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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1934
Page
4
A Bible verse from Psalm 107 21 frames a reflection on God s goodness. The item notes Belgium s parliament recently raised King Leopold s pay to 12 000 000 belgas annually and granted the widowed queen 460 000 belgas yearly for life drawing a jab at taxpayer oversight.
The article argues President Roosevelt enjoyed a rare chance to shape legislation after an overwhelming election victory. It contrasts his situation with Woodrow Wilson and Teddy Roosevelt, noting a large popular and congressional mandate that enabled radical policy shifts and the so called New Deal. It suggests few expected such dramatic changes.
A reflective piece lampoons sleep as a universal struggle across continents. It contrasts curfews in a church steeple with alarm clocks waking foreigners, noting the global chase for rest and the stubborn pull of slumber despite dawn in many places.
A commentary analyzes how President Roosevelt steers policy by avoiding early reliance on party leaders and letting Congress defer responsibility. It argues the Democratic coalition remains united, with elected officials seeking personal advantage and public approval during economic uncertainty. The piece contrasts active leadership with cautious subservience.
A National Safety Council note urges vigor through activity rather than overrest. It emphasizes using energy, proper sleep in ventilated rooms, and maintaining good posture to confront troubles with defiance.
A sixty-year-old man marries a twenty-year-old. A friend questions the plan noting the age gap will widen to seventy and thirty in ten years. The man replies he will simply divorce and marry someone younger.
A collage of light verse and odd laws: jokes about wearing a mask in romance, a widower's proposals, diner humor, blue laws on Sundays, a lamb ban after six, and a Georgia bill proposal banning women from riding astride. Public dancing allowed in West Frankfort with home privacy fines.
A Columbus Ohio Hartman Theatre box office treasurer accepted an affidavit from a patron who lost tickets to a sold out Katharine Cokie performance. The affidavit pledged to save harmless and indemnify the theatre and affiliates from any claims to the tickets. The patron was admitted.
The narrator recalls a journey through Mississippi with biting humor about the roads which he calls non existent, mocking the state’s handling of taxes and the looming road dangers, while recounting travel observations along Route 61 toward the state line.
Former Governor Don W. Turner charged opponent A. Knutson with misleading the public by renaming a general sales tax as a gross income tax. He cited a 1921 booklet and argued the two taxes are identical and would burden workers and farmers.
Rubio Savings Bank will be released from SFL 1 on Saturday May 11. Fifty percent of old deposits will be released that day and new deposits will be insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to a maximum of 2500.
On June 1 election day, the receiving board includes judges Fred Fisher D O S Hardy and Claude Flynn. Clerks are Ray Marner and Joseph Knebel. The counting board features judges Klmo Knittel CC Y Dautremont and Clair Flynn, with clerks William Griffin and Fred Skubal.
Beavers and muskrats will live quite peaceably in the same areas according to local observations and wildlife notes.
Regular meeting notice for Lodge Washington Change No 26 KF and A M. meets first Friday each month with Harry E Turner W M and A W Yard secretary listed.
Eastbound and westbound timetable details list train numbers, types, and daily frequencies. Key notes: Nos 3 and 4 stop for California passengers. No 11 stops at county seats and for Paso del Norte travelers. No 1 serves multiple towns including Brighton and Centerville. agent L Goodlander signs as agent.
The timetable lists morning No. 93 and evening Nos 21 22 passes with times 19:15 18:00 18:19 and a freight No 94 at 19:55. Trains run daily except Sunday. Agents J C McKay and W Pell note local and Southwest Limited services from Washington with departures around 1:12 and 1:94 a.m.
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