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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1939
Page
4
The piece argues for prioritizing spiritual foundations over political ones in democracy. It emphasizes the dignity and individuality of every person as a child of God and the quest to align human effort with divine will, contrasting with totalitarian ideals.
The August 24 1939 piece reflects anxiety over a potential European war. It notes resignations in England and France, the urge to “get started and be done with it,” and warns war would devastate moral and economic standards. It also critiques U.S. unpreparedness since World War I.
The speaker decries a transition from wartime prosperity to record national debt of 40 billion dollars and rising taxes. He criticizes the past decade as driven by destructive political and economic policies that cripple employment, relief burdens, and economic growth in the United States.
A National Industrial Conference Board study shows one sixteenth of employed people work for government. Total employment fell from 47,885,000 in 1929 to 42,955,000 in June, while federal, state and city payrolls rose from 2,170,000 to 2,590,000. Federal jobs grew from 833,000 in 1929 to 1,194,000 in June 1938, and state local employment rose from 1,237,000 to 1,396,000.
The article highlights chemurgy, noting General Motors uses cotton for lacquers and tires, corn for adhesives and plastics, sugar cane for alcohol and insulation, flax for linseed oil, goat hair for mohair, and hides for leather. It emphasizes ongoing development as U.S. farmers supply more materials for industry beyond food.
An old revival meeting anecdote recalls a Black man admitting past sins in a humorous tone while claiming unwavering religion a comment from the Atchison Globe notes silk stockings in Russia costing up to 45 dollars for four pair, with a local nod from Hunkie La Record.
A reader shares a dream about making two corn pies for a Business Women's club breakfast. The note includes a full recipe for One Crust Corn Pie with fresh corn, eggs, milk, flour, sugar, butter, and a meringue topping, plus nutmeg and browning hints.
A circus elephant section halted before a residence on South Iowa Avenue for about twenty minutes. The home owner prank calls the Street Commissioner asking to keep the city sanitary, prompting a lighthearted exchange about the elephants.
A short saying contrasts the successful man who shows what he can do with the failure who talks about what he would do if he were someone else. The remark emphasizes action over empty plans and self-promotion.
Admiral Edward Vernon ordered a half rum half water drink for sailors. The sailors disliked the dilution and derisively called it grog after their admiral and his grogram breeches.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upholds a city ordinance prohibiting advertising sound trucks in Louisville downtown, affirming restrictions aimed at reducing street noise and visual clutter.
Robert Taylor stars with Hedy Lamarr in a sensual romance set in Indo China. The film follows an adventurous American and a beautiful half caste woman amid lavish Far East scenery. Ben Hecht wrote the story for the stars.
Walter Wanger presents Winter Carnival a diverting college love story starring Ann Sheridan and Richard Carlson. Directed by Charles F. Riesner the United Artists release uses a New England Dartmouth social setting to offer a lively escape from war and economic pressures.
By writ of general execution the sheriff of Washington County Iowa will sell at the home of Chas W Martin on Highway 92 near Ainsworth the poultry buildings and equipment described. Auction set for September 9 1959 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with cash terms.
The notes recount a busy week with 115 men and boys using the facilities last Saturday including 15 beginners 26 minnow club members 17 fish club members and 57 young men and men. The Hi Y cabinet met at Mr Soule's home to craft the season program and the Hi Y group is advancing its yearly plans.
Police report a 14 year old boy killed his 13 year old friend before fleeing on a bicycle. The incident occurred in a residential area and investigators are seeking the assailant.
Bill Brown chairs the Y committee as the Y’s Men’s club sent nine representatives to the International Convention in Chicago this week. Beards drew attention before most men shaved on the final day. The Phalanx fraternity gathered at North Side cafe Friday with Howard Little attending the state fair Friday and Saturday. Life saving class books are available and instruction starts Monday as Harold Haifley fills in for Mr. Squire this week.
In Wellman on August 26 Mrs. Calvin Griffith and others drove to Muscatine and Buffalo with Aileen Trent chosen as guest of Chapter AD at Camp Abe Lincoln near Buffalo. She will spend two weeks at the T T T camp while Laura Kehoe plans September 1 work as stenographer in the county welfare office.
A speculative view on harvesting solar energy describes a vast (orgy) of sunlight reaching Earth as a potential power source meeting humanity’s requirements. The concept emphasizes massive scale and future technological progress.
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