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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1932
Page
4
A NEW LIGHT OCCUPATION
An Iowa publication warns of a light occupation speed trap trend in some towns where motorists are arrested for driving as slow as 16 mph. The piece suggests traps target cross country travelers to generate revenue and urges caution and adherence to safe driving to protect the public and avoid fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Motor News
Iowa
America Through Hard Times and Recovery
In 1893 a banking collapse left 467 banks failed and widespread ruin across mills and factories. Unemployment spiked yet the nation later rebuilt. By 1907 a new panic cut iron production by half and tested workers who feared ruin, yet optimism persisted about eventual recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Publishers Association
America
Faith in Prosperity Fades After Two Years
The speaker recalls 1921 predictions of hardship and argues prosperity followed hard times, noting America fought 19 major depressions and asserting good times return. He predicts resurgence within two years, urging continued faith despite signs of waning prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
How To Make Bank Deposits Safe And Prevent Depressions
A Journal Friend proposes bank deposit safety through posted public bonds equal to half of deposits. Banks would hold bonds such as state and municipal securities to secure deposits, limiting growth beyond double the bond base. This would reduce runs, protect depositors, and shift some risk to stockholders.
DAILY LESSON IN ENGLISH WORDS MISUSED AND PRONUNCIATION NOTES
A compact language lesson lists common misuses and pronunciations. It covers equanimity omitting mind, habitue pronunciation, maintenance spelling, and a daily motto to learn one word. It introduces omnific meaning all creating as attributed to Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Mystery Signal From Honking Car Revealed
A square mystery is solved as the Reubsam family signal uses a one long and three short car horn pattern and a matching telephone ring. The story notes town routines, local chatter, and a humorous remark about generous changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Ruebsam
Ainsworth
Reubsam
Ma Ferguson shines in local humor at Legion talk
Very seldom do we get stories from Legion conventions that we can print. The Drum Corps toured Fort Dodge and passed through Pella admiring windmills then Des Moines where the Register Tribune’s autogiro drew cheers as the Pella delegation arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Fort Dodge
Pella
Des Moines
Register & Tribune
H'ray
New Musical In Strueiment Claim Stirring London
The Passing Show notes a new musical in stument combining saxvaphone and bagpipes. A quirky claim spreads about a boy who jokes nothing grows like grass in its trout yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Iowa State chemists explore corn cob sweeteners and fragrances
The article notes Iowa State College chemists extracting sweetening from corn cobs and sugarlike products, plus fragrant oils and local anesthetic compounds. It highlights laboratory work comparing corn plant chemistry to coal tar and ends with a light poetical aside about a lost verse and horticultural optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
California Here We Come Cruise Diary Episode 26
The two young travelers describe hot Inland California travel from Phoenix to Yuma and El Centro toward San Diego. They face fruit fly inspections at the border, seek cooling in a Fox theater, drift desert roads, get stuck in sand, and finally sleep in their car near their San Diego host’s home at 3:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Phoenix
Fox Theater
Arizona
Yuma
FE Centro
California State Line
Dave
el Centro
San Diego
Desert Cacti Welcome Travelers In Wide Arizona Wastes
Desert travelers find giant Arizona cacti friendly as the Pilgrims pause by the wayside. A rattle may wake or a horned toad hiss, but the cacti welcome visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal
Arizona
Divorce petition filed in Washington County Iowa 1932
Joukye Perdock sues Peter T. Perdock for divorce after a marriage in 1920 with alleged desertion in 1930 and habitual drunkenness. Plaintiff seeks custody of two minor children William and John and costs. Respondent warned to appear by August term start. Attorney T L Brookhart listed with notice dates July 28 to August 41, 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF
Washington County
Iowa
Joukye Perdock
Peter T. Perdock
District Court
William Perdock
John Perdock
Court House
Washington
T. L. Brookhart
Quieting title action in Washington County Iowa court
In Washington County District Court Iowa, J K S Wolcott sues to quiet title to multiple described parcels in sections 16 19 and 20 township 74 north range 9 west. The petition alleges errors in record title and will of J B Wolcott deceased, seeks fee simple ownership and barring of unknown claimants with general relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rane
Washington County
Iowa
Distriet Court
J. KB. Wolcott
Washington
Plannes
Livingston & Hicher Attorneys
Two Games In The American League Highlight Week
New York report notes Cleveland Philadelphia New York and Washington atop the league with fast paces. Chicago Cubs' manager dismissal cited as sign of NL instability while six of eight clubs since July 1st lag below .500 and Boston ties Detroit with 14 wins and 19 losses. Ted Lyons wins 8 to 2 for the White Sox in yesterday's action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Cubs
Rogers Hornsby
Phillies
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Red Sox
Detroit
Browns
White Sox
Ted Lyons
Decision Over Charley Bursting the Yankees in Ten Innings
In a stretched 10 inning game, Vie Sorrell of Detroit outpitched Thomas of the Senators as Bursting faced off against the Yankees. The matchup produced a tense duel with late drama and no decisive verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bursting
Yankees
Wl Vie Sorrell
Detroit
Stevenson Quote On Needs Beyond Food and Drink
A quotation from Robert Louis Stevenson emphasizes that honor love and faith outrank physical needs. The speaker argues these higher needs are more desirable and harsher to lack, underscoring moral and emotional values over mere sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
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