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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1936
Page
6
A historical reflection on trust in God and the limits of youth. Lord Bacon contrasts young men’s inventiveness with older men’s caution, noting errors of youth ruin business while age delays risk and aims for mediocre progress. He warns against excessive consultation, late execution, and frequent repentance.
The C B and Q KR Company unveils 16 hour Zephyr service between Chicago and Denver starting May 21, cutting travel time by about ten hours each way. The new train links cities overnight, promoting safer, air conditioned comfort as an alternative to long automobile trips and their hazards.
A new Rosicrucian Planetarium under construction in San Jose will project the positions of stars planets and constellations as they were during biblical times. The exhibit aims to identify the Star of the East and will demonstrate both Copernican and ancient geocentric cosmologies pending a July 14 dedication during AMORC’s annual convention.
The piece highlights ongoing improvements by railway companies and the rise of automobiles airplanes and luxurious boats that open the world wider than ever before. It notes the era’s demand to make all forms of travel safer and the industry’s responsive efforts in manufacturing and transportation planning.
Mrs Ella Bereman of Winfield publishes a plea from Mrs M L Williams asking President Roosevelt to bar alcohol in CCC camps. She cites a drunk driving death, destitution of five children, and a wish for her son to grow into a temperate American citizen. She begs prayerful reconsideration to save boys from drink.
A columnist is a person who has to turn out so much copy he doesn't have time to think. St. Louis Star Times presents a concise observation on the demands of daily writing.
A famous financier notes happiness does not come from money yet wealth enables a man to be miserable in comfort, a paradox echoed in Punch.
A mother rushes a drunk child to a doctor after mouthwash ingestion. A father fears a daughter’s late return, only to learn she slept in the guest room. A businessman jokes about cigarette timing. The Stutsman brothers’ horses pull a seven foot disc with little effort. Charles Long returns from Chicago, and Dave Fulton jokes about a wayward car steering.
Report from Pease Motor Service notes a forceful scene as a tractor taken in trade for a used car underwent a strenuous workout. The itemization includes humorous rhymes about wealth and poverty, with a taxon of absurd large sums in prose. A school excuse joke and line about sawdust are mentioned in passing.
Political note announcing candidacy for county attorney in the Republican primary in June. Stewart asks for supporter backing and states running under the party banner.
Candidate Clarence Timmins Sollof announces intent to run for the office of county supervisor, term starting January 1, 1937, subject to Republican voters in the June primaries. He seeks the party’s support in the campaign.
Ned Morrow announces his candidacy for County Supervisor with a term starting January 1, 1958 subject to the will of Republican voters at the June primary.
Political notices announce Theodore Bailey seeking re nomination for Clerk of Court and R E Noonan and R E Brown seeking county posts. Each states candidacy is subject to the will of Republican voters in the June primary.
The office of County Board of Supervisors begins January 1 1938 subject to Republican voters in the June primaries. Op Cc Griggs 64F to June.
Beginning January 1 1937 the will of the Republican voters directs candidate A J Robertson 647T F to the June primary.
L J Kehor announces candidacy for county attorney with a request for support. The notice lists Kehor’s name and a concise appeal to readers.
Public notices show terms beginning January 2 1955 for county officials. Veteran Co W Schmitter is listed with key dates May 7 8 12 15 19 22 26 29 affecting filings and sessions.
A compact reflection pairing quotes about human nature and courage. It juxtaposes a Spanish witticism with a line on facing fear, then notes the link between action and greatness. The trio of thoughts links character, truth, and bold deeds.
A humorous compare and contrast of engineers salesmen and purchasing agents outlining how each gains or loses knowledge. The piece ends noting the exclusion of a columnist definition and thanks Ted for the lightning flash reference.
Iowa conservation commissioners warned the minnow stock is dangerously low after a harsh winter. Fishermen were urged to waste nothing and take only minnows they can use for bait. Charles Berdo of Boyd Berdo earned an honor certificate at Iowa State College's annual honor day convocation for seniors for distinguished campus and scholastic achievements.
Mary Shannon, a young Seattle stenographer, grapples with unrequited love as James Todd Jr. is engaged to Nesta Grainger. She endures long hours, financial worries, and Aunt Willie’s antics while clinging to imagined letters and a dream of wedding vows that may never come true.
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