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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1936
Page
4
A June 25 Philadelphia dispatch reports a Democratic convention delegate from a cattle region who balked at a $4.00 restaurant steak. The piece analyzes restaurant ambiance, service, and hidden costs behind a consumer cow price.
The journal recounts a 1936 road trip from Washington Iowa to Buffalo Wyoming via the Amana Colonies Des Moines Council Bluffs and Omaha. It notes toll bridges Missouri River the center of the United States in Kearney buffalo farms oil refineries and sights in Casper Fort Laramie Powder River and the Big Horn Mountains near Buffalo including Caribou and the Red Hills with trout in Clear Creek.
Mr. Vane Wallace reports his processing tax experience under the current regime. He states the processing cost was 1147.00 and 615.00 was returned, claiming a net loss of 532.00 unless a refund is obtained. Olayton supports the view that pork processing taxes fall on farmers.
A traveler’s letter from Richard Wanerus recounts his journey from Washington to Wyoming. The piece reflects on landscapes, people encountered, and impressions of the western trip as shared with readers.
The column wanders through family banter about an elderly Washington woman who embarrasses her granddaughter before dates, notes Lillian Westphal's birthday cake, and pokes fun at phone calls from the bath. Rollin Organ, 92, a chic dresser, visits Washington County festivities and the Three Quarter Century club.
In Crawfordsville residents debate grand Centennial celebrations in Washington noting crowded walks, torn park fences, and a shortage of chairs. They urge a comfortable, safe viewing area for the elderly and question whether all towns will feature pageants and floats.
Readers praise the Journal for its Centennial Edition calling it the finest of its kind. The remark also cheekily notes Roosevelt securing the nomination in a prevalent political wise–crack.
Local optimism says a hopper invasion would be harmless and suggests letting turkeys roam to control pests and cut feed costs while protecting crops. The idea, while unconventional, aims to aid farmers.
In a light domestic note, a playful letter promises a soft drink reward and thanks for a morning mail. A humorous phrase about a wedding and love contrasts with quirky lines about a wedding cake and baloney themed vows, featuring a playful tone from contributors.
A playful exchange frames a young girl’s curiosity about birds. She declares she is investigating a stork proposition after learning there is no Santa Claus. The lighthearted line captures a child’s viewpoint on belief and nature.
The verse praises Republicans in convention for saving the country from chaos and proclaims a new era of love and charity. It notes Democrats in convention this week are poised to do the same. It also mentions the BY THE WAY contest to be held after the Jay fourth week and invites contest suggestions.
Zeva Marie Bush born November 22 1899 in Kalona Iowa died June 24 1936 in Washington Iowa at age 86 years 7 months 2 days She never married and worked eleven years in Muscatine in an office She belonged to Kalona Methodist Church Her death followed long illness Funeral at Katona Methodist Church June 27 1936 with Rev Judson T Perkins burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery Kalona She is survived by her mother Florence Bush of Washington brother Francis Bush of Washington three sisters Vesta Sadel Muscatine Zita Chorpenning and Zella Kuntz Washington and many relatives and friends.
An editorial warns that nearly two thirds of fatal crashes occur between 6 p m and 6 a m while traffic then is only one third of daily total. It urges calm nerves, careful passing of flashing headlamps, staying right, watching for stalled vehicles and rural pedestrians, and pulling off the road if a puncture or trouble forces a stop.
Dayton Grove June 27 Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens visited relatives near Ainsworth Tuesday B Moore rebuilt a chimney on the house of Nellie and Mary Harding A large tree toppled in a recent wind storm leaving the chimney damaged Residents and visitors from Frenchtown Ky and Rock Island joined local families in this event Various neighbors hosted guests and shared time at local homes during the day
A compact, reflective passage argues politics remain constant across eras, with power staying in place and business not improving. It casts politics as an unending cycle where rulers stay entrenched and reform remains elusive.
In Washington County Iowa district court probate proceeding for Jenkie Davies deceased No 6839 an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament dated January is admitted for probate and will be administered according to law notice is given to all interested parties to appear.
Left to right Gov Clyde Tingley of New Mexico Senator Robinson convention chairman and Mr George Earle wife of Pennsylvania's governor pose for a photo at the Democratic Convention highlighting political ties and regional leadership.
The last will of the deceased is to be probated in the District Court at Washington Iowa. The hearing is fixed for Monday July 6 1936 at 9:00 AM before the court or its clerk. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be admitted.
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