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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1933
Page
4
The Bible Thought for Wednesday March 22 1953 centers on John 3 16 with a focus on God’s love for the world shown by giving his only begotten Son. The brief devotional prompts readers to contemplate salvation through faith and the depth of divine love.
Helen Livingston writes from UCLA that the earthquake was less severe than feared, noting Compton and Long Beach refugees arriving in Los Angeles. She describes injuries from fear and collapsing walls, shows concern about liquor liberalization, urges total abstinence, and reflects on social costs and recovery.
In early hours today crowds of Long Beach residents gathered around camp fires in vacant lots and along curbs as a dense ocean fog rolled in. The old tune loway loway rang among groups seeking warmth despite the chilly conditions.
During a minor quake in Long Beach frightened residents fled for safety while an elderly woman in a wheelchair remained seated, calmly reading a newspaper under the glow of an electric street light.
A man hobbled into the Brass Rail at Twelfth and Georgia with crutches and ordered dinner. The quake struck and he fled the restaurant, leaving both his meal and his crutches behind.
Dr. William H. Roth of Kobe University visiting here was hit on the head by a falling brick, regained consciousness, and found two men dead beside him. Authorities investigated the incident as a possible accident or foul play.
Article argues that legalizing mild beer will not fix the country’s drink and bootlegger issues, recalling the saloon era as a contrast to current proposals. It suggests broader measures are needed beyond permitting beer sales.
A By-the-Way column lampoons spring poetry with a tongue in cheek critique of originality and a humorous mock poem. It notes the ubiquity of spring themes and invites readers to submit an original piece while offering a lighthearted example of seasonal verse.
Journal office previews a new puzzle on sale soon. It blends a jig saw and a crossword and uses a tall glass topped table for under-table gargling as you work. Education pays everybody but the educators.
Des Moines reports indicate the 45th Iowa General Assembly may adjourn around April 15 amid disputes over appropriation bills and a beer repeal proposal. Wets claim a plurality in the senate for the beer bill, while drys rally to delay repeal. final adjournment depends on debate over budget and constitutional changes.
Poem snippet depicts a fevered speaker yearning for distant Cathay and longing for a schooner offing. The heart sails aboard toward islands of desire, blending travel longing with maritime imagery and exotic allure.
The note cites J. E. F. arguing a dead Washington would reject a dollar across the Potomac. A New York restaurant allegedly serves midgets. The writer questions the ability of shorter people to eat. Elmer criticizes the proposed 3.05 percent alcohol wine. The closing remark says it would be in keeping.
A protest against taxation turned deadly as two Moros killed eight people, prompting questions about modernization and the state of Filipino society. The remark about modernization invites scrutiny of cultural progress and public sentiment.
Petition by J M Bratten L F Woodburn and L E Dunlap Trustees requests court order to pay eight percent dividend to Home Builders Loan Department debenture holders and four percent to Series A debenture bond holders Hearing set at Washington Iowa Court House March 28 1923 at 10 AM. parties urged to appear or show cause.
A speaker recalls an evening encounter with a crowd described as a mob of three Boy Scouts surrounding him. The tone suggests casual, departing dialogue with a closing remark about tomorrow.
Mrs. Merton Bickford presents a Feder al Employees insurance feature by P N Hodgins urging immediate relief through a national bond for direct aid and public works. It calls for six hour days five day weeks, and remonetization of silver at sixteen to one to restore monetary balance and expand trade.
Guttenberg Iowa March 22 arrival of cutting machines confirms plan to reopen the Mississippi river button factory long closed. New automatic cutters will be run by women mainly though some men likely to be hired. The American Pearl Button Company of Washington Iowa owns and will operate the plant, citing a steady pearl button market despite low prices. The factory, a longtime Guttenberg employer, supports local clammers and provides jobs after a period of unemployment.
Clinton March 21. Arthur H Brayton of Des Moines Iowa born in Clinton will address the Associated Credit Bureau annual banquet on A New Horizon for Business. Brayton editor of the Dry Goods Merchant's Journal is a noted after dinner speaker.
We express thanks for kindnesses and acts of sympathy at our father 8 K Statler's death including the quartet for music at the funeral those who sent flowers and all neighbors and friends The Children.
The fourth mid week Lenten service at Trinity Ev Lutheran Church will be held tonight at 8 p el. Rev. T C Meibott will preach on The Sufferings and Death of Our Lord Savior with Pilate's words I find no fault in Him at all as the theme.
Frank McKay and family thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of Mrs. Frank McKay.
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