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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
8
A devotional note cites Amos 5 28 and 24 urging removal of ritual songs in favor of justice and moral governance. The line emphasizes judging rightly and sustaining righteousness like waters and a mighty stream.
Colton argues that haste betrays weak mindset while true dispatch shows strength. He likens a busy leader to a squirrel in a cage always moving yet not accomplishing, talking much but achieving little, burning fingers on few hot irons.
The U S Bureau of Economics reports milk production is three percent lower than a year ago while cow numbers fall due to reduced demand. The writer notes that despite cows producing the same amount, fewer are needed as milk consumption drops, signaling an adverse trend.
Analysis warns that a 3 percent drop in milk usage would affect 3.96 million people and reduce dairy output by 3 percent. The loss could shorten lifespans, costing about 37.5 million dollars in dairy product value in 1933, and imperil a major national industry.
In a wry note on media hunger, the piece recalls Mabel Wyllis's alleged crime against Dr. Hammond in Los Angeles and the public crush on sensational fame in a city quick to name its icon. It muses that two weeks may see the question of guilt or notoriety overshadowed by other cheap thrills.
A playful plea to Santa Claus asks for gym shoes for needy children and assistance to pay taxes. The note notes ragged conditions and mentions a sale date of Tuesday at Chilcote.
Sandy Hook residents share Thanksgiving travels with Grandma Rider to Wisconsin and back to work notes at Taylor Stouts. Jessie Stout illness and Farrier dental visit are noted amid family visits and a Christmas season lampoon about Santa and a rickety rug. A Cornell tale closes with a father’s stern shrug at his son’s first year.
Pilotburg residents complain roads are poor with dirt and mud hindering travel for farm work and funerals. Mail carrier, doctor, and cemetery trips are disrupted. churches risk service losses. Community groups plan gatherings and residents note weather delays and local visits.
Kalona residents host guests from Minneapolis Denver and Iowa City while local families gather for weekend visits and holiday shopping. Mrs John Pierce Doris N Skola and Mrs RK Manartt are listed among guests. Local students and workers are noted with Ehrenfelt and several store associates mentioned during a bustling week.
Pleasant Hill residents hostesses at Pleasant Hill Ladies aid meet. W. S. Savilies marked 40 years with family dinner in Washington. Hog deliveries to Armours, oyster stew gatherings, and visits among Kepharts, Lamberts, and Sigafooses feature community life. A public sale lunch is planned for Dec 23.
Evelyn Marie Smith writes from House 2 Washington asking Santa for a doll and a tea set for Christmas. She notes missing town visit, wishes readers a Happy New Year, and signs as a nine eleven year old pupil in fifth grade.
Lexington and Pil otburge Ladies Aids plan a joint oyster supper at Lexington church Friday December 13 with oyster soup crackers pickles fruit salad cake and coffee. Tickets cost twenty cents for adults fifteen cents for children. A wedding crown revue will follow the meal inviting the public.
Many sufferers relieve backache quickly after learning the real cause may be tired kidneys. The ad claims kidneys flush acids and waste, noting 3 pints daily and 16 miles of tubes to cleanse. It invites readers to ask a druggist for Doan’s Pills, used for over 40 years.
Pleasant Ridge notes from December 11 report attendees at Elmer Schantz sale despite muddy roads. Mrs A L Zilhman of Brighton visiting sister Mrs Fdna Reeves. Mrs Reeves’s health update not provided in full.
The record states that a condemned prisoner cannot be revived once an electric chair has been used. Immediate certification by the prison physician is required to confirm death, ensuring that the death is formally established and documented.
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