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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1933
Page
4
Christmas 1935 brought near normal celebrations with ample Good Fellows aiding broader cheer. The season featured strong Christmas business and widespread holiday activities, with no widespread hunger or neglect seen attributed to the benevolent groups active that year.
A historical columnist argues democracies face risks when citizens neglect duties and mass leadership gains power. He cites Prussia’s recent laws erasing liberal auras in favor of centralized rule, urging Americans to maintain a republic or democracy while preserving vigilance in voting and self governance.
London tobacconists report a steady rise in cigar demand signaling broader revival in trade and prosperity. Despite warnings from anti smoking groups, retailers point to Christmas season and long promised recovery, noting cigars as a social indicator of brighter times ahead.
A humor column reflects on Christmas cards as a yearly connection among distant friends. The author recalls receiving cards from Wayne B Knight and notes a local young man’s piano gift. Uncle Bud’s year end By-the-way book includes several contributors such as Kilmer Contrary Mary and Tremuto the Wop.
The column recalls a crowded By-the-way night and notes Gordon Meeker visiting the Journal office in a derby and car. It reports Mrs Allie Mae Purvis a Bogalusa grandmother convicted of complicity in her husband’s murder and her planned hanging if not stayed by higher authority.
Local Crawfordsville news covers Fred Sipe losing his entire finger after an Emery wheel accident and community Christmas visits. High school basketball sees boys and girls teams defeat Olds. 36 23 for girls and 21 20 for Cyclones.
The piece argues Americans resist simplified governance and prefer democracy over appointed rule. It contends the nation has drifted from a republic toward a democratic ideal, praising practicality of republicanism while noting leaders favoring direct popular rule often align with autocratic Russia.
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