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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1935
Page
4
A Bible Thought for Tuesday June 11 1935 presents Philippians 4 7 about divine peace. It quotes Calvin Coolidge from 1927 warning that federal subsidies to relieve states obligations undermine state rights and cannot justify ongoing federal interference even in emergencies.
In a public proclamation tradition, Railroad Week lauds the railroads for driving expansion and national growth. The author credits railroad builders with opening the West, fostering travel, trade, and progress while contrasting with Europe’s slower development. The piece argues railroads deserve lasting honor for their role in American advancement.
The article praises railroads for national progress and notes political meddling harms railroad prosperity. It argues the transportation boom depends on visionary leaders and free operation, not interference, and urges honoring and supporting the rail industry to keep growth moving forward.
Patrons discuss the cinema adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel at the State Theatre with remarks on the difficult title. A playful note about travelers sees signs boasting Washington as the cleanest city in Iowa. A toy department scene shows a shopper and a floorwalker exchanging a joke about a game. Two Westminster Abbey visitors listen to Handel with amused remarks about a playful exchange.
Highland Center report notes Joe Krotz began cutting alfalfa last Friday. Visitors include Lillian Endicott with sister Mrs Leo Graff near Keota. Local residents and relatives stopped by for visits and a funeral at Riverside.
June 11 Ainsworth hosts a second band concert led by Glen Ayers of Columbus Junction. The ensemble draws from the local school orchestra with some players from Columbus Junction. A drawing Saturday yielded prizes of 6 dollars 2 dollars and 1 dollar tickets 25 cents with another drawing planned for the following Saturday.
A humorous piece features John Applegate and Ted Brown singing Old Black Joe. A Scottish official jokes about his replacements as two Englishmen and a Welshman fill his role. A taxi sign quip and scooter joke add light city humor.
Washington Lodge No. 26 holds regular meetings on the first Friday each month. Rail service lists daily trains and exceptions, noting local freight and passenger runs, with times for east and westbound departures and arrivals and special stops including California passengers and county seats. Station agents L. Goodlander and J. C. McKay are cited, with train numbers and routes through Washington and nearby towns.
Explorers in Carrara Italy uncovered an underground river 1400 feet below the surface and a mile from the cave entrance. Nearby, remains of prehistoric animals were also discovered in the same area.
Constant dredging is needed to maintain a clear channel through the nine-wire Gaillard cut of the Panama Canal, performed during hours when the canal is closed to traffic.
Mr and Mrs John Krotz were Saturday visitors at the Ralph Nicholson home. Congratulations to Mrs Joe Krotz who won second prize at the Ainsworth drawing, receiving two dollars. Miss Florence Murphy of Maois is visiting at the Will Murphy home.
Detective Mantel pressures Lawrence Vane in a tense interview about his wife Isobel and the body found on the roof. Vane recalls love and tragedy while sketches and heads reveal clues, as Betty Potter faces personal strain amid the investigation.
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