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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought reflects on faith in God from Mark 11 22. It emphasizes happiness found along the journey of life noting success is a voyage rather than a destination and urges living fully in the present moment despite trials and troubles.
A column argues that rising taxes erode income and warns the nation is in a tax danger zone. It cites Britains debt growth, cites Nelson in The Time and compares peacetime tax rates with today. It urges reduced federal spending and tax reform to avoid debt spirals and inflation.
Public auction to satisfy a writ of special execution against W. S. Reister & Sons and others. Real estate includes multiple lots in Washington and Wellman with half interest in others, plus extensive personal property tied to poultry and produce businesses in Washington Riverside Wellman Columbus Junction and Wayland. Sale set for July 11, 1939 at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Washington County Court House with cash terms.
The tune Good-bye Dolly Gray was written in 1900 after the Spanish American War as troops prepared to deploy to the Philippines to quell rebellion. The lyric reflects the era's U S military actions and homefront sentiment.
In mountain country travelers recall meeting Grizzley Jones who says Bearcat Smith has not been seen for two to three months. Jones hints Smith still lives nearby across the valley. Mrs. M. D.
The article links March etymology to Mars, notes March's stormy weather, and explains the vernal equinox as the pivot of spring in the Northern Hemisphere while recording a fragment about a church absence note and a rajah audience with two travelers.
A dated personal list describes weather discomforts and fatigue and outlines intentions to write, walk, or ride, with six busy days and Sundays for fresh air. The speaker complains of church service restrictions, organ noise, sermons, and lack of sensible company. They plan to ask a sensible person about church propriety and publish results.
The article humorously advises readers on proper conduct toward visiting English royalty in the United States. It warns against shouting for a porter by name and suggests polite, discreet behavior on shared trains.
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