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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1936
Page
10
Marcus Aurelius on Truth and Error
The speaker quotes Marcus Aurelius noting that the truth is sought through rational examination. He argues that harm comes from clinging to error and ignorance rather than from challenging one’s own beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Aurelius
Protect the New Streets Mayor Urges Public Care
Mayor Lloyd Lytle appeals to residents to protect newly surfaced streets as thawing ground tests their durability. He warns against heavy loads and edge damage where gutter and curb are incomplete, urging drivers to avoid edge contact and motorists to help preserve the surfacing. The city touts the durable bricklike line used for beautification and asks citizens to aid in safeguarding the streets after a harsh winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Lytle
Panama and the dollar contract dispute
The speaker recalls Panama refusing to accept a devalued dollar, insisting payment in the original currency. After years of debate, the U S honored the contract, leasing the canal strip for 250000 dollars in gold and devaluing its currency in payment. The text argues foreign debt should be treated similarly and warns others pay interest and principal loyally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Canal Strip
Justice David F Matchett Reversal Noted By Illinois Court
Yesterday’s Chicago papers reported an Illinois appellate reversal involving Justice David F Matchett. The article recalls Matchett’s academy days, noting his scholarship and oratory, and mentions his prior association with the Aurora and Magnet literary societies. Continued success to judge Dave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Appellate Court
David F. Matchett
Academy
Aurora
Magnet
Dave
Reminiscence of the Forman Family of Brighton
J Martin White writes of a bygone Brighton era recalling Sam Forman and family members. He describes George Forman the wagon maker, wartime work with his uncle William White, and a close-knit community with timberlands and local trades. He recalls Walt Forman’s stuttered shout during a squirrel hunt and praises the Forman family as a notably kind, industrious group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evening Journal
Sam Forman
Washington
Brighton
Sam
George Forman
William White
Main Street
A. B. Clarks Grocery Store
William
Forman
Neighbors Say Farewell to Englands as They Move
Wellsman neighbors gather at the Bert England home to bid farewell as the Englands relocate to a farm near Ottumwa. The event lists many local families and notes other area moves and farm changes in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelie H. Braden
Wellman
Bert England
England
Englands
Ottumwa
Irvin England
Albert Greiner
Richard Durian
Fred Durian
Helen
Zeno Aller
Mel Whetstine
Bert Godber
C. C. Bradford
Lloyd Bull
B.C. Foster
Richard Hagist
Hagist
Forrest Green
G. L. Dutton
Wayne Foster
Chas. Johnson
Toppan Johnson
Roger
Harriet Jane
Godfrey Sigler
Thomas Johnson
John Cup
John McCrabb
Gayle
Ivan Enfield
Bear West Chester
G. G. Griffith
Oscar Lowry
Henry Durian, Sr
Haller
Lowry
Glenn Sprague
Val Wagamon
Cordelle Braden
Merle Enfield
Fordyce
Butler's Feminine Monarchie and early phonetic spelling
The seventeenth century work Feminine Monarchie by Butler marked an early attempt to introduce phonetic spelling, signaling a shift toward more phonetic approaches in English orthography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Political Announcement for County Supervisor Candidacy
A candidate announces intent to seek the office of County Supervisor for the term beginning January 1 1937. The bid is subject to the will of Republican voters in the upcoming June primaries.
To Drop In and Up Idioms in English Language
The piece notes that foreign speakers struggle with idioms like to drop in meaning to visit casually while to drop up is not accepted due to incongruity. It explains drop in is established and used for a chat, whereas drop up does not fit common usage.
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Literary Digest
Families Move in Xenia as Roads Begin to Thaw
Xenia reports several families moving this week as roads thaw. Ralph Morris and wife relocate four miles east of Columbus Junction, with Herman Wagenknecht to move once the Morris family vacates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Stephens
Xenia
Ralph Morris
Columbus Junction
Herman Wagenknecht
Morris
Moves And Moves Anew In Local Community
Mrs. O. S. Willey moves to Cotter while Mildred Willey family relocates seven miles south of Fairfield. Palmer Miller and son will occupy Willey farm. roads hinder heavy trucks, moves done at night on frozen ground. Various residents travel to Washington, Des Moines, and Iowa City. education returns noted. Local families plan to shift farms, join new households, and resume farm duties this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Willey
Cotter
Mildred Willey
Fairfield
Palmer Miller
Willeys
Dewey Stephens
Washington
Ella Thompson
Ray Sweet
D. D. Stephens
Mr. Sweet
Mr. Stephens
Harold Clegg
Bernard Walker
Hickory Grove
Ainsworth
Sands Estate
Ellis Swisher
Dick Stephens
Des Moines
Lucille Finke
Glenn Fuhr
Val Fuhr
Earl Booth
W. D. Booth
Ray Tracy
Roy Finke
Arthur Steele
Kirksville
S. A. Munson
Zie
Arthur Wiley
Five Pupils Enter in Spelling Contest at Summit School
Prairie Flower reports that Richard Kaupp Alice Marie Finke and Mary Ardith Jarrard will represent Prairie Flower in the Summit School spelling contest on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit School
Martha Thrasher
Prairie Flower
Richard Kaupp
Alice’ Marie Finke
Mary Ardith Jarrard
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