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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1936
Page
4
A column extols inner adventure over external feats, urging readers to explore with imagination at work and daily life. It cites scripture from Jeremiah and highlights discovering joy in small things as part of character in everyday people.
Harold Denny reports improving conditions in Soviet Russia with better fed appearance and higher food consumption in 1935. Meat up 31 percent, lard 85, milk 29, butter 323, sugar 5, potatoes 27, fruits 148. The average laborer earns 90 to 114 dollars yearly, with 1000 rubles monthly equating to about 20 dollars in shoes by our values.
The article notes higher worker remuneration potential tied to accomplishments, living costs still high, and ongoing improvement across wages and prices. It cites about two billion rubles saved in state store prices in 1935 versus 1934 and three billion in cooperative stores, with Mr. Denny highlighting substantial economic progress as the government steps out of post‑revolutionary complexities.
P H Friesen recalls witnessing George V proclaimed emperor of India as a child. He found a Bombay coronation souvenir showing King George V and Queen Mary with scenes of ceremonies and royal processions. He notes hope to see Edward VIII celebrated similarly if the big show moves to Britain.
Millions of Americans confront higher taxes and government expenses as dependents and workers alike bear the burden. A political observer notes people spend more on government than on basic needs, with average expenditures about 517 dollars per family. Public protests rise as taxpayers awaken to the cost.
A jumble of humorous notes and anecdotes from Hollywood style witticisms to a Mark Twain lecture story. It includes a joke about a bull fighter entering politics and a Victorian Valentine gag, finishing with a Carl Sandburg quote on slang.
Jury selection began in Elkader for the manslaughter trial of Thomas Thomsen an attorney and Elkader fair association secretary charged with shooting Jimmy Jacobson 25 at the fair on August 14 Thomsen says he fired into the air to frighten gate crashers and police were called to the scene Jacobson died from a head wound
Teresa, spending winter with Mrs. Claud Webb in California, wrote of meeting many Iowans at a California picnic. She described greetings from relatives and friends including Harry Bennet a retired coast guard, the Marbourghs, Lya Walker Van Horn, Mary Marr, Eva Diller, Marguerite Skola, the Morehouses, Dick Donaldson, Gikudys, Dorothy Clark, Geneva Casey, Roneta Casey, the Casey father, Mrs Jennings, Janet, Lloyd Griggs, and Frank Webb. Teresa plans to visit Los Angeles with Claud Webb and notes her wish to reunite with her Iowa family lingering amid earth tremors and California enthusiasm.
Carole Lombard critiques leading men as either poor actors or awkward lovers while Dorothy Lee laments her fourth marriage to A. G. Cox Atwater, joking it will end all marriages for them.
Lanny Ross speaks on singing style emphasizing fidelity to the composer over mere crooning. He argues performers should honor the musical intent and structure.
Alan Le May defends writers as not crazy while hinting writing life is intensely creative. In New York Dora Rosenauer, hailed as the best dressed woman worldwide, weighs in on American women and style.
Jack Mulhall argues that temporary studio rejection helps actors grow. He says doors closing prompt self analysis and business insights that benefit an actor in the long run.
A meeting of swine producers of the county will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 30 at the courthouse. Dr Stoudert of Ames will speak.
Dr. Oscar Dotsel a 9 chiropractor of Galena Illinois killed himself by hanging from a tree after escaping Forest Park sanitarium Sunday. The incident occurred in Davenport Iowa on March 10 according to INS reports.
Foremost traffic fatality expert J C Furnas warns that country roads become speedways during harvest season. He notes city drivers risk sudden death and that farmers, busy with field work, face increased crashes when on rural routes to town. The Rural Progress article urges caution and highlights shared responsibility on through highways.
The third national Farms Accounting Contest opens to all 4-H members with sponsors including the International Harvester Company. Contestants must show 12 months of financial records ending Feb 28, 1937, with prizes totaling at least 7500 dollars and awards ranging from merchandise certificates to a Farmall tractor or motor truck. Winners limited to one prize each.
Iowa State College Extension Service staff ready to explain the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act program to farmers once announced from Washington. Director B K Bliss said the group attended a Chicago conference to review recommendations for directing educational work in the conservation program.
Sioux City report notes continuing flood threat as rivers swell and menace low-lying communities. Officials urge precautions and monitor crests with several towns on high alert.
Lowland residents fled as gorges formed and floods threatened nearby territory. Part of Turin remained waterlogged from the Noddel Maple river while the Little Sioux overflowed its banks. Two dozen families spent the night in Onawa after an ice jam on the Missouri sent waters surging over lands.
Des Moines business leaders pressed federal transportation coordinator Joseph Eastman to promptly send a federal engineer to study Des Moines railroad needs. Eastman agreed to work with local railroad committees and begin immediate coordination, saying full unification could take years.
Senator William E Borah expanded his bid for the Republican nomination by naming Pennsylvania as a primary state he will contest on April 28 He has already entered New York Ohio Illinois and Nebraska seeking convention delegates to bolster his campaign.
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