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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1934
Page
3
The excerpt presents a moral exhortation to kindness toward those who err and a wartime call to steadfast service. It contrasts the summer soldier with the resolute defender, noting tyranny’s persistence and the reward for endurance.
Quote from Thomas Paine's Crisis (1776) argues that what is obtained too easily is undervalued and that Heaven sets a proper price on its goods. He contends freedom, a celestial article, deserves high regard and costly effort. The passage emphasizes the moral weight of liberty and sacrifice.
The piece argues America has about 383000 miles of good roads while 3 million miles of total roads exist. Only five percent are paved with high type surface, and main state highways average around 660 cars per mile per day. It urges road work as job creation and a solid investment.
The Hadh Iroquois Indian receives about four yards of cloth annually in recognition of the 1704 treaty between the United States and the Six Nations, honoring their possessions and peace.
Mrs. L. F. Payne was re elected oracle of the Royal Neighbors for a fourth year. Officers include Vice oracle Mrs. Charles Walker and chancellor Mrs. Mary DeWitt. The group will install in January. The article also notes a Shames department store incident causing short vacation for staff and travel disruptions.
A community Christmas exchange and social event is planned for two weeks from now. Earlier, a candidate was initiated last night, signaling the start of a local initiative.
In Washington County District Court Charles R. Statler sues James H. Sargent and others to quiet and establish fee simple title to the southeast quarter of section six township seventy six north range nine west, based on alleged record title errors. The petition seeks removal of adverse claims by named defendants and unknown claimants and requests general equitable relief. Default notice given with January 7 1935 term. defendants urged to appear or face decree.
District Court petition states six owners hold undivided one sixth interests in sections of land in Washington County Iowa. Plaintiffs seek partition by sale due to inability to agree on division and request a referee to conduct sale with abstract of title and taxed attorneys fees.
The Clara Henderson Woman's Home Missionary Society set Thankoffering services for Sunday December 9 at the Methodist Church in West Chester. Mia Ireland of Fairfield will give the address. Members urged to attend and bring bank offering envelopes.
An advertorial extols Creomulsion as a sevenfold remedy for coughs claiming quick relief and safety. It notes mild coughs answer lesser remedies, but warns not to ignore coughing as a danger signal. The sponsor guarantees satisfaction with no cost if relief is not achieved.
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