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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1931
Page
4
Your flag and my flag poem recited in praise
A poem by Wibur D. Nesbit extols the flag as a unifying symbol. It speaks of color meanings red white and blue, forefathers dreams, and Lands united under the flag. The verses emphasize pride security and shared hearts when seeing the flag.
Representative Dayton Seeks Refunds on Mispaid Iowa Taxes
Iowa state representative C. C. Dayton campaigns to defeat the statute of limitations and secure federal tax refunds for farmers and others who paid taxes on paper profits from past farm sales. He cites prior successes in recouping overpayments in Town, noting accountability and prompt government action, while urging timely consideration of these remaining cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Dayton
Iowa
Dayton
Dayton Ia
Gold and Silver Demonetization Debate in Local Letter
Winfield Smo argues in a published letter that silver should be remonetized to restore parity with gold. He counters Reubsam by noting silver’s past fluctuations and claims demonetization fixed it as a commodity, urging act of Congress to stabilize currency by reestablishing silver as money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Smo
Reubsam
Congress
ASL
Winfield Smouse
Silver and currency reform to restore legal tender at 16 to 1
Winfield Smouse argues to restore silver as redemption money and legal tender equal to gold. He cites 1873 demonetization, argues for a 16 to 1 silver to gold ratio, and claims bimetallism can end deflation and inflation, inviting further discussion.
Rum Crazed Dry Shoots Boy in Chicago Incident
A Chicago newspaper reports a drunken man linked to police investigations shot a boy on the street, stirring outrage over coverage bias. The shooter Daniel Gilday, once active in cleaning up speakeasies, faced calls for full prosecution while critics note other major Chicago deaths and international matters received lighter treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pat Rocke
Daniel Gilday
Gilday
Thoy
Daily English Lessons Misspellings and Word Study Note
An instructional fragment discusses mispronunciation and misspellings in English. It highlights Misspelled words like suave versus suave versus suave and contrasts conflict with battle and contention. It emphasizes mastering one word at a time through mindful usage.
Iowa Star News and Local Wits Spin Headlines
A reader column parades with scattered clippings and jokes from the Iowa Star News. It notes burglar and hold up stories, a sherred humor about marriages, and reflections on worry and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Star News
Nrdas Journal
Parm
Murd Rerlovich
Ran Bir
Democratic lead in House grows after special election
The Democratic prerogative in the House increased to five seats following a special election. Percy H. Stewart, a wet Democrat, won the seat formerly held by the late Ernest Ackerman, a dry Republican. The current lineup shows Democrats 215, Republicans 2145, Farmer Labor 1, vacancy 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Percy H. Stewart
Ernest R. Ackeerman
Farmer Labor
Woman to Seek Iowa Senate Nomination in Democratic Primary
Mrs. Donald Mara, former national auxiliary president of the American Legion, announces her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for United States Senate in Iowa. The decision sets a competitive primary race with Mara highlighting veterans’ affairs and local issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blufps Town
Donald Mara
American Legion National Auxiliary
Demc
United
Hijackers Victim Tries At Fairfield Trial Opens
Floyd Robinson of Mystic stands trial in Fairfield Iowa for illegal transportation of liquor after being seized by hijackers a year earlier. The case unfolds as jurors hear evidence and prosecutors argue legality of the transport charge in a Washington County court setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairfield
Iowa
Floyd’ Robinson
Mystic
Notice of Probate and Bankruptcy Discharge Dates
Notices from Washington County and the District Court list probate actions and a discharge hearing. Edna C. Purvis orders show cause for probate of a will and fixes January 2, 1932 as the date for creditors and interested parties to file opposition to discharge in Clarence E. Wolcott Renkrant bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia C. Kiugh
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Ana C. Purvis
Washington, Tows
Sea
Edna ¢. Purvis
Washington County No. S
Edna C. Purvis
Washington, Towa
Lawstay
The Yellow Ticket at State Theater Opens Thursday
Residents are invited to see Raoul Walsh's Fox drama The Yellow Ticket starring Elissa Landi Lionel Barrymore and Raoul Walsh at the State Theater Thursday only. The film follows a young woman hunted by relentless persecutions and her clash between affection and determined power, praised for realism and vivid drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mor Fetare
Elissa Landi
Lionel Arrymore
Raoul Walsh
Fox
State Theater
Hieadern Ciaes
Community Notices From Bethel area Reach Out To Friends
Bethel Kensie Da Correspondent reports extended family visits at the Reed home as Mrs Reed’s sixty year old support network gathers. Neighbors recall Mrs Walker’s funeral and a large Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mrs Renie Dawson and Stewart family. County club chairwoman Mrs Everette Stewart and county agents led a banquet honoring parents and a group of girls who earned state honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamnd
Bila Hlewelt
Jorge Reed
Reed
HP. Wilson
Walker
Jones Funeral Home
Mes
Ho ‘Or Birney
James and
Wehard
Rennie Dawson
Foster and Sons
Hobby
Billy
Helen Tirls
Northern Star All Ule
Stewart
Everette Stewart
Stwart
H. 4. Montgomery
Ruth Stewart
Ruth Speidel
Chief Shmedey
Chicago
Kermit Jones
Jones
Robert Reaney
Fragmented Missouri Thanksgiving Notices and Theft Itinerary
A reader sent notes from Missouri about well wishes while detailing thefts in several households. Mrs. Martin reports a thief at her chicken tales and property loss. Mary Wilson mentions jars of fruit and berries stolen from a cellar. Maud and Jereedy shared Thanksgiving with relatives. households like the Birneys and the Petey Whislers celebrated in local towns. The Iowa City Poultry Co. plans a large purchase of poultry, with payments noted. The text ends with a fleeting reference to ancient Cyprus currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Maud
Jereedy
Pitts
Homer Birney
Iowa City
Poultey End Eg Co
Tertha Meeks
Petey Whisler
Loyd Foster
F Ind
Hal Reister
Washington
Grasping for Ideas in a Changing World
Fragmentary note hints at a shift toward open spaces for ideas and debate. Mentions dissatisfaction with current structures and a call for more inclusive exchange in the public sphere. References to progress, opportunity, and the need for creative space appear in terse lines.
Stop that Cough Quick Thoxine Ad Hyping Fast Relief
A vintage ad promotes Thoxine for instant cough relief and sore throat cure. It claims action on the internal cause, night cough prevention when taken before bed, and a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved within 15 minutes. Contains no chloroform, priced at 35c 60c and 1.00 per bottle, sold by McDaniel Drug Store and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDaniel Drug Store
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