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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1932
Page
4
A discussion of a Japanese attack on an American in Manchuria and rising wartime sentiment. The piece links racial tensions on the west coast and in Hawaii to the risk of broader conflict and urges restraint to avoid a world war.
Senator Carter Glass faults diplomats for U S losses on foreign bonds arguing the state department pushed loans to curry favor with South American allies. He says scolding won’t fix past mistakes and urges learning lessons to prevent future misadventures.
A stern call to remove failures and replace with better staff. The speaker notes current options are limited but urges making the best of what exists while awaiting new hires.
Ruth McCormick former congresswoman and Senate candidate urges the Republican Party to back someone other than Herbert Hoover in the next convention. She argues Hoover may be defeated and that the party faces broader backlash against the GOP. The piece contrasts public sentiment toward Hoover with past presidents and notes potential late shifts among voters.
The piece muses on peace, honest speech, and the value of a kind word. It contrasts blunt talk with thoughtful restraint and suggests small acts of courtesy brighten days and ripple back to individuals. It mentions a pickle joke and urges readers to let boosts and smiles travel outward.
A compact note on common word misuse and pronunciation. It highlights misused phrases and pronunciation tips, and introduces the word impropriety with an example of etiquette breach. It urges vocabulary growth by mastering one word daily and contrasts correct pronouns and references.
A humorous anecdote from a Washington community features Dr. Stutsman buying a health campaign pin from a timid young girl. The piece also riffs on pain and anger with brief quips about smoking and general conditions.
A reflective piece extols Courtesy as a timeless virtue that dispels prejudice, forges friendship, inspires respect, and pleases all social ranks. It defines courtesy as a daily usable quality of mind guiding attitudes in life. The text ends with a seasonal musing on winter and advancing snow.
Washington reports show Democratic lawmakers resisting a referendum on prohibition backed by national Chairman Raskob. Some critics fear a disguised push for a modification program, while ex candidates Alfred E. Smith John W. Davis and James M. Cox will speak at Jackson Day. Raskob vows no showdown at the meeting.
Shiloh January 5 letter recalls one year since a scarlet fever quarantine ended. Local dinners included the Darbyshire, Caldwell, Beenblossom, Wagner, and Gamble families. Hogs were sold to Charlie Thomas and trucks sent to Washington. Mrs. Caldwell suffers neuralgia from a tooth infection but is improving. Verda Schantz returned to school after illness. Weather remains rainy and roads poor. Mail delivery on rural routes stays reliable despite conditions. Funeral of Mrs. Knight Wagner attended at Sherman funeral home. Darbyshire children remain in town due to bad roads.
A man faces charges following an attack on Mr. George Clapper and his wife, the couple identified as relatives of two white girls. The incident occurred as a disruption tied to tensions, with scrutiny on motive and safety in the community.
In South Highland on January 5 families gathered for New Year celebrations including Mr and Mrs Melo Lasek and son Raymond with Miss Mildred Rommhart. Other visits included Mr and Mrs Richard Havel and sons Delbert Norman and Erwin White at the George Havel home. A baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs J J Rotenburg er on January 4 weighing 8 1 2 pounds. Lillian White is reported very ill last week. Hog deliveries went to Riverside by Lewis Prymek. Sheep were killed by dogs Sunday night at J J Rotenburger’s place.
R S Be enblossom reports steady weather with a tendency to colder and cloudy skies. Miss Mary McConnell returns to Chicago after visiting her parents. Local obituary and family notes include the O’Connor and Shroeder families. Several calls yield no news, while Gardner’s condition remains about the same and Lambert family improves.
Mrs Ida Meeks reports on West Highland events. A Death notice honors Mrs Carl Culbertson with services in Coyne Iowa. Congregation and family gatherings mark a quiet weekend as Omar Meeks returns to Washington for school and residents visit homes.
Meeks butcher a beef Monday. Mrs Clair Kron and Edwin spent Monday afternoon at our pace. Professors Cautman and Moeller of Cedar Falls held a study center at Center school house. The teachers of different schools attend. Olive Coon visited Everette Coon Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Milford McCreedy plan to move to farm of Arnet Mathers. The Schwabs and family hosted visit from his mother and sister Fred Miller of Oxford. Most Highland township schools opened Monday Jan 4 after a week’s vacation. Mr and Mrs E R Meeks and son Omar shopped in Iowa City Saturday.
The House Naval Affairs Committee voted unanimously to investigate rumored defects in the new Navy airship Akron. Rep MecClintic of Oklahoma requested the inquiry after reports that the airship was overweight, under speed requirements, and had faulty construction.
Center ville Iowa January 8 A jury panel of 49 has been named in preparation for the January 18 trial of the Fairfield cattle cases a conspiracy charge alleging sale of inferior range cattle as Iowa native stock brought on a venue change from Jefferson county.
An old advertisement touts Castoria as a pure vegetable remedy for teething babies and upset stomachs. It claims Castoria cleanses bowels gently, relieves colic in infants, remains effective for older children, and contains no harsh drugs or narcotics. It urges buyers to ensure they get genuine Castoria with the name Castoria.
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