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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1936
Page
4
Thought on fruits of the Spirit from Galatians 5 22 to 23 urging progress by improving what we have. The piece notes capitalism’s defects as a challenge to American youth to pursue economic and social advancement akin to advances in science and mechanics.
The column argues air planes are prone to catastrophe when out of control. Parachutes aid pilots but passenger aircraft face near certain death in a crash. Gliders land easier due to light weight, but regular planes need intact functioning parts to land safely.
A reflective editorial contrasts routine air travel safety with the fatal risk of a midair loss of control. It notes thousands of daily flights in the United States and low death rates on a percentage basis, then soberingly describes the instantaneous, total loss of life in a single accident and the traumatic mental reaction of witnesses.
A local reader shows an old envelope from Groothusen Germany carrying fifteen million marks in postage during inflation. The write up explains prewar value versus wartime value, notes a 100000 mark bill valued at 23820 dollars, and warns against government credit booms. Sealed bids run to Christmas 1936.
Last month on the test ground the Washington C T A noted many time saving devices such as Charles Ashby's hay gate setup. December records show 53 cows tested with 35 milking and 68 dry. fat average 23.4 lbs and milk average 532 lbs. High cows include D D Johnson Lady and Chas Ashby Sue with top milk and fat.
Justice Willis Vandevanter has no immediate plan to quit the Supreme Court. Unimpeachable sources say his illness and a recent farm purchase near Washington sparked rumors, but the 76 year old justice, confined by a cold, is expected to resume his duties on the bench in a few days.
Walter Wichrell reports longtime Times writer Harry Carr died of a heart attack. Carr, famed for The Lancer, was a strong military observer and provocative voice whose column stirred debate and provoked letters. The piece ponders whether the Times will continue The Lancer after his death.
The excerpt recalls Miss Wayne advising a young correspondent that taking a young lady to a distant movie in a town fifty miles away is acceptable only if they do not stay overnight in a hotel. She adds that overnight stays would be improper.
The writer contrasts Arthur Brisbane with dramatic whispers, noting he profits by exposing unknowns and guessing about facts he cannot be sure of, shaping public perception through cautious speculation.
The excerpt critiques Arthur and Brisbane as sensationalists who mix curious facts with editorial spin. It argues Brisbane’s writings push four warnings of looming war with Japan, League of Nations failure, U S military weakness, or air warfare dominance, often with alarmist tone.
The ninth annual stockholders meeting of Peoples Trust and Savings bank in Riverside reported a satisfactory year and elected officers William O Loughlin president George A Eglin vice president and H E Doud cashier. A death notice for Mrs Ida Hubler from Tulsa notes her Riverside ties and family. A dance at O Loughlin Critz hall featured the Alabama Steppers. James Loras Vargason was born January 15 at Emory Sharp home.
Errol Flynn stars as Captain Blood in a lavish Cosmopolitan Pictures production styled for the State Theatre engagement Sunday through Tuesday. Olivia de Havilland co stars with a large cast in a tale of romance and adventure set against grand period ships and settings.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a playful dialogue about a baby and family, including nervous father and nurse banter. Many garbled lines and incomplete phrases hinder clear reporting of a coherent news item or event.
A governor grants Thursday. Shown left to right are Nugent Dodds Neil Burkinshaw Frederick Pope Egbert Rosecrans and Lloyd Fisher in a staged display of Hautpmann counsel backing Hoffman.
An amendment adopted at an Iowa bank stockholders meeting in Craw fordsville on January 7 1936 adds a new Section 2 to the article on assessability of stock. It shields most stockholders from personal liability for corporate debts and removes liability for assessments, with conditions for earlier issued stock. signed by chairman Turkington and secretary Coates.
KC MOND HILL Ont reports Dr Gordon Jackson Toronto medical officer says diphtheria cases in the city have fallen from 2200 to 22 within five years due to toxoid vaccination of children.
Weber City reports a cheese boom as 1.5 million pounds were produced in 16 factories across the southwestern Missouri hill country. Local dairy workers and firms shift toward cheese as a leading industry in the region.
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