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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1932
Page
3
A colorful aphorism likens the idea that a few men pay most taxes to saying the preacher pays the collection plate. The line uses humor to critique tax distribution without naming individuals or events.
The busy junction north of Sevenmile, Butler county, has seen seven injuries from a recent motorcar crash and other accidents, prompting calls for traffic safety measures. Stop signs on both roads and strict obeyance are urged to reduce future danger and potential loss of life.
The Insulls, builders of the Ingull Utilities empire, face larceny and embezzlement indictments as their top-heavy securities network collapsed in the 1923 crash. The once mighty financiers confront legal action as millions were lost and abdication followed, marking the end of their financial saga.
A California editor weighs the effect of advertising cessation on the economy. He argues advertising substitutes costly personal selling and its end would flood railroads with salesmen, shrink orders, halt distribution at current scale, depress manufacturing, reduce labor demand, and slow retail turnover.
The piece extols October as a brief, glorious season with scarlet hedgerows, gold weeds, and autumn light. It invites readers to venture away from city noise to enjoy dust and smoke halos, fogs, slanting sun, and harvest fields before frost returns. It ends with a wry aside linking taxes and pie models to theories.
Octo ber dispatch from Jacksonville reports Dave Shollz nominee for Florida governor pledging to aid the common people with tax relief. He argues for ending burdens on owner driven property and home costs, urging Washington to adopt a nationwide program. The piece also notes Florida’s first shipment of oranges from Plant City and discusses citrus industry concerns over distribution and fruit preservation.
New York politics shift as Surrogate John B P O'Brien gains backing from Tammany Hall to secure the mayoral bid in 1933. Allies say O'Brien combines steadiness with organization loyalty, drawing support from upstate voters and Flyon, while rival factions falter amid internal maneuvering.
Washington Republicans aim to influence voters by delaying stock market gains until election day. Analysts note no strong evidence the recent downturn was a deliberate manipulation but acknowledge both parties sought to affect market direction.
A sprawling, fragmentary column discusses Woodrow Wilson's clash with Princeton authorities and his political retreat, then pivots to mid-1920s market turmoil, Wall Street power plays, and a $100,000 grain commission. It touches on Roosevelt, Hoover, and party dynamics, noting Japanese disarray and disarmament delays. The piece blends political-opinion musings with economic headlines and historical anecdotes.
A devotional note quotes Ecclesiastes 11 1 about casting bread upon the waters and finding it after many days The dated phrasing reflects a periodical’s morning meditation entry encouraging faith and patience with scripture as guidance for daily life.
A fragment notes numerous Americans insured for over a million dollars including James M. Cox of Dayton, a former governor. It mentions a luncheon meeting in the Italian room at Motel Gibson with speakers Alexander Thomson of Champion Coated Paper Co, discussing advertising insights from a trip to England and Holland.
Mrs Jeanne Sheley, daughter of D. Shelay of Hamilton, entered the Beoway Bathing Beauty contest in Gainesville as a Bruin College freshman. Organizer Mrs Arthur Haid recalled that her mother Mrs B S Griffis founded the Young Ladies Aid Society of the First M B church to mobilize daughters for church service. Miss Helen Woodruff, daughter of Robert Woodruff, was honored at General Hospital Cinema and elected class president for nursing. Mr and Mrs Struble, longtime Hamilton residents, plan to move to Oklahoma after years of church involvement and local leadership roles.
A nostalgic query recalls a Hamilton grocer asking balance of granulated or coffee sugar and syrup choices, while local physicians wore elk hats and Pelaco Albert prices. The reminiscence highlights bygone shop talk, fashion, and everyday commerce.
October eleventh Friday warm weather at Smith's theatre featured a “Hix Southern Sweetheart” performance by Genuliful southern troupe. A string of local births and weddings are noted along with deaths of Arnold VanAugdah and David Markle. A church wedding at St Stephen’s and hospital births for Mrs. Z M Stowner Jr and Mrs. Fil Weiss are recorded. prominent citizen Chris Pabst passes at 62.
Stephen Wise criticizes New York City governance and Mayor Walker’s resignation, arguing party politics breed corruption. He urges a broad reform, not a change of mayors, citing budget scale and public standards. The column reflects Wise’s Zionist ties and public stance in early 20th century New York politics.
A fragmented meditation on prosperity as a state of mind. It notes that happiness from others is elusive and temptation reduces joy, while true strength comes from enduring poverty. The piece portrays timid friendship and fear of the infinite as limiting forces shaping character.
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