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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1937
Page
4
Rise and fall of a nation through collective progress
The quote emphasizes that a society rises or falls together. Individual improvement lifts the whole nation, while collective decline drags the country down. Theodore Roosevelt advocates shared responsibility and mutual advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Treasury probes antiques import scandal and fake values
The U S treasury cites reports that 75 to 80 percent of imported antiques are fake, tracing back to 1906 figures. It argues many so called antiques are modern reproductions, with imports pegged at 478 000 in 1906 rising to 640 633 302 over 28 years, much from England, fueling a lucrative market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Treasury Department
Treasury Department
Treasury
England
Buy American and Build Local Antiques
The piece urges patriotism in manufacturing, arguing US-made imitations of historical English wares could boost domestic industry. It envisions producing antiques from periods like Henry VIII and Louis XIV to reduce reliance on English imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Henry the VIII
Louie the
Steenth
Iowa Congressman Attacks Irrigation Projects in May 17 Record
In the Congressional Record, Thurston of Iowa denounces new irrigation schemes as real estate rackets. He argues it harms farmers, wastes federal funds, raises land values without local need, and shifts costs from soil erosion programs to collectors in Treasury. He calls for defeating expansion and protections for semiarid districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Uncle Sam
Iowa
House of Representatives
Interior Department
Thurston
Montana
Illinois
Mississippi Valley
United States
Democracy versus Fascism and Communism in Minnesotan view
The Fairmont Sentinel argues democracy, despite faults, is preferable to fascism or communism, criticizing compulsory domination and highlighting freedom as the core strength of democratic government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont, Minn
Sentinel
Pathfinders Discover East Main Street Without Signs
One of nine boys knew where to find East Main street and lives there. He located the address in the telephone book, despite the absence of street signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
How to get there Y M C A Kalona route and signs
Directions to the Y M C A at 121 East Main Street from Highways 1 and 2. It notes a large yellow brick building on the right and asserts visible signs at North Third Avenue and East Main Street and at South Ninth Avenue. A local salesman urges housewives to keep radios at moderate volume to attract attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checkeruppers
Western Union Telegraph Company
North Third Avenue
East Main Street
South Ninth Avenue
Washington
Young man cited for speeding after chase on South Iowa Avenue
A local resident named Wag was summoned yesterday morning for speeding after a pursuit the previous evening. Police say he raced another car down South Iowa Avenue with the night marshal in pursuit. Wag offered to name the other driver if it would help the case, saying he had nothing to hide and that the other vehicle was the night marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Avenue
Marshall
Belt missing in Washington County Hospital mix up
A humorous fragment from a Washington County Hospital scene shows a fat woman asking a nurse about a lost belt and the nurse suggesting it may be found around the building. The text reflects old time humor and social commentary on banks and garages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital
In News Sketches and Corners From Washington
A column shares humorous anecdotes about a wind broken horse and a buyer’s critique of its coat while a history lesson in a Washington school links surnames to trades. A teasing dialogue about a girl’s party dress ends with a quip on age, all in light verse style.
Slight twister seen at East 76
A small Twister touched East 76 causing minor damage Thursday night with broken limbs and a few trees. Keota Girls Trio, Frenucine Plander Loola Mal ley and Wilma Romine, will broadcast an 15 minute program from WSU Iowa City on May 26 at 8 30 PM pending audition results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East 76
Frenucine Plander
Loola Malley
Wilma Romine
Keota
WSU
Iowa City
Pan Bell
Packwood
Clark Bell
Lloyd Miller
Elsie Amlong
Leyington
James Lockwood
Muscatine
Tom Lockwood
Lockwood
Mr. Lockwood
Clark Willis
Kenneth
David Banks
Wellston
Genevieve Stoutner
Henry Henderson
Miss Cora
Art Romines
Harry Huber
David and
Darlene Lyle
Wellman
Romine
Paul Bell
Need Farmall
Missionary Will Speak At Church In Concord Township
Mrs Howard Cover a missionary in India will speak at Pleasant Grove Rethe church Concord township at 7 45 Wednesday evening. Attendance record notes Baker school closed Friday with a picnic and Helen and Frederick Goss were not absent or tardy during the last semester. Edward Brown of San Francisco visited his sister Mrs J W Hubbard who had been in Mercy hospital Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Howard Cover
India
Pleasant Grove
Concord Township
Lester May
Columbus City
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
J. W. Hubbard
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Josh Predmore
Harry Coder
Muscating
Satnday
Fuagene Lewis
Perry Kramer
Antige
Wis
Paul Howell
Baker School
Helen
Frederick Goss
W. R. King
St. Joseph
Mra
Harry Marker
Lee Colton
Ralph Wehr
Olds
Mesdames Aleta = Swailes
Alice Frame
Henrietta Salmon Edward Brown
San Francisco
Calif
Washington Independent School
Helen North
Horak House In East Polk Street Attracts Attention
Paul Horak’s new one story home on East Polk Street draws strong interest as brick veneer goes on and insulation placed. The eight room house, facing south, features a knotty pine breakfast room, arch between living and dining rooms, a garage, stucco exterior, rock wool insulation, and oil heating with plans for long term family living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Polk Street
Paul Horak
Chas. Flennon
J. J. Minick
Harrison Dodder
Chas
Hannon
Horak
Local Visits Spread Across Michigan and Iowa
Former has employment Mrs H Kruidinier of Hillsdale Michigan visits daughter Mrs C S Ramesdale and family in Columbus City Iowa. Mrs Wesley Solonon visits her mother in Rockland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kruidinier
Hillsdale, Mich
C. S. Ramesdale
Columbus City
Wesley Solonon
Rockleland
Anna G Schwalbe Visits Mrs Harlow Engle
Gracehill Iowa May 26 Miss Anna Gertrude Schwalbe of Alaska visited her aunt Mrs Harlow Engle. They called on friends at Gracehill Saturday afternoon. Various relatives and visitors from Kalona Dublin and Kansas City accompanied by local families were noted in the day’s engagements with trips to nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Robertson
Gracehill
Anna Gertrude Schwalbe
Alaska
Harlow Engle
Oriel Sanker
Kenneth
John Williams
Pearl Kirton
Williams
Sankey
Richland
Elvis Kelly
Kalona
Lester Small
Martha Kelly
Narlan Snyder
Kansas City
Robertson Bros
Dublin
Asahel Robertson
Highway planning to improve motor transportation progress
Auto editorial argues highways must be efficiently located and well planned to support motor transport. It urges highway planning boards to cooperate with state motor vehicle and engineering departments to control costs and ensure benefits, aiming to relieve taxpayers and sustain progress.
Community Visits Highlight Weekend in Ollie Area
Brother Cyrus Chapman underwent surgery at the local hospital on Friday. Mr and Mrs Howard Snyder and children Joyce and Junior of Ollie visited Asahel Robertson Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs John Hahn and children Harold Ronald and Kenneth spent Sunday with Clarence Swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Chapman
Howard Snyder
Joyce
Junior
Ollie
Asahel Robertson
John Hahn
Harold, Ronald and
Kenneth
Clarence Swift
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Jim Farley
HAM Fishes
Ann
Mr.howe
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McNaught Syndicate
M&et
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Washington School
Smith
Taylor Baker
Webb
Lipiders
Oren Romine
Mrs. Cover OF
Randall Gentaler
Virginia
Rock Island
Oxford
Wolf Floral CO
Horak House
Anna G. Schwalbe
Mrs
Blanche Mills
Town City
Homer Stephen
Optometrist
West Side
Golden Shell
Shell
Knauss
The
Shield
Phillips Petroleum Corporation
Louis C. Nelson
Central Oil and Grease Company
Schneider’s
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