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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1932
Page
4
The author argues that many papers focus on liquor as the pivotal issue but urges attention to broader social and moral reforms. He condemns alcohol’s effects, questions state versus national control, and advocates a broader anti saloon reform spanning local to global implications.
Charley Root presents a poem by Hannah Birkinbine recalling a Clinton Missouri 1890 Fourth of July. The narrative follows Sam and Tom, a festive town parade, band music, speeches, races, and a moonlit buggy ride home.
The piece tells of a generous Samaritan who funds a house for a struggling man, while the builder cheats himself by cutting corners. Upon completion the builder receives the deed, realizing he has built his own house of waste and poor work. It then shifts to a critique of voters burdened by taxation and government waste, urging self-reflection.
In Batesville Arkansas readers blame themselves for a faltering political system. The piece argues voters chose spendthrift leaders and shoddy governance, admitting neglect of intelligent voting and warning that the current house of government leaks and could collapse if not rebuilt with honest action.
Elbert Hubbard recounts how Sally Bush Johnston became Abraham Lincoln's stepmother, providing care, shoes, clothes, and moccasins. She taught Abe and Sarah to read, shared stories of Washington and Jefferson, and opened a world of towns and government, shaping the future president.
The Bank of International Settlements reports a strong year as it continues the business of arranging international settlements with ample raw material on hand, signaling steady activity for the network of central banks and related finance bodies.
A fragmented remark mocks Chinese bandits sparing an American home after baked ham is served. The quip then targets the Japanese South hend Tribune.
A daily language feature explains expatiate meaning to enlarge discourse with copious writing and offers deference as courteous regard for others wishes. The note corrects common misuses and urges vocabulary growth through repeated use of new terms.
Column note recounts public reaction to the author’s long-stemmed Dutch pipe in the square. Readers teased with ribbon headbands and jokes about flappers, while a Washington pageant was praised for its disguises.
A reader thanks and praises the By-the-way column and its "Little Salesman" and "Browsing Around" feature. Notes praise for Bill Shannon and Jimmy Walker as a New York mayoral roundabout rumor. mentions Mr Hasty surviving heat and a Lone Tree doctor's garden article. Contains humorous letters and quips about rolls at a wedding and a disappearing hatpin.
Journal contributors describe a rugged ascent from San Diego to Yosemite in the Jolly Pilgrim. They detail camp life, scarce funds, a sunrise trek to Mariposa Grove, encounters with a female ranger, and a steep one way road out toward San Francisco as they hope for a check.
Chicago reports a seven month comatose case in Oak Park as psychologists test reactions and trauma history to explain a suspected hypnoic trance. Doctors note her rare wakeful moments respond to her mother’s voice. Patricia Maguire is 27 and feared germs, a possible trigger for breakdown.
Los Angeles August 15. The 1932 Olympics closed with a silent torch extinguishing ceremony as 100000 fans watched champions crowned in fencing swimming boxing rowing and equestrian events. The United States led unofficially with 758 points to Italy 225.5 Sweden 172 Germany 164 Japan 163 France 151 England 142. Canada 105. Closing day featured Baillet Latour turning over the Olympic flag to Mayor John C Porter. 34 new records set 16 world marks and 109 Olympic champions named.
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