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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1938
Page
4
A Seattle vegetable stand owner posted a bold sign claiming his produce is fresh and that he does not concern himself with United States secrets such as navy or fortifications. The note was found by Colliers, reflecting local sentiment and humorous defiance.
The article discusses foreign investments, noting nations expand wealth through overseas ventures. It cites American capital in Latin America and the hazards of such ventures, arguing benefits often follow, while stressing the U.S. stance to protect nationals. It mentions Japan's publication before recent China Japan tensions.
The text notes U S investments in China totaling 196 million dollars vs Great Britain at 1.189 billion, Japan 1.136 billion, and Russia 273 million. It argues U S involvement is smaller but trade is larger proportionally, citing three years of China trade totals and discussing war materials sales and humanitarian efforts.
The writer questions federal debt thresholds, arguing eighty billion is too high and criticizing Harry Hopkins and the WPA. They claim escalating deficits risk financial sanity and accuse the WPA of overreach and political subterfuge.
The Fox Theatre screens Judge Hardy's Children the third in MGM's Hardy Family series led by Lewis Stone Mickey Rooney and Cecilia Parker. Filmed chiefly in Washington the family comedy follows the judge father and his brood as they outwit lobbyists and pursue romantic liaisons with new stars Jacqueline Laurent and Robert Whitney joining a veteran cast.
A collage of reflections on improving mood and kindness. It urges a decision to improve, suggests smiling and looking pleasant to invite positivity, and notes humor as contagious. It cites a Weather quotation about acts of kindness and comments on social norms at a hotel dismissing cigar girls and waitresses.
A collage of old time bits including knaves near a gallows a joke about Sunday kissing a lone man Abolish law and a fond verse on aging and usefulness. The Office philosopher and grouch aim to stir a smile with wry social quips and light humor from lore.
Bing Crosby and Beatrice Lillie lead a musical comedy at the State Theatre in Doctor Rhythm. A New York physician in a police uniform falls for his guard, with Mary Carlisle as Crosby’s love interest and a noted cast including Andy Devine and Louis Armstrong. The film features songs such as My Heart Is Taking Lessons and On the Sentimental Side.
Frank Priebe discusses how eastern farmers flood markets with millions of chickens, pushing prices down in the Midwest. He notes eastern producers now raise large numbers, offering 3 pound chickens at low costs, and urges Midwestern growers to shift to larger birds to compete.
Mrs. Ed Shalla Mrs. Louis Havel and Mrs. Fred Havel traveled to Moline Indiana on Tuesday morning for the graduation exercises of the senior nurses at the Moline hospital. Helen Shalla daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Shalla was a member of the graduating class.
The notice lists Westbound and Eastbound train schedules for the Golden State Limited Californian Local and related trains with stops at Washington and Knoxville Branch. It also records the Westbound and Eastbound routes Davenport to Kansas City and Kansas City to Davenport, plus a regular first Friday Masonic meeting with officers listed.
The H. J. club meets with Mrs. Ed Shalla on Thursday afternoon for quilting. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shalla and family, and Mrs. Blanche Shalla with children visit Joe Shalla’s home. Helen Shalla returns from Moline hospital for a three week vacation. The Shalla home hosts needlework tea with Mrs. Glen Miller and others. Mrs. Shalla improving after illness. garden praised. Oscar Sheetz family visits Fred Shee home and attends Tyrone cemetery services.
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