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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1937
Page
4
A compact religious note quotes Luke 3 9 about the axe laid to the trees for not bearing fruit. It adds aphorisms by Farrington and Linol eum about half efforts and perfect records, emphasizing learning from mistakes.
A columnist mocks lavish royal pensions for Edward and Wallie while noting cuts to Harry Hopkins in the United States. The piece contrasts British MPs earning 2000 pounds with a proposed 250000 dollar royal pension, arguing pay levels influence public service zeal and suggesting reform in Congress.
The piece argues that the social security tax system will temporarily balance the federal budget as billions accumulate in the treasury from payroll contributions. It singles out wage earners and employers as the main taxpayers and notes broad incidental taxes on consumer goods. The article cites the post office dead-letter division finding $96,326 in misdirected letters in 1936.
The article notes the tension between voting records and public interest. It cites Senator Ashurst of Arizona who told a critic his heart is with the people even if he does not always vote for them. It argues intelligent compromise matters, while self interest can distort judgment.
In a Montreal Star note a columnist argues romance endured because a bride remained recognizable after washing her face. The remark reflects light humorous social commentary on beauty norms of the era.
The regular conductor of this department, V. O. I, left yesterday after a long illness. Once listless and uncommunicative last spring, he showed brief rallies without lasting improvement. Friends helped as he walked down a long aisle pale and shaken, uttering I will as he left for a honeymoon.
A Saturday Journal piece likens the local school system to a major business with citizens as stockholders. It praises graduates as the product and the dividends are the societal benefits in spiritual ideals and mental resources for the community, vowing continued support.
A summary notes a man who criticises everything, a woman who eats two pieces of pie daily, and a man who claims to sleep only four hours in a twenty four hour day. The brief sketches highlight habitual behaviors and personal quirks.
The article notes expanding importance of Memorial Day as time passes, highlighting public ceremonies, veterans' recognition, and community observances across towns. It emphasizes renewed reflection on service and sacrifice, inviting broader participation and tribute.
The Kansas City Star notes gratitude for neighbors who share fresh vegetables from their gardens. The author recalls giving up gardening years ago and, moved by these gifts, wonders if it would be worth starting again.
Strickland Gillilan recalls a tale he heard from Robert and J. Burdette about two men crossing a field. A brindle bull appears driving one man toward a tree while the other dives into a ground hole. The bull and men chase comically, until the man in the hole shouts a warning about a bear in the hole.
A column notes an unnamed contributor and department volunteers aiding visitors by acting as makeshift signs. The piece credits a cooperative effort to guide strangers through the city.
Directions start at the junction of Primary Highways 1 and 2, proceed north to Kalona, cross railroad tracks, turn right four blocks, left two on N Fourth, then right two blocks, ending at a two story red brick factory. Ask at the office for a pass and a guide. June bugs are present.
The Brighton Book Bindery, run by C. H. Henry and family, grew from a 1924 shed operation to a nationwide bindery serving publishers across the United States. Starting with $1.48 and a plan, the firm expanded to occupy a remodeled Baptist church building by 1928, handling hundreds of thousands of papers annually and binding newspapers magazines and books with modern equipment.
May 31 weekly forecast for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys calls for generally fair conditions with showers limited to extreme south and later in the period. Cooler start Monday, warmer Tuesday and Wednesday, cooler Thursday or Friday. northern plains expect fair start with local showers midweek and a turn cooler near the end of the period.
Sunday afternoon hundreds gathered at the L. A Jones funeral home to attend the funeral of Mrs James W. Combs of west of Washington. Services were in charge of the arrangements.
The Baptist church pastor Rev. M. C. Carstensen is laid to rest with pallbearers H. T. Carvis Grant Pickens Howard Hoyle Dale Atkinson A. K R. Strum and George Bartholomew. Burial occurred in Elm Grove cemetery.
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