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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1935
Page
3
Driving Responsibility and Accident Rates Highlight Driver Accountability
The piece argues that higher driving responsibility reduces fatal accidents among commercial operators versus private drivers. It notes 1927 to 1934 car registrations grew while fatal crashes increased less for trucks, buses, and taxis. It condemns drunk private drivers and urges authorities to curb recklessness to protect lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hades
Mussolini on the spot over Ethiopia war risks
The essay argues Mussolini faces a pivotal moment as Italy presses toward war with Ethiopia. It notes Italy’s war fever, the training of a nation for conflict since WWI, and global jealousy of Italian ambitions, while questioning whether he can restrain the mobs he created.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Italy
Africa
Eethiopia
Japan
Kaiser Wilhelm
Belgium
France
Demand for Driver Mental Fitness Tests Grows
Editorial line urges mandatory demonstrations of capacity and proof of mental fitness for all car drivers, hoping the era of stricter standards will arrive soon.
Good Yield of Rye at Wyman
Wyman July 17 The Can by Bros. combined a field of rye for J E Dunn yielding 23 by an acre near Iowa City Mr and Mrs BE V Humphrey Calvin and Adeline were guests at the AB Thomas home near Iowa City Thursday evening They were accompanied home by Bobby Jones Rex Hustons and Clair Mullen were Sunday visitors at the Caseal Hamilton home The Wyman Kittenball team traveled to Wayland Friday evening and won 5 to 0 over Wayland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Humphrey
Wyman
Canby Bros
J. E. Dunn
Iowa City
BE. V. Humphrey
Calvin
Adeline
A. B. Thomas
Bobby Jones
Clair Mullen
Jane
Rex Hustons
Clair Mullens
Caseal Hamilton
Richland
Homer Martin
Clyde Derby
Baby
Wayland
Joe Johnston
Muscatine
Female Mosquitoes Bite and Carry Disease, Study Says
The article explains that only female mosquitoes bite humans, injecting a toxin that thins blood and can spread diseases like malaria and yellow fever. It notes past screening and a new home spray, FlyTox, developed with a Rex Research Corporation fellowship at the Mellon Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon Institute
Rex Research Corporation
Quarantine Rules Tighten for Scarlet Fever in State
Iowa state health board approves 1935 rules changing isolation for scarlet fever from 28 to 21 days after case report with extra week at home after quarantine ends. Other changes cover psittacosis typhoid measles chickenpox and German measles reporting and placard rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Health
State Department of Health
Department
Loreal Board of Health
Wayland Pastor Heads West for Mennonite Conference
Rev. Elmer Basinger pastor of Wayland Mennonite church and Mrs. Basinger departed Ft. Madison for a western trip to attend the Mennonites general conference at Upland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Elmer Basinger
Wayland Mennonite Church
Basinger
Ft. Madison
Mennonites General Conference
Upland
California trip planned with family reunions in August
The conference will be held early in August. They will visit Phoen ix, Ariz., with a sister Mrs. Basinger has not seen for more than 15 years and later visit a California sister she has not seen for 12 years. Rev. Mr. Basinger will visit a sister he has not seen for nearly fifteen years. They anticipate a very pleasant trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif
Phoenix
Ariz
Nettie Donovan Vacationing at Brother's Home
Brighton reports Nettie Donovan visiting her brother Kenneth Donovan and family. Mrs L Stone visits her brother Matt Stone and family. Andy and Mrs Oswalt spent Sunday with son Myron in rural Keota. Clifford Garrett and Belle Plaine visitors with Everett Garrett. Glen Garrett and son stay with Clarence family for dinner. Lawrence Borkoski drives a new Chevrolet coupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Nettie Donovan
Kenneth
L. Stone
Matt
Andy Oswalt
Myron
Keota
Clifford Garrett
Belle Plaine
Everett Garrett
Glen
Glen, Jr
Clarence
Wesley Dricks
Lawrence Borkoski
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