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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1932

Page

9

Friends in Need and Local Tax Trends Commented

A commentary from the Winfield Beacon notes that friendship proves its value in times of need and urges daily efforts to gain good will. Marengo Pioneer-Republican reports Iowa county tax levy trends show a 9 percent drop for 1938 compared with the prior year, signaling cautious budgeting across county departments. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr visits Sigourney for a political survey while Shenandoah seedman Henry Field boosts Republican senatorial activity in the Columbus Gazette.

Winfield Beacon Marengo Pioneer-Republican Pioneer-Republican J. L. Hendershot Iowa County Board of Supervisors Columbus Gazette Henry Field Shenandoah Brookhart Iowa

Regular and perpetual Masonic lodge notices

Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M Regular meeting first Friday of each month Glenn Mace W M A W Yard Secretary Damascus Shrite No 10 W S of Ju Regular meeting fourth Tuesday of each month at Mason temple rooms Mrs Grace E Twinam W H P Mrs Hazel Haven W Scribe

Washington Lodge No A. F A. M Glenn Mace W. M A. W. Yard Damascus Shrite W. S. of Ju Masonic Temple Grace E. Twinam Hazel Haven Scribe

Railway Time Table Highlights East and West Passenger Runs

The page lists eastbound and westbound timetable details for multiple rail lines. It notes arrivals and departures for Golden State Limited Apache Local and other locals, with exceptions on Sundays and California passenger-only stops. It also shows freight and mixed trains, branch services to Knoxville, and agent at Bell and J. C. McKay for St. Paul and Pacific routes.

Sun Golden State Limited Suner Sun- Iri California Sun- L. Goodlander Agent Te Ie Knoxville S’west S'west Bell

Local clubs and poultry notes dominate small town papers

Richland lacks a bank but runs a Live Commercial Club that stirs discussion and keeps community spirit alive. Word from Winfield Beacon urges farmers to favor hens over hogs with a three to one price edge and practical math for profitability. Columbus Gazette and Winfield Beacon discuss government expense trends and living costs, noting tax and wage pressures.

Richland Clarion Wayland Richland Winfield Beacon

Earth birth theory via sun star collision rumor

The Ohio State Journal notes a theory claiming earth formed from a collision between the sun and a star. The piece presents the idea as romantic rather than definitive, reflecting speculative tone.

Ohio State Journal

Bravely eccentric minds in Goldsmith’s view.

A compact aphorism contrasts the small mind loving self with the great mind that dares to be unconventional and to scar the worn path in service of universal benevolence.

Goldsmith

Ripley in Rotorua Seeks Odd Maoris Triptych

Robert L Ripley famed Believe It or Not visits Rotorua New Zealand and poses with a Three-Fingered God of the Maoris. The deity figures display their unusual three fingers and clutch their tummies in a curious tableau.

Robert L Ripley Rotorua New Zealand

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Winfield Cornelius Vanderbilt, JR Sigourney Sigourney Review W L. Etter Mr. Vanderbilt Etter Vanderbilt New York Nevada C. B J. C. McKay State Legislative Committee Benpenses Washington, D. C Capitol City Washington Scein the Evening Journal Mrs Nancy Rowe America State Theater
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