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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1933

Page

4

Fellowship Thought Reflects on Psalm 55 14

A Monday December 11 1988 devotional notes sweet counsel shared by believers and fellowship as they entered God s house, invoking Psalm 55 14.

House of God

A Christmas Thought Contributed Faith

In a primitive civilization with camel transport and in today’s world of wonders and problems, the teachings of Jesus stressing love and brotherhood give men reason to hope. The fact he laid word on the eternal in a changing world suggests hope lies in the teachings of Jesus. Christian Laymen.

Jesus

Encouraging Early Marriage Across Europe and Its Effects

The article discusses state backed marriage incentives in European countries to boost birthrates and economic growth. It cites mass marriages in Italy and Germany and argues that promoting early unions could improve social and business life, with benefits beyond population goals.

Economic progress and familys housing push in modern policy

A reader argues that labor force needs and population growth justify supporting working women who marry rather than forcing them to quit. The piece endorses incentives for newlyweds, expanding homes and families, while criticizing singleness as a false constraint. It cites quotes on analysis, enthusiasm, and prudence.

By Ways delays gossip and town notes

Max Marble delivers news that BY-WAYS will be a day late for appearance. A former Washington resident criticizes Glen Mace for his ad in the Journal Progress Edition saying the editor has a big file and has not grown in height since school days.

Max Marble Glen Mace Journal Progress Washington Garden

Faculty member and student escape after school lockout

A junior high teacher kept a boy after classes until nightfall. The building locked with them inside and they escaped via a back window after the teacher forgot her key. The informant recalls the teacher's agility was on par with the student during the exit.

Junior High

Panel Stand In The Way Of Recovery Tax Burden Seen Limiting Growth

Riverside Leader notes the heavy national debt and rising federal obligations risk stifling recovery. The piece cites New York Times figures, cites major programs like public works and agricultural acts, and warns taxation could throttle economic revival. It references opinions from Springfield Union and Detroit News and quotes James W. Gerard on poverty.

New York Times National Industrial Conference Board Riverside

Altometer proposed to test drunkenness via car radiator

Dr J C Boice suggests an Altometer to measure intoxication by drawing a gas from a car radiator. A filling station attendant allegedly tested a car engine and the device recorded alcohol content. Boice believes similar testing could gauge a person’s drunkenness, though it may not appeal to drinkers.

J. C. Boice Bolce

Arid Kansas Sermon Travel Anecdote And Local Happenings

A fragmentary column recalls arid western Kansas and a country church once Protestant now Methodist, joking about water for conversion. It mentions a Chicago Tribune item about a woman shooting herself near a barber shop quarters and a Santa Claus visit drawing townspeople.

Kansas Chicago Tribune

How Iowa Land Was Settled in 1838

A pioneer family travels to the Skunk River valley in 1838 and selects a timbered farm with a spring. Settlers squat on government land, form claim clubs, and use paced measurements before government surveys set precise township and section boundaries. Land sold at $1.25 per acre with offices at Dubuque and Burlington.

Iowa Mississippi Skunk River Towa Flint Hills Burlington United States Jackson Clinton Scott Jones and Cedar Arkansas Dubuque Itowa

West Chester dominates Ke-Wash football conference selections

West Chester fullback Bruce Gardner earned unanimous first team honors as the West Chester squad led with four first-team picks, while Wellman Kalona and Keota also placed multiple players on the first and second mythical all conference teams announced in the Wellman Advance.

Wellman West Chester Bruce Gardner Iowa Daily Press Association Freddie Lindenmeyer Wee Chester George Karr Wayne Lewis Lewis Kalona Brighton Keota Richland Selimitter Southwick Hosking Brigh

Veterans group to hold regular meeting Tuesday evening

Regular meeting of the local American War veterans group will take place at the court house Tuesday evening at 7 o clock. Election of officers for the coming year to be conducted. Commander Harvey Basies announces the event.

Lowa Vibert VM Hee Harvey ‘Basies

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