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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1933

Page

4

Bible Thought: God Is Love Verse

A brief devotional note reflects on the verse from First John chapter four verse seven affirming that love comes from God and that believers should love one another as a core truth of faith.

Sleep Poem Excerpt By Wordsworth

The speaker longs for sleep and Appeal for the mother of fresh thoughts to ease sleepless nights. The lines describe a tranquil night scene of rainfall winds rivers and birds as the speaker laments inability to sleep without a loved one and begs for rest.

W. Wordsworth

Million Dollar Rains Reinforce Faith in Nature's Schedule

The writer notes recurring emergency rains arriving in June, totaling four million dollars in value this month, with hopes for more. They emphasize a long, dependable pattern of rain that has sustained fertility and productivity for a century in their country.

Industrial Control Act and its impact on wages and prices

The act will affect industry nationwide and shifts in work hours or wages will be borne by the public. If the six hour day replaces the eight hour day while daily wages stay the same, the public will pay the bill or receive the benefit. The cost is passed to consumers.

Industrial Act debated amid labor and price pressures

The writer argues that labor saving methods and higher costs threaten employment across industries, citing railroads as an example. He warns the industrial act may risk destroying or concentrating industry if applied without care, urging fair employment and cautious steps to avoid widespread job loss.

June's Comment Trails Weather Echoes and Local Anecdotes

A reader’s column recalls heavy rains and construction fears near a Journal building, reflects on privacy in banking investigations, and shares a June verse about nature’s blessings. It also reprints jokes about heat in New Mexico and a humorous divorce anecdote, ending with light good evening.

Acquittal Contested in Mitchell Tax Case Debate

The piece notes the Mitchell tax trial ended without a not guilty verdict amid a charged courtroom, with Judge Goddard fair and a jury swayed by views on income tax evasion and the government’s tax laws. It discusses public bias and the possibility of a broader, discriminatory image in prosecutions.

Charles Mitchell Federal District Attorney Goddard Mr. Steuer Mitchell Ming of Man

Publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin Serialized in Magazine

The novel Uncle Tom's Cabin failed to secure a publisher for book form and was eventually issued in serial form by a little known magazine, marking its first appearance to readers.

Local Social Notes From Harmony Area

Walter Longer Corresp. dent reports weekend gatherings and visits around Harmony. Emil Fink and family visited Harold Ayers. the Lukavsky and Hultz families hosted a surprise party near West Liberty. the Chemilar and Krotz families traveled to Iowa City to see Billy in hospital. Visitors also at Kleineberg’s and Fisher’s. haying and corn plowing dominate. Bill Chemiclar called on Finks. Brown invited for Methodist church pledges.

Harmony Emil Fink Harold Ayers Ed Lukavsky Will Hultz West Liberty Bill Chemilar Joe Krotz Toowa City Billie Walter Longer Elizabeth Ed Kleineberg Welman Emil Finks Fisher's Schiebel Richard W. Longer’s Washington Bill Chemiclar Finks Mr. Brown Methodist Church

Pasha Walks Across Gunpowder to Prove Courage

The viceroy of Egypt, called a coward by European press, publicly demonstrated bravery by walking over a foot thick gunpowder layer a half mile long with a heated pipe in his mouth, as reported in Collier's Magazine.

Said Pasha Egypt Collier’'s Magazine

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