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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1932

Page

6

Catherine White Teaches at Argyle Iowa Lesson

Miss Catherine White teaches at Argyle Iowa and traveled last night to attend an event. The brief note notes her role and location with no additional details or outcomes.

Catherine White Argyle Iowa California County State el Paso Brighton Fairfield Eldon Belknap Centerville Seymour Allerton Princeton Spiechards Excelsior Springs Liberty L. “Ogodlander

Fear Not Redeemed, Called by Name Bible Thought

A brief Bible thought quotes Isaiah 43 1 urging fearlessness as the Lord proclaims creation redemption and ownership. The message emphasizes divine care and personal call.

Jacob Israel

Merry Christmas and New Year Wish From The Journal

The Journal extends Christmas and New Year wishes to readers and all people across the world. It notes a global shake up in recent decades, hopes for improvement, and believes hardship may purify society, ending with renewed goodwill for all communities.

Carl Roberts on Taxation Curbs and Land Value

Carl J. Roberts of this city advocates a flat tax on land assessed at full value. He outlines a plan requiring every property owner to pay one dollar per acre annually based on a two hundred dollar valuation, arguing it would simplify and standardize tax assessments.

Carl J. Roberts Roberts

Irresistible Word Study Meaning and Daily English Lesson

Daily note on spelling and pronunciation guidance cites misused phrases and a vocabulary tip. It defines irresistible as something that cannot be resisted and asserts a natural impulse toward happiness. It includes examples and a quotation attributed to J. M. Mason.

J. M. Mason

Real Estate Tax Reform Debate in Iowa State Plan

The writer argues against a plan to tax real estate at a higher rate while money and credits are taxed lower. He notes current levies, warns of assessments and potential Dutch auctions, and compares to New Zealand. He dismisses equalization boards and cites wartime costs and past debts.

California Colorado Florida New Zealand State Board of Equalization of Iowa Board of Equalization

Coldest Wyoming temps sparked reader reports

IZ Dear patrons recall 51 degrees below zero in Wyoming with a Pinedale paper citing 52 below last week. Doorknobs froze in such weather and residents are asked to report colder experiences to save stories for next summer.

Rolly Optenberg Wyoming Pinedale

Definition of a Kiss Reader Submission

A reader sends a poetic definition of a kiss describing it as a two fac ed bond and an agreeable dual action. The note links anatomy and emotion, calling a kiss a telegram to the heart and an immediate act of love. Contributed.

Christmas Poem Echoes Hope for Peace and Salvation

A reader sent a Christmas poem reflecting on the star of Bethlehem and the need for repentance In a weary world the verse asks whether the star sees today and urges renewing faith and striving for the peace foretold by the angels The piece contrasts spiritual renewal with the temptations of wealth seeking to remind readers to reembrace Christ's message during the season

All Gone We Regret to Announce Sold Out Copies

The edition of 500 copies of BY-WAYS sold out by Friday night less than a week after issue. A patron waited for a sundae and slept. a waitress asked if he ordered it, prompting a puzzled reply about the day. A motorist saw four repairmen on poles and joked about driving.

John W. Allen

Civil War Veteran Henry Boyd Dies at 84

Henry Boyd 84 last Civil War survivor in the area died at his Union township farm after a brief illness. He was born in Indiana in 1848 and served three months in the war. Surviving are a son J. W. Boyd, two daughters Mrs. H. T. Jones and Mrs. Amy Denison, and several grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at his home and 2 p.m. at Gladwin Methodist Church burial in Columbus City cemetery.

Columbus Junction Henry Boyd Union Township Boyd Indiana Cordelia Carr Eva Protzman Washington J. W. Boyd H. T. Jones Hartline Wash Amy Denison Armstrong Gladwin Presbyterian Church of Columbus City Cemetery

No copycat glorying in self

A reflection on greatness emphasizing humility and focus on work over personal attention. It cautions that self aggrandizement hinders true achievement and persistence in effort remains essential.

Ralph Scott wins prize for Christmas tree display

On mature deliberation the prize for the year goes to Ralph Scott for the most beautiful tree in his furniture store window. He describes it as a Hungarian albino but others find it beautiful. The writer shifts to plans for a two day vacation to read Dickens and Washington Irving Christmas stories.

Ralph Scott Dickens Washington Irving

Christmas Greetings From By-the-way Editor 1932

December 24 1932 message from By-the-way editor to readers and contributors. The note thanks readers for Christmas cards and letters and expresses appreciation and hope for improved friendship in 1933.

Mason lodge meetings and officers listed

Lodges Washington Lodge No. 96 A F A M Regular meeting first Friday of each month. Glenn Mace W M and A W Yard Secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 W B of J Regular meeting fourth Tuesday of each month at Masonic Temple rooms. Mrs Grace E Twinam W H P and Mrs J W Bidwell W Scribe.

Washington Lodge No A .F A. M Glenn Mace W. M A W. Yard Damascus Shrite Masonic Temple Grace E. Twinam

Pirate Enigma Aboard The Moorish Camp

Miss Priscilla confronts Monsieur de Bernis as Major Sands presses for answers about a planned raid on a Spanish fleet. De Bernis vows patience and survival, while Priscilla seeks assurances of safety and loyalty amid looming danger. The pair exchange distrust and hints of peril as a nighttime summons foreshadows an upcoming confrontation.

de Bernis Priscilla Monsieur de Bernis Bart

Appreciation Note for The Journal By-ways

A letter from X at Sandyhook praises The Journal and its team for producing the publication. The writer extols the paper as elegant and brainy, comparing it to a lovely young girl and congratulates all involved in its production.

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