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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
4
Verse reflection from Ephesians 2 10 focuses on God’s workmanship and the call to walk in good works. The note frames daily spiritual guidance for readers seeking faith based encouragement through scripture.
A quotation praising intelligent, diligent people who persevere with cheerful modesty. The speaker lauds thousands of broad awake men and women, rich in understanding, plodding along uphill or down, radiating joy and happiness through their influence.
The piece argues invention displacement is followed by new labor needs with overall employment rising. It cites the linotype's 1890s introduction and the 1889 to 1929 hiring rise in printing, noting increased demand for paper ink and machinery and improved access to printed matter and education.
A satirical take on postwar U S spending as a national drive to fund reforms. It contrasts past restraint by Holman and Morgan with a modern mania for appropriation, calling spending a guiding principle and warning of reliance on relief and debt while noting broad public pressure to fund further schemes.
A Washington junior college girl almost stood up her date when she napped after tests, delaying the escort who waited an hour. Ted Brown, new president of Washington’s Men’s club, received a cigar inscribed with past presidents’ names as his prize.
The text notes a drop from 10.7 percent to 4.3 percent of the population between 1900 and 1930 due to technological change. It argues that while some industries suffered temporary job losses, overall machinery raised living standards and created millions of new jobs, contradicting fears of widespread job destruction.
Fragmented reminiscence recalls two boys in rolled trousers and a stout man with a coat failing to button as rain coats and coats of all kinds are imagined for a night by the old swimming hole. Contributed by M B R.
A Lavater quote argues that hate is closer to love than indifference and warns not to claim to know someone until sharing an inheritance tax with them.
Report describes a picnic event featuring a women's nail driving contest with most participants showing skill and enthusiasm.
A terse aphorism notes that rare events of the same kind rarely recur in the same location, suggesting unpredictability and a warning against expecting repeated occurrences.
Column notes an unexpected surge in marriage licenses as the local bureau sets new records. The writers acknowledge readers have endured the rambling piece and close with a consolation that the day’s end brings this surprising civic milestone.
The Dewey Stephens family and their children Dewey Jr Carol and Connie of Xenia district visited Chicago at the home of their daughter and sister Mr and Mrs John Elliott. They traveled Saturday evening and returned Monday morning while noting recovered health after a winter of scarlet fever and illness.
In Oakland and Seattle set scenes, Mary Shan a secretary at A A Heeley Steamship Co confronts heartbreak from Jamie Todd Jr engagement to Nesta Grainger. Aunt Mamie offers to move the family to a Petaluma chicken farm while Mary stays in Oakland pursuing work amid social entanglements at Mrs Henry’s boarding house with Margot Patterson and Milton Holden in the mix.
Hugh Morris is undergoing dental work while news mentions his new Allis Chalmers tractor with rubber tires and a 20 mph speed. The Give and Take club met at Eugene Stephens home with bridge at three tables. high scores went to Mrs Everette Stewart and Wayne Norman. Guests were Robert Stephens. The next gathering will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Evertte Stewart on June 5.
Mrs John McClellan and daughter Esther of Fresno California visit Mark Campbell home on Ainsworth R 2. Her maiden name was Agnes Robinson and she once lived near Brighton. This first visit in years follows Fresno residence.
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