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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1936
Page
4
The verse from Job 33 4 proclaims that the spirit of God has made me and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. A reflective devotional line on divine creation and life source.
A quotation from Glenn Frank warns that science and technology empower emancipation from poverty and insecurity, but if used poorly the history will judge us as a people strangled by our own success.
A Kansas commentator debates whether current recovery marks a lasting rise or a fragile illusion. They warn against overconfidence, note political parties rise and fall with economic tides, and mention sun spot theories as possible price influencers.
A reflective view on politics and time, arguing that periods of prosperity shape policy while future generations may not see the errors. The text notes that chaos arrives unseen and that the notion of a rising civilizational arc may be a recurring pattern in history.
The Los Angeles Times notes Alberta led by William Aberhart promised wide pensions and prosperity but cannot service due to no Bank of Canada loan. The province is broke and residents miss promised payments, illustrating disillusion with reform aims.
An analysis notes weekly pay of 25 dollars yields 5.38 dollars in taxes. It claims hidden taxes push rail travel costs to 10 dollars for seven dollars of service and that telephone bills include 6.75 dollars in concealed taxes yearly. Gasoline buys include 28 cents tax per dollar.
A New York physician warns against cold baths while other doctors mock morning calisthenics and vege plate dinners. The Hollander faults Dutch windmills but fans cheerleaders at a football game. Florida faces winter unemployment, Chicagoan radios misfire in a garage incident. rescuers dial off a politician amid news briefs.
A reflective line from the Atchison Globe notes a man’s dawning view that his peak achievements may be behind him, prompting concern for old age comforts over youthful ambitions.
A light column salutes "B. B." and Sign Diego with light observations on a white Christmas forecast by persistent snow. It notes a Washington woman reading Whittier's Snow Bound annually and jokes about nail color predicting financial success while lampooning a library mix up during national book week.
A daughter asks if her father caught his train while a mother recalls seeing him swing onto the train platform. She notes he seemed late but the Smiths' dog chased after him and he arrived safely.
A farm girl’s exam answer suggests a good pasture comes by keeping cattle off and letting grass grow. The piece also notes a careful driver as one who can wear out a car without a locomotive aid.
A Nebraskan preacher urged rain prayers last summer and noted the congregation’s faith was slim because no one brought an umbrella. The piece moves through verses on humor, dogs and cats, races, and patriotic jabs ending with a curious line about shared grievances.
Washingtons junior college Cardinals host Maquoketa tonight at 7 30 PM in a warmup for coach George Freshwater s squad. The game tests the strength of a still unproven lineup featuring players from several area schools.
Iowa City December 8 The Hawk Eye board awarded 25 major letters and 10 minor awards to University of Iowa football players a list shows major letter recipients from Richard Anderson to Scott Wagler and minor letter recipients include Charles Brady Paul Grange and Al Haag The freshman numeral list awaits board approval
Season tickets for all home junior college and high school games, numbering 12 to 14, were placed on sale at the high school today due to strong demand. Home games may be seen by season ticket holders for $1.50.
Dean Krouch Lake View Dale Liddicoat Charlton Donald Ludemann Aplington Orval Matteson Klein Sll Wilbur Nead Gilman Walter Olson Rockford 1 Jack Wheaton Des Moines.
T H Huston of Crawfordsville president of the Washington County National Farm Loan association has been invited to attend a farm loan conference in Omaha December 18 and 19 as a guest of the Federal Land Bank. Charles McCamsey president of the bank said the meeting aims to strengthen ties between the bank and cooperative associations through which farm mortgage loans are made.
Iowa beat Bradley Tech 83 to 27 in opening game as coach Rollie Williams notes flashy but faulty play. Center work and ball handling cited. Gaddis and Stephens lead forwards while Walsh, Drees, and DeHeer underperform. Carleton visits next Thursday with a veteran squad defeated 41 to 11 by Minnesota.
Scientists note annual polar drift would form a foot thick global ice layer if evenly spread across the land. The vast quantity highlights climatic and oceanic exchange processes.
A reference describes the mountain of Westphalia linked to the Pied Piper legend where Hamelin's people allegedly refused to pay for ridding their town of rats. The tale connects the mountain to the Piper leading children away as retribution.
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