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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1932
Page
4
On Tuesday December 6 1932 the Bible Thought presents Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and soul and mind and strength and thy neighbor as thyself based on Luke 10 27. The devotional entry emphasizes devotion and neighborly love as guiding principles.
The National Grange outlines a simple tax program urging broadening the tax base, higher luxury and inheritance taxes, state income tax parity, and government reorganization for efficiency. It notes real property bears disproportionate burden as intangible property grows and calls for swift action to ease real estate pressure.
In Washington county the Red Cross General Welfare Committee and Overseer of the Poor coordinate to feed transient visitors at a city hall kitchen. About forty to fifty people visit daily for Mulligan stew coffee bread and rolls as communities adapt to tougher times and show strong character amid strain.
A Lloyd McCall letter from Europe describes his attempt to mail a stamp to America and notes attending the Armistice celebration in Whitehall near Westminster Abbey. He mentions the Cenotaph monument and says he walked from his location in about twenty minutes and arrived shortly after dawn.
A travel diary recounts crowds on Armistice Day with 90000 silent watchers and 8000000 Londoners in mourning. It notes King George, a wreath at Westminster, Chopin’s Funeral March, and a vast poppy tradition with 350000 sold by the disabled. The writer also describes a Lord Mayor inauguration parade and London’s museums and tea culture.
The excerpt presents a daily English word study focusing on predeterminate meaning determined beforehand. It includes pronunciation hints and example sentences, urging readers to master one word each day. It also features notes on rhythm and mispronunciations for related terms.
A column reminisces about deciphering handwriting at the Journal office and recalls Notre Dame at Rock Island depot. It notes theater plans for Craig's Wife at Junior College, a Washington Republican Club defeat, and adds new and old dictionary words. It honors Baruch de Spinoza, lauded by Anatole France and others for his philosophy.
The fragment reflects on vanishing distinctions between rural and urban life in the United States. It notes how education libraries and travel broaden access to city advantages, while radio and cultural offerings bring urban benefits to towns. The piece closes with a courteous sign off to readers.
Eric Lin den stars in Life Begins a First Nationals maternity drama at the State theater Wednesday and Thursday as Loretta Youngs husband The play features Loretta Young Erle Linden Glendy Farrell Hardie Albright Vivienne Osborne Aline MacMahon Frank McHugh Elizabeth Patterson and Clara Blandick and mirrors hospital life with motherly verification from his mother who saw similar events in real fraternities hospitals in weekly practice.
Fragmented text notes Kay Vrancis and Way Prangcis involved with the Pax theater production Man Wanted. References to director William Diet and other associates suggest a film or stage project with collaboration and possible confusion over direction.
Miss Francis directed scenes and designed many special costumes for Man Wanted. She collaborated with Art Director Anton Grot on furniture and settings including a penthouse, an altr aodern office and an extensive estate. The cast features David Manners, Andy Devine, Kenneth Thomson, Una Merkel, Maire Dodd and Elizabeth Patterson with Rex McCarty and others.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for the kindness shown during the illness and death of our dear mother Mrs.
If one admires patience gentleness sweetness and unfailing energy in another and feels renewed by such contact why not live likewise to bring renewal and inspiration to others in return.
A fragment hints at a mystery involving a murder connected to a dish of sliced tomatoes. The quirky phrasing suggests a detective story angle titled with playful or puzzling notes. Further readable details are scarce in the excerpt.
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