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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1938
Page
4
Rockefeller Foundation Report Warns on Repression Hurting Scholarship
The report argues disinterest in research cannot endure under compulsion and uniform ideology. It notes governments' efforts to control social science and humanities subjects have led to a disintegration of creative scholarship across several countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller Foundation
Chicago Faces New Sales Tax Pressure Higher Burden
The article criticizes rising taxes across the nation, noting Chicago seeks an additional 1% sales tax atop 3% state tax. It blames wasteful relief programs and extravagant spending for the burden falling on middle classes, arguing fundamental economic flaws must be addressed to avoid worsening conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The Greatest Danger in Government Dependence
A Grand Rapids Herald-Review editorial argues that about half the nation relies on government for income or relief. It warns that if beneficiaries seize control to gain more benefits, the result could be the bankruptcy of the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natron
United States
Grand Rapids Herald-Review
A DeWitt Woman in Praise of President Roosevelt
A letter signed A Woman Voter from DeWitt Iowa defends President Roosevelt amid national criticism. The writer urges support for his aims to improve America and democracy, arguing difficult choices are needed for humanity and safety. The piece ends noting thanks for the thoughtful words and requesting the author’s name. A Colorado deer and elk relief note is appended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Democrat
DeWitt
Roose
Iowa
Democrat
Roosevelt
America
Relief Chiselers Spur Moral Alarm Over National Relief
Editorial warns that extravagant relief drives abuse and fraud nationwide. It cites Chicago’s 96 000 relief cases with 15 percent fraud, cites families on relief since 1930, and notes Illinois findings of leaks over 1 000 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
G. B. Foley
Relief Commission
Foley
Oldest Saints Baseball Club Photo From St Petersburg
Rollin B Organ sends a picture of two St Petersburg Florida teams all members over 75. The captain is Eldridge at 106, resembling Organ who is in his nineties and vigorous. The Moscow Reds purge remnants of the Russian church, and soon purge the purgers, signaling an end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin B. Organ
St. Petersburg
Moscow Reds
Blessings On Mothers Day Prayer by Emma Busch Lange
A devotional Mother’s Day prayer pleads for divine love to reach loyal and weary mothers. It asks comfort for the distressed restore for the sick guidance to keep motherhood pure and blessed and thanks for mothers both living and departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Jesus
God
Emma Busch Lange
They Were Good Oranges Too
Mrs J A Harwood received a crate of Florida oranges from her old friend Mrs Julia Graves now in Florida. Harwood shared some with the Journal office. Graves once lived in Washington and will be remembered by several older readers of the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Harwood
Florida
Julia Graves
Inventing Gas Masks to Please Women in War Zones
A wartime note critiques women refusing gas masks for their appearance. The piece suggests a clever inventor could win support by making masks that add subtle charm to the wearer, implying beauty as a factor in safety adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Is There A Remedy Our Endless Extravagance Trap
A satirical note argues that one expense breeds another, highlighting how every luxury seems to demand a further indulgence and prompting readers to seek practical fixes. The piece critiques wasteful habits and urges frugal remedy.
Two old timers debate bragson and family trees
Two old timers discuss Bragson's bragging about his family tree. They compare a family tree to other trees noting that the smallest twigs rustle most, hinting at hidden or noisy lineages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bragson
Grant in ragged Union suit closes school program
In a grade school closing exercise Marjorie read a composition on Grant and the Civil War. She described Lee at Appomattox as in full uniform while Grant wore only a ragged Union suit. A remark added humor about moving a shoulder off the mat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Marjorie
Lee
Appomatox Court House
Four-Ply Road Dilemma for Small Towns
A reader letter raises concerns about a proposed four-ply road for speeding motorists. It worries where business houses will fit in small towns and who will maintain fences between roadways, noting upkeep is a local necessity not always understood at the capital.
Telling on Harry by Patty Sizer
Five year old Patty Sizer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Sizer, says when asked what her father does for a living, he sells money. The remark captures a playful moment illustrating a child misinterpretation of her father's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Patty Sizer
Mrs
Harry Sizer
Don’t snub a boy for shabby clothes says Selected
A Selected piece urges kindness to all and warns that embarrassment now may blind us to future prowess Edison Lincoln and Shakespeare are used as examples of humble beginnings and the value of respect across class lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Boston
Abraham Lincoln
Shakespeare
Man Charged After Shooting Alleged Spouse
A witness recounts a fatal shooting where a man was allegedly killed by his wife at close range. Powder marks on the body were noted, supporting the claim. The case is linked to J. C. B.'s contribution and a broader remark about Napoleon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Napoleon
Meeting in Washington on New Underspass
J B Lemmon and an engineer from the highway commission discuss the new underpass in Washington. The engineer notes it is a pity Mr Cherry could not attend to make introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry
J. BE. Lemmon
Mr. Apple
The
Highway Commission
Washington
Mr. Cherry
V.o.bl
Common Sense: Mob Led Recession Blamed on Sitdown Strikes
Louis J. Kehoe argues the recession began in February 1937 due to sitdown strikes led by the Lewis labor faction. He claims the administration destroyed private propriety, allowed mobs to take over plants, and lost public confidence, tying economic decline to political actions and treasury plunder fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Kehoe
Lewis
Department of Labor
Labor Industrial Relations Board
Postal Department
CIO
New Deal
Treasury
Health notes on county smallpox immunization drive
At a Washington County Medical Society meeting on April 28 a committee led by Dr. D. Barrett and including Dr. Mast Dr. Fry and Dr. McCreedy was formed to plan smallpox immunization across the county. The group noted that less than 20 percent of rural school children are vaccinated and urged broad cooperation with child welfare groups to vaccinate preschool children and boost overall immunization. May 1 as Child Health Day underscored the effort to improve children's health nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Medical Society
D.€. Barrett
T. M. Mast
Washington
J. L. Fry
Kalona
M. L. McCreedy
Brighton
Bumper Crops For United States and Canada
Babson analyzes 1938 farm outlook from BABSON PARK Mass May 6 noting a looming winter wheat boom but overall farm prices down about 30 percent from a year ago while costs drop less. He cites 15 million farm families and stresses the need for parity with industrial prices, with dairy farmers as an exception due to cheaper feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Mass
America
United States
Great Plains
Wheat crop outlook strong with large carryovers
Forecasts place winter wheat at over 700 million bushels, a potential third largest harvest in history, while drought areas abroad expect returns. The piece notes record cotton carryovers, new agricultural policy costs, rural resistance, and calls for better farming methods and diversified crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie
Canada
Congress
Immunization drive urged to prevent smallpox outbreak
The Medical Society warns that neglect of routine child vaccinations could trigger a countywide smallpox epidemic. It urges immunizing every child over six months and offers free vaccination regardless of ability to pay, with plans to be announced via local papers in cooperation with the county health unit and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveal
County Health Unit
Sen
Keith Droz
Medical Society
How Safe Is Your Home
Home accidents cause nearly as many deaths as motor vehicle crashes. Falls from slippery floors stairs and porches account for many injuries. burns from flammable items and unattended cooking follow. Keep fixtures tight, label poisons, supervise children, and seek care for cuts or infections promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Doctor D. C. Barrett Leads County Health Unit
Dr D C Barrett M D serves as Director of the Washington County Health Unit guiding public health services and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Barrett
M. D
Washington County Health Unit
Abandoned Sioux City Wynot Rail Line Impacts
The 50 mile branch between Sioux City Iowa and Wynot Nebraska was abandoned after truck competition made operations loss making. Grain to Sioux City rose from three to ten cents per bushel, coal price fell to 20 cents a ton plus trucking fees, and area real estate values plummeted with farm values down 50 to 75 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Wynot
Nebraska
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minneapolis Grain and Feed Review
Branch Line
Tax Burden Shifted Off Remaining Taxpayers
The article notes a yearly tax amount of 28000 dollars labeled as a government burden now shifted onto other remaining taxpayers. It describes a distribution change that raises concerns about fairness and financial impact on local residents.
Advance notice of Citizens Military Training Camps
Notice for Citizens' Military Training Camps at Fort Des Moines Iowa and Fort Crook Nebraska from July 7 to August 17 1938. Government pays all costs including free laundry and training features appeal to young men willing to work hard under discipline. Eligible applicants should contact the officer at 121 Old Federal Building Des Moines or county chairman. early applications encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. TT. c
Fort Des Moines
Fort Crook
Nebraska
CC. MM. T. C. Offcer
Des Moines
Iowa
Discovery of Roast Pig In Elia Style Tale
The fragment recounts a humorous tale attributed to Charles Lamb’s Ee says of Elia about a careless Chinese swineherd who burns fingers in ruins. He fatefully bays the charred remains and the flavor leads to the invention of roast pork as a favorite dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamb
Elia
Ho Ti
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