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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1932
Page
4
The Farm Board concedes its drive to raise wheat prices stimulated overproduction. Millions of acres of marginal land are now in wheat and should shift to cattle ranges and timber. The piece argues for taxing reform to balance tax fairness for farm and property owners in Iowa.
The text argues that England and France will pay their debts by December 15, noting France’s strong finances and thrift. It recalls historical punctuations like 1871 and suggests France can recover quickly from war effects, while urging cautious terms favorable to the United States and a focus on protecting American interests.
Iowa tax records suggest the truck and bus industry will shoulder more road costs in next winter’s tax revisions. In 1930 fixed-route trucks paid 60,209.01 in ten mile tax, while railroads paid a higher property tax, signaling a shift in tax burden amid transportation competition.
Advocates argue trucking and bus taxes could rise substantially without matching railroad rates. Net revenue would cut the general property tax burden, suggesting a new revenue source as property taxes are reduced amid a thriving trucking industry.
Judge Arthur Holloway laments beer and light wine backers claim of jobs. He argues brewery revival shifts tax and health costs to families, warns reformers face political weakness, and contends legalization would tempt relapse and harm the nation.
A reader denounces attacks on Hoover after his loss, arguing internal corruption and party feuds, praising temperance critics while condemning prohibitionists. The letter links 18th Amendment repeal, internal enemies, and voter backlash to broader political decay and blame.
An editorial urges drivers to examine personal faults behind highway deaths. It highlights reckless passing on hills and curves, excessive speed, and poor lane discipline as key causes. Calls for stricter youth supervision, periodic vehicle inspections, and careful licensing exams to reduce the 65 thousand deaths in two years.
A nimble creator stands out for agile and alert work, showing quick responsiveness and lively problem solving across multiple projects. The profile highlights steady activity and a sprightly approach in tackling diverse tasks.
The audience watched a symphony opening with Nancy Lee before the Junior College performance of Craig's Wife. The cast handled a subtle study of a ego centered housebound woman though some lines were hard to hear. William Stewart stood out for clear diction in a minor role.
In a humorous exchange, Father explains he has not spoken to Harold Montgomery since mailing the electric bill. A note in the contribution box requests two copies of By Ways, described as a gilt-edged investment. The cold weather keeps battery station workers busy from dawn to dark at the Journal office.
A playful dialogue describes waiters and customers trading cries in a busy kitchen. The waiter shouts orders like mutton broth and beefsteak while customers demand items from poached eggs to hash, with humorous exclamations about rain and odd animal phrases.
A caller reflects on knot holes in a wooden board and a memory filled rural path. The exchange hints at a shared past with imagery of trees, sky, and a goodbye breeze. The verse fragment ends with a request to recount the path that once shown. Mollie Culler
In a dramatic scene Mrs Nuwed storms into Snapper Studio. She rages about a wedding photo claiming her husband looks like an ape. The photographer offers no defense. A distant echo mentions an explosion in Si's barn linked to lay er bust feed and a rooster.
Dr. Geo Hendricks and Fred Payne completed a countywide milk supply survey with dairy cooperation. Samples from Crawfordsville Riverside Ainsworth Kalona Wellman and West Chester were tested for fat content sediment and bacteria. The effort aims to improve handling and health through pure milk standards.
Pris cilla Morrison of Washington is among ten candidates for honorary cadet colonel of the provisional R O T C regiment at the University of Iowa. A faculty committee selected her from 31 nominees. advanced unit students will vote for the final panel, with the honor presented January 13, 1933 at the military ball.
Cyrus chapter Royal Arch Masons held its annual election of officers yesterday evening reelecting H. G. McBride high priest M M Robinson king Cloyce Gault ecribe George L McDaniel treasurer A W Yard secretary Howard Mestride D L Carbaugh and Charles Sloat to the De Molay chapter advisory council Those nominated from the chapter 28 members of the Temple building company were Geo McDaniel J W Enslin and A W Yard Washington lodge nominations for the building company made last week were G E Mave George McDaniel and A W Yard
Jill walks with her dog when Jack invites her to a movie. She goes to the police with the found dog and is given a $2 reward as the finder. Jack returns to claim the dog and pays the reward, leaving Jill with the money.
Joe Knotek was elected Jack son township farm bureau chair man at the meeting at Living Lake school last night. Lloyd Foster was re elected township secretary. Attendance was about 65. A play Colonial Tea was given by seven cast members in costume with strong performances. Mrs Homer Birney Mrs Adolph Larson and Mrs Walter S Brown portrayed roles. Maurine Walker played Betsy Ross. County Agent H J Montgomery showed films The Tire less Hired Man. Community singing led by Lloyd Walker. Music by a quartet and a combined orchestra feature by Walker and Brown.
Detroit News reports a vanity find by archaeologists suggesting women in ancient Greece used face powder similar to modern versions. Conservatively, Helen’s unpowdered face might have launched only 100 ships, the piece jokes.
Manager Ralph Pratt of the State theater announces Air Mail Universal a great drama about mail flyers across the continent. The film centers on a desert airport relay station where diverse pilots strive to “put the mail through” amid danger and personal clashes, offering authentic insights into the airmen’s lives and duties.
A quirky recount mixes a snake in a pump house seeking a picnic with a daring spider led prize fight. The web is cut, the spider dies, and the snake yearns for 200 while references to Ghandi and Tanner imply a broader, puzzling history note.
A new film process called pinkie promises sharper images and clearer whites. The demonstration at Fox theater shows Evenings for Sale starring Herbert Marshall Sari Maritza Charlie Nuggles and Mary Poland using pinkie film with a pink-coated back to reduce muddiness and grain and improve blacks.
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