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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1933
Page
4
A devotional note inviting reflection on human frailty and the limits of life. It cites Psalm 39 and the theme of knowing one’s days to measure life’s brevity. The brief entry emphasizes humility before God and personal contemplation.
Viola tions of the laws of health social relationships and intellectual growth take from man freedom happiness and joy of achievement while observance of the same laws give the corresponding rich elements The teachings of Jesus tested by time announce enduring principles to build a life of richest fullness Christian Layman ae
The piece notes a father smothering his child to claim life insurance and recalls historic English policies that paid for overlaid infant deaths. It explains how coverage led to stricter terms, reducing such fatalities, which were more common among poor, drinking families with groggy mothers in bed together.
The Boston Transcript revisits old codes and practices to illustrate how societal norms and communications have evolved over the years, highlighting shifts in language and method.
A discussion on monetary policy weighs lowering gold content and changing value standards. The piece explores implications for debt, trade, and the risk of shifting baselines, arguing for fixed principles amid fluctuating economies and occasional exceptions.
The General Court fixed turkey prices in 1633 and barred sellers from exceeding strict rates for provisions clothing and goods. Inns faced limits on meal costs. wages for tradesmen were set and hours restricted. Authorities even punished idleness, showing early government intrusion into daily life and offering a modern sense of encouragement.
A compact By The Way column fragment recounts light anecdotes and humorous vignettes from a decade earlier. It notes an inventor talks with a minister customer, a storm aftermath, church morals, and playful banter about chocolates and elephants with a casual hometown tone.
Groundbreaking began for the University of Iowa fine arts colony after a gift of 100 and Carnegie funding. The project costs about 180000 with 82000 federal grant. nine months to completion. central building to house studios offices and exhibits with surrounding smaller studios.
Two representatives from the University of Iowa child welfare research station will join the county P T A meeting at Washington high school Saturday December 16. The program includes an address Growing With Our Children by Mrs Yyoutz a noon luncheon round table on a county plan for child study and a post meeting discussion by Iowa City women.
Des Moines Iowa lawmakers review a shelf of beer bills with Chairman Andrew Stewart noting only five issues found so far and six bills referred to committee. Proposals include allowing Sunday beer sales outside cities, six month permits for hotels, beer fairs grounds sales, and removing 3.2 percent alcohol limits. Early action pending on permit cost reductions for seasonal operators.
The Washington High School honor roll for the period ending November 24 lists seniors graded across A through C levels with many names such as Evelyn Turner Pauline Darbyshire Sara Marie Davis Vera Foss and others. The article explains the honor criteria, noting 1A and 38s or the equivalent equals thirteen points with A worth four points, B three, C two, and D one.
Ford introduced the 1934 V-8 with a national telephone link connecting Henry and Edsel Ford, W. C. Cowling, and W. F. Campbell to thousands across the United States. Des Moines dealer G. B. Mace praised the system for its efficiency and impact.
Washington and Cornell students join a Handel Messiah performance at Cornell College on Sunday afternoon December 17 with Harold W. Baltz directing the Oratorio Society and orchestra. Featured soloists include Olive June Lacey Ruth Pinkerton Janeis German and Clifford Johnston.
Business and Professional Women announce a ham made Christmas candy sale to be held Saturday. Members are asked to bring candy by Friday evening for delivery to Miss Plelen Breese at Phillips and Hebner or to Washington Cleaners Saturday morning. Lunch served Thursday Dec 18.
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