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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
4
Bible Thought Thursday for July 12, 1938 cites Matthew 6.33 urging readers to seek God's kingdom and righteousness first, promising that all other needs will follow. The reflection emphasizes faith over material pursuit and moral living as a path to true wealth.
General Hugh Johnson contemplates quitting as head of the NRA after noting serious defects. He warns that identical bids undermine competition, risking monopoly and extortion claims alleged under NRA policy, and argues for saving the good while destroying the bad.
Council Bluffs officials send a daily train load of water to Creston as its reservoir ran low. Residents rely on neighbors and friends while the town's supply is replenished, highlighting the strain of providing for Creston's population.
Rollin B. Organ writes from July 10 1934 praising the Three-Quarter-Century club meeting in Washington county Iowa. He recalls greeting friends from his visit to Sunset Park Young Cabin and thanks Methodist ladies D A R and Mrs. Jeffrey. He notes his upcoming 90th birthday on July 19 and expresses gratitude to Secretary of State Mrs. Alex Miller and local hosts.
The article proclaims the farmer as the world’s biggest gambler, risking weather, soil, grasshoppers, army worms, grubs, and other plagues. Each spring he makes a desperate bet. victories yield big stakes while losses require another try. The piece praises farmers as resilient losers.
A Pima Indian in Arizona sought two hundred dollars from a banker claiming two hundred horses as security. He received the loan and later repaid two thousand two hundred dollars. As he prepared to depart, the banker offered to manage his money, prompting the Indian to ask how many horses the banker owned.
The line urges patience as crowds gather at the station while the national anthem plays and a heroic figure is celebrated, signaling a moment of ceremony and anticipation for those assembled.
Washington girls team will play two of three games on Friday night July 13 at Troop KF field. Noble and Winfield matchups follow, with Washington facing Winfield and Tri-County league action concluding a postponed June 8 game. Rain or providence permitting, three games will proceed starting at 7 p.m.
Detroit beat Washington 13 to 7 and New York won 9 to 4 over Cleveland. Today’s games include Philadelphia at Chicago and New York at Detroit among others. The National League standings show New York leading with a .615 mark and St Louis at .600, while Brooklyn sits at .416 and Philadelphia at .397.
Troop F aims to extend its long winning streak against a top Muscatine Standard Oil squad at the troop field this evening. The game follows other city league matches by Odd Fellows and the Devils at seven o clock.
Amusement column previews the 1934 musical comedy Cockeyed Cavaliers starring Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey. The duo play medieval kleptomaniacs amid European costumes with Dorothy Lee Thelma Todd and jovial banter under director Mark Sandrich.
The eyed Cavaliers' features dances and comedy songs entwined with the plot. It includes two popular numbers, I Love to Dilly Dally and I Went Hunting, by Will Jason and Val Burton, known from Penthouse Serenade and Isn't This a Night for Love.
Mrs A Strum called on Mrs Merle Statler Monday afternoon. Merle Statler and a cattle shipment to Chicago were noted, returning Tuesday night. Families including the Strums and Marion Smiths gathered at Roy Wells and Homer Meyer homes for gatherings and meals. Several visits to and from neighbors were listed with children noted.
Franklin District No 5 reports Mrs. Frank Smith Mrs. J W Combs and Isabelle visited at the Joe Nebergal home Friday evening to see Mrs Nebergal's brother Will Sheets. Leslie Gates and family Will Sheets and Mrs Clay Humston were mentioned in the gathering.
Medical authorities note the kidneys contain long networks of tubules that purify blood. The ad urges using Doan’s Pills for relief and to avoid dangerous quick cures, claiming Diana’s Pills and Doan’s Pills clear the 15 miles of kidney tubules and restore health.
Community notes list visits between the Hoyle, Thompson, Marek, and Gilber t families including gatherings at farms and Sunday calls. Several members attended a Baptist picnic at the rifle range and a Fourth of July outing at Iowa City. Best brains scarce claim notes England’s title rank at four percent.
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