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Friday January 15 10937 edition shares a devotional line from 1 Corinthians 6 20 urging readers to honor God in body and spirit. The fragment emphasizes worth through Christ and invites reflection on daily conduct.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1937
Page
4
The Human Element and Betting Wisdom
A short quotation pair on human variability and risk in games. The first line notes that the human element cannot be standardized, while the second offers advice to rely on one’s own cards if unfamiliar with an opponent’s strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Lord
Joe
Sensations Grow With Civilization and Technology
The article muses on how sensational events proliferate with progress from pioneers facing brutal dangers to modern society’s air travel and disease outbreaks. It recalls epidemics and child mortality, noting how distant dangers once felt remote but now seem pervasive as technology expands daily life.
More Executive Power and the Dangers of Bureaucracy
The piece argues for stronger executive capacity to act, warning against overloading power in unaccountable bureaucrats. It notes Congress often shifts with popular mandates and calls for careful reforms to preserve accountability while enabling decisive governance. It stresses Congress remains broadly good but currently top heavy and prone to hasty laws, with the Supreme Court likely to demand further legislations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
United States Supreme Court
The Golden Age of Progress and Its Paradox
The speaker extols modern progress while noting uneven gains and new dangers. They argue civilization advances by delivering more lethal blows to enemies and that each death saves many lives, warning that stagnation would end civilization's trajectory.
Unusual Night After Midnight Train Ride
Schuyler Livingston returned home by taxi after being away, but could not wake his wife to let him in. He was forced to walk downtown and spend the night in a hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Livingston
Washington Woman Says Women Can Have Any Man
A Washington young woman claims that any woman can have any man she wants if she desires him enough. The note arrived after a homecoming reception for a local fellow, and the caller Cloud Wilits suggested Jesse Winga may seek a health policy. Various offbeat asides follow, including a missing Methodist church issue, a car discovery, and humorous lines about skunks and stumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Attention Insurance
Jesse Winga
Unwelcome beggar Tried to trap Voltaire
A beggar challenged Voltaire with I must live mustn't 17 seeking a trap. Voltaire replied I don't see the necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voltaire
Curious Riddles and Town Gossip From The Toledo Chronicle
A collage of humorous questions about body parts and functions ends with moral musings on wealth and gossip. A New Jersey preacher wishes Merry Christmas to a shrinking parish, then satire on muck-rakers and low-quality goods, closing with reflections on past errors and tomorrow’s tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Toledo Chronicle
General Motors Policy On Collective Bargaining
General Motors explains its approach to collective bargaining, stressing freedom of choice for workers, local handling of disputes, and a formal appeal path. It distinguishes local issues from broad policy questions such as the standard work week and outlines two levels of management consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
General Corporation
Haskins Ladies' Aid Meeting Held With Mrs Mathers
HASKINS Jan 15 Mr and Mrs Hilton Coon and Mary Lou spent Monday at the parental M T Coon home Mrs Jim Foster was a visitor in the eft-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Godlove
Haskins
Hilton Coon
Mary Lou
M. T. Coon
Jim Foster
Local club plans Colton sale lunch and oyster supper
The L A S met with nine members and three visitors last Thursday. Plans included lunch for the Colton sale and an oyster supper set for January 28. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter. Committees prepare a program for the schoolhouse social on January 21. Davis Bros. shipped three carloads of cattle to Chicago from Haskins. Jean Frey has tonsillitis and is out of school this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. A. Mathers
John Skupal
D. H. Branfield
E. L. Coury
Colton
Skubal
Davis Bros
Ford car parts endure extreme weather test and usage facts
Chrome plated parts for Ford V-8 cars must endure a 9 hour spray test under severe weather. Ford car production uses 800000 sheep 30000 cattle 20000 hogs 7500 goats and 93000000 honeybees in manufacturing a million cars with over 203 rubber parts in the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Young Woman Saves Monthly With Investors Syndicate Plan
A young woman in Washington Iowa sets aside part of all she earns to secure future happiness. She saves a small monthly amount through Investors Syndicate and seeks to have LeRoy Pratt explain the plan.
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Investors Syndicate
LeRoy Pratt
Washington, Iowa
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