Safety of the Righteous Reflected in Daily Thought
Today’s Bible Thought for Monday July 2 1938 states the righteous inherit the land and dwell therein forever with the law of God in the heart guiding every step according to Psalm 37 29 and 31.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1934
Page
4
Better Political Balance Needed in National Debate
A column argues that greater opposition in Congress is essential to avoid dictatorship and unchecked party control. It cites Westbrook Pegler's critique of congressional helplessness, warns against selfish re election motives, and calls for a balanced distribution of party power to brake harmful legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Westbrook Pegler
Republican Party
Congrers
Rogers
Arizona
Wayside
The middle class of the great west grows in abundance
The passage extols the rise of a robust middle class in the Midwest, praising its self made progress and the spread of modern comforts like cars radios baths. It defends democracy despite weaknesses and asserts that current times offer unparalleled material blessings and opportunity. The tone is celebratory and forward looking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.m Hoover
Middle West
No Money No Goods in War Debt Payments
Editorial notes Secretary Hull suggesting debtor nations pay Europe debts with goods instead of cash. Critics warn a flood of imports would disrupt US industries and free trade could hurt American producers. The piece argues debtor nations unlikely to swap cash for goods and questions the feasibility of such a plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hall
Europe
Hull
Sam
National
Hulls
Lawful now and the hypocrisy is dead satire
A collage of satirical snippets rails at legalized liquor, taxation, and public policy. It mocks celebratory lawfulness of drinking, hints at war debt humor, and cites assorted newspaper quips about politics, economics, and social norms with period voice and sharp irony.
Washington County Has Come Back say local voices
A. J. Morgan urges a Washington county slogan celebrating optimism. I. Bush, 82, rises before dawn to farm and recalls past grain methods while predicting electrified decades ahead. The piece weaves sketches of era change, humor, and local color from a late omnibus column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munity
Washington County
Sixty Percent of Pension Tax Paid in County
Washington county reports 60 percent of the old age pension tax paid. Marion S. George, county treasurer, says 7,2822 dollars have been paid to the fund with 1,162 paid Saturday and three days to be counted. The county’s expected total is just over 12,000 dollars for residents over 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Marions. George
Iowa seeks county old age assistance investigators
Des Moines July 2 to July 6 the Iowa old age assistance commission will accept applications for local investigator posts on county boards. Applicants must pass a state exam. sites include Red Oak Sioux City Fort Dodge Waterloo Cedar Rapids Knoxville and Mount Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Old Age Assistance Commission
County Old Age Assistance Board
R. Meredith
State Commission
Red Oak
Sioux City
Fort Doden
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Knoxville
Mount Pleasant
S&s
Farm lenders urged to aid farmers amid foreclosures
Iowa official M L Bowman told Des Moines mortgage holders to stay with farmers and allow time for prices to improve, arguing that nine of ten foreclosures aim to dispossess families rather than sustain payments. He traced stagnant purchasing power from 1920 to 1932 and warned foreclosures harm farmers and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
M. L. Bowman
Iowa Farm Debt Advisory Council
Bowman
Foreclosures urged to wait as farm prices falter
Farmer Rowman argues foreclosures at current prices harm the borrower and the economy. He says a new operator cannot improve outcomes without substantial price rises and urges the advisory council to seek debt scale-down. He notes loans from the federal land bank in Omaha could help the farmer meet the mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowman
Advisory Council
Federal Land Bank
Omaha
Cascade celebrates centennial with governor address
Cascade marked the second day of a week long centennial with Governor L. Herring delivering the main address to over 500 attendees. Former residents traveled to attend ceremonies that began Tuesday and run through July 4 as the town honors its 11th birthday and state day. Senator Louis J Murphy of Dubuque, honored for his work in the 73rd Congress, could not attend in person as the celebration continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
U.P
L. Herring
Louis J Murphy
Dubuque
Murphy
Sailor Heads to Europe After Adjournment
A sailor plans voyage to Europe soon after the adjournment, with actions awaiting further instructions and transport arrangements likely to follow.
Week's Weather Outlook for Midwest Plains and Rivers
For the period July 2 to July 7, the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys along with the northern and central Great Plains may see generally fair conditions. One or two shower periods are possible, mostly in the latter half of the week, with temperatures remaining moderate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dis Moines
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Gender differences in height strength and senses report
The study finds men average five inches taller and roughly thirty pounds heavier than women. Ninety percent of men are stronger and seventy percent faster than the typical woman, while women exhibit nearly twice the sense of touch and better hearing.
Policeman Howard Wagner Fell Fighting Dillinger Gang
Howard Wagner, a police officer, was killed while bravely resisting the Dillinger gang’s machine gun attack. The incident highlighted his courage during a violent confrontation with the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wagner
Dillinger
Amazing gas saver offered for cars by Wheaton laboratory
A Wheaton laboratory publicized a vapor automatic gas saver claiming 66 miles per gallon and rapid profit for auto owners. The notice urged readers to send their address and car name to receive a free sample.
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