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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

4

Bible Thought Thursday May 21 1036 The One Great Friend

A devotional note quotes Proverbs 18 24 about friendship and loyalty. It emphasizes choosing and maintaining true companionship that resembles a steadfast bond beyond family.

Voter awareness urged in Des Moines political note

A Portland Oregonian excerpt urges voters to study candidates and issues, rotate primary ballot names, and vote with informed judgment. It warns of apathy and notes the need for citizen responsibility ahead of the November election.

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A Washington man and Paris fashion notes in local chatter

A six year old Washington man helps his wife with a wringer and jokes about buying a new one. Paris stylists predict back buttoning attire for spring. A Riverside area resident, John Rotenburger, shows a rare all white gopher and notes a bounty on gophers. The writer jokes about quitting work for summer meadows.

Washington John Rotenburger Riverside Washington County Journal Rotenburger

Wise words and a humorous dialect fragment

The excerpt presents aphorisms on wisdom and patience, a tongue in cheek quote attributed to Josh Billings, and a garbled dialect piece with a note requesting the writer’s identity from the Journal office, indicating an inexact transcription and reader participation.

Teacher Loan Plan Offer for Educational Growth

Teachers can borrow $50 to $200 on their signature without endorsers or security. No mortgage or witnesses required. Use funds for study to gain a higher degree or salary, or to finance educational or recreational tours this summer.

Night Train Mischief and Evening Guests

A fragment describes travelers and locals at a station as a party mood turns to comic misadventure. Polly the mistress charms visitors while a band member pockets a ten dollar coin. A clergyman, drummer, and station staff exchange quips amid a late night stop and casual wrongdoing.

Alleyway theft dialogue yields suburban haul claim

A fragmentary dialogue depicts two suspects debating loot from a break in. One boasts about taking four items while the other alludes to eight suburb and tents sold by a real estate man, suggesting a larger theft haul.

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