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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1932
Page
4
A concise devotional excerpt quotes Psalm 37 verses urging reliance on the Lord. It emphasizes committing one’s way to God, trusting in Him, and waiting patiently while resting in His guidance. The passage frames faith as a path to fulfillment and peace.
The Sigourney Review notes an upcoming sun eclipse over Keokuk county, with viewing opportunities for local residents. Washington county residents recall earlier eclipses and joke about traveling to Sigourney to view the event on August 31 from about 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
An editorial notes that as the number and speed of automobiles grow, accidents have risen despite higher prices and increased sales. The piece argues increased traffic and speed from twenty five to sixty mph contribute to more crashes.
The author argues for radical anti liquor measures citing rising traffic deaths and crime. He recalls 1910s Chicago conditions with many saloons and blind pigs, contrasting with London, and cites Judge Mahoney on West Madison Street barrel houses and rampant drunkenness.
Daily note outlines synonyms for speak and related terms and common usage tips. It lists misused phrases and pronunciation hints, then defines words like inexpugnable and impregnable with a military quotation about a fortress impervious to war.
The writer observes four empty store rooms around the square and predicts one will be occupied within two weeks. Shop windows show school supplies, with pencils and tablets dominant. a slate appears in one window, prompting nostalgia for past schooldays. Toothpaste is also advertised in Biklen’s display as part of a grade four shopping scene. People seek shade in Central Park at noon, while an unsigned note calls the coupe the most popular coeducational institution.
A reflective verse about hardship turning to gratitude as misfortune highlights value in small remedies. The speaker notes that frequent troubles once bothered him, yet scarcity of ills makes occasional good easier to recognize.
A humorous quip about washing a spoon in a finger bowl to avoid egg on a pocket circulates with a note of novelty from X. Y. Z. and is linked to the Abingdon Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia.
Readers are invited to submit funny signs seen in the United States with a prize of fifty cents for the best entry. A local youth jokes about financing a Yellowstone soda water geyser themed venture by shipping sandwiches and hardware to start a drug store, while noting his lack of capital.
Local mail carrier Charlie Ragan says he will take next week off for vacation and begin work at home. The piece weaves quips about Edison and a comic verse on Mary and slacks. A trainer argues proper diet can make children smarter and more disciplined.
A brief verse fragment explores why marriage appears tied to family wealth and inheritance, reflecting on social expectations and enduring ties between spouses and fortunes.
A Craw fordsville reader asks if a prose poem will fit next Saturday's literary supplement while the department offers a nearly fifty cent engraved silver piece for the funniest sign seen. Orville older may judge, as the writer leaves to celebrate Bob Marble's birthday with a playful note about spanking him seven times.
The Journal-Edition narrative follows Dave Elder and Malcolm Ruddock as they end a West tour and return to Washington. They recount sleeping in a sheep hayloft in Dante South Dakota and a hog encounter, then travel through Iowa toward Marshalltown and Iowa City. They describe reunions with Mable Livingston at the Journal office, thanks to Washington residents, and express hope to return next summer.
The writers describe a Chicago visit with stops at the Terrace Garden and Palace Theater to hear Frankie Masters and Russ Columbo, plus a stay at the Trianon Ball Room. They note dancing, encounters with locals Catherine Howard and Mae Graham, headline shows, and a brief social portrait of the city’s nightlife and quirks.
Albany August 27. With Mayor Walker removal hearing adjourned, Justice Bills J. Staley prepares a decision on a petition to restrain Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt from acting on Walker's ouster. A ruling is expected within 48 hours.
A weekly safety article prepared by Dr. A. R. Lauer of Iowa State College for the American Legion State Highway Safety Council discusses high auto death figures in 1930 and 1931 and urges motorists to adopt safer driving practices to reduce fatalities.
A discussion on whether older men are safe drivers cites World War II leaders as examples of both capable and losing drivers. Experimental studies show men aged 65 to 75 may lose driving ability due to high blood pressure slower reaction time reduced vision and greater stress from younger rivals.
The text notes that studies show older men are poorer drivers than in youth and urges greater care on the road. It emphasizes knowing personal limitations and driving within one’s age and abilities.
Mrs John Kennedy and son Harlin of Washington visited the Jim Bridges family and the Keatings in Haskins. Cal Underwood has been ill. Devada and Alicea Fisher stayed at Everette Huber’s near West Chester. Women gathered to clean the church upstairs. John Godlove hosted Minnie Holta and sons Paul and Roy for supper, with several others visiting. Harlen Arduser and brothers came for a few days to see their mother Mrs Bemis.
The listing provides Dr T J Pease at steps from the court house corner upstairs opposite Penney store on West Main Street 219 West Main St and contact phone 354.
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