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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1931
Page
4
The speaker argues Europe creates crises by arming and spending on war, demands U S aid, and fails to repay debts. Congress has spoken, stating Europe must fix its troubles and default risks, as the United States withdraws further support and considers its own economic future.
The reflection cites Isaiah 63 17 asking why God made us err from His ways and hardened our hearts. It prays for return for the servant’s sake and seeks guidance for the tribes of His inheritance.
Yesterday marked milestone anniversaries for two Washington congregations. The Baptist church reached ninety years while Trinity Lutheran opened a new church home. Pastors Rev. Arthur A. Vinz and Rev. T. C. Meibohm were lauded as youthful leaders as the communities wished continued usefulness and growth.
The piece argues that U.S. Congress will not fund Europe’s war debts and that Europe must address its own financial crisis. It asserts America bears no responsibility for start of the war and emphasizes Europe must not rely on further U.S. aid.
A compact language lesson highlights commonly misused terms. It explains extant meaning still existing with examples, and credulous meaning inclined to believe on slight evidence, urging readers to expand vocabulary daily.
A humorous verse piece reflects on a worn necktie, Christmas excess, and post holiday blues. It notes Iowa’s 3802 miles of paving and 38016 miles of gravel, adds quips about calendars, skating gifts, and a curtained squib, and ends with a light joke about twins named Steak and Kidney.
Fragmentary note mocks threats and resolutions with garbled text and names. It mentions B. Greiscom and a call to draft New Year's resolutions using last year’s set if not too broken. The piece preserves odd phrasing and unclear threats.
District Court in Washington County Iowa notifies you of Phoebe White petitioning to administer the estate of Alice Moore Williams an absentee with no known heirs except listed siblings and nephews. Hearing set March 15 1922 at 2 PM in Washington Court House.
A fragmentary exchange shows a Portune-Teller warning a motorist about a crossing a dark man and a judge questioning a raid era, with a locksmith claiming he was making a bolt for the door. The piece notes the modern girl as a live wire with little insulation, reflecting flirtatious urban tones.
A boy from the big town asks for snappy rub ber bands and a salesgirl offers a different catchy item in fly paper. Bridget is noted.
The poem laments a broke holiday season with family wants and bills piling up. John Wood relays a verse once shown on a fence post by a trapeze farmer, describing busted wagon tires, worn clothes, medical bills, taxes, and a longing for Christmas cheer despite poverty.
Nanking dispatch reports an expected mobilization of at least 200000 Buddhist monks to abandon monasteries and join Chinese defenses against Japan led by Feng Yu Hsiang. Telegrams urged support for a 100000 strong army and defense of Chin chow amid uncertain effectiveness of mobilization.
A United Press survey shows 14 states may pledge 402 delegates to favorite sons, challenging Franklin D Roosevelt’s bid for the Democratic nomination. Roosevelt 402, Favorite Sons 492, Doubtful 296. 734 needed for victory. Congressional input shaped allocations, with state reps providing confidential guidance.
A petition lists Phoebe Willte as petitioner with attorneys Livingston and Beicher. It cites dates Dee 8 Jan 4 11 18 25 Feb 18 15 and references a formal legal filing process.
Washington urges courageous acceptance of hard remedies as the nation faces economic distress. The piece notes sharp declines in values wages and exports, with Hoover proposing a $2 billion reconstruction plan, farm bank capital rise, and home discount banks. Congress debates the moratorium amid mixed reactions abroad and at home.
Theatergoers praise Marilyn Miller in the third First National film Her Majesty I Love as Lia Toerrek the barmaid turned baroness. The plot follows a wealthy manufacturer romance opposed by family, with sharp comedy from Leon Errol and W C Fields. Backgrounds in Berlin and Italy enrich the stylish romance and sparkling humor.
The guidance urges identifying where bats enter a building and sealing those openings at night when bats are active. It highlights the bats' insect-eating role and proposes nonlethal measures to prevent roosting inside structures.
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