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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1931
Page
4
Consolidation of Journal and Democrat Independent Angers Some Locals
The Journal and the Democrat Independent merge, concentrating Washington’s newspaper advertising. Editors praise the move as economical and beneficial, noting the Journal’s 38 year daily presence and 33 year senior staff member. The piece recalls the paper’s role in local business, society and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Democrat- Independent
Times
Com
Washington Democrat
Washington Democrat-Independent
Washington
Journal Incorporation Signals Growth and Stability
The Journal states a normal, modern, loyal stance with hope for the future. The incorporation enables expansion plans and consolidation of two plants while ownership and interest holdings remain unchanged for the existing firm members.
Cuba Independence and U.S. Involvement Through History
The text discusses the U S role in Cuba from independence after the Spanish-American War to the 1906 insurrection. It asserts Cuba gained self rule through U S action, notes Cuba’s relative ease of self governance, and says the United States may intervene again if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Spain
United States
Congress
Philippines
Lindy Returns Amid Public Scrutiny and Praise
The piece defends Lindy against scrutiny and jealousy, noting his humility and sense of humor. It praises his backflip for Eskimo children in icy terrain as genuine kindness from a famous figure, reaffirming public support for Lindy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindy
Etiquette questions breed porch kettle musings in town letters
In a lively readers page, residents comment on a new consolidated newspaper, express nostalgia for the old paper, and swap etiquette queries. A Porch Sitter letters about a neighbor carrying a tea kettle upstairs, noting hard times and teapot humor amid local chatter.
Brief Advice on Writing a Best Seller
Reader voices urge quick wealth by writing about a famous deceased figure in a sensational style. The suggestion is to claim bold scandal about the admired person to boost sales. The idea presumes easy profits from lurid gossip rather than careful inquiry.
Boy seeks elephant after purchasing popcorn
A young boy at Chautauqua rushed to Johnnie Applegate's popcorn stand and bought a sack of peanuts before dashing around the grounds murmuring he hoped to find an elephant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Johnnie Applegate
A Mason Builds A Song Then A Bride Waits For A Groom
A collage of poems and misc. notes from Brushville features a poet’s craft about shaping beauty and a wedding thwarted by an absent groom. The piece also includes light anecdotes about a Scotchman and a backward flying bird, plus a brief historical calendar remark from 1917 and a civic call to pride before a Chautauqua sendoff.
Iowa Weather Forecast With Little Rain Expected Across State
Iowa forecast shows highs in the low 80s statewide with Cedar Rapids at 86 and Estherville Creston at 79 tops. Weather official Charles Reed cites a high pressure edge keeping skies cloudy but no material rain, while yesterday brought no precipitation. Fatally hurt in auto crash in Burlington involves Lawrence Eden 21 and G W Lowry. Ben Baugh of Davenport, an apparent state vehicle dept official, disappeared after the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U.P
Owa
Charles D. Reed
Feder
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Estherville
Creston
Burlington
Lawrence Eden
G. W. Lowry
Davenport
Lowry
Ben Baugh
State Motor Vehicle Department
Baugh
Polis
Bay Municipal Plans Emmetsburg and Clarion Plant Purchase
Announcement that the Town Public Service company will buy the Municipal Utility corporation plants in Emmetsburg and Clarion is expected to end the three year rivalry between the two firms, both operating plants in each city.
Wife Threats Trigger Divorce Suit in Chariton
Walter Sehreiber sues for divorce from Juliet Be Sehreiber claiming his wife threatened him with an ice pick in Chariton on August 14. The brief filing cites alleged threats as grounds for separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vife
Chariton
Walter Sehreiber
Juliet BE. Sehreiber
Iowa and South Dakota Truck License Clash Stirring State War
W A Head of the Iowa Motor Vehicle Department said Iowa may retaliate in the western border truck license dispute. South Dakota law requiring Iowa truckers to buy a South Dakota license could force Iowa to require South Dakota truckers to obtain Iowa plates if valid. Arbitration was sought to end the conflict described as a war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
South Dakota
Iowa
W. A
Iowa Motor Vehicle Department
Stevens
Steven
Willett to Speak at Iowa Old Soldiers Picnic
James W. Willett national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic will address the Iowa old soldiers picnic at the Iowa State Fair on September 1 in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett
State Air
Iowa Railway and Light moves plant to dodge city tax
Grand Junction officials report the Iowa Railway and Light Corporation is moving its sub station outside city limits to escape local taxation. The plant was assessed at $30,000, with only service lines remaining inside the corporate boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Iowa Railway and Light Corporation
Indictment Bonds Postponed For Iowa Illinois Liquor Ring
Seven of a group of 190 men named in Chicago indictments for an alleged Iowa Illinois liquor ring appeared yesterday before federal commissioner J F E Dempster in Waterloo and arranged bond. The men listed include Frank Russell and Dick Price among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Chicago
Iowa
Illinois
J. F E. Dempster
Frank Russell
Dick Price
Warry
Legion Auxiliary Elects New Leaders for 1932 Convention
The 1932 American Legion Auxiliary convention will be in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. George W. Pritchard of Onawa became president, with Mrs. Claire Conney of Carroll as vice president and other officers reelected. In Des Moines, Brown McCrary filed a suit to force 128 legislators to return expense money with interest, following a ruling that the expense act is invalid. About $64,000 could be returned to the state if McCrary wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Sup
Pallas
J. M. Smittle
Wancoma
Des Moines
Brown McCrary
Carroll
43Rd
General Assembly
Supreme Court
McCrary
Mecrary
Survey to review Ames real estate valuation protests
The state board of assessment and review will survey Ames following protests against a 40 percent tax value increase on city real estate. Dr J W Reynolds chairman stated field men will conduct the survey after a delegation from Ames voiced concerns yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ames
State Board of Assessment
State Board
J. W. Reynolds
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Lee County Board of Supervisors
County Board of Supervisors
Mason City
State Board closes three day hearing on assessed valuations
Tax groups numbered more than twenty appeared before the state board as it wrapped a three day hearing on proposed assessed valuations. Decisions on these cases will be announced early next week. Inheritance taxes paid total $1,377.78 from three Iowa estates led by Ida M. Kingman of Des Moines with a $21,059.80 taxable property value. The Frame estate of Fairfield paid $277.29 with a $5,545.86 value, and Sarah A. Targardt of Des Moines yielded $47.50 on $950 bequests. Non taxable property for Targardt totaled $11,635.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ray E. Johnson
Ida M. Kingman
S. E. Frame
Fairfield
Sarah A. Targarrt
Pal oar company of Cedar Rapids files for incorporation
Secretary of State shows the Pal oar company of Cedar Rapids filing for incorporation. It plans a sidecar for bicycles and motorcycles weighing eight pounds with $25,000 capital. W. H. Wishart is president and E. L. Wishart is vice president and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Paloar Company
Cedar Rapids
W. H. Wishart
E. L. Wishart
Janet Frocks
Davenport
Morris Coodman
Abe Tenenbom
Stebbins Plumbing Service of
Waterloo
Harry Stebbins
Oelwein
J. H. Stebbins
Local Roofing and Insurance Firms Form Capital Structures
Surer and Elbert E Var y insurance firm disclosures show Davenport based P and A Roofing with 10000 capital and Joliet leaders J C Phillaman and J L Adler. Cedar Rapids Elbert E Vary Insurance lists Elbert E Vary of Jewell as president and Inez L Kirkebey as secretary treasurer with no paid stock value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. and A. Roofing Company
Davenport
J. C. Phillaman
Joliet, Ill
J. L. Adler
Joliet
Elbert E. Vary
Amateur radio picnic planned for Credit Island region
Davenport Rock Island and Moline operators plan an annual picnic at Credit Island on Sunday. About 50 amateurs invited. Arrangements by George Barron of W9CEN and Averett Davis of W9ACL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Credit Island
George Barron
Averett Davis
State board of assessment hearing protests in Des Moines
The Iowa state board of assessment and review heard protests on proposed equalization changes. Ames delegation protested a 40 percent increase in town lot valuations. All yesterday's protests remained under consideration, except Decatur county's objection. The board planned to adjust a 27 percent farm land increase to 22 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Assessment and Review
Ames
Story County
Decatur County
Birds forage in bark and seeds during snow cover
When snow covers the ground birds search tree bark for insects and also feed on soft parts of seeds. The behavior shows how birds adapt to winter conditions by exploiting available food sources.
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