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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
5
A collection of brief aphorisms on moral reasoning. Includes Isaiah 1 18 about sins becoming white, a Kodak Magazine line on limitations tied to duties, and Leslie Stephen on encouraging independent thinking.
Norman Sage, son of Mr and Mrs Frank R Sage, faced a bank robbery while in Peoples Savings Bank Elma. He and the cashier lay on the floor as robbers demanded. Sage, a bank examiner with prior Journal experience, was asked for personal insights on handling such a bang bang moment.
The article notes hundreds answer the chance to homestead in Alaska’s Mantanuska valley. It contrasts late 19th century frontier hardship with modern mobility while acknowledging the long journey from the continental U S. to Alaska and the challenges ahead.
The piece describes pioneers moving to Alaska for farm land and the climate. It notes long daylight in summer fuels vigorous vegetation and large crops, flowers, and berries, alongside a high mosquito presence. It contrasts adventure with homesickness and the idea that Alaska can become home sweet home for settlers.
The verse recalls repeated cries of panics and laboring experts warning about overproduction and the need to stabilize progress. It parodies 19th and early 20th century economic panics from 1873 to 1935, noting cyclical claims that limits have been reached and that progress goes too far.
The columnist faces razzing over an recent outburst in this column two nights ago. He weighs apologizing but decides against it, arguing that those who do not subscribe to the paper do not deserve to live in the town.
A fragmentary tale contrasts Gluckstein who seeks work with Rothschilds aid. He rises from a five pound loan to vast wealth through cigars and trusts, then laments he cannot write as he signs away millions. Also a Lincoln anecdote shows a man carrying his own overcoat to town.
A motorist at a roadside store asks for automobile tires. The proprietor replies with a playful list that includes wreaths life preservers and doughnuts. The exchange ends with a courteous sign off.
Earl Wampler of Scranton Iowa heavyweight champion headlines a three bout wrestling card at city hall Friday night presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He faces Jack Hader of Manhattan Kansas with top contenders Rothberg Nazarian and Beers Tut set for bouts. Boxing prelims feature Washington high school youths Jill Edmondson and Hob Palmer.
Riverside high school sets Friday May 17 as the date for the junior senior banquet at the public school building. The class day exercises are omitted this year and the final commencement activity is a play titled Special Delivery to be shown Friday evening May 24.
Mrs. Sam Baker describes activities at West Sunset on Thursday and Sunday night. Will Mitchell Frank Bailey and Glad Mast assisted Sam Baker with coring planting shearing sheep after a haf storm.
Washington golf and country club officials announce the first dinner tournament of the year is delayed due to bad weather. The dinner now moves to next Wednesday with the winning side to host the losers and scores still unsettled as players avoid rain and cold.
No softball game tonight between Richmond and Troop F at the troop field due to a wet field and cold weather. Arrangements will be made to reschedule, said Rudy Knottnerus, manager of the troop team.
Washington high school athletes Barker and Ralston prepare to travel to Ames for the state high school track meet. Barker will compete in the javelin after winning the Ottumwa district event. Ralston, district champion in high jump and runner up in hurdles, is also slated for events.
Sunday visits included Everette Baker and Clarke Baker with Zelma and Emerson Van Lyop. Ernest Baker treated for pneumonia, while Ruth and Juanita Baker suffer measles. The Baker family hosted friends and extended relatives, plus a Crawfordsville high school picnic at Muscatine with Lena Jones and Lucille Murphy.
Yesterday's results show Des Moines 4 Davenport 2 and Cedar Rapids 4 Sioux City 2 with rain and cold weather affecting games. Today Des Moines faces Sioux City Cedar Rapids meets Davenport while Rock Island hosts Keokuk and St Joseph plays Omaha. American League standings show New York and Philadelphia amid multiple scheduled games. American Association results include Minneapolis Milwaukee and Indianapolis with box scores pending.
Five boys remain in the annual marble tournament at the junior high as 356 students competed. Edward Bidwell faces Lyle PeMondson for a semi spot in the upper bracket while Dick Owen and Don Walker meet to face Raymond Haifley in the tower section. If weather allows, the event will finish tomorrow or early next week. Tommy Randall, last year’s school champion, was eliminated in the third round.
Globe Trotters travel softball team will face the Little Demons in a Monday evening game at Troop F Field. The contest was moved from Tuesday due to rain and will start the double header with a 4 girls game preceding it. Eddie Barker, manager of the Little Demons, announced the schedule.
A London exhibit claims the oldest dated optical instrument is a telescope dated 1646. The item is described as the world’s earliest dated telescope, highlighted for its age and craftsmanship.
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