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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1932

Page

7

Debt and salaries dominate editorials from nearby papers

Columbus Gazette argues Europe should pay its U S debt or be forced to pay via force, warning debt will grow uncontrollable. Winfield Beacon defends Mellon and Harding, praising fiscal management and criticizing radical attacks. It notes baseball salaries depend on gate receipts and supports Congress for relief bills despite flaws.

Columbus Gazette Europe United States Hack Wilson Dazzy Vance Terry

Baseball stars protest salary cuts in Iowa city

In Republican Iowa City fans hear Babe Ruth complain about a 35 per cent salary reduction as big league ballplayers face trimmed pay amid hard times. Local readers note the uproar over reduced earnings amid widespread income strain.

Republican Iowa City

Congress Faces Great Responsibility In A Divided Session

The Lone Tree Reporter notes that the current Congress, formed by a closely divided House and Senate, faces a major test of its ability to enact constructive legislation. It argues both parties lack a clear majority and questions prospects for significant action.

Congress Lone Tree United States Congress

El Coyote Saga Ends in Bloody Duel on Mexican Breakfront

On the Mexican border rancher Bob Harkness known as El Coyote confronts the jealous vaquero Jito over a tangled web of love, espionage, and revenge. Ted Radcliffe fights for his life as the two brutal fighters clash amid a tense crowd and fading lights in a dramatic room battle that ends with a hold for the hammerlock as the scene continues.

Bob Harkness el Coyote Paco Morales Ted Radcliffe Bob Ann Reed Dr. Price Morales Ann Ted Adela Jito Ward Sefiores Jiro Sefior Don Bob Jito Mio Amigos Radcliffe Jed

Drive Ahead: seize opportunity and build independence

A Call to action urges bold, foresighted individuals to take control and work hard for future independence. The piece contrasts fear with progress, noting many wait for luck while the capable should push forward with nerve and practical sense.

Winfield

Seth Parker Program Delights Radio Listeners at Brighton

Sunday evening broadcasts on national radio feature the Seth Parker home gatherings. The program presents hymns and old time songs in a wholesome, religious mood. Listeners in towns like Brighton are urged to consider hosting local Seth Parker style gatherings.

Brighton Enterprise Eadh Seth Parker Seth

Weather swing brings snow to Los Angeles coast

Last week the Atlantic coast enjoyed sunny 75 degree weather while snow from two to five inches covered Los Angeles and vast Pacific shoreline. Conditions have reversed and weather anomalies persist across regions.

Winfield Beacon Atlantic Coast Los Angeles Pacific Shore Line

Columbus Junction Community Notes and Local Events

Conesville camp officials named Roy Jean as consul and George Dyche as banker among others. Columbus High glee club to perform The Mikado February 11 under Mgr Genevieve Feddersen with scenery by C J McWilliams. Local residents Mrs. Lambert Wistle and J L Thurston noted. Thurston, 72, died at University hospital Town City after an operation.

Columbus Junction Conesville Camp Modern Woodmen of America Roy Jean William Maxwell George Dyche H. H. English A U. Jean Harry Maxwell Charlies Wagner Coh#nbus high school Lions Club Rosa Poole Freeborn Minn Columbus City S. RB. Paxton Bellevue Hospital Muscatine J. L. Thurston University Hospital Town City Thurston Kinwood Jll Shellbark Colninhu

Sigourney Retail Merchants elects former Benteco manager vice president

R E Rhea of Sigourney, a former Benteco store manager, was elected last week as vice president of the Sigourney Retail Merchants association. Mrs. Everett Simkins and two children visited Dixon friends en route to Buffalo to see her parents. Winfield high school basketball visits here Friday in a Southeast Iowa league game. New London plays Morning Sun and Wapello plays Mediapolis. Cecil Simmons and family visited the Woodruff family at Denmark over the weekend.

Morning Sun Wapello Mediapolis Cecil Simmons Almon Woodruff Denmark

Braden Notes Local Social and Farm Bureau Activity

In Braden on January 27, households of Davis Sickles Twinam Maxwell Witting and Smith families were busy with visits to Washington Ottumwa and Ainsworth. Several sick days and family gatherings occurred while farm bureau lessons in Crawfordsville featured home sanitation led by Mrs. Fannie Gannon.

Washington Ode Ferguson R. C. Ferguson West Chester Cleo McCoy Harold Hesseltine Orley Page Near Wetman Donald Smith Alvin Hesseltine Frank Hesselline Henry Hunt Homer Hunt Claud McCoy Chas. Strothman New London Maxwell Farm Bureau Crawfordsville Ida Wooley Lizzie Wooley Gertie Clark Emma Hesseltine Mona Schlatter Marie Maxwell Achsah Maxwell

Lodges Washington No. 26 A F and A M Regular Meetings

Damascus Shrine No 10 WLS regular meetings held fourth Tuesday monthly at Mason ic Temple rooms. Officers listed include Mrs Grace Twinam W H P and Mrs Hazel Haven W Scribe. Glenn Mace W M and A W Yard serve as secretary and official.

Washington Lodge No A. F A. M Glenn Mace W. M A. W. Yard Damascus Shrine Wls Masonic Temple Grace Twinam Hazel Haven W. Scribe

Railway Timetable Sched from ROT & P Westbound and Eastbound

Rail timetable shows multiple eastbound and westbound trains with local passenger services, freight trains, and special notes. It lists trains 4 8 12 29 49 50 80 83 89 and others with arrival and departure times, rates, and service days, plus station agents Knoxsville and Knoxville branch notes.

Sun- Woray Knoxville Golden State Limited Apache Sun- No Lunel California L. Goodlander

Merrimac Community Notes Quiet Week of Visits and Taskes

Andrew Zihlman drove hogs to Glendale Monday morning for Sherr Norton. Mr and Mrs Will Brannon helped Joe Grabers butcher Monday. Arthur Norton and daughter drove to Fairfield on business. Chris Pohren sawed wood for Oscar Godwin Monday. Boyd Lantz and son Donald were visitors in Brighton Wednesday. Lester Kientz visited Doss Van Winkle Wednesday afternoon. Roy Duttweiler spent Wednesday with Glen Shafers. Will Brannon helped Dwight Messengers butcher Wednesday. Elmer Reshley helped Josie Reshely butcher Tuesday. Harry Anderson and wife visited Brighton Saturday to see his mother in Lake La Motte area. Jake Burger helped Roy Eshelman Friday. Andrew Ziblman was a business caller in Brighton Saturday afternoon. Walter Messer, Shell oil man from Fairfield, delivered oil to local customers Saturday.

Merrimac Andrew Zihlman Glendale Sherr Norton Will Brannon Joe Grabers Arthur Norton Fairfield Chris Pohren Oscar Godwin Boyd Lantz Donald Brighton Lester Kientz Doss van Winkle Roy du Andrew Ziblman Walter Messer Shell Oil

How One Man Lost 22 Pounds

Detroit man Herman Rankis credits Kruschen Salts with curing rheumatic pain and helping him lose 22 pounds after starting a morning half teaspoon dose in hot water. He praises the product and notes a four week supply at drugstores with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Herman Rankis Detroit Lemmon

Sunday Visits Across Town Highlight Family Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Andrew Ziblman and daughter visited George Diers on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Edd Crile and son Wakto visited Boyd Lantz. Mr and Mrs Roy Dulttweiler visited Glen Shater. Mr and Mrs winner Treshley and family drove to Washington and spent the day with Scott Jarrard and family.

Andrew Ziblman George Diers Edd Crile Wakto Boyd Lantz Roy Dulttweiler Glen Shaters Washington Scott Jarrard

German Weddings Arranged by Matrimonial Agencies Estimation

The article notes that about 30 percent of marriages in Germany are arranged through matrimonial services. It highlights the role of agencies in matching partners and arranging unions.

Germany

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