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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1937

Page

4

Mocking God Bible Thought for July 3 1937

Today's Bible Thought discusses the question Lord Lord and not doing what Jesus says from Luke 6:46. It reflects on living faith through actions rather than words alone.

Declaration of Independence and threshold of July

A reflection on July 4 1937 noting 161 years since the Declaration of Independence. The piece presents the text of the Declaration and lists the Continental Congress signers and framed arguments for separation from Britain. It emphasizes natural rights, grievances, and the pledge of the signers.

Best Farm Year Since 1929

Babson notes 1937 farm year as busiest since 1929 with high prices and good yields. Wheat prospects strong, though rust risk persists. overall farm income may reach about 9 billion, boosting retail trade and factory demand as rural prosperity lifts the economy.

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Grange fights motor tax diversion in New Jersey

The National Grange reports a strong, unified push by state Granges to stop diverting motor fees from highway use. In New Jersey the legislature approved diverting about 1.9 million dollars despite farm-group opposition and a governor veto. Grange leaders vow a renewed campaign next year.

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Fireworks Law Voices From Local Citizens

Eldridge, Wolf, Cantoni, Arthur, Cowden comment on a new law banning fireworks on July 4. Eldridge praises reduced noise for seniors. Wolf backs saving money for children. Cantoni regrets not passing earlier. Arthur says noisemakers define childhood, Cowden expects adjustment.

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Bridesmaid Reveals Long-Lost Wedding Connection

A former Washington resident at a country club chat is told she looks young. A guest jokes she is going to elve her away, noting she was a bridesmaid at the woman's wedding years ago.

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Sparsely Worded Quips and Homefront Snippets

A jumble of quips and stray lines from a local paper column. Items display ironic aphorisms about money ambition credit and time alongside brief humor bits and a domestic dinner scene. The collage reads as a lighthearted miscellany rather than a cohesive story.

Fragmented reminiscence and moral reflections surface

The text presents disjointed snippets: a note on endowment and estate sums, a golfer facing planetary chatter, a hospital visit for an operation, a critique of public ownership, and a puzzled remark about spending money to impress others. The mix reads as a collage of personal musings and casual dialogue.

Judge says no child educated without core national texts

A fed eral judge argues true education requires knowledge of the Declaration of Independence the Preamble to the Constitution and the Gettysburg Address. The comment implies widespread ignorance across the United States.

Legal bill dispute and odd exchange cited in Tribune

A Winnepeg Tribune fragment recounts a humorous legal matter where a lawyer presents a $500 bill to a client while misheard or misquoted lines about relatives and a Western trip emerge. The dialogue touches on family ties and travel reminiscence in a light, conversational tone.

Can Prove It Referee in Bankruptcy Exchange

A humorous exchange recounts a referee in bankruptcy questioning a couple about coordinating a credit arrangement. The bankrupt claims they pooled funds, living on opposite sides of the Local Trust and Saving Bank. Beary contributed the item.

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