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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1937
Page
4
Forty two years ago a major New York paper ridiculed Edison for attempting to replace gas lighting with electric bulbs in homes describing him as a crack-brain.
A column contrasts sun spot theory with economic outlook. It notes 1890 tax take of five cents per income dollar and current government spending, implying the nation’s fiscal stance and potential impact on bread, shelter, and enterprise.
The author argues the US accelerated wealth creation through private initiative with moral and material support, noting a shift since 1930 to government funding. He urges quick reconsideration and a possible return to earlier, freer conditions to sustain new industries and employment. He cites past growth from 1900 to 1930 and questions political funding as a replacement.
President Cardenas proposes a republic wide ban on sale of intoxicants on Friday Saturday and Sunday and an end to alcohol in Indian zones as part of temperance efforts. American liquor groups back temperance while spending millions to promote drinking. Mexico may influence U S policy.
A dramatic rhyme contrasts a father's rigid view of women's role with a daughter's questions about her mother's whereabouts. The dialogue hints that the mother is at a cocktail bar, challenging traditional expectations and exposing hypocrisy in the home.
Officials planning the New York World's Fair struggle for originality and consider a troupe of armless fan-dancers as a novel act to differentiate the exposition from prior fairs.
A brief item notes a $32 148 704 wager linked to six Chicago tracks last summer and cites a comment praising social security's impact with many relying on it. The source adds a skeptical American Lumberman voice about the system.
Dr J Duncan Spaeth president of the University of Kansas City argues against rigid spelling. He says incorrect spellings can stem from logical thinking as children learn plurals such as houses and mouse mouses.
Jesse Busby claims new car audio serials protruding from the top resemble bugey whips and miss the thrill of riding in a horse and buggy. He asserts today’s youths don’t know what they’re missing and that a ride with the best girl in a high powered auto isn’t as thrilling.
Column notes Tom Anderson manager of National Tea stores in Chicago has been held up four times in stores and four times outside. Other items recount a Carnival encounter with a blonde at a milk bottle stand and Joe Walk’s egg order at a Chamber of Commerce dinner. Dudley Allen receives a surprise Bohemian pastry package and shows off kolaches at the office.
A chorus lampoons heavy taxation from property to essentials and even unborn, quoting lines about taxation and government power. A Toledo Chronicle column discusses societal attitudes to government aid and marriage for dole, with skeptical notes on welfare laxity.
A Western Newspaper Union summary explains that since its founding Congress has enacted about 25 000 public laws and fewer than 75 have been declared unconstitutional. The court presumes Congress within constitutional limits and only rules when a case is brought by disputing parties. Historical notes include cases from 1793 and Taft vetoes, illustrating judicial power to review congressional acts.
Washington high school finishes with 15 points and second in the half mile relay earning a state meet berth in Ames. The relay team members were Eckles, Walker, Turner and Bealer. Oskaloosa wins multiple relays and events to take team honors with Grinnell and Newton also posting strong showings.
Cincinnati defeated Chicago 23 to 3 while Boston edged Brooklyn 3 to 2. Chicago visits Cincinnati for the lone American League game today as standings show New York Philadelphia and Boston among top teams yesterday’s results include New York 8 Philadelphia 4 and Washington 6 Chicago 6.
The article defines raw milk as milk taken directly from the cow and pasteurized milk as heated to at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or longer then cooled to 50 degrees or lower. It notes no appreciable difference in chemical composition or nutritive value between the two.
Cattle on the Galapagos Islands are not native but descend from livestock aboard buccaneer and whaling ships. Masters at different times used the islands as pastures, introducing non native cattle.
DES MOINES. Mr. and Mrs. O. N Jory of Maxwell became grandparents twice within six hours when their two daughters gave birth to daughters. Mrs. Becker aged 28 and Mrs. Fletcher aged 25 each had their first child, marking the Jorys as first-time grandparents twice in one day.
Eldora Iowa James Jimmy Hayden 90 died after long illness. He enlisted in the Seventh Iowa cavalry at 14 and served on the western frontier against Indians. He is survived by his wife five sons and three daughters.
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