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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1935
Page
4
The piece presents Proverbs 17 1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness with discipline over sacrifice. It cites the Marshall Field and Company idea stressing timely correct action, error elimination, courteous conduct, thorough understanding and mastery of circumstances to achieve near perfection.
Sunday morning rain drenched the countryside ending a warm Saturday night with a bright moon and twinkling stars. Farmers welcomed the timely showers easing memories of last summer’s drought and boosting crops across potatoes cabbage corn and peas.
A reflective piece argues the Paraguay Bolivia conflict, though small, holds deep meaning for both nations. It equates the loss of soldiers across nations, noting the universal grief and the equal weight of death regardless of country size.
A reflection on the Bolivia Paraguay war and its three year toll on all classes, arguing that international arbitration should replace brutal conflict. The piece cites World War lessons and quotes Chicago Daily News and readers’ notes, including light vignettes and social quips.
Miss Louise Humphrey of Wyman visits her aunts the Misses Williams in Crawfordsville. J. C. Mitchell travels to Waterloo for the weekend with his children and wife, visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Davidson. Rev and Mrs S F Wenger return from Cincinnati where he served at the Presbyterian General Assembly. Mrs Wenger has been with her mother. The Monson child remains ill under nurse care.
The National Editorial Association notes Huey Long dominates Louisiana politics with grand projects. Residents across Baton Rouge New Orleans and Des Moines praise roads schools and free text books while critics label him dangerous and a dictator.
A clipping from United Presbyterian quotes The Chief Executive’s address to press representatives showing anger and despair after a Supreme Court decision. It notes his indecision and fear that the Constitution blocks his plans, and references his prior campaign pledge to uphold the same Constitution he swore to defend.
Hugh W. Lundy secretary of the Iowa Coal Institute labels the Highbridge dam plan a grab, unsafe and impractical. At a joint coal group conference he warns the earth dam near Madrid would flood Des Moines and cost prohibitive reinforced concrete. He cites $11,000,000 in potential losses and argues for dam projects to aid broader state needs instead.
The quote ends with a question mark as Lundy questions if the action will help, leaving readers unsure of the proposed outcome.
West Sunset reports Wm Eisele is recovering well in Mercy hospital Iowa City. A Crawfordsville Presbyterian church group met with Mrs Claire Holmes. refreshments served. Local residents attended the funeral of George Finch in Washington. Mrs Edna Custer and her children returned home after visiting Mrs Wm Eisele.
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