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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1933
Page
4
Poem recalls a father’s quiet warmth as a match glows in the dark. A boy awakens to see his father form a heart with his hands and share a secret love that lights his world before fading. The moment reveals a tenderness beyond daybreak and a sunlike glow held by unseen hands.
The article recalls early railway dangers and notes dramatic safety gains. It cites four deaths in the first 11 months of 1931 among 550 million passengers, and only one death in the same period of 1932, attributing improvements to steel cars, better road beds, improved signals, and well trained crews.
The column cites Senator Capper of Kansas arguing against flooding the country with beer for tax revenue. It notes increasing drunkenness as restrictions loosen, argues prohibition’s decline stems from lawbreakers, and warns that drunken driving endangers the public with 30,000 deaths cited last year.
News from the banking sector reports deposits outpacing withdrawals at open banks with no restrictions. Gold and gold certificates continue to be available, indicating improving liquidity and consumer confidence.
A Muscatine Journal passage notes government campaigns to curb hoarding and fill banks post offices and treasury, describing a rising American confidence. A Cleveland writer cites an English visitor praising Americans bold resolve and cheerful temper in an emergency, foreseeing a dawn of a new day.
Mrs. Jimmy Walker asks for a divorce from former New York City Mayor James J. Walker. The petition notes he left home months ago and has been abroad likely golfing with Betty Compton. She does not seek alimony or support, only to end their marriage as Walker plays golf overseas. Fore.
The National Geographic Society says Minneapolis Minnesota has the nation's largest Swedish population with many Petersons Andersons Olsons and Johnsons. It notes 15 Axel Johnsons and remarks the city is beautiful progressive and a fine place for citizens like Ole bane.
A playful hoax spread through town when a mock phone call claimed Iowa Continental Tel was blowing the wires and asking for a towel over the receiver. Foster Bickel challenged the Y’s Men’s Club with a remark on education as an instrument of the dominant social order and economic values.
Amator notes Miss Milligan, a popular society journalist, marking another year with thanks for cake and a wish her birthdays be remembered. The column recalls sailing shipwreck tales and Frost poems found in the library while hints of lingering yearning appear.
Forbes urged immediate bold action citing widespread waiting across sectors from bankers to farmers. The piece argues deflation deepens where pessimism rules and firms that adapt prosper while those delaying risk ruin. It closes with the saying you cannot fall off the floor.
A vivid lyric depicts a single cow wandering through an apple landscape. The animal ignores walls and fences while savoring cider fruit and tree to tree roaming. Her udder withers as the mill halts and the scene rises to a stark, wild knoll.
Mr. Newton D. Baker spoke before the Army Ordnance Association in New York on a Wednesday night stressing his lifelong passion for international peace. He argued the U S history shows no war fomented by officers and that soldiers defend their country when statesmen fail to secure peace.
A humorous exchange unfolds as an inebriated passenger misnames drivers and exits a taxi saying Home, James. The driver replies with playful correction revealing a public taxi setting and a nod to outlaw Jesse James.
Chick Clark reports a new all time record as a telephone line is severed by lightning on Monday night March 13 1933. He rushed to repair the damage early yesterday morning and blamed the playful storm for the defeat of one line while noting the unusual intensity of the March weather.
Farm Bureau notes discuss program duration and membership reclaim points. February activity shows the office at the Lemmon building handling 600 letters and 100 calls. March meetings include O E Milner city hall and several township sessions. February cow testing data lists top herds and cows with milk yields, naming Irwin Failyer, Arthur Duensing, and P Hayes among others.
A colloquial reference on motor cars shifts to a modern adage about caution and maintenance. The note playful discusses brake upkeep as essential for safe driving.
Iowa City officials report 389 schools polishing performances for the state contests opening March 17 and 18 with sub district preliminaries to follow. Festival totals include about 38 000 students and run through May 3 to 6 with up to 15 sub district events. Specific sites include Logan Greenfield Hamburg Milford Britt Estherville Eldora Story City Plover Wilton New London Wellman.
Local residents visited relatives across Stringtown and surrounding towns. Families including Rinner Widmer Wenger and Graber hosted gatherings and Sunday dinners while others shopped in Washington. Several children were ill or absent from school last week.
The West Chester Consolidated school board election on March 15 filled three and two year terms. For three years Andy Augustine received 112 votes and Lou Bauer 54. For two years George Statler received 98 votes and Glenn McCall 66. Augustine and Statler have long served on the board.
One hundred fifty men began work on the 3250. co dike and revetment project on the Missouri river at Sioux City. Wickham Bridge and Pine officials said similar work will start on the Nebraska side within two weeks. So far piles have been driven and rock mattresses laid as the aroumon cement noted. About 200 to 250 laborers will join the project shortly.
Mrs Arthur Wead and Family express gratitude for kindness sympathy and flowers shown during the illness and death of their husband and father.
Mrs B F Skyles chair of the county citizenship committee announced the March Polk County federation of women's clubs meeting will feature Gov Clyde E Herring as guest speaker. Other committee members listed include Mrs J M Williamson Mrs Courtney Davis Mrs J C Stevens Mrs H A Huff Mrs A L Hildreth and Mrs Wayne Clinite.
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