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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1936
Page
4
A concise reflection of Thomas Jefferson’s assertion that a nation's freedom endures only if rulers are periodically warned by a vigilant people to maintain the spirit of resistance. The remark emphasizes citizen oversight as a safeguard against tyranny and the need for civic engagement.
An old quote from Ella Wheeler Wilcox urges courage to protest against wrongs. It frames protest as a duty to challenge injustice, praising the few who dare to speak out repeatedly.
A 1935 warning urges careful use of fireworks after noting 24 deaths and 6940 injuries from Fourth of July celebrations. It emphasizes supervision by experienced adults, cautions against reckless handling, and calls for preventing accidents in Washington.
Excerpts from Walter Lippmann's Rochester graduation address warn the deepest issue is whether free societies can endure or fall back to old autocratic orders. He condemns the belief that progress requires government to regulate all human affairs and notes the danger of leaders misreading this reaction as progress.
The author argues that governments consist of fallible men with limited wisdom and education. He warns against the belief that mortal leaders can plan a civilization’s future or direct national affairs, stating such overreach leads to ruin and that advocates of limited powers understood human nature.
The Ottawa Journal notes Mussolini shows a black mood despite grand public bravado. Behind fiery rhetoric and the Rome victory talk lies a lack of cash, with Italian agents seeking hundreds of millions in Paris London and New York, facing likely rejection per financial analyst Francis W. Hirst.
A reader’s gift poem titled Only a Dad honors fathers scarce with wealth yet rich in devotion. It portrays a tired father returning from daily toil to support his children, bearing hardship and pain without complaint, and passing on the unspoken lessons of his father.
Writer urges Washington to sponsor a genuine three ring circus after a disappointing one-horse show. He notes towns can support better entertainment and cites theaters showing Hollywood cinema as precedent.
A lighthearted local note reports SA and Vic Crone facing playful razzing while Vic’s watchdog dogs stayed silent when his car disappeared from a porch area. The item also mentions a bright Thursday Northern Lights view and a Washington bicyclist’s sunburned, tan-seeking ride.
An anxious telephone call begs a doctor to hurry as a mother reports her child swallowed a fountain pen. The doctor asks what she is doing in the interim and she replies she is using her own fountain pen.
Two residents clash over nationality one Irish and one Scottish with remarks about birth and parentage. A closing quip compares cats in ovens to kittens. Also included are stray thoughts about misfortune excuses and mood, encouraging friendship and calm amidst daily musings.
A humorous quip notes how a small man is easily satisfied with himself and cites a saying about George Washington never telling a lie because he married a widow and knew better.
Edgar A. Guest tells of two men fishing with one boasting a limit while the other had none. A native adds that a judge knows where fish are and how to cast bait, implying luck differs from skill. The tale concludes with Guest’s reflection on judgment and know how.
City and state reports show alcohol factors in six to eight percent of fatal motor vehicle accidents. It argues that even small amounts can impair judgment and reaction, urging drivers not to drink and drive and reminding that the law holds offenders accountable.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy and the beautiful floral offerings. T. H. Lowry and family.
Grace Moore headlines the musical romance The King Steps Out opening at the State Theater. Franchot Tone co stars as Emperor Franz Josef with a lively Viennese setting, supported by Walter Connolly Raymond Walburn and others in a melodic, entertaining production.
Mrs Paul Leach and children of Gadston Oklahoma were dinner guests Wednesday night at the Leslie Gates home. Several local residents attended parties and visits at the homes of Frank Scranton Roy Bauer Jammer Baird and Carl Voorhees with assorted family guests and Sunday gatherings noted.
Researchers tested fish ability to distinguish skilled trainers from novices. In controlled trials, fish responded more quickly to expert cues and learned tasks faster when guided by experienced handlers. The finding suggests fish can detect cue reliability and adapt to expert guidance.
A brief note hints at a screen beauty adopting a serious stance toward her slender image and public persona, reflecting on glamour and discipline in show business.
Washington's Little Demons opened their season with an 18 to 16 victory over Ottumwa's Corpera tors. Neer ton pitched for Washington while Ottumwa relied on Ludwig and Kittrell. Ottumwa had 12 hits and seven errors, Washington nine hits and seven errors.
Continued investigation into alleged payroll padding by former City Auditor Upton uncovers new discrepancies estimated between four thousand and four thousand dollars. Warrants against city payrolls used for cement and labor on his home repairs have been sent to police by the state examiner.
The Seychelles palm grows to about 100 feet and takes a century to mature with leaves reaching 20 feet long and 2 feet wide. Fruits weigh roughly 40 to 50 pounds each and ripen in about ten years. The gigantic seed sprouts in over three years and the meat, like coconut, is edible.
Max Schmelling recalled Tom O Rourke, veteran promoter, gave tactical advice at the training camp. O Rourke died suddenly in Schmelling’s dressing room before the bout. Schmelling described following Louis left followed by a cross to the chin, delivering a knockout in the twelfth round.
Yesterday’s results show St Louis 7 Cincinnati 3 and New York 6 Pittsburgh 2 with rain halting Chicago at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. Standings list St Louis 87 21 638 and Pittsburgh 33 23 .589 with New York 33 23 .589 and Cincinnati 29 28 .609.
Henry Little and Gene Turner reach the finals of the 1936 Washington men's singles at the high school court. Little defeated Dave Boyer 6-2 6-4, Turner advanced by default from Gene Trask who was ill. Bob Lowe clinches junior title with 6-1 6-0 over Lafe Hammill.
Emmetsburg, Iowa. An area farmer, Austin, confronted a bull in his pasture after milking cows. The bull charged, he escaped over the fence, returned with a pitchfork, and the animal trampled him before he was finally tossed back.
Minneapolis notes a classified ad listing two night games with matchups including Toledo at Louisville and Milwaukee at Kansas City along with Indianapolis at Columbus and St Paul at Minneapolis in area sports schedule.
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