This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1939
Page
6
Funeral home listings show Jones Funeral Home next to the library at 116 118 East Main Street with the phone number 81 96 for inquiries and arrangements.
An authority states Tacoma is a mispronunciation of the Puget Sound Indian word for snowy mountain ta-ko bed. The name is applied to Mount Rainier and Mount Baker areas, with early settlers mistaking it as a specific name for Mount Hood and Mount McLoughlin.
Capitol week roundup from the Town Press Association notes policy disclaimer and previews upcoming state government actions. Contains brief items on legislative agenda and public notices without detailed reportage.
As the 48th Iowa General Assembly nears its end, no standout potential for major political office in 1940 has emerged. Republicans largely set aside ambitions for a second term, while Democrats have yet to nominate anyone for higher office though Edward Breen is discussed as a gubernatorial or federal appointment candidate. Senate turnover appears likely with 29 of 50 seats open and chatter of moves from house to senate.
Senator Charles B. Hoeven of Alton Sioux County has drawn notice within party ranks as a potential figure in Republican discussions. The late afternoon chatter centers on his influence and possible roles ahead of upcoming political events.
Daily timetable listings show No. 23 Mixed Train arrivals at 11:00, No. 22 depart 11:45, and No. 26 Southwest Limited departures at 1:20 and 1:45. Westbound and eastbound local buses run Chicago to Omaha and Omaha to Chicago with depots in Washington. Tickets available at the Bus Depot Candy Kitchen.
The piece lists 19 Republican and 16 Democratic seats likely to change in 1940. It names district numbers and incumbent or potential candidates including Beardsley Byers Doran Edwards Elthon Evans Forsling Hoeven Hopkins Husted Kirketey Levis Lundy Parker Schadt Smith Steward Whitehill Zeigler Augustine Breen Dean Ellis Geske Gillette Guernsey Mighell Miller Moore. Some incumbents may not seek re election due to gentlemen agreements in multi county districts. Seven single county districts Linn Woodbury Marshall Mahaska Clayton Pottawattamie Jackson currently held by Byers Forsling Whitehill Augustine Geske Moore Ellis are open contests.
The 108 seats in the Iowa House of Representatives will be open for turnover in 1940. Nine counties each hold two seats because of population, with Polk Pottawattamie Woodbury Scott Black Hawk Dubuque Lee Linn Clinton accounting for the total. The 48th General Assembly had no deaths or resignations during its session.
Members remained on the job with no session delayed beyond an hour for quorum. Fili bustering and dilatory tactics were not known in the 48th Iowa General Assembly. Party lines were not closely observed in most cases, but republic
Governor Wilson faced little opposition in confirming a slate of state officials including C. Fred Porter as state comptroller and Charles R. Fischer as state insurance commissioner. Other appointees covered public safety, taxation, liquor and parole boards and highway commissions amid a session that largely failed to advance beer and liquor measures.
Karl Miller, Republican incumbent, loses motor registration, highway patrol, securities divisions and allied duties amid legislative dismemberment. He remains head of the state land office and directs corporation registrations and real estate board licensing. He is a member of the state executive council and retains authority over key duties.
The passage describes an ex officio member of the state printing board who holds custody of election records and information about candidates. It notes his central role as the primary source of information on state business inquiries.
The text argues modesty requires an artist hire a manager since the individual cannot truthfully promote his own talents to customers. It emphasizes that self-promotion by the artist is improper.
A concise aphorism notes that true friends come to aid in hardship even without invitation, while simply visiting during prosperity may reflect social obligation. The quote contrasts loyalty in tough times with casual presence in good times.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.