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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1938
Page
4
A short reflection contrasts Gospel mercy with coercive power. It cites Luke 9 49 50 about not forbidding others who serve in Jesus name and extols the cross as the enduring source of forgiveness and cooperative goodwill revealed through Christ.
Paris dispatch argues that large state spending failed to boost France’s buying power under the Popular Front. The report notes rising labor costs, shifts to automation, and rising unemployment as government programs did not sustain gains. It urges principled, decisive leadership in Congress and legislatures.
Editorial notes that with Rheims Cathedral restored and Germany guaranteeing Belgium's neutrality, Europe returns to the prewar state of 1914, signaling a fragile restoration of peace and stability. The comment frames the current moment as a reset to historical tensions.
A passenger from a wrecked ship was cast ashore on an island with nothing to eat but grass. He gave thanks to the Lord, noting his wife was not there to prepare mayonnaise.
The South Carolina Unemployment Commission in Columbia states that unemployment taxes are taxes not voluntary contributions. It argues the tax is levied on payrolls and ultimately passed to consumers, unseen by most.
Stella, a Cloverdale Iron Works typist, faces judgment at home and danger from a former criminal, but a nearby romance with Jerry Cushing grows as she survives a night of fear. After a tense confrontation and a risky escape, he plans to marry her and offer a brighter future.
The writer argues that the 1929 depression stems from abrupt credit withdrawal and a collapse of confidence. Temporary relief funded by government spending merely masked the problem and deepened dependence. Rebuilding national confidence and liberal credit is essential, not continued government dependence. Copyright 1937 American Educational Syndicate.
The average person consumes four pounds of food and three pounds of water each day while expelling about thirty five pounds of air.
At a Riverside Methodist church trustees meeting William Sims was named a trustee replacing the late Edward Godlove who also served as treasurer. R. I. Marner will succeed Mr Godlove as treasurer. George A. Waldschmidt began his duties as town assessor this week. Mr and Mrs Bert Cray and family will move to the former James Walsh farm, three miles southwest, after renting the John Krebs estate farm which was occupied by the Krebs family for over thirty five years.
The City of Cleveland, built in 1837, was the first steamboat on Lake Erie to use a steam whistle, marking a milestone in regional maritime history.
Nira residents hope a new general store will open soon after long absence. Mrs. J. B. Hanley notes the town has been without a local shop, signaling anticipation for community access to goods and services.
Roger Babson argues that the U S taxation system needs a full overhaul in 1938 and urges ten reforms from broadening the income tax base to reducing public spending He concludes a general federal sales tax is the inevitable solution along with a limited estate tax and altered income tax leading to three revenue taxes in total
Yoders reside in Washington as the community notes travel and small tasks. Masons husk corn for John Davisson hindered by Alness in the family. Bill Hanley sees wood work for Noah Beer and M. J. Chandler on Thursday and Friday. Relatives in Kinross mourn Grandpa Harvey whose long life and visits brought joy to grandchildren. Roy Rowe hauls wood from Lexington for Clay Morgan. Ollie Rowe and spouse visit J. B. Hanley home Friday.
Mr and Mrs F E Young attended the funeral of August Lundquist in Olds on Saturday afternoon. Lundquist would have turned 80 on January 21. Born in Sweden he came to America at seventeen and became a long time church worker and a director at the First Savings Bank.
Gerald Rhea and his friend John Kneour from Davenport visited Mr. and Mrs. Clint Rhea over the weekend. Miss Lorenee Taylor began work Monday morning for Mrs. Jennie Cotter, located southeast of W: man.
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