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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1938
Page
4
America First Moral Path Vision by Bishop Oldham
A quotation from Bishop G. Ashton Oldham urging America to lead through spiritual ideals and cooperative aid rather than isolation. He contrasts material prowess with duty, compassion, and peaceful progress toward a world where wars end. He warns against barbarism and aspires to a righteous American example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
America
G. Ashton Oldham
Our Idealism and the Washington Naval Treaties
The text recalls the 1921 Washington conference and the U S pledge to reduce battleship construction to reassure other powers. It notes the prior buildup and the deliberate cutting of two completed battleships, illustrating a move toward peace through naval disarmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Washington
Debating naval power and Nine Power Treaty reflections
The piece critiques U S naval build up and the Nine Power Treaty with Japan after World War I. It questions idealism versus realpolitik, noting Japan’s stronger navy, broken promises, and the shift toward expanding American naval strength amid warnings of future dangers. It pairs with a railroad safety and fuel use fact about 1987 usage and fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
China
Russia
Neglected Missionaries Comment Sparks Global Friction
A Buffalo News editorial laments that other nations are unfair, noting U S missionaries are met with ingratitude abroad while Americans receive little aid in return for efforts to spread their values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dbuffalo News
Reform. To Make the World Good or Like Us
Hartford Times weighs the ambition of reform and asks whether changing society serves a true good or merely mirrors human flaws. The editorial questions aims, urging readers to consider the moral motive behind sweeping change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Times
Cost to raise a child eclipsed by parental labor
The Hutchinson News notes a $10,628 estimate to bring a child to age eighteen. The article points out this figure ignores parental hope and anguish and often ends with the child mastering the Big Apple instead of tangible rewards.
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Hutchinson News
Former Pastor of Riverside Church Dies in Des Moines
Rev. Paul Apfel aged 57 died January 14 in the Iowa Methodist hospital Des Moines after a 24 year career in Iowa Methodism. He served pastorates at Keosauqua Mediapolis Pleasantville Donnellson Afton Kalona and Riverside. Survived by his invalid wife three daughters and one son funeral and burial were in Woodbine Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Church
Des Moines
Riverside
Paul Apfel
Iowa Methodist
Apfel
Iowa
Antville
Donnellson
Afton
Kalona
Woodbine
Sponsor Hot Lunch Boosts School Athletic Fund
Ainsworth residents report the schoolhouse hot lunch on Thursday noon used over twenty pounds of weiners four gallons of milk and several gallons of vegetable soup. Pupils donated the milk and vegetables and the athletic fund gained $12.40. An alumni game against the high school is set for Tuesday evening February 1 with proceeds also benefiting the athletic fund. A fats versus thins game may follow.
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High School
Sale of Riverside Realty in District Court Notice
Notice is given that Frank W. Stransky as Administrator will sell at public auction in Riverside Washington County Iowa two properties Lot 10 Block 20 Original Plat Riverside and Lots 4 5 6 Block 14 Original Plat Riverside The sale requires 10 percent cash and balance with a probate deed approval The sale is subject to court approval and not final until approved. Also included are notices of an election in the Independent School District of Washington Iowa on February 28 1938 to issue bonds up to 96500 for a grade school north of the railroad tracks with polling at Washington City Hall open 7 am to 7 pm Rh W Thompson secretary Jan 29 Feb 12 19
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District Court OF
Iowa
Washington County
Anthony Stransky
M. A. Stransky
Frank W. Stransky
Riverside
Stransky
Iowa City
Will J. Hayek
Independent School
Washington
Independent School District
City of
Washington Street
American orator in China learns to read ideas on board
Bill Moore reports a visiting American orator who spoke to a Chinese audience. A Chinaman beside a blackboard interpreted by jotting ideas rather than words, leaving the speaker puzzled as the audience’s understanding was conveyed through concepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Moore
China
White House Repainted After 1814 Fire
The White House was painted white following the 1814 burning by the British to cover fire marks. The restoration aimed to refresh the exterior and preserve the iconic residence for future generations.
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White House
Finest Quality of Mahogany Export Chief of Honduras
The mahogany of British Honduras is the country’s principal export. The piece is identified as the guest quality known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Honduras
Two Riley Families of South Hill Move to Crawfordsville
In South Hill on January 28 Vera L. Sands reports the T. H. Riley and Dale Riley families plan to move Friday to Crawfordsville. Neighbors note twenty years of good neighborly relations and express regret at their departure. Frank Sands served on the Washington Allbaugh-Ashby jury this week.
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Riley
South Hill
Crawfordsville
Vera L. Sands
Farrel Young
Winfield
Dayle Sands
Robert Dayle
Dorothy Appel
Mt. Pleasant
Frank Sands
Will Wooley
Harley Rhea
O. E. Pittard
Dale Riley
Virgil Krantz
Krantz
T. H. Riley
Washington
Allbaugh-Ashby
Grandview Man Fined for Mink Off-Season
Frank Brickley of Grandview was fined 20 dollars and costs by Justice U L Holiday for possessing mink out of season. Conservation officer Earl Jago of Louisa and Muscatine counties made the arrest this week. Eleven Inch Ice at Cone Lake is 11 inches thick and of good quality.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Frank Brickley
Grandview
Justice of the Peace U. L. Holiday
Earl Jago
Louisa
Muscatine
Cone Lake
Charles Eliason
Des Moines
Whatsoever Society
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
The Crosby and Anderson families express sincere gratitude for the sympathy and acts of kindness shown during their bereavement.
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Guy Crosby
Effie Anderson
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