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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1933
Page
4
The entry presents a devotional line from Psalm urging trust in divine support. The brief period meditation cites the verse about the righteous being sustained and not moved, fitting a daily religious reflection column.
The piece argues price fixing experiments are unlikely and praises a party-driven government under Roosevelt. It notes the labor of implementing new laws, the advantage of strong party support, and Roosevelt moving toward progressive action with Democratic control.
The article notes a small volume titled Indian Romances gifted by Bob Sage and compiled by Col. R. G. Scott of Neongwah Missouri. Scott the Civil War veteran born in Iowa knew Buffalo Bill Cody and Davenport figures. The book traces Indian legends from Atlantis to modern times in short, delightful stories aimed at youth. It was printed by the Meador Publishing Co. of Boston and priced at one dollar.
An Allerton, Iowa report describes a bloodthirsty squirrel leaping from trees to bite pedestrians and a group of schoolchildren. Several children are being observed for rabies symptoms, a newly noted occurrence in squirrels.
A recollected vaudeville style anecdote recalls Professor Einstein arguing with a German streetcar conductor over correct change. The conductor wins, Einstein apologizes, and the punchline notes arithmetic not being Einstein’s strength. A second note mentions a Nebraska man who confessed to stealing a piano.
A rugged note describes someone fueling with squirrel whiskey and bracing to confront a bull dog or any other challenger, signaling fearless readiness for confrontation.
Lloyd McCall writes from Bolbec France in March 1933 describing local life near the Seine at Port Jerome, Gruchet Lillebonne and Quillebeau. He notes women workers in mills, old cathedrals, a Roman amphitheatre, a hill fortress with towers and moats, a museum with relics, and a seaport map claim. He closes reflecting on America and sending photos for the Labor and Police Departments.
A preacher cites the status quo as the mess we are in while a reader argues for slowing down to notice nature. The poem questions rapid travel and urges observing flowers birds and streams on the way rather than racing. The fragment notes Bill Sartor of Fort Des Moines, a French horn player in the 14th Cavalry band, who has gained ten pounds since enlistment.
The article highlights the largest escalator at the World's Fair Travel & Transport Building built by Otis Elevator. Much of the escalator is glass, letting riders look through the moving steps to see the mechanisms behind its operation.
An OCR snippet shows a teacher and student exchange about bravery and correcting errors. It includes phrases like True bravery is shown by performing without witnesses and a student asking how to correct it. The dialogue mentions Washington school teachers and a vacation remark with Jack offering a sweet.
A quirky draft-like fragment discusses harp music and social cheer. It mentions happiness, location, and giving the devil his due, ending with a distant sign off. The note references addressing a young man and oddly closes with Good evening folks X. A.
An eight day watch, no larger than a dime and over a century old, is listed as a priceless treasure of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers in London. The item highlights the group’s historic collection and craftsmanship heritage.
George G Greenwood a Hollywood banker died at his home 1611 Orange Grove avenue Hollywood after influenza complications He opened a bank on Hollywood boulevard in 1905 guiding its growth as Hollywood developed from a citrus town to a film capital He led Red Cross and Liberty Loan drives and aided Chaplin Pickford tours He presided twice over the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and was active in Rotary Masons Shrine and other groups He leaves a widow Minnie Wilber Greenwood and son George Jr Funeral at First Methodist Church Hollywood with eight active and twenty four honorary pallbearers directed by W M Strother Mortuary
Alabama goes before the United States Supreme Court to strike down state and federal laws restricting the sale of convict made goods. The petition argues such laws violate constitutional rights and seeks to keep interstate sale of Alabama prison products, including shirts from Kilby and Spengelner prisons, free from bans.
For the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains. Showers begin the period with overall fair weather midweek and showers again toward week’s end. Temperatures remain normal for the season.
Iowa rural and urban districts must file budget estimates and hold hearings under Beatty Bennett provisions. County auditors receive forms by May with August 15 filing deadlines for tax certifications. Exemptions are discouraged to avoid delays and extra costs. notices to be posted in three public places.
Riverside May 6 members met at Mrs Clyde Flynn home for the club’s closing meeting. Eighteen members attended and the program included roll call, famous mothers, a book review, readings, and notes on Kathleen Normat and Jared Sparks.
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