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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1933
Page
4
A devotional note cites Psalm 71:5: O Lord God you are my hope and trust from my youth. The reflection invites readers to place continued faith in God amid life’s years and changes.
A reflective verse fragment honors Barbara Young with lines about a spring day and a dawning day of grace. It frames a private romance where the speaker realizes the beloved Barbara Young was the source of personal awakening and enduring affection. The meter and imagery echo a lyric mood.
A Burlington judge set aside a verdict of guilt for two men charged with receiving deposits while the bank was insolvent and ordered a new trial. Attorney S W Livingston argued that there was insufficient evidence of intent to defraud. The article notes widespread banker prejudice and suggests the case will hinge on proving intent at retrial.
Keota Eagle critiques Chicago Tribune and other papers for bias during prohibition. Discusses two killings in Oskaloosa involving a suspected bootlegger and an injured officer, noting coverage varied by editorial stance. The piece argues enforcement officers face danger and that some papers favored sympathy for criminals.
The text argues that many bankers faced an unprecedented financial emergency, blaming intent for losses while noting public fear, reforms to restore confidence, and that punishment should target proven intent rather than mere mistakes. It compares bank losses to other investments and stresses renewed stability.
By The Way laments a homecoming with tall green trees lush grass and gardens. The column notes Duke Olaf’s return to typewriter work while the usual writer X heads out for a pinch hit and private research on the origin of the term kitten ball.
Readers spent hours examining the By-the-way contributor box after it was handed over, an act described as both kind and fatally costly to their time.
A recent By-the-way column reveals a box with envelopes marked Betty Epigrams Nominations for Oblivion Tillie Brain Teasers Salvage Gold Poetry Hot Ones clipped jokes from Life The Sunday School World The New Yorker The Parent's Magazine and other material. The owner notes the typewritten content appears original and readable.
A breakfast guest at the White House watches Mr. Coolidge pour coffee from cup to saucer then imitates him until the President sets the saucer on the floor for the dog. The piece blends reminiscence, poetry lines, and reflections on law and virtue.
Dorothy Kuenen recalls a family road trip from Riverside to Keokuk and Fort Madison visiting the Mississippi, Des Moines river confluence, and a tour of a Missouri prison. The narrative blends small-town stops, scenic drives, and the G A R convention, with vivid details of the peniteniaryyard and meals.
The account notes prisoners housed under vigilant guards with towers and sirens on a Ft. Madison visit. It praises warden Hollowell as a leading penologist while contrasting routine Burlington and a sober return home with no casualties despite youths attempting to drink at pop stands.
A Sunday at the Rath home drew family and friends including Iris Rath Margaret Green and Frances Harvey visiting Longer and Rath households. Wayne Nicola Woodrow Coon J B Hoxworth and others shared a Fern Clief picnic honoring Frances Harvey and Ruth Longera birthdays.
A juvenile band festival scheduled in Atlantic Iowa on July 19 will showcase bands from Harlan Audubon Extra Adair Anita Griswold Atlantic and Dermyer. After afternoon concerts and a Cham ber of Commerce sponsored dinner the combined bands will give an evening concert directed by Karl King Fort Dodge director composer.
Named young musicians from Lewis Messena Cumberland Brayton and Walnut will participate in the evening concert showcasing local talent and community musical effort.
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