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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1936
Page
4
A quoted speaker warns how carelessness harms life, detailing how it adds troubles, subtracts earnings, multiplies pains, divides thoughts, and discounts safety. It claims even brief presence lowers success chances and urges canceling it from habits to boost happiness.
Iowa experiences a coal shortage amid rising demand as producers push a local coal campaign. The piece notes abundant Iowa mines and good coal, but panic order behavior could worsen the scare. It urges patience and recalls a long anecdote about D F Macon’s arrival in icy conditions, illustrating winter weather’s impact on perceptions of scarcity.
The article discusses shifts in the coal industry as heat needs rise for human safety. It notes competition from builders reducing heat use, and wartime fuel price effects that reshaped energy sources. Railroads cut needs by half, oil and electricity rose, reshaping coal communities. New coal handling and presentation methods emerge, including brushing each piece before sale. Old King Coal remains influential but challenged.
A reader vents about hearing the old tune Star Dust on radio programs and frets it evokes memories. The letter also jokes about elbows in coffee cups and hints at a grouchy mood in the office, suggesting a shift to contributory pieces tonight.
A poem by K. B. G. contrasts ambitions with a dull work life. The speaker notes the subject longed for fame but avoided routes branded as industry or service, assuming them rough. The piece implies fame can touch any path if chosen, and laments missed chances.
The snippet notes a maxim about self seriousness and social effect, then shifts to mention Hindu people. The readable text presents a reflective claim on personality versus social reach and begins a fragment about the Hindus.
The Sanskrit tale describes a creator blending nature's contrasts to form a woman and presenting her to man. The Townsend plan is criticized as risking family rifts over inheritance and care for elders.
Questioning rumor notes Cecil Huffenpough Ehren resting wife Paris social season. A fortune teller in Cedar Rapids reportedly told him he would suffer trouble for 15 years then grow used to it. The exchange ends with a farewell and a wry finish.
Mt Pleasant Panthers upset Washington Demons 45 to 33 as Johnson Hawbaker and Lamm hit clutch shots. Washington’s Palmer led limited scoring while Mt Pleasant’s defense and long range work sealed the win.
Franc Taberski, renowned pocket billiards champion from Schenectady, will conduct a one hour instructional segment during a two hour exhibition at the Masonic Club rooms next Tuesday Feb 4 at 6 30 PM. Taberski, born 1889 in Amsterdam, is a six time world champion who has never lost a world title defense and has toured coast to coast under the Better Billiards program.
Burlington High School slugged out a 24-18 victory over the Little Six leaders Ottumwa Bulldogs to forge a share of first place. Harold Packard again led scoring with 10 points while Tom Buesens contributed eight as Burlington led 13-9 at halftime.
Albia Junior College beat Lenox Junior College 46 to 41 in Albia on Friday night. The game was tied at 40 49 late, but Albia surged in the final seconds to grab the win.
Albia turned a halftime deficit into a 29 to 18 victory over Centerville Friday night. Centerville led 10 to 6 at the break as Albia surged in the second half with Tom Collins scoring 18 points and Whistler contributing for Centerville.
Brighton defeated West Chester 34 to 29 to stay atop the Ke-Wash standings. Wellman edged Richland 13 to 0 in the earlier tie break, while Keota beat Kalona 44 to 24, leaving West Chester and Keota tied for fourth as Brighton rallied late to secure the win.
The opponent of Jim Bear Thursday night was not Billy Pappas but a substitute believed to be Glenn House from Rock Island. The capable wrestler gave Bear a hard challenge, delivering an arch in the match that impressed local wrestling fans who hope to see him back.
The guard Failger center and Pentegraph and Horning for wards were the starters, Brum-
Washington Cardinals defeat Tipton junior college 40 to 3 after leading 13 to 5 in the first quarter. Wieh scored four field goals and earned seven free throws, while Stites Bicher and Glider added key scores as Tipton briefly led late before the Cards pulled away.
Two basketball games scheduled at the YM CCA next Monday evening. The first feature pits the Y Coeds against the Tumwa YWCA team at 7:30. The second match will have the Y Collegians facing the Keota Independents, described as a strong squad. Admission is one cent sale again with pricing for adults and children as listed.
Dan Bud Hafey, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder, signed his 1936 contract on Thursday, with the formal agreement completed before the mailman left the porch. The deadline and exact terms were not disclosed in the report.
A colorful remark from Uncle Eben contrasts business and pleasure with a local dialect flair. The line emphasizes prioritizing work duties while nodding to enjoying moments, reflecting community speech patterns.
Irwin Moot Hart of Wellman starred as the individual standout in the junior high contest, leading Wellman to a victory over Universis High of Iowa City. Wellman was the high point man with a total of ten points.
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