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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1934

Page

4

Bible Thought Thursday May 10 1934 Love Feast Verse

A dated devotional fragment presents Proverbs 15 17 about love over material food. It adds playful physics analogies claiming space travel and motion affect perceived length and gravity.

Insull bond failure and evaporated wealth discussed

The article discusses Sami Insull being returned to Chicago after months evading authorities and failing to raise a 200000 bond. It analyzes how investors lost millions in Insull enterprises, likening the wealth to evaporated property rather than simple money and explaining how promoter schemes left creditors and promoters broke as buildings failed to generate revenue.

Sami. Insull Chicago Samuel Insull Insull

Central Park fence dispute in Washington sparks ownership debate

A reader letter weighs whether Central Park belongs to the county or the city after a fence removal. The author notes the park and streets were deeded to Washington city long ago and recalls the courthouse once sat in the square, challenging the notion of county ownership. Another item mentions E. M. Foibles.

Central Park

A Journal Pilgrim to Panama

A narrator recounts a trip home with two students recounting Des Moines relay records and football prospects while passing Keokuk and facing thoughts of missing classes credits and parental expectations.

Panama Des Moines Keokuk

Weather Notes by Little Helper Forecasts Rain Likely

A series of humorous predictions from local figures hints rain in the near term. Thomas Brookhart, Homer Stephen, W J Roudabush, Fortnightly Club Music department, Mrs Roy Means, and others offer lighthearted prophecies tied to moons, days, and signs from the Indians.

Star Cast Sets Historic Film With Tobin and Menjou

An exceptionally strong all star cast led by Genevieve Tobin as a neglected wife and Adolphe Menjou as her philandering husband headlines the production. Mary Astor Edward Everett Horton Patricia Ellis Paul Kaye appear in key roles with Guy Kibbee Hugh Herbert Hobart Cavanaugh Robert Greig and Harold Waldridge among the ensemble.

Genevieve Tobin Adolphe Menjou Mary Astor Edward Everett Horton Patricia Ellis Paul Kaye East Guy Kibbee Hugh Herbert Hobart Cavanaugh Robert Greig Harold Waldridge

See Your Local Refrigerator Dealer Today

See your local refrigerator dealer with the latest electric models on display in Washington. Discover complete lines of modern refrigerators and surprising season prices. An electric unit preserves food, offering real economy through new food specials.

Washington

Weather Quip Echoes Across Letter Era

A line of playful weather banter appears in a historical text. The speaker ridicules weather prophets and attributes the mild forecast to a diligent helper. The tone blends regional slang with sarcasm toward forecasters and declares a humorous, casual good evening.

Presbyterian choir to meet Saturday at church

The Presbyterian choir will meet Saturday night at 7 30 at the church. A full attendance is desired. The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the West Chester M E church will hold their annual bank offering Sunday morning May 13th Mrs A W McBlain will be the speaker. All are urged to be present and help in this worthy cause. A splendid address and a hearty welcome awaits you

Presbyterian Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the West Chester M. BE. Church A. W. McBlain

Allenry promised to ease neuritis and rheumatism quickly

Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Allenry as a safe fast-acting liquid remedy for neuritis and rheumatism with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It claims first dose reduces pain and allows return to work within 48 hours without narcotics or opiates.

Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Local sale promotes Panama hats and sailors items

A storefront advertises a sale with Panama hats and comfortable soft straws for sailors. Prices listed include 79c, 9Sc, $1.48 and $1.95, inviting customers to come in and choose.

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