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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1932
Page
4
A devotional piece quotes Psalm 37 3-5 urging readers to trust in God and commit their way to him. It emphasizes reliance on divine guidance for sustenance and fulfillment and notes that faith leads to God bringing plans to pass.
The speaker recalls a slender oleander tree from childhood in a great-aunt's room and now finds oleanders at their gate. They wonder why they deserve such felicity while she had a poorer fate. They hope the beloved, linked to Beauty, rests in Heaven with flowers in the breeze.
The investigative commission found charges that former state auditor Long padded expense accounts. The piece argues such honesty lapses erode public trust and urges vigilance to prevent dishonest officeholders and protect public funds.
Matthew Woll president of the American Federation of Labor warns in the United States that danger of revolution looms if laboring men are not provided with beer. He says they have borne about all they will bear with the current conditions.
The piece argues against beer legalization, noting historical abstinence by many nations and warnings from economists. It links beer use to tax revenue shifts, road funding via gas taxes, and warns labor factions against revolts driven by beer profits. It recalls the 1794-95 Whiskey Rebellion era in western Pennsylvania.
In the Hot Sands column a classroom joke asks what a dry dock is and a student answers with a pun that a physician who won’t provide prescriptions is a dry dock. The item reflects humorous wordplay rather than a news event.
A humorous quip from Everybody's Weekly contrasts a car painted blue on one side and red on the other with Speedy noting witnesses contradicting each other. The item presents a light editorial cartoon style line about testimony.
A satirical note from Inland Oil Index warns Miss Prosperity that editors face dwindling supply of pants, blaming her for the embarrassment and indicating financial strain. The blend of humor highlights economic pressures and media punch.
A concise guide noting common pitfalls in word choice and spelling. It highlights misused phrases like handfuls for four handfuls of walnuts and correct spellings such as raspberry while warning against errors in synonyms including envious jealous and suspicious and distrustful.
A commentary blends welcome to visiting musicians and casual notes on contests and luck. The piece observes early bird concerts near five in the morning and jokes about voting in a popularity contest, ending with a quip about a Native American chief and several squaws.
A reflective piece on how merchants support communities with time money and care. It notes the hardship sellers face and urges appreciation while contrasting a cynical aside about liberalism creeping into churches but not into collections.
A Washington man, new to gardening, plants radishes in spring while his wife urges him from indoors. A humor column recalls O Joy and Mayor John Applegate reacting to a stranger asking about a McQuirk. The column also mentions Teddy Dunsmore, son of Cora Teeter Dunsmore.
J B Hanley declares candidacy for state representative in Washington county subject to June primary voters. George F Morrison announces candidacy for county attorney at the June primary, pending Republican voters' will in Washington county.
Franklin Twp farmowner and longtime taxpayer Chas F Greiner of Washington County Iowa runs for the Board of Supervisors term beginning 1933. He pledges to cut expenditures and taxes, improve efficiency, and run public affairs like private business.
In a brief dialogue Teddy asks his mother what a question is and Mrs. Dunsmore replies by asking what he means. The exchange centers on the concept of questioning and denial in a domestic moment.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M meets first Friday each month led by W M Glenn Mace with Secretary A W Yard. Damascus Shrine No. 10 W S of J holds regular meetings fourth Tuesday monthly at the Masonic Temple with W H P Grace E Twinam and W Scribe Hazel Haven.
Train listed timetable shows No 4 Golden State No 12 Apache No 50 Local Passenger daily and No 3 stops for California passengers. Local freight No 80 daily and various east and westbound runs with notes on Sundays and special branches Knoxville and West Coast services. Agent signatures include L Goodlander J C McKay and W C Bell.
Lily Lou Lansing, a young telephone operator, faces a social clash with wealth and class as she weighs love for Ken Sargent against career and independence. After a party and a late-night talk, she ends their relationship to pursue her future, agreeing to marry Ken only to sigh with doubt about her looming decision.
A sheriff sale is set for April 30, 1932, in Washington Iowa. The property includes multiple parcels totaling about 425 acres in township 75 north range 7 west, with detailed descriptions of sections 5 6 32 and surrounding boundaries and roads. The sale results from a Wire of Special Execution against Sylvester P Finch, conducted for the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company. Cash terms, 2:00 pm start, in front of the courthouse.
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