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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1932
Page
4
A devotional note echoes 1 John 4 7 affirming that love comes from God and those who love others are born of God and know God. The message centers on divine love shaping daily conduct and fellowship.
A reflection on how rumors spill from nothing to harm, detailing how false tales damage reputations and the law protects against slander. The piece warns readers to demand evidence before believing stories and to resist spreading unverified claims.
Claire Dewey, representing the Will Dity League, told the Iowa Executive Council in Des Moines that proposed damming the Cedar River near Rochester would threaten wildlife, fish, and forests and harm public welfare. He argued coal power can meet needs, that the Moscow dam hasn’t been clearly justified, and that dam construction would not provide sustained Iowa coal employment. An auto accident near Des Moines caused injuries to Mr and Mrs Dewey after the hearing.
A Cedar county citizen speaker denounces a proposed private dam franchise arguing it would sever public water rights, harm lakeshore habitats, and risk pollution. He warns that bond-financed projects would benefit corporations while offering little return, urging rejection.
A New York Times editorial critiques the season’s harsh opinion of President Hoover. It cites Sen Norris and others blaming Hoover for national ills, argues public opinion unfairly targets him, and compares reaction to tribal superstition. The piece recalls past presidents faced blame during crises and urges philosophical calm.
A compact guide highlighting common errors and mispronunciations. It notes that say, She hadn't any right, or reason, and warns against phrases like an underhanded trick. It clarifies coinage and stresses pronunciation of monetary, with guidance on unstressed vowels and accent placement.
A column of lighthearted vignettes from Washington county pokes fun at taxes frost, old weather, and daily life. Anecdotes include dog taxes, driving license checks, San Francisco headlines, and a newsroom tip to send in contributions.
Julius Rosenwald a Chicago philanthropist and longtime Sears Roebuck chairman died at 69. Once a Springfield Illinois newspaper seller and church organist he built a vast fortune and gave more than 60 million to charity guiding endowments to be spent within the years of their earning. Funeral plans remained private as family members prepared a modest service with only close relatives expected.
In Cedar Falls Iowa James Hool remains missing eight years after his disappearance date in January 7. Mrs Hool, once married to him, now considers herself widowed and has remarried Paul Lantz. Hool’s sudden return unsettles the long unresolved case.
The piece recounts a melodramatic saga around Hoo and his wife, with Mrs. Hool in Atlanta marrying Laing after a divorce. Hool disappears then accepts service on the papers, prompting questions about his true whereabouts amid a modern vicissitude of love and divorce.
A San Francisco Chronicle note reflects on parental fear when a daughter falls for a young man deemed unworthy, echoing a past family pattern where the mother faced similar disappointment. The piece explores social expectations and parental authority in romance.
We express sincere thanks for acts of kindness and sympathy from neighbors friends and relatives. Special gratitude to those who sent flowers from Mrs J Mayer Frank Mayer and family Charles Mayer and family and the brothers and sisters.
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