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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1937
Page
4
A Bible verse on enduring light from Isaiah 60 20 contrasts with Tolstoi’s view that life is service. He argues meaning comes from serving others with a definite object beyond personal joy, despite suffering.
The article champions extending civil service to first, second, and third class postmasters as a bulwark against the spoils system. It argues the bill would freeze capable officials in place, reduce political graft, and allow career growth within government. It warns some will resist, but promotes merit, efficiency, and advancement as core goals.
In a speech marking the seventeenth anniversary of repealed prohibition, Texas Senator Morris Sheppard arraigns beverage alcohol as a narcotic poison rivaling morphine and cocaine. He labels it a false stimulant, habit forming, life destroying, and a source of crime and degradation.
The speaker denounces a pervasive issue attacking health thrift safety and youth. They identify the problem as a disease barrier to progress producing mental distress wrecking homes defiling virtue and hindering happiness. The rhetoric frames it as a monumental social blight threatening motherhood and societal advancement.
A Howard Sitler winter letter from Biloxi describes a cabin design with living ends and a middle open space, quail hunts in Mississippi, misidentified moss as squirrel nests, and fishing tales on the Skunk River including Channel Cat praise. He recalls friends, old hunting partners, and helping a hungry boy, noting he blames spelling on crossword puzzles.
A tribute to Mrs. Alex Miller honors a life of kindness described as mellow sunshine touching rich and poor. The poem envisions her enduring influence beyond death and calls on friends to stay cheerful brave and strong until a future reunion.
A Chicago taxi driver notes five fares in an hour on a bright clear day and explains that good weather prompts others to stay in, while he ventures out to grab business. He believes good conditions favor any business.
A 15 year old from New Bedford was shot during target practice with a rifle received as a Christmas present. Police report the incident as an accidental shooting with no immediate suspects. the boy was treated for injuries and is expected to recover.
A Toledo Chronicle fragment notes a coal dealer praising certain coal brands while acknowledging flaws. Jokes contrast money and installment plans with optimistic forecasts. A hospital stay, nurse meet, and humorous ad captions appear as light community observations.
A passerby fainted after a motorist stopped to permit him to cross a street in the western section. The incident highlights quick acts of courtesy on urban roads.
The query asks for the identity of the Deputy Treasurer of Washington County. It seeks a specific official's name, implying a local government role and current officeholder information.
A reflective essay asks what America means across figures from Columbus to Wells. It surveys views by Franklin, Penn, Washington, Lincoln, Whitman, Ibsen, Zangwill, Graham, Gorky, and others, ending with a claim that America is a sublime adventure and a footnote in God’s biography.
A Washington County farmer proposed using a WPA grant to aid in rebuilding the Republican Party, presenting a public suggestion that reflects mid‑century public works influence on politics.
David Stapp family from Xenia visited Richard Stephens home with Tommy on Monday evening. Harold Clegg notes his parents James and Mrs. Clegg left California last week and plan eight see along the way and to Hot Springs Arkansas. John Clegg bought a team of horses from Richard Stephens on Wednesday. Everette Stewart enjoys driving a 1935 Ford V-8. Mrs. Roger Colthurst is ill with flu this week. Everette Simkins delivered coal to Richard Stephens on Thursday.
Amboy residents report a busy social week with visits among Frame, Brown, Pearson, Dea, Anderson, and Beene blossom families. W. E. Frame attended a Farm Bureau convention in Des Moines. others hosted guests, noted illness, and shared local chores such as hog loads to Chicago.
Robert Holland returns home to East Highland from Detroit Michigan after a two month stay. Mrs Ed Quinlan and daughter Maxine visit at Mrs Anna Lear home while Ed Larry Rohret and Ray Stockman call on friends. Linus Vegey family and Gail Murdock host others as Mincer and family visit. Mayme Weber Ella Weber and DeWayne Wieland absent due to sickness. Linus Yegsy reminded of birthday with nearby visitors.
Babson argues stocks are not the first step to wealth and presents a six step plan. Budget spending to create a surplus, invest savings, buy reasonable life insurance, purchase a first home, consider bonds and conservative stocks, then only after growth place money in speculative stocks. He warns against chasing low priced stocks and stresses a disciplined, action oriented program.
Neighbors and friends spent the evening with her and played ecards as lunch was served. Guests wished her many more happy birthdays. Frank Mineer plans to start filling his ice house on Tuesday.
Everette Roth, son of Seth Roth, underwent an appendectomy at Henry County Hospital Thursday evening and is reported to be doing well. The item notes community events including a Firemen's benefit program, a popularity cake prize, and social gatherings hosted by local residents in Wayland on March 29.
J D Rabenold of Ainsworth remains very ill at his home with Ruth Norris reporting the situation. Edith Richards was called to help care for him Thursday evening. Mrs E W Spessard, previously with her daughter, returned home for rest. Clothing donations are being collected.
Mrs. Margarite Harbison of Coppock visited Wednesday at the Lee Thompson home. Mrs. Lilly Townsend moved to Columbus Junction. Ferdinand Rowan died in Arvada Colorado on January 15 of heart trouble aged 65. The Reece family remains in Washington with a temporary transfer. Clyde Keipe and family visited near Columbus City.
A historic note states forty percent of the planet lies within tropical latitudes. It highlights the vast expanse of rainforest and coral regions under tropical climates influencing global weather patterns and biodiversity.
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