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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1932
Page
4
A devotional message centers on Romans 8 28 31 35 37 reminding that believers are more than conquerors through Christ who loves them. It asserts God is for us and lists tribulations as not separating believers from divine love.
A poem reflecting on cosmic geometry and the vastness of the universe as the speaker wrestles with complex mathematics. Images of ten million stars, flaming suns, and radiant rules illustrate the beauty and terror of celestial order. The speaker notes the difficulty of applying simple arithmetic to such grand patterns.
The paper cites President Hoover urging tax relief for farmers and homeowners, arguing over taxation is the main distress. It notes farm and real property debt, accusing owners of choosing debt while others bear shared tax burdens.
Citizen groups argue the state taxes place about 90 percent of the burden on residents and call for Iowa reforms. They describe the current system as an injustice and demand action from the legislature to balance the tax load.
The year 1982 promises the largest pool of candidates for Iowa offices with about 600 seekers across 99 counties and Congress. The primary will trim the field, so voters should study hopeful nominees to ensure the best are chosen for fall elections.
The House Economy Committee, urged by President Hoover, endorses merging all proposed economy measures into one omnibus bill. Hoover projects savings from 225 to 259 million plus a 369 million budget reduction. Congress proceeds to cut government costs to balance the budget ahead of tax measures.
Readers reflect on parenthood and aging with a playful tone and a burst of miscellany. A poem by Claire McClure celebrates companionship and shared journeys, while quips on family life and humor about the Air Force and a boy named Mose appear. The column closes with a father son exchange about blame and self made status.
A collection of jokes and light items from Maggie era cartoons. The piece features conundrums and playful banter about cooking in Amana colonies, local talk at the Commercial club, and social quips about everyday life and dining. It includes humorous exchanges at a lunch counter and a joke about a man overwhelmed by his wife’s cooking.
Train schedule shows east and westbound freight and passenger trains with numbers and daily patterns. It notes stops at Washington and Oskaloosa branches, special notes for California passengers and county seats, and lists station agents L Goodlander and J McKay with times for local and mixed services.
A compact language notes column highlights amatory and sedulous as daily vocabulary. It explains pronunciation tips for Boer and nymph and urges readers to use a word three times to own it.
Statistics show 53 000 people entered the United Kingdom from the empire with the intent to stay permanently in 1931 while 27 000 left the UK to other parts of the empire, a net inflow of over 26 000.
John Speide states he has filed nomination papers to run for State Legislature as a Republican. He pledges efficiency and economy in government and tax reform to cut property taxes and base burden on ability to pay.
Miss Mildred Craig reports a lively six weeks at Ward Lincoln School with a class project about hatching eggs named Snowball and Snowflakes. The program committee includes Bobby Haven, Jean Atchison, and Eleanor Jane Tucker. Several students avoided absence or tardiness this period.
Mexico City area unemployment for March was about 200000, compared with 256323 in the first half of 1931 and 220704 in the second half, according to state government estimates.
Miss Elizabeth Pollard Cox of Louisville will represent Kentucky at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Virginia on May 1. She is a niece of Governor Pollard of Virginia.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M regular meeting first Friday monthly led by Glenn Mace W M and A W Yard secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 W S of J regular meeting fourth Tuesday monthly at Masonic Temple rooms with Grace E Twinam W H P and J W Bidwell W Scribe.
Lily Lou Lansing a young telephone operator clashes between social expectations and love for Ken Sargent. After a hurried marriage Ken faces maternal opposition and plans a new life in shipping. Their bond deepens as they seek work and security while uncertain about future annulment threats.
A writ of special execution directs a public sale in front of the Washington County Courthouse Iowa on May eighteenth 1928 from 2:00 p m N T with description of land parcels including sections 26 28 and 36 town 7N range 6W lots and tracts lot D and adjoining estates in township 75 N range 6W all to satisfy an execution against Lytle W Herr et al in favor of Northern Trust Company cash terms.
On April 9 1932 Br H McCarty sheriff of Washington County Iowa issues notice through Deputy H M Putnam listing auction dates April 28 and May 5 for the property sale.
California published statistics showing 56.5 infant deaths per 1 000 births in 1941, down from 58.6 in 1930, marking the state’s lowest mortality rate. The decline totals 366 fewer infant deaths year over year.
The Burlington Route offers a low rate coach excursion to Chicago with departures from Washington on May 6 and 7. Final return by May 9, fare $6.00. Longer return limit two weeks with May 6 7 departures at higher fares. Children half fare. Visit Chicago landmarks and theatres. baseball game Brooklyn Robins vs. Chicago Cubs.
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