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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1931
Page
4
An exchange urges redistricting, passage of appropriation bills, and urgent tax legislation to equalize levies. It condemns the current system for taxing homes, farms, and intangible property, arguing real estate taxes impair farm and home values and that ownership becomes unaffordable.
A reader shares an embarrassing anecdote about Mildred May Meyer and a family moment with a Mr Macon who visits to solicit subscriptions. The note shifts to a tax fairness argument, arguing that most taxes come from property while real estate income supports state and local taxes, urging the legislature to address tax fairness and public welfare needs.
A compact note on misused words and pronunciation tips. It highlights parsimonious meaning frugal to excess and contrasts it with related terms. The piece includes guidance on proper usage and emphasis for vocabulary growth.
A noisy crowd voices disgust at hard times and asks what action is planned. The piece notes suggestions already received to fix paragraphs in journalism and hints at broader reforms. A mix of opinion, quips, and social commentary fills the page with satirical jabs and casual gossip across various topics.
Wain S. Kile of Canton Ohio admits guilt to first degree murder connected to a Davenport holdup and pursuit. He says Roy and Jack Mercer aided the escape while three bandits fled westward and abducted a farmer near Tipton before further flight. Testimony will determine if the death penalty is sought by state prosecutors.
Prairie Flower notes a New Year goose and duck roast at the Horning home with relatives, visits by Miss Mildred Benson and others, Virginia Wiley with Asther Smith, and Rev. Anderson’s absence due to his father’s illness. Mrs. Anderson led services. Ray Tracy family hosted New Year visitors. Mission Circle to meet with local hostesses.
In Pleasant Plain and nearby areas social rounds note New Year gatherings at multiple homes hosted by the Dolaras Gevork Mosinski and others while health concerns mark Mrs Luews Zaharris’s current stay under medical care in Fairfield. In Amery Wisconsin ex service men form a vigilant squad to curb bank robberies amid ongoing local concerns.
Jan TAP to take bill from Speaker Worth’s desk for action yet again blocked by Representative LaGuardia who insists it go back to committee. Democratic members seek immediate consideration. Senate added 15 million for food to 45 million authorized. Deadlock continues as Guardia blocks conference move after failure to secure a vote.
Funeral services for Civil War soldier Richard Taylor were conducted yesterday at Shermans Funeral Home by Rev. A A Wing. Pallbearers included D W Harvey Miltan Shields James M Hain ton Nelswanger and Hugh McCleery. Members of the GAR led a delegation from the W IC amended the servers. Music featured a men's quartet from the Christian entireh Claude Tucker Clyte Hillhouse and Leslie Dunlay. Supervisor BN.dessen of Wellman and Council Engineer W P Rawn traveled to Ames to attend a state highway commission hearing on proposed primary highway linking Muscatine to Montezuma.
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