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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1934
Page
4
A devotional note presents Psalm 27 23 24 as guidance for daily steps and divine support. The passage emphasizes that a good man’s steps are ordered by the Lord and that falling does not lead to ruin, for God upholds him.
A compact health guidance list urges habits for well being and longevity. It promotes prevention, balanced eating, deep breathing, sunshine, exercise, hydration, clean routine, mental rest, and playful activity to keep age and illness at bay.
The passage contrasts current party positions with past policies that spurred the era of greatest material progress in the nation. It notes how those policies raised overall living standards while advancing national development.
The piece discusses former governor Dan Turner seeking a third term as a progressive Republican. It notes internal party tensions between progressives and conservatives, argues divisions could split both major parties, and reflects on future campaign issues and the need for a unified party banner. It also references current governor Herring and ongoing national policy debates.
Commentary weighs the buoyant mood in business against the need to test the economy under normal conditions. It argues government spending must end as genuine demand drives employment and production, and questions whether the current period is a true recovery or a temporary stimulant.
A 1929 example from George Creel highlights how public funds pay inflated freight costs through taxation. He cites $7,900 per ton on the Missouri River branch and $26 million for 66 New York Harbor Canal terminals with many unused. The piece warns against government operating at a loss and urges scrutiny of transportation subsidies.
Item notes long delay in resuming basketball between the college Cardinals and YMCA team and reflects on truth in journalism. It shares anecdotes from Microbe Hunters and snippets about community life, a garbled preacher tale, a garbage wagon worker’s lunch, and a corn hog program.
Washington high school basketball seeks its elusive Little Six win at Mount Pleasant. Coach Guy Carlton plans a lineup led by Kupka and Me Fadden with Norton at center, Woodford and Hampshor as guards, facing a Mount Pleasant squad fresh from wins over Muscatine and Ottumwa. Cantoni misses game due to ear infection.
Carl Denham returns in Son of Kong the sequel to King Kong playing at the Fox Friday and Saturday. Supporting cast includes Helen Mack Frank Reicher Lee Kohlmar Victor Wong and John Marston in the adventure on Skull Island.
In the State Theater Friday and Saturday the film Dark Hazard stars Eadward C Robinson as a veteran gambler whose passion for greyhound racing drives his downfall. Racing sequences at Compton near LA show dogs chasing a mechanical rabbit on a five-eighths mile track amid pari mutuel betting.
A chaotic traffic scene at Lynbrook on Lone Island features garbled signs amid congestion. Residents report confusion as stray banners declare mixed messages about living there and driving routes.
Notice in Washington County Iowa that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament with codicils of John Putman deceased is being probated in District Court No 6423. The notice invites all whom it may concern to appear to contest or respond as required by law.
Public notice announces hearing to probate the will of a deceased individual in Washington County Iowa. The District Court Clerk Edna C Purvis schedules the hearing for February 7 at 9:00 AM at the court house. The item references a prior medical note about Mrs Walter C Berger undergoing a minor operation at Washington County Hospital.
Rebekah regular meeting at 7 30 Friday evening. Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 20 with Mrs Leo Hoover. Mrs Loyd Morrison to lead. Ladies Social of the Presbyterian Church meets Friday at 2 30 with installation of officers. Pot luck dinner at 6 30 Friday night at Washington Country Club after remodeling. W M S U P meets Friday at 2 15 with Mrs Elmer Wells and program leader Mrs Acheson. C D A Sewing Circle and regular meetings at Miss Julian McKk evitt’s home Friday at 7.
A Saturday afternoon gathering is set for 2 30 at the home of Mrs Frank Miller with a note announcing a change of meeting place. The event invites attendees to join the revised location for the 19th century job group.
The Bible department of the Port nightly club will meet with Mrs. Frank L Wilson on Monday February 5 at 2 30 p m.
Rivers continually alter their courses across the plains of northern India, where the landscape is flat and stone free, creating a dynamic water system.
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