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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1936
Page
4
A historic excerpt contrasts Proverbs on animal mercy with James Monroe in 1817 urging wise constitutional measures to keep sovereignty and liberty. The piece stresses public intelligence as the best shield against usurpation and degradation.
The article suggests Mussolini faces a Face Saving Campaign to salvage his war aims in Ethiopia. It warns rapid decisive victory is needed to avoid renewed delays and higher costs as Italy endures embargo pressure.
The text argues Mussolini worsened Italy’s crisis by invading Ethiopia, urging fair treatment for Ethiopia and noting the risk of expansionist aggression drawing the world into conflict. It compares Italy and Japan’s actions against the League of Nations and suggests Mussolini faces a difficult “face saving” situation.
Geneva report to the New York Times notes World Trade at its highest level since the downturn, with 1935 seen as stronger than 1934. A broad upturn across nations, including gold-blow France and the Netherlands, amid war threats and political uncertainty, suggests a shared rebound as low stocks and price recoveries converge worldwide. The piece emphasizes a return from World War I–driven poverty, asserting the earth’s resilience and an ongoing recovery.
A longtime columnist muses on New Year's resolutions, shifting focus from society to the individual. He questions progress, happiness, and the futility of changing others by words, hoping for personal growth and a quieter year ahead.
Mrs. Ezra Wittmer of Wayland questions curtailment of pork and corn production as 1935 imports of canned meats and corn rise sharply. She notes large import gains displacing domestic livestock and jobs, and references Rexford Tugwell’s soon departure amid farm leader skepticism.
George Masonholder and son Guy sold hogs in Chicago at 9.60 dollars last week with Guy as driver. Mr and Mrs Oscar Huff and family from Winona Minnesota visited Beulah Luckey and family. Miss Evelyn MecMeans of Fredericksburg has returned home aft.
Thomas Curtis resumes work at Oakland school after a week with his parents the Curtis family. Ed Benke Davenport visit daughter and family. Mrs Ralph Lowe visits in Kansas City with son. Edith Orr returns from Rochester Minnesota visiting sister July recovering from operation. Northey family moves into Duncan residence. Gilkey moves into vacated Northey home. Masonholder family with children Janice and Joyce visit Falls. Chris Weber, 89, falls down stairs at Maryville home of daughter Ertie Miller.
Olds pupils enjoy a 10 day vacation. School will resume January 2. Walter DeWitt and Oscar Olsen named among local students.
A discussion reveals farm leaders praising a tougher federal stance on alien labor and Tugwell defending official data on wages. The dialogue covers AAA critiques, processing taxes, tariffs, and the role of agriculture as the nation's basic industry amid high vehicle and textile prices and meat strikes in Detroit.
Frank Miller Wayne Peterson Ralph Miller Mrs Anna Ostbergs and Hugo Ostberg attended Ralph Jacobs funeral in Sigourney on Saturday after a heart illness. Joe Anderson's funeral services were held at 2 30 pm Thursday at Congregational church with assistance from Rev Boetteher and soloists. Interment Swedesburg. Relatives from out of town attended. Christmas quiet in Olds due to stormy weather.
Washington report notes Bernice Maas describes a family gathering at Albert Maas home on December 28 with an oyster supper and Christmas exchange. Several relatives attended while Eleanor Maas was ill with flu and others could not brave the storm. The piece lists attendees, household duties, and a small holiday scene in a local community.
The Ladies Rural Club of Grandview met at Mrs. Gertrude Griffiths home with thirty three members and nine visitors enjoying the program and Christmas tree. The next meeting will be with Mrs Bessie Wilkingtan. Mr. and Mrs Richard Cray were business callers in Wil-
Riverside truck operators consider stopping livestock freight to Chicago and Illinois markets due to new out-of-state license fees and rising costs. An Illinois license plus insurance could total about 500 annually, prompting rate increases to sustain business.
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