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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1936
Page
4
A Bible verse from Isaiah urges seeking the Lord and returning to him for mercy. The piece laments taxation as a satire on government and notes people resist paying debts, quoting Ralph Waldo Emerson on taxes and value.
The writer notes a shift from the deep global low mood of 1932 33 to a new sense of optimism in early 1936. Recovery in Europe follows postwar hardship with England France Germany and Italy showing renewed activity while war fears linger over Italy Ethiopia tensions.
Blanche Guthrie Miller shares a Chicago Daily News clipping detailing Howard W. O'Brien praising George Buckley. The reminiscence highlights Buckley’s detachment humor and generosity, with stories from Wall Street, sales beginnings, and a lasting friendship.
The passage suggests a general outbreak as a trigger and asserts that overcoming the crisis will spur nations and people to contribute fresh energy toward a higher type of civilization. It claims humanity tends to rise after a fall and that bold steps mark the path forward.
A New York Times correspondent suggests Republicans anchor their rebuild on Thomas Jefferson’s ideas as summarized in Alexander Johnston’s history. The piece notes the new President’s inaugural stance favors strong state governments, limited federal power, debt payment, and reductions in armed forces taxes and imports. It also reports a push among some leaders for a gold and silver currency and even a constitutional amendment banning federal borrowing.
A reader responds to a January 1 Evening Journal piece alleging that the United States imported 100 million bushels of wheat last year. The writer notes the claim is insinuating foreign market use and criticizes publications tied to speculative interests while defending farmers’ gains and urging scrutiny of the source.
A long excerpt strings together a humorous scene on a Fifth Avenue bus where a conductor teases the driver with a dangling string and profanity. A school lesson about Noah yields a punny exchange on fishing. A note from Washington Iowa recounts a letter from Joe Scarf in Puddletown describing Aunt Lucy, job prospects, and curiosity about Emma.
In a 1936 Bangkok? No, Babson outlines unemployment as a lingering crisis despite a general rise toward normal. He criticizes social legislation for potentially increasing joblessness, favors education and new industries, and proposes a Quota Plan requiring taxes in cash or jobs to curb the ongoing unemployment volcano.
A letter argues that actual U S wheat imports for the year totaled about 25 million bushels, with 11% bonded wheat and about 6 million macaroni grade, plus 8 million tainted stock feed. It contends propaganda hides real figures, notes exports exceed imports by roughly 4% million bushels, and charges producers benefit from controlled production while farmers gain from policy.
A playful verse by X A about a baby figure who kicks off shoes and sucks toes. It praises the baby’s cleanliness and charm, noting playful antics and innocent mischief while hinting at self reliance and cheerful family terms.
In district court notice indicates the will of P. Widmer deceased dated February 28 1934 will be probated with a hearing at 9 00 A M January 9 1936 at the Washington Iowa courthouse before the district court or clerk. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be admitted as the last will and testament. By order of R R Noonan clerk of the district court. Dated at Washington Iowa.
An old proverb states the proper number for a dinner is not fewer than three nor more than nine. The note, dated January 3, 1936, is signed by R. R. Noonan, Clerk of the District Court, with the seal.
Classified ad notes several autos including 1930 DeSoto Sport Roadster 1933 V-8 Tudor DeLuxe 1934 V-8 Tudor DeLuxe sedans Sinclair Station E Washington and a 275 Ford V-8 four door sedan offered for sale with new tires and battery good mechanical condition must be sold immediately contact phone 25 blue
The article quotes the suffrage amendment asserting that U S citizens cannot be denied vote due to sex and that Congress may enact legislation to enforce the provision. It notes the wording avoids the term woman while focusing on sex as the disqualifying factor and describes Congressional enforcement authority.
The text defines apologue as a story of fictitious events conveying a truth and contrasts it with parable drawn from human events. It notes that apologues can involve animals or inanimate things and cites Aesop's fables as prime examples.
A note questions the need for licensing an old automobile when cars now display 1936 license plates. The fragment implies a debate over licensing rules and retrofitted plates for vintage vehicles.
Washington Lodge No 26 A K A M regular meetings first Friday. Train schedules list multiple passenger and freight services with daily and Sunday exceptions, noting California passengers discharges and stoppoints for various trains and local stops including Brighton Fairfield Eldon Belknap Centerville Seymour Allerton Princeton Spickards Excelsior Springs and Liberty. Agent signatures include L Goodlander J McKay W C Bell and others.
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