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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1937
Page
4
In a May 26 1937 Bible Thought the speaker warns that a subsidized youth will be sterile and urges youth to fight for political liberty and private enterprise economy rather than seek greater government aid. He stresses restraint on government subsidies and calls youth to self reliance and free enterprise.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen released a ninety-two page souvenir edition on May 22 celebrating its ultramodern new building and publicity for the University and local towns. The edition features a typographically elegant presentation of the plant, its facilities, and the city. The dedication ceremony is planned for the afternoon of June the Ord.
The article praises frequent showers that benefit timber, gardens, and hedges, noting visitors from the West marvel at the landscape. It describes spring beauty as evidence of wealth and nature's magic under good soil and sun, with a Californian visitor recalling Iowa’s spring splendor since childhood.
Visitors recall Iowa summers and green pastures while noting other places may seem appealing. The piece argues that good living can be found close to home, with backyards offering plentiful opportunities and value. It emphasizes local pride and the idea that "Acres of Diamonds" may lie nearby.
A column explains growing public interest in black widow spiders. It covers bite dangers, symptoms such as muscle pains and paralysis, regional spread from the south to near Canada, and treatment like serum in hospitals to ease suffering.
Milwaukee items show relief costs last year reached 150 million dollars, nearly equal to total state and local tax levies, with 1936 costs the highest in state history. Relief cases grew 50 percent from 1933 to 1936 while costs surged 266 percent, prompting critic Bob Fell to question administration accountability.
The note explains Hugh Boyd will return after weeks for his saved copies from Wicdla and Harmon's. A large magazine stack waited at the store until he finally collected fifteen magazines after the fifteenth week, with staff amused by the cleared shelf. A separate exchange features Jennie declaring she will be an old maid, choosing independence over romance.
In a Kansas parlor scene a 10 year old orders butter and cigars while Grandpa watches amused. Reports note a dust storm rumor, but it was a husband beating rugs during a wife's spring cleaning.
The letter-writer imagines a trailer nursery as a wonderful project for families. They express doubts about achieving world security for democracy while praising democratic leaders nationwide.
A local page includes humorous exchanges about service at a high class barber shop and a shopkeeper correcting a customer over weights. A Indiana Rush county game warden exposes fish theft, accusing a neighbor while locals hesitate to testify. A witness struggles to date a hole in the ice above Wilson's dam.
A fragment notes a dentist linked to Christian Science who claimed to pull teeth by religious practice. The text is unclear and lacks concrete names, dates, or places to establish a full item.
Havre May 26 reports a traditional charivari for new couple Harold Wilson and Edna Westen Wilson at their Washington home. Local residents and neighbors join in, with many visits and greetings as the community extends best wishes.
A clipping portrays Striebel and Mevoy critiquing postures of arrogance with sharp quips. The exchange highlights social pretension and a playful jab at high society manners.
Prairie Center May 26 The Commotty extends congratulations to Esther Wolfe for achieving the third highest scholastic rating at Ainsworth high school this year. Numerous local families visited over the Sabbath, including Rex and Mrs Smith Clyde and Delbert Maxwell and families along with the Zieglowsky and Warren households.
Del Frey of Muscatine Myr and Mrs Leland Maxwell and Jetty Ann of Des Moines visited the George Keehler home for Sabbath. Mrs McCartney and Mrs Zieglowsky also called. Florence was taken to work by Florence’s relatives. Milburn Underwood and family visited Carl Keehler. Roy Foss and family hosted Sabbath guests at Orville Foss home.
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