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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1934

Page

10

Great and True Bible Thought Reflection

A devotional line proclaims that God is the Rock whose work is perfect and all his ways are just and right. It emphasizes attributes of truth, integrity, and righteousness attributed to the divine.

Weather Man Forecasts Dry Week With Mild Cold

The weekly weather bulletin notes a dry week across the Mississippi Valley north with little cold weather, urging rain and snow for the country. It laments low water levels, comments on fuel costs favoring consumers, and humorously contrasts London fogs with Iowa conditions.

Mississippi Valley North

Automobile Death Toll Rise With 1933 Fatalities

The report states about 20 500 auto deaths in 1933 with a 3.5 percent rise over 1932. Early 1923 hints of decline gave way to increases later in the year, though four states showed fewer fatalities. The analysis may reflect changes in car numbers in operation.

Highway safety crackdown across four states tightens rules

Illinois, Michigan, Virginia and Wisconsin tighten enforcement as traffic reformers note dangerous drivers persist. Officials say speed, reckless lane changes, and blind-curve passes cause ongoing deaths, injuries, and property damage despite newer cars and roads.

Illinois Michigan Virginia Wisconsin

Conviction grows that housing recovery will hinge on new construction

The Christian Science Monitor argues recovery depends on a healthy construction boom. It cites public works momentum and housing needs driven by steadier wages and better pay, noting prior disrepair, depopulation effects, and weather disasters that damaged homes, urging timely building and repairs to meet rising demand.

Christian Science Monitor United States Ihermand

Birthday Gift Endowment for Warm Springs Foundation

Plans to raise an endowment for the Warm Springs Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and present it to President Roosevelt on his birthday. A nationwide series of balls would donate proceeds to Warm Springs to expand its treatment and benefits, honoring the President’s fight and support for crippled Americans.

Warm Springs Roosevelt New York

It Will Be a Sad Country Says Dr Baker

Dr O E Baker of the U S Agricultural Department warns that continuing declines in births may exhaust the nation of children by 1970. He notes 600000 fewer births in 1922 than 1921, a troubling trend he links to quality debates and urges keeping family growth to prevent racial decline.

O. E. Baker U. S. Agricultural Department Eastwood

By the Way column fills with jokes trains and notices

A mixed feature column offers letters to be answered jokes and quips, plus a schedule of trains and local notices. The item blends light humor with civic timetables and social snippets, reflecting small town life and reader engagement.

Plans Announced for 1934 D A R State Conference

Three prominent women of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will speak at the thirty-fifth state conference in Des Moines March 5 to 7 at the Hotel Ft. Des Moines. President general Mrs Russell William Magna will address March 6, and Mrs William A Beeker and Mrs William H W Pouch will present talks on defense and approved schools respectively.

National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Des Moines Russell William Magna Ft. Des Moines William A. Beeker National Defense William HW. Pouch DPD. A. RR Bessie Carroll Higgins Washington Magna Becker Pouch National Society Eueh Higgins Jefferson Street Apt Iowa City State Regents Board of Management Sara Goodman A. m Green Room Continental Congress Pp. A. R. Continental Congress Washington, D. C Avery Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Eastwood Delivers Optimistic Rotary Address

Dr. F. W. Eastwood spoke at the Rotary meeting on Is The Present Civilization Enduring revealing an optimistic view of civilization's future based on his prepared address delivered yesterday.

F. W. Eastwood Rotary Eastwood

Patricia and Clark end chase to a new dawn on the Sound

Patricia is rescued after Bill McGee dies in a police pursuit aboard the Lazy Mary. Clark explains the key involvement of Julian Haverholt and Marthe March in the case. Patricia, freed, and Clark confess their love while planning a simpler life away from gambling and danger.

Patricia Mary Bill McGee Clark New York City Bill Lazy Mary McGee Julian Haverholt Julian New York Long Island Honey Marthe Eileen Lycott Pee Marthe Marthe March Julian Hoeverbolt

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