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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
4
The piece cites Acts 16 26 praising Paul and Silas in prison then argues Americans should rely on voluntary informal methods for social and economic reform. It warns against dependence on an omnipotent state and labels stateism as detrimental to individuals and the nation, citing Raymond Moley.
Chicago papers recount a deadly scare where teens at a tavern drank and caused a fatal crash after a girl tried iodine suicide. The tavern keeper, linked to underage drinking, faced arrest as authorities condemn widespread non enforcement of liquor laws and warn of continued dangers.
A reflection on U S law and temperance noting weak enforcement and public rebellion against prohibition. The author argues regulatory laws fail when ignored and cites police protection for saloonkeepers as undermining self government and public morals.
A reprinted 19th century poem narrated by Mrs Sigourney and shared by Mr Mart Anderson. It tells of a dying boy gathering his family about him and asking if he will be missed, with touching appeals to his mother father sister and brother. The verse ends with the boy fading as morning light enters.
KENIA May 26 Many local men attended an Ames meeting on cattle feeding. Participants included Harold Cleeg Hugh Morris Will Zager Sam Stephens D D Stephens Richard Stephens and Dewey Stephens Jr. Other notes mention Odd Fellows Cedar Rapids attendance W E Frame visitations and farm activity including hog vaccination and soybean transfers. Norman Bean sold 4000 bushels of corn to Don Rabenold last week.
Merrimac residents share funeral attendance news and visiting hours. The Smiths attended Henry Stortz's funeral at Fairfield. Carl Baldosier and Mrs Baldosier visited the Amrine home. Eshelman family visited Magele Burger, and Dora Shuppy spent time with A N Amrine and Carl Amrine. Children visited Baldosier and with Will Brannon. Shafer and Suater families visited Parmers, and Lantg family visited Rev J L Seitzinger.
A Sunday school teacher asks who was the first man. Six year old Donnie answers George Washington. The teacher corrects him, and Donnie retorts Adam if foreigners are counted.
Washington County orchards face a major apple scab threat due to persistent wet weather. Researchers advise spraying every 10 days while spores persist, with a second spray by June. Recommended mix includes liquid lime sulfur, hydrated lime, and lead arsenate. Fire blight risk may trigger pruning and disinfection of tools.
A fragment quotes a line about an intelligent man never needing to apologize. It references a mother’s warning and a shouting exclamation about schooling and personal conduct. The text is a reflective, pseudo-proverbial musing without concrete events or proper names.
A family writes of a small kitchen misadventure as the youngest baker stirs a chocolate cake, hums a cowboy tune, and sits by the west window licking the sugar crock while the oven cools, promising priceless memories.
Classified notice from 2214 Fairview Road owner offering house for sale or trade. Cites need for more rooms after family grew from one child to four, describes residence as a good place.
A lighthearted column features a bride and groom cake scene with quips about recipes and propriety. A friend teases about not noticing others while a policeman halts a speeding motorist who misreads a sign as a town description.
The Board of Supervisors met with all members present. Bids for bridges and culverts, grading, surfacing, and pipe were opened and awarded to Risk Construction Company, Burch Construction, Nelson & Melohn, Central States Bridge & Supply, and Washington Concrete Company for a total of 28 ... The Bureh Construction Company bond was approved. A recess was taken until reconvened by the Chairman.
The column lists playful questions with answers: color of the wind is Blow, greatest operation is Lansing Michigan, weight when a man is a simpleton, hanging a man with a wooden leg uses a rope, alphabet reduced to 24 letters when U and R are gone. It ends with a Washington Irving quote about good temper brightening all.
Wayne Savage reports a mule struck and killed by lightning last week while Doyle Barnes loses a sheep to lightning. Local residents Washington callers visit, Elmer Keech buys a Ford. Hog cholera noted, Black Hawk school closes for a basket dinner, and teaching plans set for next term at White Hawk school.
Clark Bauer hatched five pheasants after placing six neighbor eggs under a hen. The Bauer family notes an interesting time watching the chicks grow. Nearby residents and visits are mentioned, including Coakleys, Bowsers, Johnsons, Davidson, Gorham, and Huber with summer travels and gatherings across Tablegrove and Cedar Rapids regions.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. William Mohbland serves as W M and A W Yard is secretary.
A disjointed timetable lists Arrive Mo. 3 Golden State Limited daily and No. 1 Local at 3:45 p m, No. 43 Californian at 11:20 p m with passenger stops at Tucumcari and beyond, plus eastbound locals and premium services with various numbers and agent names. Details include Knoxville Branch No 430 daily except OT, No 429 daily except Sunday, and Kansas City Davenport local no clear times, with agents Goodlander and Bell referenced.
Fern Freida and Verda Haunstein of Yakima visited John Van Syce and dined with him. Elmer Stalder and James called on Tony Kauffman. Nick Linnencamp of Keola visited Henry Underwood. Arnold Brown and children from Ainsworth came to John Van Syce. Dale Smith helped Ben Bruegge on the farm. Ernest Young folkers from Wayland spent Sunday evening at the Kauffman home. Bruce Stewart visited Henry Underwood one afternoon. Aileen Smith visited her parents Milton and Mrs. Smith on Sunday.
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