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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1936
Page
4
Bible thought cites Deuteronomy 10 12 urging fear love and faithful service to God. It contrasts spiritual duty with material wealth from historic treasure fleets noting modern business ideas create wealth rapidly.
The Chariton Republican Barry Halden is described as in his early forties, a capable candidate for the U S Senate short term to fill Louis Murphy’s vacancy. The piece argues youth brings energy and experience grows with time, urging an independent, honest approach and noting voters bear education costs in politics.
News reports recount U. S. Senator Vic Donahey of Ohio struck by lightning on Chesapeake Bay during a fishing trip. A mast flashed to a steel post where he stood, knocking him unconscious as a storm swept the area.
The piece critiques Representative Cox of Camilla and Governor Talmadge, noting Cox's fiery barbecue speech and his portrayal of Republican devils as a warning to Georgia voters. It contrasts rural Georgia independence with nationwide party strife and cites historical Georgian wit about speaking for the state.
The report describes Vic Donahey resisting Sunny Jim Farley on the Philadelphia floor, declining to deliver a required nominating speech, and walking out toward Washington. It notes Senator Donahey's recovery and Sam Donahey's role in rallying Vic for Ohio politics.
Harold Anderson alleges Bob Henderson purchased twelve pairs of green spectacles to place on his cows to make them think they are eating green grass. no verification provided.
Cloid Willits and Don Woods argued where Cloid should grease a car and Don thought the filling station was best. The dispute ended in a draw. Also noted were a twelve and a half pound catfish and other catches by local anglers, and Jiggs the dog accompanying George Masson on his mail route for eight years.
A seller hawks a rough dogs with a mismatched menu of traits while a Sunday school visit yields three child responses. The first praises a good home, the second a prettified appearance and a good teacher, the third laments being almost ruined by the Lord.
Mr and Mrs Jolly review a monthly budget noting entries H O K for 3.00 and two others for 7.00 and 5.00. He asks what H O K stands for and she answers Heaven Only Knows. The piece also remarks Cousin Susie’s lack of interest in Mae West and instead seeks a single reliable way to find a husband.
A collection of light dialog and quips shows domestic irony and social observations. A husband teases his wife about waiting long, a woman defends her choices, a reflection on bravery, a student’s exam failure leads to a joking family wire, and a sharp reply from the elder brother.
A compact aphorism notes defeat is manageable if acceptance comes quickly. It reflects on two sides of every street, one shady and one sunny, urging balanced view of hardship and optimism. The saying frames life as a pair of contrasting pathways guiding behavior.
AMBOY July 31 Mr and Mrs Will Roberts and a family attended a shower for Mrs Roberts brother Lester Leener and wife at the Stanley Mouser home near Wellman Wednesday evening. The families of the threshing run enjoyed ice cream and cake at the Everett Stewart home Friday evening. Billy and Patty Stewart enjoyed a couple days visit with them.
Franklin Center notes cover visits and gatherings as Rosalie Combs prepares to teach this fall. Local residents Amanda Atkinson and families host, with many neighbors from Ames Boone and Richmond dropping in for visits, fishing trips, and social events.
Mrs Anna Nicholson spent time away with her son Ralph and wife. Jim Bean and Herb Harbison families with Jim Bean boys enjoyed a picnic at Crapo park in Burlington Sunday. They traveled to Illinois and along the river returning via Muscatine. Mrs Godlove returned home after a two week vacation, first solo in 41 years, visiting Clinton and Iowa City relatives.
Babson Park Massachusetts July 1986 urges small stockholders to engage. The piece decries ignorance of corporate names proxies and annual meetings and urges turnout at meetings and forceful letters to management to boost future dividends. It argues real owners are the many small holders and calls for responsible action to improve corporate governance.
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