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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
4
A brief Bible thought published on Friday December 17, 1937 urges Christians to rejoice always pray continually and give thanks in all things as the will of God in Christ Jesus from 1 Thessalonians.
Ex governor Landon of Kansas says he will not seek the Republican nomination in 1939. Hoover declares no public office bid, but may accept if offered. An intimate friend notes Hoover’s belief in opposing democracy through principled opposition and vigilant pressure.
The speaker defends Hoover as an unashamed individualist with practical policies and humanitarian roots. He cites Hoover’s 1922 American Individualism and his Child's Bill of Rights highlighting a goal of universal well being. He contrasts Landon and Hoover as presidential contenders in 1939 and recalls Page’s 1916 note on Hoover's aid to Belgium.
The piece lauds Secretary Hull for negotiating sixteen reciprocal trade agreements despite opposition from American and foreign interests. It cites tariff concessions with Canada and France and shows export and import increases in 1934 and 1935, arguing the policy boosted living standards.
A light column notes a young Washington schoolteacher misjudged by a clerk who thought she looked older. It then contrasts winter prep on a farm with city life and ends with a quip about a tap dancer on radio.
A columnist voice asks why Americans fear dictatorship when obedience is lacking. Dr. Charles E F Baker prescribes daily optimism with five steps including kindness and trust in God. A farmer is mentioned in a brief anecdote about talking too much.
The Iowa state motor vehicle department reports that only a small share of October accidents stem from faulty car conditions. The findings imply well made cars and diligent owners who seek repairs promptly. Two thousand four hundred ten cars were involved in October.
A farmer bought a set of false teeth from a well known mail order house. After fitting them he spoke freely and in his sleep, causing alarm. In desperation he mailed them back. The upper plates bore the stamped remark MADE FOR WO MEN, a humorous misprint noted by the tale.
A reflective note argues that virtue comes from subdued conduct rather than loud self-promotion. It urges restraint, steadiness, and steady good deeds over public reproach or noisy virtue signaling.
A young woman accepts a proposal via telegram with a single word yes. At the telegraph office the clerk offers ten words for the same price, sparking a witty exchange about not seeming overly eager.
Washington County automobile registrations for 1988 show 609 licensed cars to date, down from 931 at the same point last year. Truck registrations fall to 74 from 96. Six new cats were registered in the county in the past week.
A state report shows 2410 vehicles involved in Iowa crashes in the latest month, with 69 fatalities. Of the cars, 2101 were passenger vehicles and 273 trucks, 16 over 64, and 15 under 5 among those killed. Drivers’ state included drinking in 51 cases, sleep in 5, and other factors. Most crashes occurred on dry straight roads at night in clear weather.
Ames, Dec. 17. Prof. R A Moyer of Iowa State College offers safe ice driving tips. Keep speeds low and use tire chains on slick roads. Use second gear to start and avoid sudden braking or passing unless you can see far ahead. Slow for curves intersections and hills.
Their owners are Vv. & Davis Kalona Chevrolet sports sedan Howard F. Fisher Riverside Ford 2 door sedan IL. E. Strickler Kalona Buick 4 door sports sedan G. N. Barclay Washington Buick 4 door touring sedan Stanton G. Kiesey Washington Chevrolet deluxe town sedan Wayne Marston Washington International truck.
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