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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1934
Page
4
A devotional line cites Psalm 32 5 about acknowledging sin confessing transgressions to the Lord and receiving forgiveness, reflecting on personal repentance and divine mercy in religious reflection.
A statistician shows air travel by established commercial routes is safer per miles than automobile travel. While some fatalities occur in plane crashes, auto accidents kill many more and injuries are common. Advances in landing tech and hover descent aim to improve efficiency and safety.
Mrs. Matt Gillespie relays a brief on chinch bug activity in Illinois similar to Iowa and Missouri. Farmers consider banning oats wheat barley rye to starve the pests, noting three main control paths from natural forces droughts and environmental conditions.
A damaged passage notes vast area and heavy rainfall in a devastated zone. It argues man cannot control the elements but can reduce trouble by abandoning wheat farming in central Illinois where chinch bugs thrive, warning wheat as a major pest producer in the region.
Betty describes a California visit on July 7 1934 with train moments in Los Angeles touring studios hotels estates and notable figures such as Gloria Swanson and Will Rogers. She notes Beverly Hills Cord Estate, Will Rogers property, and the Biltmore Hotel while contrasting LA with Chicago and hinting at Catalina trip to follow.
A collage of lighthearted vignettes on heat and daily life. The piece names soda fountain pride and hot thermometers, jokes about gate crashers and new bungalows, and quips from readers and celebrities. It captures small urban moments with humor and regional flavor.
Kalona Community Club details set for the second annual homecoming on August 23 with committees forming for activities. Also reported are local car accidents, visits by relatives, band concert solo, and a long obituary for William Riley Adams highlighting his life in English River township and Kalona.
Last Sunday afternoon two cars collided about one mile west of Richland killing Homer Lough aged 19. He died of skull fracture after being taken to Fairfield hospital and was buried in the nearby cemetery. The article also notes a windstorm ending park services and lists various local family travel and funeral details.
The Board of Directors will meet August 1, 1934 at the Secretary's offices 204 Bailey Building. Taxpayers will be heard for or against the following expenditure estimates and district taxes per $1,000 assessed value. District tax rate listed as 22.62 mills with 2000 school-aged residents noted.
Local U S tire dealer J and M Tire Service announces a new improved Tempered Rubber tread compound for U S Royal tires. Company officials cite tests and years of mileage data showing cooler running and more wear resistance, promising thousands of extra miles of trouble free travel.
A historic note records that the dinner hosted by the Duke of Wellington following the battle of Waterloo cost about ten thousand dollars. The event drew notable guests and reflected the scale of early 19th century commemorations.
NIRA reports Bill Deuker’s large alfalfa shipment demonstrates alfalfa’s value to farmers. Farm visits include Mr. and Mrs. Jus. Hanley at the Home Coming in Scotland, with Stiners, Eckerman, Litwillers and Ackermans from nearby communities attending. Also notes on flying fish and sailfish characteristics.
Customers praise the Leland Automatic Gas Water Heater for instant hot water at any time. The device delivers ready hot water for shaving bathing washing and dishwashing, making daily routines faster and more convenient.
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