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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1937
Page
4
A biblical verse from James 3 15 urging wise men to show good conversation through meekness and wisdom. The line emphasizes deeds over words and cautions against boastful rhetoric. The passage appears in a reflective devotional context from December 1937.
The piece argues that a Panay bombing would not trigger war with Japan and recalls past incidents that shaped U S views. It suggests Japan seeks no more war, aims to build an Asiatic empire, and anticipates future global cooperation on perpetual peace. It also critiques large Agri Cultural Conservation payments, noting Hawaii and Puerto Rico subsidies to big companies.
The Chinese leadership calculates the cost to Japan of each mile into China each artillery shot and each bomb dropped. China says Japan is going broke and is waiting and fighting to stall and defeat Japan using time as the key instrument.
Last night's Journal notes a record want ad for dogs as three owners report their fast dogs missing since the start of the week. An Irish Setter a German Police dog and a white Spitz are reportedly vanished and owners caution Washington residents that indoors may be safest.
A column presents breezy captions and quips from contributors School Boy and Perey about corn shucking and cold days. Readers note a Model T inscription “Darling, I Am Growing Old” and a local businessman quipping that church disputes outpace domestic fights.
January 1938 term in Washington County District Court lists Grace Ff Brinning as plaintiff against a long roster of defendants including William Armstrong Mary Ann Ward Eber Ward Calvin Craven Martha Craven Isaac Carkuff Eliya Ann Carkuff and many others with variations of Carkuff and Mayer names. The notice implies a civil action filed in the court.
Ronald Colman appears in The Prisoner of Zenda at the State Theatre for three days starting Thursday in Selmanick production of the Anthony Hope romance. Madeleine Carroll and Douglas Fairbanks Jr lead a notable supporting cast with Mary Astor Raymond Massey David Niven and more. Colman plays Rudolf Rassendyll and King Rudolf V while Carroll portrays Princess Flavia and Fairbanks Jr. is Rupert von Hatz. The film directed by John Cromwell from a John Balderston adaptation features Alfred Newman music and period set design. a long gallery of cast lists follows in the notice.
During a baptism the minister asks the baby's name and the parents respond with a long list “Robert John Willian Clarence Percival Smith” before requesting more water. The exchange is framed humorously as a holiday shopping countdown appears.
The petition seeks to quiet title in the plaintiff and bar all defendants and unknown claimants from asserting any right to the real estate. It requests general and equitable relief. Defendants are summoned to appear by noon of the second day of the January 1938 term in the Washington County District Court at the Wasmarto court house.
Iowa announces commencement on January 1 1938 of a fault interment against parties Baldrige and Bailey with judgment and decree prayed in formal petition. The text includes attorney reference and unclear wording typical of a legal notice in a historical county record.
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