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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1932
Page
4
Mellon warned Congress on tax reform before the downturn
The article recalls Mellon’s warnings to Congress that income tax revenue would falter in hard times and urges a balanced tax system. It notes the 1922 income tax revenue fell dramatically from the 1927 28 29 average and argues for diversified taxation beyond income tax to stabilize federal revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Mellon
U. S. Treasury
Treasury
United States
U. S
Mellon
Congress
Debates on Tax Systems: Sales Tax Versus Land Value Levy
The piece outlines competing views on taxation with a sales tax to exempt real property versus a land value tax that would shoulder all taxes. It notes likely mixed use of multiple systems to approach justice, reflecting divergent opinions among schools of thought.
Governor Dan Turner Battles Farm Distress Over Prices
The piece notes Governor Turner faces pressure from rebelling farmers amid the Farmer's Holiday and mounting farm price concerns. It argues he is a genuine ally of those in distress, though he cannot instantly raise prices to relief levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Turner
Iowa
Dan
Farm Marketing Act defense in agricultural bulletin
The bulletin argues opponents smear the Farm Marketing Act and Farm Board. It explains Congress policy to promote cooperative farmer owned sales agencies and stabilize interstate commerce in agricultural goods. It warns repealing the act would harm agriculture and that the act is a foundational step toward a broader farm program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Board
Kansas City
Congress
Board of Trade Gang
Bulletin
Words Misused Avocation Vocation Clarified
An instructional note explains that avocation is a casual pursuit while vocation denotes a regular occupation, correcting common misuse and clarifying distinctions between hobby and profession. It emphasizes precise word choice to avoid ambiguity.
Controversy Over Columb Conductage Challenge
In a public squabble a columnist defends a competing column against claims of self competition. The challenger is described as tall slender blonde in overalls and no mustache, slated to write on Wednesday or Thursday this week, with readers choosing their preferred column and a Coca-Cola wager for a week as stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pele
Columb
Thats Lovely By Sue K A Scrapbook Poem Preview
A fragment from a personal scrap book expressing loneliness and longing for warmth among cold stars. The speaker notes difficulty with poetry and signs off with Sue K as the author.
Kalona Lows and Laments In By-The-Way Column
A By-the-Way letter mix features social satire and civic gripes from Kalona including a blunt critique of public life and politics. The editor laments paper production woes and jokes about a humor contest and reader reactions while noting a Paris safety pin fad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona, Lows
The Jolly Pilgrim’s Grand Westward Road Tale Finale
The letter from the Jolly Pilgrim recounts its long journey across many states and countries with drivers Dave Elder and Malcolm Ruddock. It praises its reliability while noting adventures and minor accidents, describes resting with families in Carlsbad and San Diego, and ends with a plea for reader support to send the car on future trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Dave Elder
Malcolm Ruddock
Colorado
Arizona
Nebraska
New Mexico
Texas
Pilgrims
Carlsbad
Lewis
San Diego
Big Horn Mountains
The Journal society reporter's crimeon fall outfit
The piece markets social fashion and hints at sensational opinions about intelligence and marriage. It references eugenic notions and suggests checking men by shoulder blades as a crude measure. The text implies debate over divorce and marrying a second wife first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal Society Reporter
Crimeon
Half Laughs and Half Truths From a World at War
A wartime dialogue satirizes fear of draft and front lines with repeated two chances logic. A speaker notes France or Paris, death or survival, and the absurdity of war anxiety amid a 16 year old’s lessons. A mock pose on leadership and nerve therapy closes the fragment.
Chicago announces six game season tickets at five dollars
The University of Chicago set the lowest football admission prices in the country by selling season tickets for six games at Stagg Field this fall for five dollars. The average per game is about 84 cents, a record low in the Western Conference. Proportionate reductions were also made on single game prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Chicago
Stagg Field
Speakers at Junction Far Eicher O'Connor and Clark
The Louisa county fair at Columbus Junction September 7 to 9 will feature Edward O'Connor Iowa City Democratic candidate for attorney general and E C Biche Washington Democratic candidate for Congress on Thursday and C F Cler Cedar Rapids Republican candidate for lieutenant governor on Friday. A large crowd is expected with a 25 cent car gate fee. Afternoon programs include novelty races a Kentucky derby event a four club program and vaudeville acts. A kittenda tournament is scheduled Thursday and Friday. Uncle Henry's Wedding a humorous home talent show will run Thursday and Friday evenings with about 100 local cast members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Columbu Junction
Eward O'Connor
Iowa City
Atorney General
E. C. Biche Washington
C. F. Cler
Cedar Rapids
Lieutenant Goernor
Uncle Henry
Jealous lovers clash at Pat and Pam party in hotel drama
Patricia Braithwait seeks independence from her protective guardians as she flirts with Jack Laurence while Jimmie Warren jealously watches. Pam and Warren host a lavish Breakers hotel event where Pat contemplates leaving for the hotel and resuming life with Jack, amid family tensions and entangled affections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Braithwait
Harvey Blaine
Jack Laurence
Sae
Blaine
Jack
Jimmie Warren
Pamela
Pat
Pam
Jimmie
Honor
Warren
Breakers
Patricia
John
Jimmie Dear
Patnn
Apollos
Ervera
Mrs. Brownley
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