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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1931
Page
4
A brief Bible thought highlights Jesus teaching that faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains and render all things possible. The quote from Matthew 17 20 emphasizes unwavering belief and divine power unleashed through faith.
A speaker argues that the economy moves on a circulating currency, estimating one hundred billion dollars of annual business backed by about five billion in cash. Hoarded money harms activity, with perhaps a billion hidden. restoring confidence and boosting circulation will relieve pressure and return to normal faster.
A heated debate warns against indiscriminately cutting Salaries and wages. Critics argue trimming top executive pay hurts the economy, noting railway presidents earn about a hundred thousand dollars yearly and wondering how much savings would come from workers earning nothing. The piece urges targeting nonessential roles while preserving spending power and public confidence.
A joint statement clarifies that Christmas Seals are not Red Cross Seals and have not been connected to the Red Cross since 1919. The National Tuberculosis Association manufactures them, with distribution through state TB groups and local health organizations. Proceeds fund local health work such as school health supplies health education public nursing and child welfare services.
The author argues against cutting wages and proposes fixing an unfair taxation system. He urges reducing taxes on farms and tangible property and opposing broad wage salaries tax bloat. The piece calls for practical reform to preserve reasonable wages for workers and avoid harming salaried earners.
Mrs Matilda Bruegge receives deep thanks from neighbors and friends who shucked fifteen acres of corn for her after the death of her husband. On December 2, starting at 6 30 AM and ending near 5 PM, nineteen wagons and fifty three men harvested between 700 and 800 bushels. Names of volunteers listed, honoring Good Samaritans and the message of community support.
The Daily Lesson in English Word Study highlights subordinate as meaning inferior in rank value or importance. The piece notes how the state association uses proceeds in health campaigns and details timing rules for Roll Call and the public sale of seals around Thanksgiving.
Local pages hint at a playful challenge to Mayor Applegate following his recent hospital stay. The item mentions staff joking about Brother Macon receiving a cake of soap as a prize and includes scattered, quirky snippets from the paper’s humor column and reader notes.
A readable fragment asks Hannah Welch about a favorite card game. The note mentions bridge and auction terms but provides no clear events or outcomes. Other phrases reference learning and a mis-typed name Mish Philips.
An etymology note discusses how the term Omery evolves from ordinary through common usage. It notes the corruption by sound change and semantic drift as language shifts.
Arizona, California, Nevada mark anniversaries of admission to the Union while celebrations highlight regional history and governance. Gays share community events across these states, signaling evolving inclusion and recognition amid local traditions and civic milestones.
A historic note records that contests, for which an ancient tome is noted, were customarily acquired from the Etruscans. The phrasing suggests a cultural exchange linked to the antiquity of manuscript traditions and regional practices.
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