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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1932
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought for Friday January 22 1982 presents a verse from Psalm 71205 emphasizing faith as a child's trust in the Lord. The brief meditation anchors hope in God as enduring support from youth onward.
Ex President Calvin Coolidge says the era’s economic woes stem from widespread lack of judgement. He traces errors back to 1914 when Central Allies misjudged Belgium France England Russia and the United States. The piece argues the world may learn an eternal lesson from these mistakes.
The Pathfinder editorial in The Thunderer the London Times argues that the mass of reparations and war debts should be wiped out. It says if any sponge is used it should erase all interlaced claims including colonial transfers and loans from the United States.
From the Wapello Republican a strong editorial cites conclusive harm from stream pollution on aquatic plants and animals, detailing ecological damage and urging action to protect waterways.
The Iowa river system near Waterville and Wapello shows heavy oil films after tank car wrecks near Gladwin on the Milwaukee railroad. Fish and muskrats die downstream from oil pollution, urging action against sewage and factory waste dumped into the Iowa and Cedar rivers to protect health and aquatic life.
The bill provides $500 million initial federal capital and $1.5 billion in guaranteed bonds totaling $2 billion to finance loans. Eligible recipients include agricultural and livestock credit groups, railroads, exporters, banks, savings and loan bodies, land banks, and mortgage firms with direct farmer loans possible via a $50 million Agriculture Department appropriation. Loans run three years with possible extensions. The Land Banks capitalization is amended to $125 million. The measures aim to boost farming and broader business recovery.
A compact guide highlighting common errors in English usage spelling and pronunciation. It notes misused words like awful versus very pretty and explains tricky pronunciations such as coyote and pneumonia with emphasis on syllable stress and common misspellings.
Ed Squire comments on fixing the town deck and removing a sign at the Washington Cafe to settle matters. The Klein children puzzle their father Rev C W Wiein over language questions about comparative forms. Readers also ask how to handle a toothpaste eruption and comment on high interest rates.
A quirky 1932 Loveland Colorado column features a Leap Year proposal from a man seeking a sweetheart or husband with a frugal lifestyle. He offers seven dollars weekly, a sparsely furnished flat, and playful tests like candy or rope to gauge affection, ending with sentimental prompts and humorous poems.
A fragment from Trinity Church News mentions a new Photo Club organized with dues of one dollar. Enrollment as an active helper in tackling unemployment is encouraged at the Journal office.
Governor Turner’s Committee on Unemployment reports aid extended to 150 farms benefiting at least 500 people. Highway scouts warn against long side-road trips and remind travelers to carry a valid driver’s license before starting.
By Writ of Special Execution the goods lands and tenements of W A Cherry William Gault L V Emry and Mattie Emry will be sold at public sale in front of the Courthouse Washington Iowa on February 20 1932 between 9 am and 4 pm the sale starts at 230 pm and the property includes parts of Sections 10 and 35 Township 74 North Range 8 West. Terms cash. Sheriff R H McCarty January 19 1932. Also notice of a receivership hearing for Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank Haskins Iowa set for February 4 1932 at 9 am at the Court House Washington Iowa with a Hearing on the Receiver’s Report and claim classifications L A Andrew Receiver. Berlin report on art buyers warns sellers of old masters about fake Rembrandts.
Art buyers seeking assurance of genuine Rubens works can submit pictures for verification at a new X ray laboratory set up in the old Imperial Castle in Berlin. The service operates for a small fee to authenticate paintings.
Bowdoinham plans a town wide survey to document ancestors, local industries, civic life and historic events. Questionnaires will be distributed to all citizens to compile a comprehensive community history.
A pithy reflection contrasts haste with deliberate action. It declares hurry signals weakness while dispatch reveals strength and steady purpose. The aphorism implies thoughtful pacing leads to better outcomes than rushed effort.
Traveling salesman Mr. B. F. Pollard of Marion North Carolina touts Kellogg’s All-Bran for relief from constipation. The ad explains bulk and Vitamin B benefits, notes iron content, and recommends two tablespoons daily with meals. It promotes usage with milk or in cooking and lists red and green Kellogg’s packaging from Battle Creek.
Rockford Illinois reports pilot Carl Rousch perished when fog forced him to abandon his load of mail. He landed to safeguard shipments then crashed uninjured parachute unused. In separate incident a school bus crash injured two boys, Thomas Sharpnack and Kenneth Jewellin, as driver Alfred Beckman was not charged per coroner ruling.
Des Moines Iowa January 22 One schoolboy died and another was not expected to live after they were struck by an automobile while crossing a street. The accident occurred during daylight and authorities investigated the scene.
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