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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1938
Page
5
State education heads should be nonpartisan and qualified
Readers urge removing politics from the office of State Superintendent of Schools in Iowa. They favor appointment by a nonpartisan State Board of Education, stressing proven educational competence, dedication to children, and freedom from party aims, to avoid partisan distortions in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Board of Education
Democratic
Republican
Socialist
Communist Party
Mrs Currier 95. Longtime Iowa professor's wife turns ninety five
The January University of Iowa News Bulletin highlights Mrs Amos N Currier born Celia A Moore in Brighton Iowa. She celebrated her 95th birthday December 29 with daughter Mrs Roy Cook in Independence Iowa. She recalls the university seventy years ago and maintains wide world interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa News Bulletin
Amos N. Currier
Dean Currier
College of Liberal Aria
Currier
Roy Cook
Independence
Iowa
Celia A. Moore
Brighton
United Presbyterian College
Washington
Less Interference Helps Business Follow Demand
A United States News view argues that business should run with minimal policy interference. It says production cannot be sped up like a clock and wage scales align with national income. Overregulation risks a future kickback and the economy is too vast for a single policy to steer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States News
Editorial Notes On Rain, Laughter And Local Japes
A Sunday column recalls a sharp editorial calling for rain, jokes about sandbags and an ailing Mrs Harwood, a doorbell mix up with a Washington visitor, and a quip on Hoover and Roosevelt while Mrs Phil Up Space signs off with cheer. The piece blends lighthearted local humor with brief notices about hospital and civic life.
The Right System
An elderly acquaintance praises a balanced view of people and avoids idle talk. She urges thoughtful thinking and kindness, suggesting a calm approach to social interactions. Her idea is to turn a deaf ear to much chatter and focus on positive outlooks.
The Linotype Prank Sparks Comedic Punctuation
A linotype operator placed a taunt about the proofreader at the end of a galley. The proof returns with two commas added, producing a split line that reads The operator, Say? the proof-reader, is a fool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linotype
Family radio parts joke and office grouch definitions
Humorous snippets list family roles as radio parts and relate a jab about a baby who yells for attention. An exchange features a visitor and a baby brother, followed by a quip about the baby’s noisy communication. THE OFFICE GROUCH defines a philosopher as someone who pretends happiness despite poverty.
Two Men Win The Cut Glass Bonnet In Poe Like Verse
The verse piece contrasts two men winning a prize and sketches comic lines about courtship and hogs. It cites American Legion Weekly and hints at humor in romantic pursuits and stubborn livestock, framed in a playful early 20th century tone.
Understanding electrocution dangers and current effects
The text explains electrocution depends on current through the body not voltage. It notes people have died from 110 volt household current under certain conditions while criminals have been executed by 2000 volt currents, illustrating the role of current pathways and heart muscle restraint.
Beating Death in Hobart Questions Man Over Fatal Attack
Franklin T. Fetterer Jr., 39, of Valparaiso Indiana, was questioned by Hobart police about a fatal beating aimed at Justice of the Peace Robert E. Parks. The incident followed an argument over spousal support amid a divorce suit, with Parks allegedly attacked as Fetterer pressed for funds. The report also quotes poultry farming commentary unrelated to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin T. Fetterer, Jr
Valparaiso
Ind
Hobart
Justice of the Peace
Robert E. Parks
Fetterer
Parks
Cost of Production in Poultry by Frank Priebe
Frank Priebe explains production cost per dozen eggs and how to lower it. A reader’s 1495 dozen eggs show 11 cents per dozen, while December drops to 8.6 cents due to cheaper grain and higher egg yield, influenced by New Hampshires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
New Hampshires
Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Meeting Schedule
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the Friday frem month. William F Mohland serves as W M and A W Yard is the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
William F. Mohland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Rail Schedule Fragments for Various Lines and Stops
A partial timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple routes including Apache, California, Golden State Limited, Knoxville Branch, and Davenport Ottumwa Local. Notes indicate California passenger stops and daily operations with several exceptions for Sundays and advance notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CR & PB
Golden State Limited
Knoxville
California
L, Goodlander
O.M
Southwest Eaates Goi. Mnanennen
Davenport- Ottumwa
Southwest Limited
Coro Cateinin
Ottumwa-Davenport
W. C. Bell
Taste reveals oxidation in dairy foods
The American Chemical Society states oxidation of butter fat causes a tallowy flavor in butter and dry milk. In ice cream a metallic taste is also due to oxidation, most pronounced in strawberry ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Chemical Society
Notice of Probate Will in District Court Iowa
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Re G Buck, deceased, dated June 5 1927, has been filed in Washington County Iowa. A hearing to prove the will is set for January 31 1938 at 9:00 A M at the Washington Court House before the District Court or the Clerk. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists
U.ps
Church of Christ
State OF
Iowa
Washington County
RE. G. Buck
Washington
District Court
Said County
RR. R. Noonan
Washington, Town
Not King of Ui Aly The air king and jungle rivalries
The text contrasts the kingly status of the eagle and tiger, noting the golden eagle is likely tougher than the eagle, and the tiger fiercer than the lion, redefining dominance in air and jungle realms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Pirate of Pacific Mystery Yacht Ends With Mutiny
Aaffe, a pleasure yacht, was towed to San Pedro California after a Pacific cruise. Jack Morgan, dubbed pirate, shot and killed Dwight L Faulding the chartering hotel man. Robert Horne struck Morgan, then Horne and George Spernack threw him overboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaffe
San Pedro
Cal
Pacific Ocean
Jack Morgan
Dwight L. Faulding
Cali
Fornia Hotel
Morgan
Robert Horne
George Spernack
Virgin Islands See Economic Recovery and Tourism Rise
Mild prosperity returns as federal road funds boost shipping and tourist trade in the Virgin Islands. Winter visitors to St Thomas St Croix and St John enjoy a warm climate while exploring ancient Spanish landmarks and sugar plantations on St Croix where oxcarts haul cane to the wharves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgin Islands
United States
Caribbean Sea
Puerto Rico
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. John
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Publishers News
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International News Service
Towa Daily Press Association
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Mrs. Currier
J. A. Harwood
Hubby
Hoover
Roosevelt
Mrs. Phil
Joe Palooka
Syouse
MR. Dwigby
Joe
Knobby
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Billy
Ham Fisher
Seattle
Joey
Gee Whiz Kid
Family Radio Parts
EPI Aphs
Ear
American Legion Weekly
Vv Ok
Frank Priebes
C, F, Anderson
Burlington Trailways
Chicago
Omaha
Colenso
Ray C, Tracy
R. Noonan
Pirate
Pacific
St. Thomas Harbor
Bell
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