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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1933
Page
4
A devotional verse cites Matthew 6 33 urging readers to seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness. The text references daily needs such as food drink and clothing being provided as secondary to spiritual pursuit. It notes the idea with a biblical quotation and an associated price or value mark.
A short religious reflection contrasts Jesus teaching to treat others as you wish to be treated with a modern motto of taking what you can. It warns that greed in business professions and ministries harms welfare at home and abroad. Christian Laymen.
The Iowa State Senate discussion argues against raising net income tax rates above 5 percent for high earners. Proponents warn excessive income taxes depress morale and urge a flat tax with sensible exemptions. They urge lowering real property taxes by at least 50 percent and promoting new tax sources to balance revenue.
The Pan American Conference in Montevideo shows a growing unity to isolate the two warring nations until they accept arbitration or another peaceful settlement.
The Iowa legislature debates a 2 percent monthly cap for small loans, arguing that 3 percent monthly limits reflect the complex handling of many accounts and disclosure of expenses. Tennessee courts likewise distinguish loan charges from interest, with a 3 and a half percent cap under state law. Iowa bills seek rate oversight by the state banking board, seen as better suited to assess safe conduct and policy.
A fragment from a page shows BY-WAYS a humorous pamphlet or section with reader contributions on friendship love and daily scenes. Items include sketches of a cat in a locker a trolley ride tale and a Mah Jongg teacher offering classes amid casual banter about press power and readers.
A fragment from a historical page shows a mother bathing her baby while a neighbor’s child observes. The girl remarks on the doll she holds, noting missing limbs, then questions the mother about the baby’s age and comments on care. The scene reflects ordinary domestic interactions.
A Mt Pheasant girl named among two healthiest at a Chicago 4-H show signals growing national focus on preventive medicine. The piece argues illness prevention in schools and community health programs has averted epidemics, saved lives, and prevented lifelong damage.
Robert Acheson aged 62 died at Rockford Illinois after weeks of illness. He was born in Columbus Junction and survived by a son in the east and two sisters. Cyril Carpenter 55 of Alamosa Colorado a former resident died. burial will be in Alamosa. Presbyterian church party set for Dec 21. local social notes and street projects include Locust street grading and Second street work as part of CWA efforts.
Richmond reports a social gathering at the Will Sehillig home with the Zach family presenting a chicken to newlyweds Mr and Mrs Elmo Wingler. Church plans include a Christmas program with tree and Santa Claus on Friday December 22.
Anthony Kron turned 76 with 37 relatives and friends gathering at his Riverside home for a noon dinner and afternoon visits. Out of town guests included Frank Kolar and son, Leo Krona and family from Iowa City, Edward Kasper and family from Richmond, and Clemens Jean and daughter from Hills.
A Brazil grown carnauba plant provides a wax with uses in shoe polish phonograph records furniture wax and fabric filler. The resinous wax is valued for its hardness and high melting point and is turned into commercial products through processing in local refineries.
At the Orient Lodge A F and A M regular meeting W M W B Butterworth and other officers were elected. The R N A held a Tuesday meeting with eighteen members. installation planned for January 23 with ceremonial officers from another camp. A baby girl born Monday night to Mr and Mrs Earl Gesling. Al Stephens ill several days.
Prairie Flower and surrounding area residents share weekend visits as Duvalls from Gary Indiana join local gatherings. Mrs Teets and Mrs Duvall are sisters with Kalona ties. A Prairie Flower church business meeting drew sixteen attendees and plans for a Christmas program were announced.
The sky train, a flying demonstration above Manhattan, features a motorless glider convoy hauled by a two-glider train with Elwood Keim piloting the engine plane. Noted pilots ride the gliders as crowds marvel at this progress and speculate on future regular service.
The Lexington Ladies Aid served lunch during Mrs. Hazel Mathess's closing out sale. A local child hoped Santa Claus would meet the town in Washington Saturday, and the girl joined others to greet the jovial figure.
A large crowd watched Crawfordsville high girls defeat Wayland 40 to 18 after halftime substitution. Wayland boys won their game 40 to 18. Referee was J. Frank Jones of Parsons College. Next locals game set for Friday at Cotter. Chapter L U T met to plan charitable sewing and Christmas boxes.
Rev. and Mrs. H. F. Wenger traveled to Haskins on Wednesday for an all day Fellowship meeting and had a noon dinner served.
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