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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1932

Page

4

Trust Him Always Bible Thought

A devotional line urges readers to commit their way to the Lord and trust in Him, citing Psalm 37 5 as guidance for daily faith and reliance on divine providence.

Japan and China tensions may lead to war or negotiation

The piece argues Japan seeks room to grow and may strike China to improve its position. It notes long rivalry with China, crowded population, and potential for regional conflict. It cautions major powers avoid war and prefer negotiated settlement if possible.

Government budget deficit prompts caution and humor

An article argues the U S budget shows a deficit in 1931 32 after 1930 31 with proposed bills that would raise spending. It notes revenue drops and excess appropriations while offering a fable about Uncle Sam to illustrate the strains of spending more than income.

Congress Washington, D. C Rollo Sam

Japan's expansion seen as aggressive move in Asia

The excerpt argues that Japan pursues expansion into Chinese territory with a definite purpose. It suggests the world powers must act aggressively to halt Japan, but notes they are ill prepared to intervene. It claims Japan chose a convenient moment to press the move.

Japan Iowa Far East

Daily English Word PERVERSE Lesson

Daily lesson notes on misuse and pronunciation compare phrases. Today's word perverse defined as turned away from the right and wicked with example usage.

South Highland Community Note Tells Of Local Visits

In South Highland on January 25 Mr. and Mrs. Mitt Sojka and daughter Mae visited Mrs. Mary Sojka. The Rotenburger and Havel families spent time with relatives in Riverside. The Rotenburger boy Rosela Barbara is named. Raymond Lasek and family joined J. W. Lasek for Sunday dinner.

South Highland Mitt Sojka Mae Mary Sojka John Rotenburger J. J. Rotenburger Richard Havel Delbert Norman Riverside Ween Rosela Barbara Rotenburger Melo Lasek Raymond J. W. Lasek Anthony Horak J. C. Wenger Men G. Widmer Will Roth Burlington Roth Laawrence Shaffer Lawrence Henss Btffie Good Ethel Hixson Ward Hixson Millard Schlatter Rex Rich Harry Roth Sam Freyenberger Tob Hart Columbus Junction Hiramy Weaver Chriss Roth Henry Leichty Amasi Miller Willis Trover Alan Miller Grandma Miller W. Schlatter Zerilda Tracy Richland Town Fred Hixson M. Ed Sebere Homer Jayne Daniel Hixson Joseph Rochenberger Mayo [Ros Mt. Pleasant Xavier Richenberger Wayland Earl Wodhetettle Kalona Chriss Freyenberger Seth Roth Freisen Washington Rev Sugar Creek Milo Hinshaw Emma Zear Bowen Neaver Colo Bowen

Inheritance Tax Paid On Iowa Estate

The estate of John F Pogle Washington Iowa paid the state treasurer an inheritance tax of 812587 on an estate valued at 2717.82 dollars. In Ann Arbor Michigan ten volumes of reference books were donated by the university library from a German edition list dating to 1822.

Nes Moiies John F Pogle Washington Iowa Gstate Ee Ann Arbor, Mich University of Miehtiwan Veersign Allgemeien Ndeutsche Lepzig

By The Way plan and community remarks from readers

The note recalls the former German emperor at 73 and a quiet birthday. A Journal staffer arrived with her blouse wrong side out and had good luck. The Mitch County Press editor comments on flirtatious car scenes and old patterns. The piece condemns malicious reports and questions unpaid criticism of unemployment relief workers.

Germany Willhelm Journal Mitch) County Press Cickens

January Brings Notorious Iowan Road Woes

A newspaper note laments January as the month of bad roads in Iowa with a warning that next year will erase memories of these conditions. The piece hints at ongoing travel difficulties and the public’s frustration with road maintenance.

Iowa

Rose on Frank Macon and optimistic writer noted

The Boucquert department sends a message to fetch Frank Macon for a rose ceremony while praising his consistently optimistic writings. The note implies a familiar scene of backyard washing, sauer kraut and sow belly meals and a dinner call as a playful feature.

Frank Macon Frank

Book Be RK Washington White Woman Marries for Government Insurance

Dialectal snippet shows Mrs Booker Washington White challenging a suitor about marriage for government benefits. The exchange questions genuine intent and life plans amid a humorous tone. No further context or names provided.

Washington White Booker Washington White

Paraphrase of Everyday Virtues and Vices

A reflective compilation compares traits across daily life. It pairs concepts like envy forgiveness common sense and enthusiasm with judgments about character and conduct.

Bible quotes and clever family exchanges in a barber shop tale

In a bystander vignette men quote Bible lines about winter and summer while a group of little girls discuss rank and inheritance. A physician’s daughter boasts that every package for her father is marked, provoking a sharp retort about their household labels.

Sumer Rae M. de

Young men shun low wage brides and wage talk turns sour

A fragment recalls a joke about marriage, income, and a girl earning at least twice a man’s pay. A teacher asks about a father’s reaction to faults in care while a girl brags of a five dollar wage roll, exclaiming a line about never forgetting a friend.

Bridget Hido

Wayland Notes On Local Life And Visitations In January

The column recaps Wayland residents travel to Bluffton Ohio for Witmarsin seminary board meetings and updates on visits by Mrs. Liverly and Mrs. Imhoff. It highlights a bi centennial Washington program by the PTA, community deaths and illnesses, church activities, and travels to Burlington and Davenport with parishioners and students.

Wayland Eimer Dausinger Witmarsin Seminary Bluffton Ohio Peprhary I. Ht. Liverly Newtone Don Leonard Martin Marie Imhoff East Wayland Paul Vanerus McKirahan Mt. Vernon Christine Yordy Lloyd Dean Lance Carthage Mast Will Levert Kermit Klopfenstein Milford McCreedy Haskins Methodist Church Otto Brotzer Chillicothe Mo Will Farmer Chriss Wery Earl Gingerich Lenore Miller Lower Deer Church Kalona Arthur Roth Goshen Ind C. L. Graber Winifred Clark Lockridand Charles Deitrich Mt. Pleasant Harry Clark Allen Wenger Naomi Dorcas K. Schantz Ida Fritz P. P. Wenger Edith Wenger Arthur Wyse Jesse Davisons Fairfield Minnie Weaver Jaco Goldsmith

Hunters Shoot Valued Horse Wounding Tom Gerdes’ Animal

A valuable horse owned by Tom Gerdes was shot in the shoulder by careless hunters last week. The incident highlights safety concerns for nearby property and animal welfare.

Tom Gerdes

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