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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
4
May 4 1038 Bible Thought Thursday cites Matthew 24 14 about the gospel to all nations before the end. It contrasts capitalism with its progress for civilization, citing Edwin R A Seligman. A Confucius quote adds that a merry thatched cottage outweighs a palace that sheds tears.
A 1939 column argues women’s suffrage failed to solve domestic and political problems and critiques the U.S. rejection of the League of Nations. It notes Versailles terms and warns that joining the League might not have corrected grievances, while reflecting on blame from “I told you seers.” It cites Prohibition, turnout, and U.S. diplomacy between Britain, France, and Germany.
A brief biblical quotation from Galatians emphasizes serving others through love and not using freedom for fleshly desires. It invokes the command to love one’s neighbor as oneself as the core of all law.
Mrs. arl Sweet and husband celebrate wedding anniversary with guests including Boil Letts Fran cnkall and Jeanette of Id and Ray of Mr. Pleasant. Bert Lowe and daughters Lucille Loretta visit Mrs. Neal Smith Lowe. Squire and Goodin host at Harry Kilgore home. Mrs. Squire recently out since July. Sympathy extended to Homer Paulsgrove family. Mrs. Zieglowski recovering from appendectomy. Happy Hour club meets with rook. Floyd Martin Betty Jean visit Sam Murphy. Reaney Freeland and Hansen families visit Dewey Stephens. Wagenknecht family hosts Knott nerus and Lushick families. Rudolf Wagenknecht family visit. Clair Edmondson returns to Quincy Monroe's business college.
A mixed collection of odds and ends appears, including earthquake lore, want ad jokes, a street conversation quip, moral maxims, literary quotes, and a local bus schedule from Washington to Omaha. The fragmentary page stitches humor, history, and travel notes into a雑, era-tinged souvenir.
A front page item notes Frank Crone of the National Bank had to ask his wife where they were married. The couple reportedly wed in a small Missouri town. Crone had visited once before and forgot the exact name. The oddly phrased item reflects a local column’s humorous tone.
L Jd Kehoe of Washington Iowa argues for universal conscription and criticizes war’s glamour. He notes global moves toward conscription and laments civilian costs, calling for civilization to seek peaceful dispute resolution. Mrs Terrence McCabe, 92, dies at her farm. she was named Champion Grandmother in 1937 and left 217 descendants. Funeral services announced for Plymouth area.
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