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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1936
Page
4
The blurb cites Jeremiah 19 23 urging humility in wisdom wealth and power The quote warns against boasting celebrates the need for judicial checks on legislation and critiques executive branch overreach attributed to Albert J Beveridge in 1924
The piece notes a strong public reaction in favor of railroads and a campaign to educate on their role. It cites revived public sentiment against political demagoguery and highlights improved service, faster trains, and rail travel’s safety and economic importance. It mentions rising travel and wages discussion by The Railway Age.
The article notes average hourly earnings of 69.3 cents for railway employees in the year ending March 31 1936 the highest ever. It discusses removal of a 10 percent deduction completed March 31 1935 and questions how rules and regulations limit service improvements and employment while arguing wages are high amid low industry earnings.
Mrs. Agusta Koogler Adams of 1301 Stillwater Oklahoma praises a Centennial issue. She fondly recalls Richmond Iowa roots and Virginia ancestry of her parents Andrew and Diana Koogler and their 1854 move. She notes the issue shows familiar places people and Methodist church scenes from Washington County.
A reliable financial authority warns that reducing government spending is essential to a balanced federal budget and sound currency. The message says inflation danger rises with mounting deficits and urges action before a fiscal crash.
A writer describes arrival in Plymouth aboard the Ascania with Sir Francis Drake meeting craft, then Rockville estate hospitality, English attitudes toward Americans, and touring Plymouth, London, and Westminster Abbey. He and companions attend the Changing of the Guards, visit St. Andrews, the Hoe, and the Palace, and glimpse Parliament while noting cultural contrasts.
The July meeting of the Better Riverside club will be held Tuesday evening July 14 at the Methodist church parlors with a 6:30 dinner served by the Ladies Aid. Former Riverside residents Dr. and Mrs. J W Wilson arrived from Brownsville and San Antonio Texas.
The article notes Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne after settling at Ellisland on the Nith in 1788. It states Burns lost his money and that authorities give no special reason for the song.
Gene Tucker and Jimmy Campbell roll up pant legs to beat heat claiming fifty percent cooling at work. Chick Long and Zeke Pratt, prominent sleeper-outers, have moved from Central Park to a new address near the local country club after midnight.
A cheeky column shares light anecdotes about keeping cool in heat with a kittenball player from Muscatine and a man who cools with bed sheets in the fridge. It notes a mother scolding a son and a local businessman joking about selling out at 110 degrees. Also recounts MEL CRANDALL stories of scribbled names and a humorous feud between Pat and Mike O Leary.
Mrs Warren Donaldson notes an old auction in which the auctioneer swore repeatedly during the sale preliminaries. The owner, a devout church man, asked for profanity to end and the auctioneer replied I’ll sell any way you want me to with another oath.
A stream of humorous letters and remarks from readers about manners jokes and small boy observations. A note announces the By the Way contest with three prizes in tomorrow's Journal and dares readers to join the fun.
E E Griffith on a motor trip east with Mr and Mrs Ted Griffith and son Donald of Burlington. Whatsoever society picnic at 6 30 Tuesday evening at Columbus Chautauqua Park. Mrs Glen Helmick visiting sister Edna Grandy Davenport. Miss Iva Gaskell visiting parents W H and Mrs Gaskell Pasadena Calif. Mrs Mary Dill to observe 87th birthday Monday. Royce Johnston and son from Chicago visiting J R Johnston and family. Beulah Luckey and Lee Colton in Iowa City Friday. J O O Connor Davenport visiting Mrs George Masonholder. R J McCleery visited son Hugh at Grinnell. Loren Bond family on vacation in the Ozarks.
The text argues that drivers are the key factor in crashes. It lists defective minds, poor vision, alcohol fatigue and carbon monoxide as causes and notes many fail to learn safe driving or observe right of way. It concludes some cause accidents by speeding and taking risks, though not out of malice.
Nations rally to combat widespread hunger as Asia leads large scale relief efforts and calls for increased food aid. Officials urge coordinated action, pledging resources and support to vulnerable populations across the region.
A newspaper column reflects on surrender and endurance in its closing lines, noting the notion of repeating surrender and the idea that surrender was avoided long before the final paragraphs.
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