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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1938

Page

6

Old Fashioned Constitution Still Guards Freedom in Modern Times

Keho argues against rushing to rewrite the Constitution and defends its purpose as the skeletal framework of government. He emphasizes the three branches, the Bill of Rights, and amendments that protect individual rights, cautioning against trendy calls to discard foundational principles.

Louis J. Keho American Educational Syndicate Bill Powell al Kaufman Europe Hungary Kaufman Powell Bill United States

Is It A Swell Fella Baby Explained At Hospital

Mrs Helen Jungbluth Welsh described to us at the hospital that a healthy baby appears delicate and pink. The informal tone notes a lusty yearling phrase while reporting on infant health.

Helen Jungbluth Welsh

Uncertain Rest In Obituary Phrasing Stirs Family Letter

A letter from Henry Atack of Canada raises questions about the phrase long rest from obituaries. He seeks kin in Ed Morton Alberta via Dr. Arthur Atack after a Tokio speaker introduced them. The exchange mentions Yorkshire origins and family ties across England Canada and China.

R. L. Alexander Tokio Washington Arthur Atack Dr. Atack Edmorton Alberta Atack Frank Atack Kinston Ontario British Columbia Yorkshire England Ourouth Bradford Castlefore

Wordworth books eaten by worm puzzle

A professor's two volume Wordsworth set each inch thick with one eighth inch covers. The worm ate from page 1 of Volume 1 to the last page of Volume 2, entering only the two covers between the volumes. Total distance eaten equals one fourth inch.

Wordsworth L. W

Strayed Jersey Heifer Attracts Unusual Reward

In dry Kansas a farmer advertised for a lost Jersey heifer with a bold reward offering a drink of imported whiskey aged ten years. The next morning nine men arrived with Jersey heifers in tow, seeking the prize.

Kansas

Super Salesman Joke Echoes On Linotype Front

In a fragmented scene a gossiping exchange recalls a brisk salesman named Yee and Mrs. Taylor living in a bungalow. The dialogue hints at a punchline about Mrs. Taylor’s stair patter rody while a patient sits in front of the linotype in a cluttered room.

Hollywood Scene Notes on The Baroness and the Butler

Hollywood reports from Twentieth Century Fox on The Baroness and the Butler. Bill Powell plays a politics speaking butler opposite Annabella, with Irene Dunne and Lucille Ball in breakfast in bed scenes. Shanghai Deadline scenes feature Dolores Del Rio and George Sanders in a munitions thriller set in Shanghai.

Holly Woop Twentieth Century-Fox Bill Powell Hollywood Annabella Walter Lang Dolores del Rio George Sanders Leon Ames Shanghai Heavy Leon Ames Ames Dolores de Rio

Hollywood gossip and stars glimpse for Olympe Hradna

The piece follows Olympe Hradna’s first screen kiss in Sto len Heaven with Gene Raymond, noting heavy chaperone supervision by her parents and 150 extras witnessing the moment. It also mentions Lucille Hall’s ring, Jeannette MacDonald’s acting plans, Dave Weber’s Annie Laurie project, and Bob Burns nostalgic for Van Buren Arkansas scenery.

Hollywood Olympe Lucille Hall al Wall Jeannette MacDonald Scotland Annie Laurie Dave Weber

Nervous Patient Encouraged Before First Operation

A doctor reassures Mrs Smith about her anxieties describing their shared nerves as the first patient for the physician. The exchange highlights the doctor's empathy and the patient’s apprehension prior to surgery.

J A Marsh Honored At Davenport Banquet

J A Marsh among Chevrolet salesmen honored for fifteen years of service in Davenport zone. Banquet notes his 21 years in Washington county auto trade from early speed models to present. Also obituary notice for Hayden Flannigan Gadson, Ainsworth native, died November 16 after brief illness. survived by husband Carl Gadson three daughters one son and relatives.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth J. A. Marsh Davenport Chevrolet Marsh Washington County Hayden (Flannigan) Gadson Hayden Flannigan Richard Kate McClean) Flannigan Ainsworth High School Carl Gadson Elizabeth Uhe Winnetka, Ti Jara Chanlin Wisconsin

Ocean Holds Vast Carbon Dioxide Store

The sea contains dissolved carbon dioxide at about forty times the amount present in the Earth's atmosphere, highlighting the ocean's role as a major carbon reservoir.

West Chester News Briefs From Jan 8

West Chester notes report Ben Holt returning from Waupaca Wisconsin with ten cattle in an eight hundred mile trip. Local residents visit relatives in Sigourney Nuimwa and Keota including the Singmaster funeral and grandchild Mary Louraine Newman shows improvement from mastoid trouble. Accidents include Lou Augustine burning her hand and knee injury from a kitchen slip. The Simpson family travels to Washington and North Platte Nebr as Merle Munson visits. James Daniels suffers a fall at home, described as a misfortune after frailty.

R. C. Ferguson West Chester Ben Holt Waupaca Wis Mr. Holt HW. B. Cummings Sigourney Platt Hicks Effie van Sickle Georgia Stattler Pythian Sisters Lodge Washington Charles C. Singmaster California Singmaster J.A. Singmaster Keota Floyd Crayne Ernest Simpson Ernest Weisman Mrs. Simpson Merle Munson Lee Craig North Platte Nebe Mr. Simpson Montgomery Ward James Daniels

Monthly meeting note from secretary Daniel and Yard

A terse monthly notice lists M. be Mk Daniel and W. M. A. W. Yard as secretary, recording the day and month for the forthcoming meeting.

M. Be Daniel W. M A. W. Yard

Train schedules and special stops for California passengers

The timetable lists east and west bound trains with departure times from the station. Special note says Nos. 3 and 4 stop to handle California passengers only and No. 43 stops for California passengers only on advance notice. Agents L Goodlander and C F Anderson oversee arrivals and departures with mixed trains daily except Sunday.

Golden State Limited Knoxville California L. Goodlander C. F. Anderson

Queen Victoria Enjoyed Music and Courtly Recitals

The Etude notes Queen Victoria's lifelong interest in music. She played piano well, learned the harp, and possessed a pleasing soprano voice. Musicians visiting England were invited to perform before the queen.

Queen Victoria England

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