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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
4
A quirky local column recounts neighbors washing a car in the yard and a man mixing up shoes in heat. It notes South Dakota drought contrasts, pencil sellers, a Washington miscue, fish at the market, a parody on patriotism, a widow’s visitors after a midget’s death, and ends with a prompt for readers to submit Why I Read this column for prize entries.
A devotional blurb dated July 21 offers a Proverbs themed quote about kindness to animals and moral behavior. It weaves in lines from Thackeray and Francis, reflecting on human conduct and natural disposition.
William Allen White portrays John W Hamilton of Kansas as a new Republican leader with speed and political acumen. He draws parallel to Alf Landon, noting Hamilton’s adroit attack style and his imagined potential as a national figure. Kansas is cited as proud of him.
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, returned from Europe and called the Republican platform the most reactionary in the party's history. He charged the Cleveland platform advocates economic nationalism of the narrowest and most dangerous sort. Butler is described as one of the brainiest men in the United States.
The piece weighs Dr. Butler’s stance against New Deal policies and child labor reform. It notes his internationalist views, clashes with mass opinion, and speculation he could be presidential timber though perhaps too elevated for the era. It contrasts his wisdom with the people's limits and party risks.
Louisiana lawmakers reject ratification on a third vote, 50 to 9, preserving the state's strawberry belt. Representative Charles Anzalone argued the measure would ruin berry growers and livelihood.
Mr Hull warns that reciprocal trade pacts importing farm goods threaten home markets and raise unemployment. He notes many trading partners are better off and urges charity begin at home, reflecting Bluefield West Virginia Telegraph concerns.
The plan calls for banning competitive farm imports to let American growers gain the full benefit of the U.S. market. It urges guaranteeing an American price on world crops for domestic consumption and removing foreign surpluses with government help. It advocates a selective trading policy missing from current policy.
The Ernest Crawford family, previously held in quarantine, were released and returned home. Mrs. Clark Bayer notes multiple local visitors including Mr. and Mrs. George Gorah, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Severts, and Mrs. David Rinner of Austin, Minn., attended a family picnic at the Clark Bauer residence.
Robert shows partial play early in the week while remaining weak. Esther Gorsh attends a Sunday school class party hosted by Mrs. F. M. Lindenmeyer on Wednesday evening.
The text argues that lasting contentment begins when you stop begrudging others what they have. It suggests envy fuels unhappiness and implies personal peace comes from accepting others' success and possessions.
Researchers in Enon report advances in preparing and studying snakes for use in treating a disease called The Bleed ing disease, focusing on huemuyl ila.
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