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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1932
Page
4
Bible Thought Wednesday May 25 1932 presents Psalm 49 15: God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave for he shall receive me. This daily devotional urges faith in divine salvation and eternal life.
A Journal office reader warns that voter indifference risks careless government. The editorial urges citizens to study political issues, register their voice, and vote for worthy, intelligent candidates amid recent state scandals.
The piece notes Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler and a coalition of education, reform, law and business leaders urging Congress to abandon partisanship and legislate for the whole people. It argues broad goals are easy, but concrete details hard, and questions remain about whether such ideals can be carried out.
A quotation debating whether governance should be led by economists educators philosophers scientists or by ordinary political leaders. It argues leaders must engage with a diverse populace of about 120 million people with varied ideas and wishes.
The Fortnightly Club in Washington contributes 100 to the Y W C A as part of a broader campaign to fund the organization. Other gifts include 50 from the P FE O, with local clubs painting and upgrading the facilities. The note invites further donations via Washington State Bank Evening Journal and Nicola and Harmon Book store.
A concise guide contrasts common phrasing with sharper choices. It urges using very anxious instead of seemingly not overly anxious and lists synonyms such as dry dull insipid vapid tiresome to sharpen vocabulary.
A jumble of humorous bits and vignettes from a local paper page includes pranks by Harold Reynolds at Phillips Hebner, jokes from exam papers, mispunctuated captions, and short family life quips. Reports on advertising in London and a carrot weighing three and a half pounds appear amid light reflections on judgment and theater crowds.
Ruth hits eleventh as Yankees beat Athletics 3 1. Collins adds two homers for Cardinals in 6 0 win over Cubs. Hartnett doubles as Cubs lose. Mungo wins for Dodgers over Cubs. Traynor plates decisive triple in Pirates 5 0 win over Reds. White Sox sweep Indians 11 7 as Izzy Goldstein earns win. Detroit climbs to third by beating St Louis 6 5.
Des Moines Iowa May 25 corn planting is about seventy percent finished and ahead for the date according to Charles D Reed director of the Iowa weather and crop bureau. Nearly ideal conditions with eleven rainless days a mid season rain and above normal temperatures boosted germination and early growth. Cultivation is advancing in southern and central counties and the crop is off to a better and more uniform start than usual. Concerns remain about potential hot dry intervals later in the season.
In good condition though moisture would help Reed said. The Sons of Veterans meet Wednesday to outline plans for Memorial Day.
London humorist notes that certain South Sea Islanders sit and moan for about an hour after meals, revealing a surprising habit of after-dinner speakers in distant lands.
Women in Washington county organize wreath making at the court house and a noon pot luck lunch on Wednesday May 25. A memorial day wreath project aims to prepare over 400 wreaths for veterans graves. Church services and cemetery decorations follow on Sunday May 29 with ceremonies at United Presbyterian and New Haven cemeteries.
The article explains that true ermine is the winter coat of the stoat, a weasel family member, which turns almost pure white. It notes many inferior furs imitate ermine, with the white rabbit being the most important counterfeit.
A stray remark questions the crowd’s enthusiasm when a man the speaker does not know slides into second base during a game. The tone implies surprise at the emotional reaction to a non familiar player.
A severely ill Lily Lou lies in a hospital bed unable to communicate with nurses who do not speak English. She pleads to hold her baby, longs for the doctor, and endures cold bedside care while she drifts in and out of consciousness under the care of two doctors and Madame Nahlman.
Lily Lou on her deathbed faces blame and anger from Madame Nahlman and Doctor Sanders as nurses clash over medical care. She overhears threats to cable her family and rallies to demand action before the scene ends with a fragile improvement.
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