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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1936
Page
4
A religious reflection for Bible Thought Thursday January 28 1986 cites Luke 6 38 about giving and receiving and contrasts it with Ouida on bread bitterness waters bitterness and ashes as the price for knowledge The piece frames moral and spiritual growth through tested experiences and wisdom.
A reader laments erroneous forecasts as a fierce norther arrives early, driving temperatures to 18 below at 7 am and plunging to 21 below near noon with high winds and drifting snow. The writer compares the chill to California earthquakes.
A humorous item recalls Lewis Warren finding an old collar button and three collarless shirts. wives dig up more, causing male protests and even injuries. The piece notes declining shirt sales and a local furor over the fashion blunder, and warns others may suffer similar attention.
Wilfred Bouquot won the Schnoebelen Tavern billiard tournament at their Riverside location with Ivan McCreedy close behind. Fifty point games typical of the event were played.
Labrador is described as a dependency of Newfoundland, a former British Dominion and crown colony. The text notes its location on the northwest coast of North America and discusses historical governance links.
Des Moines reports that 960 residents over age 65 died in 1935 affecting Iowa old age pension rolls. Byron G. Allen of the old age assistance commission notes most deaths occur in spring with March April May unusually active. He cites cases of pensioners dying after receiving checks and others leaving funds unused, while two men serve penitentiary terms for cashing others checks.
The piece recalls Journal carriers braving twenty below conditions to deliver papers. Despite cold, most by ages twelve to fourteen persisted, with customers inviting warmth. the office notes appreciation for public courtesy and the carriers’ businesslike dedication to serve every customer.
In a defense of advertising, the Janesville Gazette cites Joel Cheek’s coffee success and argues advertising raises living standards, lowers costs, and drives consumption. It condemns Tugwell’s anti advertising stance as ignorant and obsolete.
The present commission lists about 15 000 persons on its benefit list who receive an average monthly payment of 14 75 dollars. Allen expects a similar number to be added if Town obtains its 1 4 million appropriation for the federal security board to support the program. The 1935 mortality table records ten deaths among Washington county old age pension recipients. The Hatchet Club in Chicago traces to George Washington as its founding member.
Willard M. Rutzen announced that the upcoming National Cherry Week will run from February 15 through February 22. The proclamation highlights promotion of cherry products and related activities nationwide.
The article notes Nara as Japan’s initial capital from 708 to 794. It highlights its enduring legacy visible in expansive parks and ancient shrines and temples. It describes Nara as a pilgrimage site for Japanese Buddhists.
A Kellogg advertising blurb touts ALL-BRAN as a natural remedy for constipation by adding bulk to meals. It claims the cereal cleanses the system, provides internal exercise, supplies vitamin B and iron, and is more effective than partial bran products. Two tablespoonfuls daily with milk or cream is suggested, with doctor consultation if no relief. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek.
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