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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1933
Page
4
A Brandeis essay argues profit is essential but not sole proof of success. True success requires excellent performance through improved methods, better products, organized operations, reduced waste, and fair relations with workers, customers, and the community. It emphasizes developing working people and promoting happiness within a just business framework.
The piece contrasts ancient tyrants like Tshaka Nero and Ivan the Terrible with modern civilization, arguing progress in humane standards. It notes past horrors and asserts society has moved forward though regresses occur, claiming an ultimate step forward despite skepticism.
The excerpt discusses choosing practical leadership to escape tyranny exemplified by rulers like Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great. It notes Peter’s brutal crimes while acknowledging that civilization progressed. It then argues the common man gains rights as societies move toward lighter, hopeful horizons, with a somber meditation on mortality and farewell.
An attributions poem praises Thelkla Hollingsworth for blessings of light music and virtue. God blends sun moon and star beam to form a loving smile the nightingale and violin craft a voice. The verse elevates a pure soul as the fairest of virtues.
An assortment of community news from Beacon City includes social club meetings at Mrs Delbert Bailey and Mrs Clyde Dawson, court gossips about Ralph Shannon, Beacons fair season chatter, and profiles of Roy Schiebel and Karl Bevins.
A June 13 church basement Puilathea class gathering in Wayland featured a Household Hints segment and a children's program after the business meeting. Local families including the Roths Freys Sommer Shoemakers and Widmers joined visitors from Pandora and Washington for a planned trip to Donnellson Friday.
The Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society hosts a pot luck supper at Miss Ida Cavender’s home on 402 E Madison. The Young Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist church plans a picnic at Hazel McCarty’s home. Country club members schedule a pot luck dinner on Tuesday June 12 at 7 pm. Ek. O. W. club meets Tuesday at 7 pm at Mrs. Ernest Garrett’s home.
The General Ladies Aid of the M. & church will meet in Social Hall Friday at 1 PM for a pot luck luncheon. Meat potatoes rolls and dessert are arranged. Bring own dishes and silver. Notify your unit leader by Wednesday night if you plan to attend. The Wellston Social Cup will meet Friday June 16 with Mrs Glyde Wawson.
An Associated Press dispatch from Tokyo reports Fujokai women drafting a code of laws for husbands covering jealousy finance home administration health clothing and children. Sample rules urge light humor on occasion not to crack chopsticks urge joint shopping minor gifts vacations compliments and birthday observances, plus honesty and respect for wives' opinions. A New York American quip about a religious zealot in a garden follows.
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