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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1936
Page
4
Bible Thought for Wednesday June 24 1098 urges husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church and sacrificed himself for it. The devotional cites Ephesians 5 26 to emphasize selfless marital devotion.
A pair of quotations emphasize personal progress over rivalry. Meredith notes prestige aids achievement after early battles, while Stewart B Johnson urges self-improvement to surpass one’s own past performance through greater effort.
Al Smith and several Democrats urge delegates at the Democratic National Convention to nominate a candidate in line with party policies, arguing Roosevelt departs from core ideals. The move risks splitting the party but may instead push support back to Roosevelt as the convention unfolds. Officials warn the outcome remains uncertain amid heated rhetoric and political theater.
A Washington Iowa reader condemns sensational bonus money coverage as insulting to veterans and urges fair reporting. The letter argues newspapers seek ad revenue from bonus stories, defends veterans financial choices, and requests more constructive coverage.
The piece argues ex governor Smith and allies should stand by their convictions rather than follow a political leader they distrust. It contrasts their stance with a southern speaker who mixes Democrat voting with Republican prayers, noting the complex loyalties and the wary path back to influence within the party.
Readers weigh in on a community prize contest with three prizes and a call for suggestions. Roger Babson predicts widespread use of house trailers within 20 years, financed like autos. Governor Landon’s nomination anticipated July 23. A playful riff on pioneers and long underwear closes with weather notes about cold nights near Minnesota lakes and Iowa heat.
A compact note outlines quirky adages about grafts, curves between joints, and a barking dog proverb. It frames as a brief national news item from En ar co with a focus on curious sayings and their paradoxical twists.
Doris praises poetry as a gift while Donald hesitates. Doris notes her ex tried to throw out an amateur boxer, hinting at tensions in their relationship and past conflicts.
A courtroom scene features a stern judge hearing a suspect speed through a residence area. The victim explains he rushed home to help at a rummage sale by his wife's church, claiming a moral priority over traffic. The judge dismisses the case. The exchange ends with a quip about marriage and chorus girls.
A cartoon shows a father pressuring his young daughter to eat her cereal. she resists with repetitive refusals while the parent pleads. The caption adds a wry motto: a highbrow is one whose learning has outstripped his intelligence.
A columnist critiques drivers at traffic signals noting pedestrians judge a gentleman by how a car stops at a crosswalk. It argues that idle engines, quick starts, and nervous clutch work reveal poor character, while courtesy behind the wheel marks true gentleness.
Opened to traffic on Highway No 2 between Columbus Junction and Cotter this Monday. The report notes local residents and officials, with community events and obituaries providing surrounding context.
Illinois visitors travel to Stringtown and nearby towns for weekend visits. The group includes Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schireh and Loyd Raber from Chenoa and Mildred Rich visiting relatives and attending reunions. Local residents host and dine with extended family in multiple nearby communities.
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