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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1938
Page
4
Verses urge cast off darkness and wear light from Romans 15 12. The page notes ambition as the germ of noble growth and cites T D English on assets and profit attributed to Robert Quillen.
The column urges focusing on the present rather than overemphasizing the future. It warns that neglecting today harms tomorrow and urges living today through healthy meals, exercise, thrift, work, rest, and helping others to build a strong future.
The article notes Mr Hoover's return from Europe and mentions his presence there when World War began. It references his stance on avoiding another conflict and cites a recommendation by an ambassador related to his visit.
The piece recounts Herbert Hoover’s role after WWI in aiding 300000 Americans stranded in Europe and his Belgium visit. It notes honors from Belgian officials, wreath laying at King Albert and Queen Astrid’s tombs, and Hoover’s praise as a top emergency problem solver whose work funded Belgian universities, scientific research, and exchange scholarships.
Mr. Martin Flenner and his wife spend winters in the city with their son T A Flenner. He wears a plain agate wedding ring from his grandmother who married in 1882. An 1837 ledger shows seven gallons and a half of whiskey for 1 81, hinting at long history. The ring remains unchanged as Mr. Flenner stores it on his left little finger. The Flenners, residents of Kansas, enjoy their wintering in town.
A Washington youth was sent to Chicago to drive a truck home. After two days in the city he received a wire to return, and upon landing in Iowa City his family met him. He realized he had left the truck behind and may need another trip to Chicago.
A collection of quips on conclusions, wishes, and growth. Observations note the reluctance to learn from errors, the echo of words, late word conflicts, and jokes about scouts and leadership. The piece closes with a humorous dig at a man’s wife and pride in his companion.
A collage of stray lines and captions ranges from epigraphs to anecdotes. It includes notices about a mule, a wrecked man named William Ross, social insecurities, romantic firings, marriage plans, and domestic scenes. The text weaves social commentary with personal musings and headlines.
A casual dinner scene centers on Bill Ferguson’s wife Vonnie, her psychology jokes, and Angie’s analytical habits. The group jokes about a gateleg table and a transparent straw hat, then a week later Vonnie pursues a pricier bargain for a similar hat.
The Fergusons visit and discuss plans for a new home with Vonnie showing keen interest in features like a sunporch, fireplace, and tiled bathroom. Bill and Jack push for a garage while Vonnie emphasizes starting soon and using corner land near Judith in Newton. The group leaves with blueprints as inspiration, pledging to build their own house.
A black crinkly crepe gown in Molyneux's midseason group is styled with draped lines and a front apron effect. Back panels form a bustle and short train, with bone buttons along the hip to decollete line. Necks include square and V shapes. a mink coat pairs with a draped V neckline. A bronze yellow reddish brown flower accent sits on a tilted forward hat.
The article notes that fog presents the worst dangers to sailors, surpassing other sea risks and warning of its effects on navigation and safety at sea.
The piece argues that Japan cannot claim a religious race status unless emperor worship and patriotism are treated as religious expressions, framing a link between national ritual and belief.
A humorous look at Washington traffic signs and driving peculiarities. The piece notes confusing signals speed limits and shifting rules as pedestrians and motorists cope with taxis and a busy city street scene. It jokes about out of town drivers and the district police force funding while highlighting taxicabs and urban behavior.
Mrs. Frank Moore has fourteen hundred eggs set to hatch next Saturday in North Oregon. The piece notes farmers busy in fields while women prepare for baby chicks, and lists visits, re hiring of Grace Ferns as teacher at Oregon No. 3%, and social events among local families.
Sorghum known as long sweetening defined Southern practice for sugar scarcity during the Civil War. The crop and its sweeter were widely used to flavor foods and drinks across the region.
Dr Roy Chapman Andrews notes a Cephenomyia male fly can fly 818 miles per hour, far faster than Howard Hughes fast plane 52.38 mph and sea planes 440.68 mph. The fly surges at 54 times the pace of the star athlete Glenn Cunningham and outstrips the golden eagle and cheetah in speed.
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