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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1936
Page
4
A concise moral note quotes Isaiah 55 6 7 urging seeking the Lord while near and returning to God for mercy and pardon. The passage contrasts wickedness and unrighteous thoughts with divine forgiveness and mercy for those who turn.
The article argues body health should be regularly examined like car repairs. A family doctor provides diet, exercise, and recreation guidance to prevent serious conditions. Dr John L RR notes routine exams reduce health risks.
National Industries reports show states drawing large federal relief from 1933 to 1925 with Alabama at over 44 million and Louisiana about 51 million in relief receipts. States varied in contributions, with several under 5 percent. Connecticut led with more than half funded by the public purse.
The figures show Delaware New Hampshire and Rhode Island with relief costs totaling 4 096 483 367 dollars over three years. The government funds the program and the costs are embedded in taxes hidden from view.
A contributor argues that communism would work only if people had equal abilities and desires. He notes society's current stage, imagines a Monday morning in a community, and compares motivation between tying to small versus large debts. The essay concludes that small debts are more troublesome than big ones, as smaller debts invite enforcement.
The Chicago Tribune criticizes Miss Willie Lawson and similar educators for blaming youth discontent on lack of self expression. It praises youth resilience, warns against self pity, and urges teachers to avoid exploiting youth with claims that America lacks opportunity. It calls for removing insincere leaders from teaching ranks.
Des Moines July 27 ins says hot spell depressed illness in the state with only 20 new scarlet fever cases in town last week and small numbers for mumps measles diphtheria and chickenpox. Health commissioner Dr Walter L Bierring notes the decrease contrasts with typical periods of higher disease activity.
A Washington man recounts a late night home invasion from his youth. He refused to search the upstairs, citing safety and his mother’s ability to defend herself. His mother ultimately checked the area and the intruder escaped via a ladder from an upstairs window.
ANOTHER OF OUR SCOUTS notes a tea held for two newly elected brides where all guests except the brides drank ice tea. The brides preferred warm tea. The column also mentions visiting J. C. Buenneke the Ainsworth lumberman and a jewelry store break in reported in an exchange paper.
A suitor asks to marry the daughter, but the father, noting the age gap, suggests waiting a few years until they are closer in age, in a quaint dialogue excerpt from a duet.
A wedding trip ends in a tense hotel stop when a salesman and his bride encounter a waiter. The salesman’s warning about the bride’s work prompts the waiter to reply that he does not know and that she does not work for him.
Oklahoma paper recalls a police operation to seize a green roadster driven by a blonde with wire wheels. A train grinding stop prompts passengers to ask the conductor about a cow on the track. He replies they chased it into a barn, reflecting a humorous local item.
A rural couple jokes about a worn cradle and big family. A quip about a girl learning to talk and the time to learn to be silent surfaces. A Sunday school exchange ends with a child’s humor about rivers and creeks and girls’ restrictions.
A dust stained tramp pleads for food as the lady of the house refuses to bite back and jokes about calling the dog. Prudish observers worry about exposing younger men to life without shirts all summer while they face debts of the older generation.
A traveler in Estherville notes a boy walking with a frail companion, declaring the burden is light because the younger is his brother. An observer from South Dakota spots a 1914 touring car with brass radiator and bright lamps stealing the scene on Main Street.
In September 1926 Belle D. Miller sues Simon P Teeple Richard Moore and others as Washington County Iowa commissioners and heirs to quiet title to a parcel in Out Lot Seven Washington. The petition claims errors in record title and seeks fee simple ownership and bar against all defendants and unknown claimants with no personal claims against defendants. A notice warns defendants to appear by noon on the second day of the next term starting September 1936 or face default and judgment. Attorney: ER. J. Harmmeier.
Iowa in and for Wasilington County lists a multifaceted civil action involving L Renoux, Nellie Renoux, Pearl Heins as plaintiffs against defendants including Nathan Baker, Mary Baker, John Hendee, Phebe Hendee, multiple variations of George W Thompson, Nancy Thompson, James Emiley and others. The fragmented docket reflects a broad participation by numerous individuals with overlapping spellings and titles.
Dr B F Schwartz chronicles a Mediterranean voyage toward Palestine. He describes Venice, Trieste, and shipboard life with diverse passengers including Chalutz youth. notes Adriatic scenery, the moonrise, and moments of rest before continuing to the Holy Land.
Plaintiffs H. L. Renoux Nellie Renoux and Pearl Heins claim fee simple ownership of tracts one two and three in Washington Iowa with unknown claimants alleging adverse interests. The case seeks to bar all unknown claimants and grant relief granting partition and relief. Defendants are summoned to appear by Sept 7 1928 at the District Court in Washington Iowa.
Forecast indicates considerable precipitation and above normal temperatures in the southern half of the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. The northern plains expect little rain with temperatures near or above normal, while southern areas stay notably warm through most of the week.
A central Iowa Townsend club picnic was held Sunday with 45 Townsend clubs represented Lloyd Smith of Forest City was the speaker at the gathering attended by club members from across the region.
Maxwell Iowa announces the 17th annual Homecoming and Old Settlers picnic set for August 6 and 7. Local and former residents are expected to attend the community celebration.
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