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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought Thursday gives a Galatians 6 7 sentiment on sowing and reaping. It challenges blanket judgments about rich and poor and notes timeless cautions from Norman Vincent Peale. Exchange.
Dr. C A Owen argues irrigation as crop guarantee. He cites Egypt’s Nile as example and calls for storing surface water through building lakes to supply fields, halt soil erosion, and restore productivity. Reforestation and lakes urged to reverse drainage damage and revive land values.
The piece argues that electing judges risks political influence and questions judge qualifications. It cites New York federal appointments as examples where political backing may trump merit, urging selection by appointment rather than election to preserve judicial independence.
Dr Owen compares moisture restoration efforts to Egypt and China and argues soil conservation is essential for flood control. He notes decades of neglected soil practices and cites the 1934 drought as a turning point, urging action to replenish surface moisture.
Rubio residents expressed disappointment that booster visitors did not arrive as scheduled on June 23 at 8 45 PM. The town waited and then sent them home. Local letters note Frank Macon easing future visits to help Rubio be more visible on the map.
Readers contribute ideas for a broad based contest with three prize winners. The note mentions local figures like Adam Ritchey and MEE initials, plus light gossip from Crawfordsville and a joke about questions at a speech.
A Walnut District page notes visits by Charley McKay to Joe Hamm and by Guy Davison to Howard Miller. Charley McKay hosts Benny Steel and Carl Nelson groups accompany Mrs Nelson and daughters to Centerville visiting Schamp. Neighbors discuss a boy’s behavior and school start approaches while gossip circulates.
Sam Wittmer and his nephew David Wittmer are painting all buildings on the Jake Snyder place west of Crawfordsville. The page also records numerous social visits and Sunday gatherings across nearby towns, including Grace Hill and Ainsworth, with names such as Oscar Gardner, Mrs. Caroline Tucker, and Mrs. Anna Wagenknecht noted among primarily community updates.
A cheeky Life moment notes a fiancé who jokes his future in-laws are already treating him as family after a playful rebuke about using the guest towel last night. The exchange showcases light domestic humor and cultural expectations.
Two women discuss options after a party line call. One asks what she can do and the other replies with a prompt about showing action, revealing the early tone of a social scandal arising from whispered plans.
The guide explains deciding at corners before turning for safety. Drivers should choose left or right early, signal intentions, slow down, and check pedestrians. Left turns require moving from the inner lane and signaling, waiting for oncoming traffic if needed.
Harmony June 25 Mrs Noonan and Mrs Harry Davidson entertain Thursday afternoon at a shower for the new bride Mrs Harley Davidson. Jean Kelsey attended a shower for Mrs Carl Booth last Wednesday evening. Edith Henderson spent Friday with Jean Kelsey. Griffith Bros sold hogs to Armour recently. Mrs Kelsey and Lyle spent Sunday with Glen Andersons. Kermit Spera stayed last week at Roy Miller home. Mrs Chas Longer visiting relatives from Des Moines. Chas Longer attended his aunt funeral in Cedar Rapids and acted as pallbearer.
Public health style ad urging better diet to prevent constipation. It promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a bulk-forming cereal, describes how it absorbs moisture and cleanses the system, and gives usage tips with two tablespoonfuls daily.
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