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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1939
Page
4
A Sun editorial recalls two farmers to argue the value of saving for old age. One saved and planned, the other did not, yet both face the burden of supporting an elderly neighbor. The piece urges forward thinking, sacrifice of pleasures, and financial reserve to prevent hardship in adversity.
A description of lawmakers who bring their wives to Des Moines to act as clerks during the general assembly. The piece notes the practice among certain legislatures and the roles these spouses fulfill within the session.
The Garner Leader critiques lawmakers for allowing wives to accompany officials to Des Moines, arguing many posts could be filled by needy youths at $3.80 daily. It laments the veto of a ruling to bar wives, urging families to stay home to save funds and reduce distractions during the session.
The Northwood Anchor surveys Gen. Hugh Johnson’s claim that F D Roosevelt will seek and win a third term. It notes Johnson’s three reasons and argues Roosevelt would reverse liberal policies, risking party unity and voter support. Polls show about seventy percent oppose a third term, stressing tradition and political norms.
The Prudential Life Insurance Co. of America sues Union Bank and Trust Co. of Ottumwa for about 3031 dollars claiming six checks were issued to the plaintiff by H. J. Bremhorst, clerk of the district court, with payment refused. John Webber, formerly attorney for the insurer, faced disbarment proceedings in district court.
Elephant tusks are shipped to London as Pearson's London Weekly notes the enduring trade in ivory. The article says 1200 elephants supply yearly market demand and that most ivory comes from tusks collected from dead elephants by local natives, with few animals killed specifically for their tusks.
Voters backed a larger Golden Glove tourney as City Hall arena crowds felt worth every dollar. A Muscatine challenger pressed a tougher opponent, absorbing punches seven or eight times but refusing to quit. A Washington heavyweight secured a walkover after a single punch, while two Washington winners could contend for titles at Cedar Rapids.
Coaches Maasham and Kimberlin face a difficult choice with many good players, making the selection of five starters challenging yet fortunate. An amusing aside follows about a goose flesh joke, then a note on medieval armor and the average American man's size.
A short reflective verse credits Bea for the lines about friendship. It presents three types of friends: the loving one who teaches tenderness, the hateful one who teaches caution, and the indifferent one who teaches self reliance.
A proud father from our area says his baby, not yet a year old, can read. He recalls the child was captivated by a book about Edison and, after the book was left open on a page stating four hours of sleep suffices, the infant has kept him awake only four hours a night since.
A store credit manager drafts a sharp note to press a deadbeat debtor to pay. The debtor replies with witty defiance, admitting no payment and signaling no intent to send funds. The exchange underscores stubborn nonpayment and sharp humor in a small business ledger.
A fragmentary lyric lines begin with If I should die tonight and invoke a somber tone of death and final resting place. The text hints at a personal message or poem with mournful imagery and incomplete phrases.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquires Babes in Arms, a sensational Broadway hit, to star youth talent from the studio. The story follows unemployed juvenile actors who stage their own show to avoid a Youth farm as they chase entertainment and opportunity. Joe E Brown delivers energetic comedy with a pantomime style noted as a standout in his recent films.
Nelson Eddy inks a long term deal with M G M after sellout concert tours and success in Sweethearts. The piece notes Jack Benny and Joan Bennett star in Artists and Models Abroad with emphasis on story, songs, and screen appeal.
W G Roberts of Columbus Junction, a local dray man, is named regular mail messenger effective January 2, 1939. He will transport mail from the depot to the Columbus Junction post office and make one daily round trip to the Columbus City post office except Sundays. Mr and Mrs Orlo Crooks of Columbus City are parents of a
Poetic lines lament a debt owed as a dying fantasy and mock the uproar over alleged un American beliefs in films. The verse contrasts death, grief, and a ten dollar debt with satire on censorship in Hollywood.
Roy Burge of Washington DC returns after visiting Mrs Ramer and his mother in Winfield. Mrs F J Pine spent part of the week with her husband in Des Moines. Orville Sparrow and family attended the national canners convention in Des Moines. Noah J Wicher of Winfield and Mr and Mrs Edward Sander of Muscatine plus Marion Anderson and Rodney Davis from Washington attended Mrs Mary Dill’s funeral. Robert J Reaney improves after a stroke and attended the church dedication anniversary. J L Estle receives treatment at Bellevue hospital Muscatine.
Mrs Sarah Swartzentruber hosts and relatives from Archbald Ohio Toledo Ohio Napoleon Ohio and Crawfordsville gather for dinners and afternoon calls. The Roths entertain honoring Christ Bicher Olen and Mary Roth family with visitors including Alvin Roth Dave Wenger Martha Wenger and Emery Wenger. Local neighbors Rev Simon Gingerich J A Frey Ray Frey and John Leighty visit, while Henry Mast of Crawfordsville dines with Arthur Mitchel and Linzie Mast. Francis Rich stays with a Mt Union cousin.
Henry Richardson and his father have returned from several months in New Mexico. Mrs. Etta Mullin of Columbia plans to leave Saturday with her sister Mrs. Sue Johnson for home, with Mrs. Johnson joining them. The Rev. Platts family moved to Mobridge North Dakota this week. Mrs. Elsie Holum of Mt Horab Wise and relatives are visiting their ill mother Mrs. Rider. R. J. Whitacre celebrated his 77th birthday with family visit. Petty White will spend the weekend with home folks while attending Davenport’s American Institute of Commerce.
The evening featured three tables of bridge play. The high prize went to Mrs. Char Drish, second to Mary Maxine Tracy, and low to Maxine Shafer. Guests included Mrs. Chas Wikoff and Maxine Shafer.
A long cited figure says American steam locomotives consume six hundred billion gallons of water annually. The quantity could fill a channel 100 feet wide and nine feet deep from New York to San Francisco.
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