coolers and packing rooms are prepared for capacity days doubling last year.
In this travel letters segment the Jungbluth family recounts a northwest to southwest automobiling trip. They stop at Rapid City Deadwood Lead Hot Springs Wind Cave Rushmore Yellowstone Cody Thermopolis and Thermopolis hot springs. They describe scenery caves car tunnels Needles formations and local attractions including Deadwood Dick Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok graves and Buffalo Bill monuments.
A quote from Publius Syrus is cited as a sharp remark about anger and self. The item notes Samuel Insull’s pension of 21000 dollars from failed companies should be categorized under social security. The piece contrasts personal sentiment with public policy in a concise editorial line.
A reader challenge asks who are the two men in a humorous photo caption. The Journal invites tips via letter or wire to identify the individuals and distinguish which is which. Readers are urged to help solve the mystery.
A suburban homeowner battles unpaid income tax and rates while a debt collector presses for a piano bill. The husband quips that his income supports a pay as you play ad claim, and a bystander notes youth today share a common disrespect.
Patrons joke over a stray rubber tire in a hash dish while a waiter quips that the motor is displacing the horse everywhere, delivering a humorous dinner scene.
A 300-pound lady asks if a police officer could see her across the street. The officer replies he could see her three blocks away demonstrating keen sight and a humorous exchange.
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