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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1934
Page
4
A brief devotional quotes Luke 10 27 28 urging love of God and neighbor as a path to life. The excerpt presents the command to love with heart soul strength and mind and to act for others as oneself.
The piece recalls a bygone era of heavy snows lasting from Thanksgiving to March and notes snow’s effect on water supply. It argues recent snow loss harms surface water but warmer winters protect ground moisture and plant life, calling snow a warm blanket for gardens and fields.
The article notes Washington County and community farms produced about 300 000 turkeys for export this season and many for home consumption. It credits improved turkey care with allowing birds to thrive in damp cold, highlighting how maintaining dry feet helped turkeys grow and reach decisive market demand.
The piece recalls Rex Tugwell returning from Europe amid rumors of political missteps during the campaign. It notes his controversial comment on economic planning involving public ownership and control of production, suggesting drastic reforms and a stronger police role. It also mentions a 400000x microscope and teases 1936 presidential candidate talk centered on Frankie Frisch.
The piece urges starting to learn and act again in the country. It predicts flourishing like a green bay tree as people expand activities. It notes past achievements in turkey raising show progress from impossible to possible today.
The passage ponders social exclusion at a London wedding on Thursday the 29th, warning that those not invited are barred from upper circles and consigned to the low-brow crowd, while the ultra-ultra in Britain remain a distant elite.
In Kalona and Richmond, Arthur Duensing helps free a stuck journal delivery truck. He returned with a tractor after the horse failed, ensuring the mail went out despite heavy snow. The item honors his quick thinking as “The Rescued.”
Agents link Baby Face Nelson to the 1932 Mason City First National Bank robbery with John Dillinger. They assert this marked Nelson’s first gunfight and first Dillinger gang involvement, tracing his criminal arc from Chicago crimes to a later state hideout and jailbreak.
Insurance section cites Dr Theron Kilmer noting sharp rises in drunken driving across the nation led by Los Angeles Cincinnati Philadelphia New Orleans and Rhode Island with 40 percent of pedestrian deaths caused by intoxicated individuals and Washington Herald warning highways resemble slave labor houses amid 380000+ deaths and 1 million injuries projected this year.
A fragment notes a weathered journalist enduring decades of bad weather, with yesterday's snow hardly troubling him while others struggle. The terse line captures a steady, resilient tone amid challenging conditions.
An advisory urging life insurance as a prudent financial asset for both living policyholders and dependents. It frames insurance as essential, risk-adjusted cash estate, urging men not to delay due to affordability or plans, and emphasizes the policy as a protection for wives and children.
A boy on a bicycle was hit by a car driven by a man with insurance. An ambulance chasing lawyer pressed the boy about his arm injury while the defense questioned him in a quiet, friendly cross examination. The boy demonstrated limited motion after the accident compared to his pre accident reach.
A list of safety precepts urges careful work and constant attention to avoid accidents. It emphasizes keeping hands busy, watching guards, using common sense, and getting adequate sleep. It warns against risky behavior and stresses neighborly care and safety mindedness. It ends with a note on life insurance importance.
Sitka spruce proves ideal for piano sound boards and organ pipes due to its resonant qualities. The wood offers strong tonal response and structural stability, supporting musical instruments across manufacturing settings.
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