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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1937
Page
4
Daily meditation for May 18 1093 urges trust in prayer citing 1 John 3 14. The reflection notes that asking according to God will yields hearing and response, encouraging steadfast faith.
Time magazine notes a new fad in folding boats called faltboot paddling gaining U.S. traction. A hiker in Connecticut demonstrates a 17-foot folded kayak, transforming a duffle into a rapid craft. Jakob Kissner promotes Folbots from New York to Falls Village, with an 18-mile Housatonic paddle and a Falls Village ride on the New Haven & Hartford line.
Experts report a 50 pound canvas deck that blocks spray and two rubber flotation tanks to prevent sinking if capsize occurs. Low profile design resists tipping while long journeys and submarines have adopted similar gear. The craft uses German terms for sport and equipment like Kielverstarkungsstreifen aus Vollgummi and Aufblasbares Sitzkissen.
Dr S P Telford unearthed a small green backed Elementary Spelling Book used by him at age seven, now about seventy years old. He recalls spelling pride, the old time grocers selling brown sugar and plug tobacco, and several illustrated fables that recalled his school days.
The text notes the national debt has climbed to 35 billion dollars, risking inflation and higher living costs. It argues debt increases future tax burdens and burden on future generations, urging Congress to honor promises of budget balance and halt the ascent.
A May morning column guest by School Boy laments overlong prose and urges plain talk. It weaves in dialect humor, a mirror paving debate, and snippets from Penny Bloom Center, P T A chatter, and quips about cootie shaving and a Clyde stroll.
Hugh H. McCleery told Kalona Rotary an 79 day journey through Europe Egypt and Palestine. He highlighted the Holy Land pyramids King Tut relics and Egyptian life including Nile valley farming and beggars. He noted Spain’s charms while a civil war raged nearby and the group logged 16 000 miles mostly by water.
Boy Scout Troops 33 and 82 met Monday night for a mass gathering to plan the Decoration Day parade. Major Seal led drill practice and maneuvers before scouts marched to Sunset Park where Capture the Flag games were played until rain halted the fourth game.
Elder readers recall the spring warmth as soil yields beneath the toes during gardening sessions. The writer notes already twice enjoying the sensation while tending plants, feeling a sense of youth and grounded contentment.
The text defines cruelty as indifference to others' suffering and enjoyment of others' pain. It contrasts this with mercifulness and humanity, which respond to suffering and show compassion.
Kariv Agricultural Colleges Hollwyl in Switzerland and Kru mau in Bohemia were among the first established agricultural schools, both founded in the late 18th century. The institutions marked early efforts to formalize agricultural training in Europe.
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