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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1937
Page
4
Daily thought listing includes Psalm 67 5 7 verse reflection on God’s generosity and blessings. It adds quotes from O W Holmes and La Rochefoucauld plus a Ted Cook remark on the country’s faith in its next ruling.
Washington journal reports the State Highway Patrol gathered in full strength to funeral sponsor Mrs. Alex Miller. The piece lauds the troopers as a peace time army, essential on good roads with lively traffic, and urges a disciplined force to maintain order and safety.
The Washington Herald argues against fears of technological unemployment. Ford's William J. Cameron says building today’s cars uses more workers: 98 in 1906 versus 74 in 1929, due to added fittings, finishing, and time. Better cars at better prices expand employment across industries by advancing efficiency.
A defense of the Iowa State Patrol as a trained, fit force for peace and public protection. The author argues for a disciplined patrol akin to an army, stressing nonwar aims, the need to deter violators, and a vision of a peacekeeping federation of states and world patrols enforcing order.
The district court in Washington County Iowa fixes February 2 1937 at 9 00 AM for proving a document presented as the last will of Ola Babcock Miller deceased dated September 23 1930. All interested persons must appear at the Washington Court House to contest or support probate as the will. R R Noonan clerk of the district court issues the order.
The piece recalls a predicted great flood and ark building, notes donors who finally contributed to the Red Cross drive, and highlights State Highway Patrol members serving as pallbearers at Mrs. Alex Miller’s funeral, with a patrolman calling her a second mother.
Marlene Ruth Barnes, daughter of D F Barnes, new J C Penney manager, chatted with Washington visitors in a nearby restaurant. She named New Hotel Washington as the nicest hotel she ever stayed at. Ralph McCreedy plans to pay his debt after awaiting the coldest day of the year to settle a summer bet with Dave Iderway.
Local economist Tobias Kipper notes that careful penny handling shapes tax revenue and questions how steam shovel workers will find work when all other employables are employed. He frames the issue as a balance between thrift and employment.
A light verse captures a cheerful scene of a person strolling with hands in pockets whistling cheerfully. The tone is playful and observant, noting the mood and simple contentment in daily life.
A card from Edsall Brown now in Miami Florida reports arrival there Monday night kindness of warm weather and a note about passing Ray and Bertha Minick on the road yesterday He mentions buying a white suit and shoes this morning.
A collection of quips and vignettes notes amateur state officials leaning pro fascist humor and social observations. It includes corrected phrases about judgment and pride and a humorous tale of Jesse Winga selling a small accordion for $1.18 and later a buyer offering a dollar to return it.
At a United Presbyterian service in Crawfordsville a screening by Charles Millson showcased his boys' Industrial Home in Gujranwala India. Millson and wife have served sixteen years there, with Millson teaching manual training and displaying Indian artifacts. The event included Millson's photos taken with Mr Wahitfield and drew many locals despite icy roads.
A bulletin from the Iowa health department links the president's birthday to a health crusade against infantile paralysis. It notes the president's 1921 illness and urges generous support for the Birthday Ball, polio convalescent serum, and increased funds for orthopedic care and rehabilitation.
Wum Duma and son Wayne escaped injury after their car skidded on an icy road northwest of Richmond, overturned, and rolled onto the river ice right side up. The vehicle sustained some damage as discussion of local events continues.
President Roosevelt's birthday event, held January 89, is revived to raise funds for the fight against infantile paralysis, with proceeds directed to the ongoing public health effort.
Saturday and Sunday saw Virgil Lintz with Clayton Lintz visiting an unspecified location. The brief notes the pairing but lacks additional context or details.
A Zeeland fisherman in the fourteenth century reportedly found a method to cure herring, a practice that propelled regional commerce across Northern Europe for centuries. The claim emphasizes the historical role of herring in European trade and fisheries.
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