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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1931
Page
4
A devotional note discusses what marks believers as children of God, focusing on faith, conduct, and the transformative power of divine grace in daily life. It invites readers to reflect on character, obedience, and steadfast hope in spiritual growth.
The article argues against the idea that 45 foreign tariff revisions since 1920 are retaliatory for the Hawley Smoot Act. It cites logic flaws in “post hoc” claims and notes that many tariffs aim to protect local industries rather than punish U S trade, with several nations revising for diverse reasons.
The report notes that in 1925 to 1928 tariffs in 34 countries were increased four times, all before Hawley Smoot began. Senator Swanson of Virginia, opposed to tariffs, released this government document in October 1929, challenging anti tariff viewpoints and exposing pre Hawley Smoot changes.
The century since 1830 has blended science with daily life from technology to flight and sound. Yet the author argues that beauty in art music poetry love and religion exceed science and belong to a realm beyond measurement. Religion is closer to a fine art than a science.
A compact note lists common misuses and misspellings including words like vienty tin our neighborhood mispronunciation ag grandizement pronounce a eran di ment i as in it accent second syllable GETEN misspelled tolled versus told distinguish overrule overturn overset overthrow subvert upset often misspelled difiency two.
By The Way columnist features a humorous exchange trolling Walburga Smith Esq and other readers. The Gossiper recounts varied quips and a late adding note about a South Bend Indiana man who winds his alarm clock nightly to sleep in on Sundays.
A humorous note complains about tall girls and seeking dating tips while a second letter questions April mushroom reports near Washington. The author urges the newspaper to audit such claims before publication to avoid misleading readers and upsetting local mushroom enthusiasts.
A humorous fragment recounts the Independent Mushroom Hunters Association of Washington County and a jokey exchange about a doctor returning from a hunting trip. The piece mentions a committee of competent judges and an onstage joke about neglecting business.
Residents recount where they were born and what brought them to Washington. Alfred Spies and R L Lytle describe origins tied to local stores and grocers. Clarence Wiele cites Burlington and Minneapolis work before moving to Washington.
The seventh Federal Reserve district covering Iowa and surrounding states posted the first aggregate employment gain since 1929 in March. Manufacturing jobs led the rise while nonmanufacturing fell slightly. Iowa showed stronger job demand than February. Earnings rose across most industries with notable gains in vehicles and rubber, construction, coal mining, autos, furniture, wholesale trade, and department stores.
The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. H. W. Ramseyer past evening for a fried chicken dinner and program. Mrs. William Graf led devotions and Miss Frances Eicher delivered a lesson on Our Church in Alaska. Fourteen members attended including Mrs. Ramseyer’s sister from Washington, DD Co. A play Taking a Trip was presented by Mrs. A. B. Schmoeller, Mrs. Dorothy Schimoeller and Mrs. William Graf.
Des Moines reports Byron Green, 22, arrested in Sioux City and identified as one of two men in a running gun battle with Wilton officials near Muscatine. The pair fled on foot after firing at a car tire. the identity of the second suspect is known.
The Iowa federation of women’s clubs chose Sioux City as the next biennial convention site for the federation. Officers elected include Des Moines members Mrs. Carl Ristvedt as president, Mrs. L. M. Bolton and Mrs. Kermit Dreier as vice presidents, Story City’s Mrs. W. A. Craig as corresponding secretary, New Hampton’s Mrs. Ray Paragher as recording secretary, and Hillshoro’s Mrs. O. F. Van Winkle as treasurer.
A Washington choir director explains the phrase mixed choir noting some singers can and some cannot. The speaker highlights the value of diverse singing abilities and invites further contributions and discussions on the topic.
Stringtown gossip records Lydia Mast staying with the Wilbur Schantz family while Ruth Schantz visits grandparents near Washington and Mrs Schantz remains in hospital. Edd Widmer and children visit P S Boshart home in Wayland as Graber and Rich with Mitchel work on road east of 161 toward Wyman.
Shanghai reports an open revolt against Chiang Kai-Shek's personal dictatorship. Powerful political figures and military leaders nationwide join in attempts to oust Chiang, preferring bloodless means but ready to fight if needed.
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