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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1938

Page

5

Farmer H Lloyd Eveland Seeks Iowa Eighth District Seat

Boone county farmer H Lloyd Eveland launches his bid for the eighth district Democratic congressional nomination. He notes he would be the first farmer to represent the district in over 65 years if elected. The district’s history shows 284 terms by lawyers and 34 by bankers among diverse professions.

H. Lloyd Eveland Boone County Hoeland Dixie Lee Crosby Dorothy Lamour Herb Kaye Chicago George Raft Virginia Pine Hollywood Boris Shumiatsky Jim Hawkins Jenny Hawkins Franciska Gaal Gray Feg Murray Della Lind

Hoover scheme grants courtesy cards to law abiding Iowans

J Edgar Hoover's policy to reward compliant citizens spreads to Iowa with courtesy cards. Chief W W Akers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation issues the cards identifying bearers who sign them as known to be respectable and law abiding residents.

J. Edgar Hoover Iowa W. W. Akers Bureau of Investigation

Statewide Courtesy Note Echoes Card Message

A newspaper card expresses appreciation for courtesy to a named individual, hoping similar respect holds across the state. The text suggests broad support and consistent treatment as a regional sentiment.

Hollywood Gossip Roundup From 1938 Filmmaker Cheers

Wayne Morris dives into a pool in full clothes to rescue Genevette Owens while Priscilla Lane misses wet work. Edgar Bergen buys a motorcycle after air sponsors block flying lessons. Patricia Wilder returns from New York to see Curley Harris at the station. A $50,000 fire destroys Bryan Foy studios. Foy’s quickie approach and past hits are recalled including Elysia and Marie Antoinette.

Harrison Carroll King Features Syndicate, Inc Hollywood Wayne Morris Genevette Owens Owens Priscilla Lane Edgar Bergen Patricia Wilder New York Curley Harris Bryan Foy Foy Chicago Eddie Foy Warner Brothers Grauman's Hutton Fey

Iowa's congressional seats and the official registrar

Farmers have served fewer than four percent of all two year terms Iowa has had men in the national house of representatives. There have been 385 seats in Congress filled by Iowans since Iowa became a state.

Iowa House of Representatives Congress

Roelofs to Move Office to Statehouse

Iowa attorney general John H. Mitchell plans to relocate Henry Roelofs from the liquor commission to the statehouse. Roelofs serves as special assistant attorney general but acts as legal counsel to the commission with offices at the commission. The change would ensure all commission opinions go through the state attorney staff.

Henry Roelofs Iowa Liquor Control Commission Commission Atty John H. Mitchell Mitchell Roelofs Statehouse

Railroads Face Pressure Over Crossing Signal Costs

The highway commission critics allege railroads refuse to cover labor costs in a 1 billion program to protect grade crossings with lights. The state commerce commission weighs allowing citizen objections and hearings to compel railroad installation with all costs borne by railroads.

Highway Commission Reading State Commerce Commission Safety Council

Safety council campaign stirs drivers and pedestrians

The two year save 100 lives drive recruits motorists and pedestrians with road signups. The plan proposes four road types dirt gravel bituminous or black top and concrete with ongoing pro and con debate. Gov Kraschel delays candidacy decisions awaiting clearer public sentiment.

The Safety Council Washington Kraschel Amon

Ancient Hindu hospitality praised for guest comfort

The article notes that traditional Hindu hospitality valued guest comfort. Visitors received a foot bath with water after dusty travel, reflecting reverence for guests and careful attention to their needs.

Social columns spotlight Hollywood cafe circuit stars

Bill Powell Alyce Mills headlined Victor Hugo's in a standout appearance marking Harlow era reverberations. Tommy Lee Judy Barrett Adrienne Ames Stanwood Murphy and others attended Beverly Wilshire Cafe La maze Tropics. Geraldine Spreckles sues for 1810 over damages as stars demand exact inventories before moves.

Bill Powell Alyce Mills Victor Hugo Harlow Tommy Lee Judy Barrett Ike Gloria Blondell Oliver Wakefield Adrienne Ames Stanwood Murphy Geraldine Spreckles Hollywood Star Jean Harlow

Native Indians Maintain Leaves and Twigs for Teeth Cleaning

Many affluent Indians continue the traditional practice of using leaves and twigs to clean teeth, reflecting enduring cultural habits amid modern dental care trends.

India

What They Are Saying

Statements from Fred H. Clausen Tom M. Girdler and John Riegers outline tax relief versus relief spending impacts and call for coordinated federal relief and reemployment policies. Clausen argues against relief spending taxes. Girdler envisions broad industrial expansion. Riegers recommends a temporary federal agency to align relief and reemployment efforts.

Washington Fred H. Clausen U. S. Chamber of Commerce John. Riegers Grorps

Roosevelt Refutes Push for Dictatorial Power in Gov Reform

New York James Roosevelt, son of the president, denies that the proposed executive reorganization grants the president dictatorial powers. He argues the danger lies in a government too weak to function rather than in concentrating authority.

New York James Roosevelt

Judge Urges Congress to Limit Food Allowances

St Joseph Michigan Probate Judge Malcolm Hatfield recounts living on a two dollar weekly welfare budget and urges Speaker to limit congressional food allowances to one dollar and fifty cents for members plus fifty cents for their families, arguing it will foster empathy for the underprivileged child.

ST Joseph Mich Malcolm Hatfield Speaker Bankhead Congress

Unknown Health Magazine Quote on Intelligence Range

A brief quotation excerpt from Hygeia the Health Magazine praises the world’s work requiring all levels of intelligence from the feeble minded to the genius, emphasizing inclusive cognitive diversity.

Hygeia The Health Magazine

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