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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1938
Page
4
Security For Life and Human Unity Across Nations
The discourse notes that while peace is ideal the world remains divided by language, nations, custom, and religion. It cites 2,792 languages and about 70 nations as evidence of human fragmentation. The speaker urges cooperation, cautioning Rotarians to rise above historic enmities and hostile conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Mennonites Leave Mexican Colonies for North
A Ciudad Juarez dispatch reports about 15,000 Mennonites abandoning colonies in Durango and Chihuahua due to religious liberty refusals and tensions with Mexican authorities. They cite high taxes on crops and hostility as motives, seeking safety in the United States and Canada. they are described as conscientious objectors and as good citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciudad Jaarez
Mexico
Durango
Chihuahua
United States
Brazil
South America
Washington County Board Proceedings June 9 1938
The Board approved May minutes and listed miscellaneous claims including freight and express charges. They authorized bonds, exemptions, and property sales, and adopted two resolutions to sell Lots 9-10 in Braden Addition and Lot 13 in Kendall Subdivision to buyers for set prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Election Railway Express Agency
Express Secondary
Rieke
Railway Express Agency
W. M. Darbyshire
Washington Township
A. L. Braden
Wellman
James M. Olin
Harve PP
Wilson
Ned Morrow
E. F. Bauer
Harve P. Wilson
Washington County
Iowa
James M. Ulin
James M. Wiin
Chas. S. King
Kendall
City of
Washington
Catherine Tobin
Harvey. Wilson
FE. F. Bauer
Sabe
County Insane Fund
Transfer of funds from County Insane to County Poor fund approved
Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors approves a 6000.06 transfer from the County Insane fund to the County Poor fund to reimburse care of insane patients at the County Home. The resolution, adopted with no nays, cites section 88 of the 1927 code and notes sufficient funds and compliance with laws. The document records related fund transfers, warrants, and homestead tax credit actions across June 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Insane Fund
County Poor Fund
43Rd General Assembly
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
State Comptroller
E. F. Bauer
Harvey Wilson
Ned Morrow
Iowa
E. F P. Bauer
Harve P. Wilson
Martha C. Foster
Martha
Foster
Irl Glick
Loyal Huffstetler
John W. Diller
North
Brighton
FE. F. Bauer
County of
Washington
Peoples Savings Bank
Crawfordsville
Acta of the Fortyfirst General Assembly
Thrifty Faithful Keepers of Strict Religious Convictions
They are frugal and law abiding, rarely clashing with authorities unless demanded actions conflict with their deeply embedded religious beliefs.
A Fine Recognition for Rep Eicher in Supreme Court Talk
The Washington Post named Edward C. Eicher as a potential appointee to the U S Supreme Court to succeed the late Justice Cardozo. If chosen, it would mark a historic honor for Iowa and signal a long respected legal career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Bicher
U. 38
Supreme Court
Eicher
Iowa
Washington
D. C
Justice Cardozo
Dig Up DuPont and Rascob Tax Case Draws Attention
The United States Board of Tax Appeals seeks 1.2 million dollars from Pierre DuPont and John J. Rascob over alleged non bona fide losses for back income taxes. The piece notes pride in modest means among local residents and urges appreciation for simpler pleasures over riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Board of Tax Appeals
Pierre DuPont
John J. Rascob
Corn Belt
Unprofitable Role and Honest Figures in Government
A pair of editorial quips warn against reliance on leaders who act as mere lookouts while others loot resources. They urge electing sound, independent men and compare fiscal policy to a bank passbook, arguing the ballot remains the true measure of prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Ohio
Journal
Wheat Harvest At Stone Farm In North Oregon
Mr Kime harvested wheat for Grace Stone this week and Phil Lips of Washington shipped the grain to Muscatine. Farmers finish oats shocks and proceed to threshing as hay making continues. Local visits include the Beenblossoms and Wolfe families with updates on health and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee i
North
Marion Avenue
Washington
Iowa
International News Service
C. H. Beenblossom
Oregon
Kime
Grace Stone
Phillips
Muscatine
Bette Burt
Joella Beenblossom
Jim Bean
Richard
Haskins
Viola Meeks
Richard Fisher
Fisher
Ronald Mae
Willis Wolf
Dorothy
Cedar Falls
Earl Wolf
Downers Grove
Ill
A. W. McConnell
Wolf
McConnell
Burke McCreedy
Jimmie
Humorous Club Tales and Village Saidings
A club discussion features a lawyer recalling his first case and a boastful patron who funded his start. A joking crowd laughs at the patron’s memory of a self important lawyer. A stray quip by a dog and several small local jests close the collection of humorous vignettes.
Rejuvenation Joke Ends With Gotcha Legal Feud
An elderly man visits a rejuvenation wizard asking to be 18 again. The magician agrees for $10,000. Six months later the patient refuses payment claiming he is underage and vows to sue for fraud.
Despondent Youth Believes He Is a Washout
A young man stopped to talk with a group of fellows and, in a despondent mood, confessed he felt rejected by every girl in town. A nearby henpecked companion urged him to knock on wood in hope that luck would change.
Henpecked Husband Warns About Silent House
In a witty exchange from a Washington anecdote, the wife teases her husband about locking up everything for the night while the weary man confirms he has shut up what he can. The lighthearted moment centers on domestic jokes about husband and wife dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
True! True! A man's reputation hinges on what unseen remains
A terse maxim notes that much of a man’s reputation depends on information not uncovered or disclosed. The saying emphasizes the value of restraint and the impact of hidden facts on public opinion.
Wanted: Traveling Companion for Rodger the Lodger
A cheeky classified notice seeks an educated witty man to be a traveling companion. Must be a skilled driver mechanic capable of campfires, map folding, cooking, coffee, quick attire changes, and avoiding speed traps. Also to pick restaurants, judge points of interest, and supply a car plus a thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dingle City
Pintville
Rodger
Second Hand Car Sparks Hidden Truths
Dialogue reveals surprise at a car owner's claim of originality as a friend questions the vehicle's history and provenance. The exchange underscores themes of trust and ownership between the speakers.
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