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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1938
Page
4
The column cites Isaiah vision of Lebanon turning fruitful and the blind hearing, then shifts to a political stance by Tom Girdler arguing heavy taxation must be balanced with enabling business to fund national finances. He warns against taxing business out of existence and urges restoring business vitality.
Rev Dewey Blomgren spoke at the 4 Square Gospel temple in three lectures this week. He argued Japan's aggressions stem from opened trade by the United States and Great Britain eighty five years ago and warned that Japan may grow stronger unless its leaders focus on Christian ideals. He noted internal strife in Japan had earlier threatened revolution, now tempered by China campaigns and national unity.
A speaker in Washington analyzed Japan's long term expansion, detailing Asia-wide consolidation aims, Italy and Germany's mirroring moves, and the role of war psychology and religion in inspiring battlefield sacrifice. Rev Blomgren's briefing praised Japanese strategy and the community's reception of such addresses.
The Syracuse Post Standard warns that the United States risks European-like decline by debt and overgrown government. It urges citizens to cut burdens, pursue thrift and cooperation, and restore prosperity through hard work and measured reform.
Roger Babson forecasts 1938 will resume the upward trend after a poor first quarter. He expects a mid year revival, inflation pressures, tax and policy shifts from Congress, and a stronger second half with prices and employment improving, while agriculture sees modest gains.
Homer Martin of the United Auto Workers urges a meat boycott to lower prices, while Edward A. ONeill of the American Farm Bureau asks if farmers should mirror the action. The piece warns that strikes raising wages and prices can trigger an economic breakdown with widespread nonproduction and nonconsumption. It emphasizes economic interdependence and the need to understand others’ perspectives to avoid future worry.
A discussion on the value of truth debates its steady dulling effect and the irritation caused when someone insists on telling the truth about everything. It examines how constant honesty can annoy others and strain social tolerance.
The husband argues for his preferred car citing better service. The wife concedes but notes the other car includes an expensive flower vase, a small but persuasive detail in their disagreement.
A Washington store owner and clerk discuss rain in stock rooms. The proprietor tells the clerk never to refuse anything and to send for it if not in stock. The narrator notes the exchange as she left, ending with the line about rain.
A contributor claims censorship and offers two passing thoughts at the start of a New Year. The notes include a quip about censor definitions and a short poem about bearing crosses with faith. The excerpt ends with a reminder to leave tomorrow to a higher plan and to keep a quiet mind.
The passage speaks of God’s spirit guiding hands in everyday mercy. It envisions bishops, doctors, mothers, and even a poor narrator’s hands acting to comfort and help others, as the spirit moves through people to ease suffering.
Mrs S E Heston of Junction Falls fell on an icy sidewalk near her home and broke a bone in her right arm. Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and attending church and school events as the community shared news of illness travel and appointments.
Mr and Mrs E Hosler leave for California for several weeks over Christmas time. Mrs W F Heston injures hip Christmas Eve and is hospitalized at Fairfield Jefferson County hospital. Everett Coffins learn their grandson Donald Pencil of Wayland is ill with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Luther Elmors relocate to Des Moines. Elmores buy home place and move in. Various families share Christmas dinners at multiple farm locations in the area. Beulah Lewis, grand daughter of B C Johnson, is ill with double pneumonia but improving.
A New Year message urges Sandy Hook residents to rest and reset as night deepens. The note playfully links good sleep with welcoming the year ahead and emphasizes calmer preparations for the celebration.
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