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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1932
Page
4
A devotional note reflects on Proverbs 16 7, stating when a person’s ways please the Lord their enemies are at peace with them. The message emphasizes moral behavior and divine favor guiding daily conduct.
The piece discusses potential sales tax changes aimed at equitable revenue, listing proposed sources and impacts on individuals and business. It also covers a controversy over Dr Bevan’s testimony on alcohol ethics, reactions from the Journal of the American Medical Association, and broader questions about press liberty and professional ethics in journalism.
Dr. C A Boice presents Dr. Arthur Dean Bevan a Chicago Presbyterian Hospital chief surgeon and renowned national physician in a letter describing medical practice and notable opinions from a leading medical figure.
A concise reference notes common errors and preferred forms. It lists misused phrases like turn the box sidewise, explains pronunciation for chasten, and highlights common misspellings such as guarantee and observe. It also provides synonyms for enjoyment and satisfaction.
Report from our column notes judges fatigue yet praise results with first line to Psyco Psue and a signature free pink paper entry. The paper promises more verses tomorrow while the conductor plans two more first lines and editorial staff admit prior lines were genuinely beautiful.
In a readers’ note Art Anderson describes his part in the Clinton bank robbery. He claims he was the third man on the job ushered to a back room and seated as part of a makeshift reception committee, then released unharmed and unafraid. He compares his actions to a Rotary Club routine.
A playful note on a newly discovered flower, called Nifflidolliphant issian themum, appears amid whimsical lines about a wolf and collectors. Readers are urged to call their city editor with any local notices about the unusual bloom.
A fragmented New York note recalls a March 26 birthday tradition where gifts pour in for a celebrated figure. The writer muses on social obligation and forgetfulness as gifts accumulate yearly. Dr H F Masson laments a mistaken identity encounter with a stranger who vanished before clarification.
Evangelist Red Pecaut delivered a Sunday evening sermon from Matthew five and an in depth look at the ten commandments. He spoke on God’s nature and on holding to what is good. Cottage prayer meetings are planned at Mrs. Wagner’s and Mrs. McFarlane’s homes Tuesday night on The Divinity of Christ.
The program featured life histories of Dr. C. W. Stewart and Herb Peet. Stewart, born in Ohio, spent most of his life in Crawfordsville and Washington, enjoying a career focused on pediatric care. Peet, born in Iowa, lived in Dakota and Iowa, held roles from farmer to deputy postmaster, educator, and superintendent, and now considers Washington his home. Chal Fulton led the session. next meeting Monday evening the 28th, and ladies night.
Doctor Masson explains potato bugs spend winter underground and lose a third of their water weight to avoid freezing. A boy and a druggist are involved in a salience about smelling a bottle and paying a dime.
In fall, kittens watched a blue racer or black snake by the walk. A hoe killed the snake. The cats chewed at it later, nibbling until the tail was gone. Bluebell notes their unusual feline snack and asks if others have seen this.
A clipped exchange features Bill and Black trading quips about pants and skin while White and Bud joke over a math quip. The dialogue shifts to staff and stories, ending with a playful line about a secretary who married and became treasurer.
Mary Landers plots to free Steve Moore as Buck Landers bullies and a gang hold her captive. She outwits him by wielding an automatic, threatening to shoot unless he frees Steve, and forces a tense standoff that ends with Landers fleeing and Mary seizing control of the room.
Iowa City reports new Hawkeye coach Ossie Solem will start spring drills for the 1937 team on April 2 with end of week sessions through May 2 and daily practices for several weeks after May 2. Solem meets athletic officials and plans for assistants while student body, alumni, and officials prepare an April 11 welcome.
Mrs. John Shebeck reports guests including Mrs Ethel Swerr and family who spent Monday evening at John Shebeck's. Mr Milton Norton visited from their new Fairfield area home after bringing chickens from Val Fahrs. Mrs Adolph Genther called on Carl Jarrard Wednesday.
Ad claims Sendol calms nerve tension to aid natural sleep without forming dependence. Mentions non habit forming and non injurious effects with price 20 cents at druggists.
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