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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1933
Page
4
Before the Century of Progress expo opened doubts about attendance and funding faded as total paid admissions surpassed 1,090,000 by the fifteenth day, with Chicago’s 1893 World Fair reaching 354,563. The piece notes the exposition is the era’s largest event and people are flocking.
Jans Smuts and other Europeans blame the United States for global ills while Americans debate debt cancellations and European dependence. The piece argues Europe and Asia want U S aid but balk at paying debts or allowing U S influence in internal matters, accusing them of double standards.
William Allen White reflects on turning sixty five and entering his late sixties. He notes lifelong hometown roots in Emporia Kansas, long tenure in one state and town, deep friendships, stable faith, and a philosophy of mutual tolerance, self pride, and seriousness about useful work.
A reflective piece on aging, memory, and the unchanged core of personality. The author, thirty years after childhood friends, argues that while bodies fade death becomes a natural part of life. He embraces luck, adventure, and a defiant stance toward the future.
The Joe Palooka strip by Ham Fisher hints at a brewing feud with Knobby over a misstep that could affect Joe’s career. Scribes tease a plan to keep Joe fighting and defend Knobby’s actions as intended for Joe’s best interests.
A mixed page item features excerpts from a humorous column with quips about police searches, social scenes in Crawfordsville, and playful banter about marriage, carriages, and fashion. Betty Jane Benz visits Oskaloosa and a light question about ice cream cones appears among the notes.
A light verse by Berton Braley blends simple science facts with a romantic refrain. It playfully contrasts basic truths like two plus two four with a declaration of affection. The piece shifts to a meta joke about naming a last story Boomerang and hints at ruthless rulers and Milton’s line about the mind.
A summary of studio methods to avoid camera reflections during filming. It notes scenes featuring Nancy Carroll Frank Morgan Paul Lukas and Gloria Stuart and explains lighting and mirror placement. It mentions The Kiss Before the Mirror adapted from a stage play by William Anthony McGuire as a European sensation with principal roles by Carroll Morgan Lukas Stewart and Dixon.
Broken mirrors bring bad luck to motion picture cameramen who must make themselves invisible in photographing them. Universal's The Kiss Before the Mirror opens at the State Theater Wednesday presenting just such a problem to Karl Freund the distinguished photo director.
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for beautiful offerings and acts of kindness during our bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hradek and children thank you.
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