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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1934
Page
4
A December 19 thought urges joyful effort in all games and life. It stresses sportsmanship, keeping up spirit, and helping others out of their slump as key to personal success. Malcolm W. Bingay reflects on faith, effort, and communal uplift.
A statistician argues that renouncing luxuries for a year could fund vast supplies like flour sugar and shoes, but the piece doubts national restraint. It notes humans overindulge as a life habit, urges temperance, and contrasts primitive displays with modern excess while calling for prudent spending.
A historical reflection on missionary work amid danger and martyrdom in China. The piece questions whether risking or losing life for evangelism is worthwhile, citing martyrs and a recent murder of a young minister and wife by bandits with their infant daughter spared.
Des Moines reports winter driving hazards and safety measures. Inspect lights before every drive and repair if needed. Check brakes, replace worn tires, drive slowly on snow or ice, and use chains on soft ice. Officers may charge reckless driving at 10 to 15 mph under winter conditions. public cooperation urged to reduce highway accidents.
A compact report recalls the murder of two Christian missionaries, outlining the事件 context and implications without graphic detail, noting the investigators and location as the case unfolds.
A light local snippet follows a stenographer resting at work and a humorous quote about fatigue. It then notes Hennery Swock, son of Mr and Mrs D Elbert Swock, being fitted for his first made to measure suit in a men’s store. The clerk asks about shoulder padding, Hennery replies with a witty reply.
An English earl's daughter Alice Pyle Worthington is kidnapped by gypsies and raised as Muggins by Sussex lime gatherers Chen Lubber and Martha. She falls for Harold Haworth, son of a sea captain and first mate aboard the schooner Vexpers sailing to China with scrap copper and munitions.
Former state representative Dayton returns to income tax work amid new state and federal filing needs. He previously aided farmers and merchants in obtaining refunds during the deflation era, securing over 300000 dollars across 48 counties, with some refunds up to 3000 dollars in Washington County. He is a recognized authority on income tax matters and has served as an authoritative witness in tax policy adjustments for farming.
The Methodists sponsor a Christmas program at the county home this Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Mer. R. D. Van Dorin announced attendees are welcome. The choir directed by Miss Alice Hunter will perform carols with Milburn A. McKay providing an orchestra. Dr. S. Witzigman will speak and gifts will be given to attendees.
Fragmentary text shows a heated exchange about identity and recognition with dismissive remarks and interjections. The snippet hints at a photo on the By Ways cover and a quip about labeling groups as American.
Alice and Geoffrey share a playful kiss on the river bank and stroll toward a bridge toward Southwick. A distant ship in a China Sea gale frames a tense subplot about court intrigue and secret meetings involving Archibald Pyle and the duchess. The voice hints at continuing dramatic episodes and a radio bass mellow tenor gag.
The Washington YMCA basketball team lost to St. Johns Maroons 52 to 22 in Burlington after leading 12-11 and 21-20 at the half. Brooks and Koch led Burlington. Washington faded in the second half as Blair and Little, Kiesey, and Crantoni scored. A return game with Burlington is set in Washington.
John Speidel travels across Iowa discussing the new tax laws and state fiscal policy. He appears before groups in Albia Corning Des Moines Council Bluffs Sioux City Carroll County and the State Fair association, outlining allocations and forthcoming legislation.
Fairfield report states a jury of eleven awarded a $3,500 judgment against Universal Producing company in an auto damage case. Juror Mahlon McCormick was excused after four hours of deliberation due to his wife’s serious illness.
A court judgment names Mrs. Maude Bowermaster of Pairfield as the deceased in a May crash that involved a stalled truck from the producing company. The ruling is against both the producing company and M. M. Barnes, a company employee.
Art Pral has just received his bantams back from the Northern Bantam meet in La Crosse Wisconsin where they earned four firsts two thirds and two fourths. He showed the pest buff each.
Washington's junior college Cardinals travel to face Burlington Centerville and Marshalltown tonight in a southeastern Iowa rivalry. Coach Cereh George Preshwaters plans the Marshalltown lineup with Wells Glider Junebluth and Wells Jackson at guard forward and center. The game is slated to start at 7 20 with Ted Sauer refereeing.
Mr. Pratt has no plans to show bantams elsewhere beyond the Washington County Poultry Breeders show next month at the city hall. The article lists top birds including best buff Cochin female best black tailed Japanese male and female and top red pyle modern game pullet with third and fourth place red pyle modern fame cockerels and a fourth buff Cochin cockerel.
A mysterious blaze in Abington Massachusetts destroyed the high school early today. The damage is estimated at 250000 dollars and marks the second state fire in three days.
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