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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1930
Page
4
The piece argues tariff changes are used as political leverage before elections. It cites Baltimore Sun claims of higher industrial rates in the new tariff, compares rates to historical laws, and notes Latin American resentment linked to a December Washington conference likely led by Argentina.
A child writes of long delays before publication and recalls an embarrassment at Westphal's Store when a pocketbook was found empty. Geraldine Bruty from Washington shares the anecdote and asks readers to be patient for their stories.
The passage notes that certain countries collect $5.17 and have higher tariff rates on imports, suggesting that most protesting nations are more protectionist than the United States and that a serious conflict is unlikely.
An archaeologist notes Maya Indians of Yucatan and Guatemala excelled in astronomy and architecture around 500 B.C. Ruins remain visible in Central America and future roads may boost tourism as strong as interest in Egypt and Babylonia today.
The piece notes moon shiners in Kentucky and Pennsylvania halted stills due to water shortages. It also mentions low river levels aiding government flood control work, with extreme heat causing corn to pop in Texas and apples to bake on trees in Kansas and Pennsylvania.
A note from Riv erside describes a wife in Washington who faced a rude clerk with a hat on and a smoking pipe. The item laments bad service, hints at town gossip, and includes several local anecdotes about people and events, including a boy blessing his family after a football game and a printer catching a channel cat.
The notice highlights a Blondie act named Fetter bringing a popular show titled Self and Gosh to perform. It anticipates a visit that would attract fans and local readers curious about the upcoming entertainment event.
Mrs. Kien Humiston born February 8 1843 in Green County Ohio died at Marshalltown where she had been taken for care. The body returns to Cairo Evangelical church for burial in Cairo cemetery. Survived by son Lewis three daughters Mrs Carl Grandy Davenport Mrs Glen Helmick and Mrs William Van Horn. She was active in sewing and flowers winning premiums at the oval fair.
Atlanta, August 36. Tensions rise over racial issues as police and officials work to prevent violence after seven men killed the son of a Black minister for allegedly insulting a white woman. Six suspects were arrested and arson followed the brutal act.
The Sunshine Community notes a gathering with Mrs. Carl Koehler on Wednesday August 27. A history of the local farm at 1621 will be provided as part of the session.
The BLOW club will meet with Mrs Emma Garrett tomorrow evening. Primary and Beginners departments under Mrs J W Peet and Mrs George Dowell meet at Sunset Wednesday from 7 30 to 9 30 pm for a picnic dish to pass. The Baptist Kensington and U P auxiliary of West Chester will meet at the VU P church next Wednesday at p m. Commissions will serve refreshments. cordial invitation extended to community women. Remember change of date.
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