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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1935
Page
4
Daily Bible Thought notes salvation verse Romans 10 13 urging personal competition with oneself each day. It compares life to a vast university where learners study and then practice what they learn citing Sheldon on learning and doing.
A Washington correspondent warns that the potato control act will raise costs for at least 300000 commercial growers and drive up consumer prices. Estimates from Prof Rex Tugwell put first year admin costs at 12 million dollars, with stamps and IRS enforcement adding more. The article argues the public bears the burden through higher taxes and prices, and describes penalties for unstamped potatoes as severe.
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana asserts it has no connection with the Ethiopia Italy oil controversy. It explains its agents have faced prejudice and emphasizes it has no foreign business and is not involved in the war situation.
Sam Donahey left a copy of the Santa Claus Town News in the Journal office a few days ago. He has visited Santa Claus Town in Indiana and is especially interested in the paper because he knows Jest where it is and whose farm it was carved from.
The narrator explains how Santa Claus town in Indiana got its name and notes its growing appeal. Directions are printed for travelers from Indianapolis, Chicago, and St. Louis, detailing routes via Bedford Loogootee Vincennes and Dale to Santa Claus. The piece ends with an invitation to visit by driving a “little old flivver.”
Lloyd McCall writes from La Belle France in 1935 detailing Paris life interactions with Americans the devaluing dollar and exchange woes the rainy season in France and describes the convicts aboard the Martiniere ship bound for Devil's Island with 350 prisoners.
A letter covers convicts on a guarded transport, security, and punishment. then shifts to French politics, Sainte Catherine's Day customs, prices for exotic foods, London street rules, night air raids drills, gas mask instructions, and the depreciation of the U S dollar to 59.06 cents in world markets.
In the District Court of Iowa Washington County estate of Martha Lauderman a sale is set for 2 00 PM January 8 1936 of the Martha Lauderman farm described as parts of Section 14 Township 74 Range 7 West to pay claims costs and expenses. Sale conducted at the farm under court orders and subject to approval.
A court document identifies Edmund D Morrison Jr as the appointed administrator of an estate. The filing specifies his role and official capacity in administering assets and liabilities under court oversight.
Snow and cold turn Christmas nostalgic as Sandy Hook residents report drifted roads and slow travel. A car waited an hour to pass a short distance while neighbors kept the day lively with chimney fires. Families visiting relatives and a ill youngster update the scene amid winter closure.
The Washington group planned a Christmas turkey dinner with Taylor Stout. Jessie takes a two week vacation from Parsons. Ryals and the Indian Creek pupils enjoy a two week break. Dee’s program on December 20 drew many parents and friends. Mr and Mrs Bakers hosted Mrs Baker’s parents Mr and Mrs Henry Lines and Bill’s sister and her husband Jed Searcey. The Indian Creek club members and families held their annual New Year’s dinner at Taylor Stout’s home on Sunday December 29. Daryl Tucker is glad to be driving his V8 again and Beverly Guy, who burned her foot, is recovering and wearing shoes.
The city in Queretaro Mexico draws its water from a historic aqueduct that sprang up more than 00 years ago. The structure stretches about five miles with arches roughly 30 feet high, delivering water the old fashioned way.
A nostalgic column reflects on the unseen workers who read and proofread daily copy. The narrator muses on the typesetter and proofreader, noting their lifelong duty to catch errors and shape the paper readers receive. Then the piece ends with a playful exclamation.
The text presents fragmented lines about Miriam Fringe and a Christmas dawn dance with bon mots and exchanges about kissing and Christmas letters. It reads as private correspondence with casual remarks and social notes.
A humorous faux poem recaps the M family trying Ovaltine after a bridge night. Friends claim the drink will make you sleep and they drink it expecting wakefulness but wake late the next day. Mrs M misses a dentist appointment and Mr M makes a long alibi.
Willie Flinders startled his Sunday school teacher by claiming a widow is a woman who lived with her husband after he died. He notes a Seotchman gifted a girl a watch case for Christmas and plans to give more next year.
A playful puzzle describes seven amoebae in a fish bowl that double every minute. Assuming immediate full growth and forty minutes to fill the bowl, the question asks when the bowl becomes half full. The host and guest banter ends with a comic exchange.
Highland Center Iowa December 30 McCreedy relatives hosted a Christmas dinner with guests including M L McCreedy C McCreedy Harding Love and Murphy families from several towns. Local visitors and a social club event were noted along with Christmas celebrations and family visits.
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