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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1937
Page
4
A daily meditation cites Psalms 18 32 about God granting strength and a perfect path. It contrasts human governance with divine provision for wisdom in directing national business activity as stated by Calvin Coolidge.
The piece argues that current estate and inheritance taxes risk destroying large estates and thousands of businesses that employ many workers. It warns against Europeanizing by overtaxing, urges reasonable taxation to protect industry and jobs, and condemns rising debt and heavy penalties on wealth.
Raymond Pitcairne notes the 150th anniversary of the 1787 Federal Convention. Delegates in Independence Hall drafted the Constitution and Bill of Rights, shaping a government of the people. The piece argues for national rededication to liberty and democratic ideals beyond ceremony.
A call argues that tax cuts empower overreach and urge the state to seize large national tasks. It claims bureaucracy cannot or will not perform adequately and urges decisive government action to replace incompetence.
An article extols snakes and related creatures as medical resources. It cites rattlesnake meat as a delicacy and venom from cobras as treatment for shaking palsy and pain relief comparable to morphine. Bees, maggots, and a Hawaiian toad are also mentioned as healers in various conditions.
The Literary Digest notes that the new king of England, George Six, is skilled at Ping Pong. The piece compares his game to past rulers and predicts this talent may win him public favor, surpassing Edward VII’s poker popularity.
A Wichita Eagle line hints Europe might monetize the Locarno pact by selling it to autograph collectors, suggesting potential economic value or legacy interest despite the treaty's political nature.
Local brief notes joke about women digging up Sour Puss a plant misconstrued as Sour Dock. Mentions Dr A W Crow notifying golfers about city tournament, birthday gift of iron clubs, two young men changing a tire at a junior college party, Skimper Tens accotto do hair cut, Miss H bh tying coffee at home, and minor kitchen gadget mishap with a dripolator affecting coffee quality.
The piece honors Civil War and modern veterans as a parade marches by on Memorial Day. It contrasts sorrow for fallen soldiers with patriotic stirring by bands and flags. It urges a solemn pledge to honor the dead by pursuing lasting peace and protecting future generations.
A compact tribute notes a defiant 1812 spirit, highlighting a statue by Lee Lawrie in New Haven Connecticut that honors a man who helped shape early American resolve against a major sea power.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Memorial Day is a legal holiday in most states but ten southern states do not observe it on May 30. Confederate Memorial days appear on April 26 in Alabama Florida Georgia and Mississippi. North Carolina and Kentucky mark May 10, Tennessee observes June 3 Jefferson Davis birthday.
General Lee led about 75 000 Confederate troops at Gettysburg while General Meade commanded more than 65 000 Union soldiers in the battle.
The garnet is described as endowing the wearer with constancy and fidelity, a gem believed to bestow steadfastness and loyalty to the bearer.
Memorial day program set for Sunday May 30 at 2 PM in Columbus City cemetery. Committees named with K M Arington as general chair and E O Newell, Dr E W McWilliams as speakers, plus volunteers for band decorations graves and flag placement. Local notices include social events and community meetings with several residents mentioned.
Prairie Flower residents report Mrs. L. W. Turnipseed and Miss Smith with nine pupils traveled to Iowa City for a day of pic nic in the park and an afternoon museum visit. Several local families attended funerals and hosted or joined meals, with neighbors sharing a fish fry and farm tasks ongoing.
Mrs. Clayde Koupp visited Kolabelu on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Shal's called on business in Washington Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Schulty entertained company Sunday evening.
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