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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1930
Page
4
No Income Tax Reduction Sparks Public Works Push
The text notes a halt in income tax cuts due to needs for general expenses and job creation programs. It argues taxes fall on actual incomes and those without income avoid tax, while a reasonable tax is acceptable if proceeds fund constructive public works. It emphasizes thwarted stock slump and cautious levy stance.
State police force debated by incoming Iowa legislature
The piece argues for a state police force in Iowa to curb banditry and improve protection. It links immigration limits, education, and rising citizenship to better respect for law, noting a broad public awareness of lawlessness and its societal ruin.
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Iowa
Embarrassing Moments and Reader Letter Plea
Marjorie Carlson is asked to identify a fifty cent piece awaiting her. The note ends with a polite invitation to submit more stories and to visit again.
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Marjorie Carlson
Marjorie Carlson recounts a mistaken car chase
A six year old girl from Lincoln school recalls chasing a passing car that resembled hers. She describes chasing the vehicle for a block and stopping when a stranger exited at a house, expressing embarrassment in the incident.
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Lincoln School
Confident call for Iowa state police patrols
The speaker urges Iowa to deploy experienced brave patrols on highways to deter banditry. As bandit activity grows, making crime harder will reduce supply, while a new generation of "brains" will face facts and pursue success rather than harm and misery.
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Iowa
Beautiful Washington Shines With Holiday Lights
An “occasional visitor” praises Washington as the most beautiful town in the United States during holiday dress and illumination. The city sparkles at night with colored lights, and residents are urged to explore the town’s festive display rather than staying indoors.
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United States
Washington
Words of the Day Tabulate in Daily English Lesson
W. IL Gordon offers guidance on usage and pronunciation. Today's focus is TABULATE meaning to form into a table or synopsis. A quote from I. Taylor encourages shaping philosophy into figures.
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Taylor
By the Way column musings and wedding note streak
In this By the Way excerpt readers laugh at weather woes and unemployment talk as a White House fruit cake joke spirals into a satirical fix for jobs. The piece notes a wedding trend in the composing room and teases an upcoming annual By the Way issue with gifts for distant friends.
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Dear
Hoover
Dora
Lankford Family Moves to Brumback Farm South of Wellston
The Lankford family relocates from Rubio to Brumback farm near Wellston. Dorothy Lankford is in third grade while Helen and Vivian are in fourth. Students earning A grades include Junior Nelson, Stanley and Wayna Lemley, Harvey Sherman, Heanor Brinning, Betty Furst, and Rosella Brnning. Mrs. Oliver Dunbar has a severe cold. Acel Robertson advertises surplus equipment for sale December 17. Oliver Furst rode with T. B. Furst to Olin Tuesday.
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Wellston
Lankford
Rubio
Brumback
Dorothy Lankford
Helen
Vivian
Junior Nelson
Stanley Lemley
Wayna Lemley
Tarvey
Heanor
Brinning
Betty Furst
Rosella Brnning
Oliver Dunbar
Acel Robertson
Oliver Furst
T. B. Furst
Olin
Mrs Bray Hosts Visit From Daughter and Chester Staats
Mrs C A Bray reports a Monday visit from her daughter Margaret, a nurse at J C H, joined by Mr and Mrs Chester Staats. The item notes family and local social ties.
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Kate Rice
Margaret
Chester Staats
Ladies Serve Lunch at Neis Sale Then Move In
Guests of the day report the Howard Grove and McDowell church ladies hosted lunch at the late A. U. Neis sale and raised a nice sum. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Roberts plan to move into the Neis house today until March first.
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Howard Grove
McDowell
A. U. Neis
Harlan Roberts
Watermarking in Paper Making Described
A description explains watermark creation by pressure on the dandy roll and mold during papermaking. It notes the design presses thinner areas, making the watermark visible when held to light.
Quilt display and benefit card party at Masonic temple
An appliqued quilt to be given at the O B S ten fit Tuesday night is on display in the Scott Furnhuypery window. Masons Eastern Star and White Shriners invite all families to attend the benefit card party at the Masonic temple Tuesday evening.
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O. B.S
Masonic Temple
Scott Furnhuypery
Masons
Eastern Star and White Shriners
Aviation makes world smaller yet danger remains
It notes aviation’s ability to shrink distances while warning against complacency and the risk of missing opportunities or consequences when not paying attention to safety and preparedness.
Exquisite government standard cedar chest at Scott Furniture
Scott Furniture Store showcases a walnut carved cedar chest with zebra wood inlay and 9 patented features meeting moth proof standards. It includes free $250 moth insurance from National Union Fire Insurance and is priced from 15 to 29 dollars, with clerks ready to assist.
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Scott
South Africa
National Union Fire Insurance Company
Scott Furniture Store
Parker Pen and Pencil Sets at Geo. L. McDaniel's
In vivid appeal Geo L McDaniel's Drug Store touts Parker Pen and Pencil sets as durable stylish and practical for students and professionals. Available in jade green blue and pearl with black finishes plus desk and golf styles priced from 7.00 to 15.00 in attractive boxes.
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Geo. McDaniel’s
Geo. L. McDaniel’s
Handkerchief Selection at Ward’s Dry Goods
At H L Ward's Scouting around I found a complete line of handkerchiefs at Harry Ward's Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear Store on the east side of the square. Shoppers can choose boxed or separate handkerchiefs with boxed prices from 85c to 1.00 and others from 5c to 1.35 each. The assortment includes sport linen lace trimmed georgettes crepes and chiffons with various hems and finishes. The 4000 handkerchiefs come from Chinese Portuguese French Swiss and Irish makers.
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Harry Ward
Hand-Embroidered Gifts Featured At H I Ward Store
Hand stitched embroidery in plain white and pastel shades highlights a delicate gift array at H I Ward’s, urging careful selection before Christmas. The piece stresses the charm and affordability of these small items that complete holiday gifting.
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H. I. Wards
Pauls Beautie Shop Christmas Gift Sets Spotlight
Christmas gift idea features toilet articles sets from Pauls Beautie Shop. Highlights include Contrare and Marianello powder crease cream rouge lipstick lines. Also notes hair waving cutting shampooing and parlor visits as gift suggestions.
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Ello
Paul
Lavendar Tray Gifts Highlight Lemon’s Jewelry Store
Lemon’s Jewelry Store showcases Lavender Tray gifts as a new exclusive line with necklaces, bracelets and sets. Features include sanded golden topaz with jet trim, black crystal and natural gold, jet with marcasite, and turquoise options. Prices for Lavender Tray necklaces range from 6.00 to 12.00 in gift boxes.
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Rememder Lemmon
Gift suggestions at Biklen's Glassware
The store offers dishes and glassware suited for many occasions including salt and pepper sets creamers and sugars vases candy dishes side dishes relish and pickle dishes. Knowing the recipient type helps match a suitable glassware item at Biklen's.
Biklen’s Store Display Promises Holiday Gifts and Deals
A Montgomery Ward and Co advertisement highlights glassware including goblets and dishes in many colors. It promotes Tre Jor Double Vanity Compacts with metallic mirrors at $1.95 and a free Christmas box with each purchase, urging customers to visit Biklen’s on the south side for gift ideas.
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Biklen
Montgomery Ward and Co
Montgomery ,Ward and Co
Mrs McAvoy’s Personality Permanents Gift Idea
An old time ad promotes Mrs. McAvoy’s Washington beauty shop offering Croquignole spira l and combination waves as ideal Christmas gifts. Haircutting and waving personalize the service with lasting permanents from $2.50 up, pitched to please ladies and suggest a wave as a gift for wives.
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Littl
Washington
New Dormeyer mixers and corn popper at Iowa Southern
The Iowa Southern Utilities Co advertises Dormeyer electric mixers with orange juice extractor and an Excel electric corn popper. Prices are $24.50, $17.50, and $2.95. The store features additional gift ideas and invites shoppers to view the selection.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Cedar lined wardrobe chest at Montgomery Ward
Montgomery Ward advertises a roomy raised top window seat chest in Tennessee red cedar with walnut veneer. The piece features fiddlestick maple inlay and shaded routing on the front, designed to deter moths and protect clothing, offered at an attractive price.
Five Year Diary Gifts At Nicola and Harmons
A window display at Nicola and Harmons highlights Lines A Day Five-Year Diaries. Leatherbound volumes in multiple colors feature a lock and key, five days per page, and pricing from 2.50 to 10.00. The columnist endorses these diaries as memorable keepsakes and gift ideas.
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Nicola and
Harmon
Nicola & Harmon's
West Side Drug Store Promises Wide Christmas Gift Range
Phillips and Hebner advertise a broad selection of perfumes bath salts body powders vanity cases and gift sets in their West Side Kodaly store. The piece highlights Palmers April Showers Hudnuts Yardleys Houligants Elizabeth Arden and Shaffer fountain pen sets priced from 6.50 plus as ideal gifts for all ages and genders.
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West Side
Palmers
Elizabeth Arden
Thien
Phillips and
Hebner
Phillips
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