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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1933
Page
4
A brief devotional note centers on Psalm 37 5 urging readers to commit their way to the Lord and trust in Him as a daily guiding principle. The message emphasizes faith, reliance on divine guidance, and steady confidence in God's plan.
An article styled as a League of Nations campaign argues rats are a global enemy requiring concerted action. It cites enormous rat populations, worldwide migration, and huge property and health costs from plague and disease. It urges an anti rat day and repeated drives, noting rapid reproduction.
Charles B. Anderson notes he failed to interview Adolf Hitler in Germany because Hitler demanded $1000 per interview, a price Anderson refused. The piece contrasts outside views of Hitler as a bragging demagogue with German opinions, tracing his rise from Austrian-born house painter to World War I veteran and Iron Cross recipient.
The passage traces Hitler’s ascent from a Munich beer garden meeting to leadership of the National Socialist movement. It outlines the 25 point program, the failed 1923 Putsch, subsequent prison stay, and rapid postprison growth. It highlights his oratory, organizational skill, Hitler Youth, and the party’s military-like paramilitary groups.
A collage of brief remarks covers dating advice for youth, a reader recall about storekeepers who extend credit, a Chicago College Inn dining jab, a cheeky poem about bareleg fashion, and readers renewing jokes for the column. The tone mirrors a bustling newspaper feature page with varied light items and letters.
Fragmentary verse style lists quirky nicknames and roles such as Sarah Kellum the Intellectual girl Allie Money the divorcee Maggie Zine the News-stand girl Mona Plane the one who goes up in the air Mary Thon the speedy kid Etta Quette the polite hostess Ella Phant the big museum attraction Cora spondence the private secretary Della Katessen works in the pickle store Carlsbad Cowboy a Lady the milk isn't good any.
The Russell Circus, in its sixth year, promotes a moral high class show with three rings and a hippodrome. A 76 year old contortionist star performs feats surpassing typical age expectations as crowds anticipate the Washington appearance on Tuesday August for the Rollins grounds.
Major General Lyle Brown requests a two year appropriation of 30 million dollars for a nine foot channel on the Mississippi River. Locks and dams planned from Dubuque to Rock Island include sites at Potosi Station Gordon's Ferry Sabula Le Claire Ta Rock Island with Rock Island work replacing the Moline dam. Estimated total cost about 100 million over four years.
The Interstate Commerce Commission safety bureau faulted railroad employees for not using a telephone to call for aid after a broken rail caused a derailment near Sobieski Wisconsin. One crew member died five passengers and three employees injured. Dispatchers avoided calling due to cost. The bureau says the telephone's value outweighs expense.
The YMCA edged the Orioles in a tense game as errors fueled nine runs in the second inning. Grant Davis started poorly, Stan Kiesey finished strong with a homer and six strikeouts, but the Orioles threatened to overwhelm the Y, who held on for the win amid renewed confidence and uneven defense.
Troop F tops the Devils 7 to 2 as errors plagued the Devils while Matlock Tucker Kerr and Dodds led a five run third inning. Pitched by Matlock the Troop built a five run lead by the third, Devils briefly rallied in the fifth before the final score.
Major League Baseball reports standings for the National and American Leagues with yesterday results listing Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Philadelphia and notes today’s games. It also notes visits by Zelma Moser and Kathryn McConaughy with relatives in Des Moines Bangor and Three Rivers.
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