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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1929
Page
4
The article discusses a proposed state income tax in Iowa, arguing for a reasonable tax that targets those with higher incomes while protecting farms and industries. It stresses fairness, avoids imposing on those with low income, and calls for legislators to design a balanced system that relieves property tax burdens.
The author recalls meeting a self reliant Washington, D.C. woman in charge of the city’s recreational system including swimming pools and recreation centers. She stands out for plain dress and practicality as she explains bead value and the difference between real ivory and imitation beads, reflecting on a nearby bet about bead prices.
The writer recounts a trip to San Diego with Horace W. Russell and Mrs. Constance Russell where a charming real estate agent and her companion pressure them into a purchase. A cautious landlord and one aggressive agent cause trouble as other agents shift to boutiques on Quince street.
The writer notes thirty one days gone and predicts more cold, joking about meeting a groundhog. Suggestions for improving the weather include a warm day for gardening and for Ester, plus a balmy spring with just enough rain.
A jumble of reader notes from Ottumwa include a winter bird sighting with an Baltimore Oriole, a poetry donation to Dolly, and a memorial for Tomlinson. Local civic items cover hospital funds transfer and a town council act affecting hospital finances.
Joseph Davis Tomlinson born March 3 1876 in Washington Iowa died January 8 1929 in Wichita Kansas. He married Lottie Norton June 11 1899 at Severy Kansas and they had two children Marjorie Tomlinson Hoover and Robert Davie Tomlinson. He is survived by his mother Mrs Florence Tomlinson two sisters Mrs Iva Thedford and Mrs Nellie Kean four brothers Jesse Roy Albert J and Denver Tomlinson and three grandchildren. He spent most of his life in Severy Kansas and was a traveling salesman for Spencer Trailer Company at his death. He was respected and loved by all who knew him and will be missed by his community and his trade.
The Abe Martin column reflects on Velma West and her murder case, noting a nearly yearlong delay before any parole action and jesting about changes in habits and the stubborn direction of a ban dit after a stickup.
Des Moines reports say Dan Deveer, cashier of the State Bank of Waverly, is a candidate for budget director though no official confirmation exists. Governor Hammill remains noncommittal but favors Van Deever, a trusted local business leader, with a decision expected late this week or early next week and Senate approval sought.
Upward R. Mason, 82, a Des Moines attorney and manufacturer, died yesterday from injuries received Tuesday when he fell on a sidewalk in front of his home.
A fragile market backdrop weighs on a rising pro company as leadership signals caution amid fluctuating demand. Investors monitor a sector showing mixed earnings and shifting competitive dynamics.
A muttered note from 1908 mentions Te Wa Adnate of Laws University set to be established in Norwich New York. The fragment hints at a legal education initiative and a planned campus location but lacks full details.
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