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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1932
Page
4
A devotional excerpt reflects on divine guidance promising to lead the blind along unfamiliar paths and to make darkness light, with God’s steadfast presence. the text centers on Isaiah 42 16 and the assurance of not forsaking believers.
A 1931 business outlook notes a level higher than 1931 but lower than 1930. Technical improvements show, rail bond issues are being managed, rates and wages adjust, inventories deplete, and Christmas sales were better locally. RECONSTRUCTION CREDIT CORPORATION BILL expected to pass within two weeks, potentially lifting stock markets.
An editorial warns that Europe’s defalcations loom as billions loaned by the United States falter. It argues continued European armament spending and Germany’s reparations stance threaten postwar recovery, urging Americans to rethink foreign commitments and bonds.
A January issue of the Evening Journal features a communication from W. H. McDonnell criticizing wage reductions. The editor notes McDonnell’s argument against cutting pay and calls for careful consideration of worker livelihoods.
The Black Hawk county board of supervisors cut salaries to the maximum allowed by law, slashing pay across several offices. Notable reductions include county engineer J A Townsley from 2700 to 2100 annually and various clerks in Auditor Treasurer Recorder and Sheriff offices. County Treasurer H Madigan protested, while Deputy Sheriff W EF Dilworth also received a small cut.
William Reubsam argues against fixed silver value proposals and cites failures in England Brazil and the farm board. He asserts gold’s superior monetary properties and explains why real bimetalism requires equal valued gold and silver coinage to work.
The poem follows Finnigin writing to Flannigan about railroad wrecks and mishaps. Finnigin describes the events with repeated phrases and a comic tone as he sends updates to Superintendent Flannigan and Musther Flannigan.
A compact vocab note presents the daily word ABSTEMIOUS meaning sparing in diet and temperate. It explains pronunciation hints for Manito ba and offers synonyms and a brief mnemonic about using a word three times to own it.
A humorous column riffing on current oddities and local curiosities. The narrator mocks city officials and recounts a Missouri anecdote about an electrocution tale, a smoking habit quit, and razor back hogs visiting a hillside hotel dining room with a hyperbolic misadventure.
A campus style reminiscence notes Mike Logan asking when the Journal will stage an alumni convention of carrier boys. The writer recalls delivering papers in the town’s northeast and hints at the long history of Journal carriers, inviting other alumni to write.
A nervous groom-to-be is refused a marriage license by a justice of the peace who cites the bride’s age of seventeen and the need for her father’s consent. The groom reacts with incredulity asking who the rifle-wielding man is, jokingly calling him Daniel Boone.
A South Georgia paper records a humorous exchange about witchcraft with a question about burying a black cat at midnight to cure warts. The answer jokingly confirms the superstition, noting the warts would be on the cat.
The note celebrates Miss Hanley receiving a bouquet and praises Miss Hanley of McDaniels Drug store for her charm and voice. A theatergoer recalls crying at a State Theater show while another man admits to crying at a talkie, arguing emotional sensitivity signals trustworthiness.
A garbled note praises Paddy for providing dependable items to use daily. It mentions winter half gone and avoids bragging, framing the aids as the best seen in a long time. The passage reflects casual talk about usefulness and character.
The Lyle family thanks friends and neighbors for kindnesses during illness and after the death of Mrs. B. J. Lyle. Appreciation for floral tributes and sympathy expressed by deed, word, and flowers. Keota family conveys deepest sincerity.
The District Court of Washington County Iowa has a petition by Phoebe White to administer the estate of Alice Moore Williams who has been absent from her residence for over seven years. The case lists heirs including Phoebe White Dora Henderson John Frantz Arthur Frantz and Georgia Shaffer along with nephews and a niece. Hearing set for March 16 1932 at 2 40 PM at the Washington Court House.
Greta Garbo and Ramon Navarro star in Mata Hari a glamorous production by Metro Goldwyn Mayer. The film centers on the famous World War I spy and the dancer who exploits her allure to aid the enemy. Navarro plays the loyal officer who falls for her leading to a tragic romance.
Louis H. Cook, member of the state board and Republican Senate candidate, announced five January speeches opposing Senator Smith W. Brookhart. He will first speak at the Storm Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Lodges Washington Chapter No 94 C FR S holds regular meetings on the second Thursday night of each month. Ida McDaniel W M and Ernestine Denison secretary. visiting members welcome. Washington Lodge No 26 A BP and A M meets on the first Friday of each month. Glenn Mace WM and Yard Secretary.
Rail timetable for CG R I P Hastbound and Eastbound services listing depart and arrival times for multiple trains including No 4 Golden State No 12 Apache No 50 Local Passenger daily except Sunday No 30 Local Passenger 5 45 to 6 00 p m No 80 Local Freight daily except Sunday No 8 Golden State No 11 Apache No 29 Local Passenger No 43 Local Freight No 3 KNOville Branch Daily services No 49 Local Passenger No 430 Mixed Train No 3 California passengers stops No 4 discharge California passengers No 93 Morning Passenger No 21 Evening Passenger No 22 Evening Passenger No 94 Freight All trains daily except Sunday with agent names and section notes.
A Tama worker named Bill Kyle is described as the one at Tama and not the Bill Kyle who attends junior college, to avoid confusion between two individuals with the same name.
Funeral arrangements were under way for C W Boles a Newton electrician who died after falling about fifteen feet from an elevator shaft at the Maytag hotel He reportedly opened the door thinking the car was at that floor He belonged to the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club and is survived by his widow and two children.
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