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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1939
Page
4
A Bible Thought for Friday January 6 1610 reflects Jesus telling his disciples as the Father sent me so I send you and breathing the Holy Spirit upon them. The meditation emphasizes mission and divine gifting.
The national budget comptroller reports about a government ship used for joy riding and personal expenses of officials. About $9,600 was disguised to pay weekend jaunts. The piece argues the public should object to funding personal indulgences by federal appointees.
The article notes unusually mild fall and winter weather, asks if climate change is occurring, cites past cold snaps in Washington County and New England, and observes declining sales of heavy underwear as winters seem milder than in earlier decades.
A note about evidence that tropical forests once grew under Greenland’s glaciers. The idea suggests climates in the past were warmer and hints people may one day avoid traveling south for warmth by staying home to care for roses.
A rural plea urges farmers to own a long ladder for roof fires. It notes reliance on water and ladders has saved thousands of dollars in property. The piece questions whether each farmer has access to a ladder and challenges readers to secure one.
A Toledo Chronicle reflection frames a daily humane creed seeking disciplined living. The message emphasizes thrift, honesty, kindness to wife, children, and elders, and a vow to face death with dignity. It reads like a man’s personal prayer for moral steadiness and restraint.
State relief records show one in nine Iowans relies partly or wholly on government aid for food and clothing as 1928 ends. The state contributes 2 million dollars yearly to unemployment relief and 5.5 million to old age pensions. The relief problem will be a major item for the upcoming general assembly.
Mildred Prince and Evelyn Noble visited the D W Noble family in town. The annual Eleh er church business meeting elected officers including Deacon J J Rich and P P Wenger. Several families hosted New Year gatherings and relatives traveled between Des Moines Havre and Wayland.
Caribou meat, fish, seal meat, polar bear meat, rabbits, birds and other edibles are described as the main foods of certain Eskimo groups.
Coach Joe Duca and his junior high squad posted a 41-1 victory over Karena junior high, underscoring a dominant season and hints of a championship caliber program. The record reflects consistent high level play and strong roster performance.
Fragmentary lines describe a speaker running with trains and inviting friends to view “cool remains.” The text extols the sun as vast, noting its long, reflective relationship with the moon over millions of years.
A playful note describes domestic tensions over a mustard stained waffle and a wife's lemon pie as Washington firemen plan a jitterbug contest at the Firemen's Ball. The item hints at a community social event with marital humor and dance competition.
A short reader note shows Tommy admits using his father’s fountain pen for homework. A second piece advocates friendship as essential, arguing reciprocity and kindness build true bonds while questioning the value of enemies.
A fragment from a medical column shows a doctor checking on a boy who has swallowed a half dollar. The nurse says there is no change in his condition. A campus visit and a father’s money request are referenced amid other phrases about trains and familiar terms.
A reflective line notes that a person who claims no time or will to improve his methods admits defeat. Such reluctance brands him a failure and limits his usefulness to himself and others.
A group traveling in the south meets a stream with no bridge. The driver asks a southern local for a way to cross, seeking practical guidance in a rural setting.
The column lists actors and their hobbies with Norma Shearer Cary Grant Sylvia Sidney and others noted. It mentions Priscilla Lane and Stu Erwin discussing racing odds and a foolproof formula. A river crossing anecdote follows with a car stalled and a farmer’s horse loaned across.
A boarder complains to the landlady that the room is dirty and the towels show a ring, then asks if he is a cat before departing. The note references a long history of horse racing in England dating back to 1632 with events at Kill ingworth Moor and Newcastle Town Moor.
Wayland prepares for the one net play festival under Iowa Wesleyan College. Students visit Ohio and Albia during holidays while George Kime reports his brother Donnie is with Albia high school band. The Wayland Dutchmen face Salem Indians in the Henry county basketball tournament with potential paths to the championship or consolation games.
Wetelilogios Lodge No 86 holds regular meetings on Fridays with W M William Mohland and secretary Yard. Train schedules list Golden State Limited routes, Californian trains, and local branches with daily or Sunday exceptions, plus west and east bound departures from Davenport to Kansas City and Omaha to Chicago. Local agents are L Goodlander, C F Anderson, and W C Bell with notes on ticket purchases at the bus depot and North Side Square.
Collier's Weekly notes that for centuries many Orientals, especially Chinese people, remove spectacles as a sign of respect when speaking to another person. The gesture is described as a traditional courtesy observed in conversation.
Uncle Eben remarks that poverty is no disgrace and hints wealth alone does not bring happiness or worth, urging humility amid riches.
Dogs communicate across long distances by barking back and forth with a second canine half a mile away. The phenomenon shows how distant neighbors respond to each other with regular cues and timed responses, revealing a natural signaling system in urban and rural settings.
Local advertisement for Eveready Plumbing Shop offering one trip plumber services. Mentions plumbing and heating work, installation and repair, guaranteed work and a contact phone number. Ambiguous location and spelling indicate a small business notice in a historical newspaper.
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