This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1938
Page
4
Bible Thought for Wednesday May 18 1938 reflects on Ecclesiastes 8 1 and the value of wisdom and courage to maintain the character of an Honest Man as exemplified by George Washington.
A columnist argues for teacher pensions, saying public school educators are underpaid and face stiff entry requirements, paying in lifelong service without ample savings. Retirement security is proposed as a fair, humane goal, allowing long-serving teachers to exit teaching with dignity.
The passage outlines six aims for integrating teachers into social security. It seeks to protect children by removing incompetent teachers, attract capable young entrants, retain good educators, improve health and efficiency through old age security, boost morale by clear promotion paths, and treat teachers fairly under Social Security Act protections.
A call to reform taxes contrasts 1910 price drops in autos with massive federal tax and debt increases by 1937. The piece argues government costs have risen while business has expanded buying power, citing price declines and rising per capita debt to urge action now.
A column blends a fatherly blessing about perseverance with aphorisms and anecdotes. It includes a quote on striving for perfection, a Menander proverb, an Irish court anecdote, and reflections on social niceties and friendships as Mrs. M. D.'s notes close the selection.
Rudolf Sabatino, 28, owner of an exclusive Chicago fur shop, was found fatally wounded five times in an isolated district called Lovers' Lane. Police arrested a 26 year old married woman for questioning after information from Sabatino's 24 year old wife.
Mrs. Irene Ray, 60, an Indian wife of a white Rochester farmer, was driven from her home after neighbors complained she could hex people. The incident occurred in Rochester Indiana as tensions over alleged witchlike powers rose among residents.
A lighthearted column argues that if women truly lacked a sense of humor men would be lost. It playfully speculates on social dynamics and affection, suggesting humor helps balance relationships and prevent one side from feeling superior.
Jean Canfield Vose Corbin’s daughter testifies her ex-husband is not the father as the custody dispute unfolds in New York. Corbin, daughter of a prominent Connecticut family, has recently married a doorman.
A reflective quote by Dr. Frank Crane urges changing opinions when evidence and reason demand it. The passage notes most beliefs echo others or propaganda, urging individual reassessment rather than blind conformity.
The piece extols persistence by likening diamonds to coal that stayed on task. It urges continuing effort despite exhaustion, advising hammers and determination when one feels beaten. The message emphasizes endurance and sticking with a goal.
A proverb cautions that less experience may ease falling in love, while experience is said to be a great teacher. The quote contrasts wisdom with romantic vulnerability.
The Office Grouch says egotists are not so nuisance, noting they are the easiest to entertain. He argues that simply sitting and listening to them suffices.
The article explains rattlesnake aging does not track with rattling count. A rattler may grow two to three buttons each year, indicating growth not tied to a fixed number of rattle segments.
Postmaster General Farley backs a 32 stamp set honoring 30 deceased presidents plus Martha Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Philatelists critique design order and distribution, while collectors, led by Roosevelt, are seen as driving expected revenues of about ten million dollars. Prague hosts the 10th Sokol Congress with 60 000 athletes and 200 000 expected attendees.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.