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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1939

Page

4

Bible Thought Monday 1938 Wise Men Follow God Teachings

May 15 1938 edition presents a devotional note citing Ecclesiastes 2 26 and a quote from Stephen Voris about self making others. It ends with a James Russell Lowell remark on personal burdens and not imposing sorrow on others.

James Russell Lowell

Anniversary Reflections On The Washington Evening Journal

The writer marks 39 years with the Washington Evening Journal noting the 1900 start of the current senior member and detailing early operations. He recalls carriers, printing by hand, and a growing staff, estimating miles traveled, papers printed, and pages set, as the Journal begins its 40th year.

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Fools' Gold Moral Reflection on Wealth and Diet

A May 3, 1930 piece quotes scripture Isaiah 55 2 urging readers to seek nourishment for the soul rather than spend on fruitless goods. It contrasts bread with fatness of the spirit and calls for diligent heed to spiritual sustenance.

Humorous Observations in a Crowded Street Car

A column of light verse and jokes recounts a slim lady bored by a fat neighbor on a street car and a quip about charging by weight. Other gags touch on youth in service, milk for schools, a hat as a bird’s nest, and a country boy's misreadings of city romance.

Charlie Davis

A Man's Prayer and Witful Vignettes From a Distant Page

A collage of aphorisms and anecdotes features a man’s prayer about life’s trials, a Dublin bound elderly woman with holy water mistaken for whiskey, Vogue quips on advice, a census joke, and reflections on life. It blends proverbs, humor, and moral musings from various voices.

Dublin

Color of Lincoln’s eyes puzzles biographers in research notes

Ned Sparks mentions the gray eye color found by the 47th biographer in researching Young Mr. Lincoln. Vladimir Sokoloff struggles with Jaurez scene guidance for a mule as he pleads in multiple languages. Bing Crosby records four new songs for East Side of Heaven with Joan Blondell co starring. William Boyd states he never uses a double in Hopalong Cassidy scenes.

Lincoln Bing Heaven Johnny Burke James Monaco Bing Crosby East Side of Heaven Joan Blondel Mischa Auer Irene Hervey Sandy William Boyd

Hound of the Baskervilles on screen thrills with Rathbone

Basil Rathbone leads Richard Green and Wendy Barrie in the screen version of Sherlock Holmes in Hound of the Baskervilles. The moor and foggy Devon setting heighten the spine chilling mystery of a spectral hound haunting the countryside. Margaret Lindsay lands the spy role in Remy Agent after Hollywood respected her British guise.

Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathbone Richard Green Wendy Barrie England Devonshire Margaret Lindsay Remy Hollywood Margaret

County Board Proceedings May 2 1989

County Board of Supervisors meets reads April minutes and approves numerous claims. Payments include supplies, salaries, rent, repairs, and various county expenses across multiple departments and townships.

Boar OF Supervisors Board of Supervisors Harve P. Wilson Ned Morrow E. F. Bauer Zion Institutions Lemley & Yard Maurine Trotman Rou Secale Wen Oy Ald Ue Riverside Leader Alfred Faulkner Calary Cloyce Dougherty I. T. Rehmel Lester B. Krabill Maccmillan Company Carlson Brothers Kalona News Matt Parrott & Sons Co I Sokose Jenkins Fergemann Co Yeo. L. McDaniel Industries Chem. Lab Higley Chemical Co Nicola & Harmon Keystone Dnvetope Co MIT Iowa So. Util. Co Burroughs Add Floyd Polis Russell Knott H. P. Bratten Washington Ainsworth City R. G. Bull Fred E. Bourgeois C. S. Davis J. R. Griggs S. M. Grove L. E. Helmick Co. L. Harley R. E. Lease Chas. M. Livezey C. C. Moorhead C. E. Roth J. M. Stone Stanley Vodicka H. Sheets W. M. Darbyshire Louise Boileau J. Kallaus R. F. McFarlane G. F. Dold School Library Follett Book Co J. C. Carris Cc. L. Harley Cc. E,. Lemley C. Moorhead G. A. Waldschmidt Lew Waldschmidt Everett Denison Board OF Health Bertha Shelangoski Sal Db. C. Barrett R. J. Schliekelman Salary Thelma Luther County A. C. Peterson John Patterson Joe Knotek G. N. Barclay A. W. Ullrich Geo. L. McDaniel Carson Plumbing & Heatme Co Iowa Cont Tel. Co J. C. Penney Co Dry Ramseyer Farmers Co Economy Oil Co Oetjen Seed Store Graham Dept Farmers Implement Mechinary Sweeney William H. Miller Roy Durian J. NM. Tewin Lewie Baker Old Co Keres Peana Rietaas St. Vincent Home Swift & Company Towa So Util. Co Wessler Brothers Universal Laboratories Carmody Coal Co Arctic Coal Co K. E. Edwards Brighton Lumber Co University Hospitals Dan H. Moriarity Duro Test Corp A. & P. Tea Co Frank's Cash Store Beges Grocery R. J. Williams KE. J

Observations on chow dogs and a Toulouse chrysanthemum monument

Chows from northern China show calm focus and instinct to stay on trail and find their master in crowds. A monument in southern France honors the chrysanthemum, a pillar set in the Toulouse plant garden surrounded by chrysanthemums.

China France Toulouse Horticultural Society Toulouse Plant Garden

Windsors Attend Jimmy Roosevelt Film Premiere in Paris

James Roosevelt a film executive presents a premiere in Paris drawing a notable audience. Attending are the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Mme Georges Bonnet, Willan C. Bullitt the US ambassador to France, and Roosevelt shown among guests.

Jimmy Roosevelt James Roosevelt Paris the Duke of Windsor Mme Georges Bonnet Willan C. Bullitt United States France Duchess of Windsor Roosevelt Duke of Windsor W. C. Bullitt James Roose

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