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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1938
Page
4
Bible Thought for Wednesday January 12 1988 reflects Psalms 62 1 verse urging humility before God. The devotional prompts readers to refrain from self commendation and consider the enduring goodness of divine mercy.
Riis quote on perseverance and cumulative effort. A stonecutter strikes a rock hundreds of times with no visible result, but the 101st blow finally splits the stone, showing success is born from prior unseen work.
The piece praises the Chamber of Commerce for fostering unity and protecting the public from itinerant promoters. It notes past scams and the need for investigation before promoters begin work, detailing how funds are used to cover charity and public protection costs.
The piece argues Washington should improve the town to attract visitors like rival towns. It says the goal is worthy and notes that if not proactive, Washington will lose ground. It emphasizes the city must remain a genuine asset to the community and the state.
The story follows Frank Macon once based at the Dougherty Brothers store. After the clothing business ended the veteran moved to Phillips and Hebner drug store then chose to keep office hours there with friends from his former location.
Douglas County Kans Republican notes Senator Borah disagrees with destroying the wheat crop to avert a surplus. He favors better distribution and argues curtailed production here would raise prices abroad and require new trade agreements to allow American grain to be marketed.
An Oklahoma taxpayer in Wetmore last week joked that everything in Oklahoma is taxed except safetida. He claimed there was no tax on that item because lawmakers could not spell it and there was no dictionary in the state house.
The Newlyweds quarrel over a broken cup and a missing handle as they follow a cookery book's trick. Mrs. Newlywed explains she has taken 11 tries to remove a handle without breaking the cup, while Mr. Newlywed notes the scene with exasperation.
A humorous class exchange centers on beans as a teacher prompts sentences. Students share lines about family farming and cooking with a final quip that the class members are all human beans.
Heron Lake Minn news notes the persistent belief that goods and services such as school books and medical care are free. The piece argues that all costs are covered by someone and urges readers to recognize the price behind ostensibly free offerings.
The Portland Oregonian notes the search for a watchdog of the Treasury ends with Henry Morgenthau Jr. and signals proceeding to locate the Treasury’s next guardian.
The Cincinnati Times-Star argues for personal responsibility urging every person to establish his own social security to save for retirement, calling it the better way to secure old age.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt states she has heard no discussion of a third term at home. The Washington Post notes she questions when she has actually been home to hear such talk.
A Chicago man is revealed to have married four women during a deep slump in life. None of the spouses held jobs. The Springfield Union notes the unusual polygamous lifestory in present tense societal lens.
Summary notes a new drug aiding walking by 14 percent and a hope for a future pill easing parking, from the South Bend Tribune. It adds Navajo Indians demand restoration of 2,500,000 acres and questions compensation for not working the land.
Harold Kerr reportedly played a world class pinochle hand with George McAvoy against Mayor Lytle and John Mangold, scoring a double run described as a once in a lifetime feat. A toast to the girls follows, celebrating dancing piano singing verse writing and cooking.
A fragment from a Washington newspaper page features assorted light items and jokes about domestic life, etiquette, and opinions. Humorous notes reference a husband, a bridge club, and a snoring scene, followed by brief quips on attire norms, marriage vows, dentistry, and everyday observations.
Warner Bros. melodrama stars Dick Foran as a rookie fireman under a hard captain played by Robert Armstrong. A waterfront blaze pits enemies and lovers as Foran rescues Armstrong amid dramatic flames. Ann Sheridan co stars with VedA Ann Borg Eddie Acuff May Beatty and Eddie Chandler. Directed by John Farrow.
Warner Bros. submarine melodrama Submarine D-1 featuring Pat O'Brien George Brent and Wayne Morris opens at the State Theatre Thursday. The Navy helped ensure authenticity with a studio built D-1 and on set technical advisors. The tale follows two crewmen who invent devices to save a sunken sub and its commander during war maneuvers.
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