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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1931
Page
4
The hot spell eased yesterday evening and forecasts hint that rain may follow as cool and warm air clash. Weather note says rainfall depends on breeze interaction and urges gratitude for the heat slump.
The unusually hot spell in Iowa has caused a high death toll, especially among the elderly. Day after day temperatures linger around extreme highs, with homes failing to cool and fuel conservation becoming critical as the heat persists.
The piece argues of a clash between eastern and midwestern and western interests over tariffs. It cites foreign bankers and 49 ways for lower import tariffs, criticizing Hawley Smoot. It notes bipartisan support for tariff provisions to protect local communities and regional divisions among Southern and Western Democrats.
A reader Mae Sojka recalls an embarrassing moment while reading The Evening Journal. She watched peers play bridge at a party, asked her mother if they built a bridge and knocked it down, and felt shy as laughter erupted. The note urges early reading habits for happiness.
The piece argues for stronger protection for agricultural products under the Hawley Smoot tariff. It criticizes Eastern financiers for opposing protections that would aid American farmers and workers, noting past price fluctuations in wheat and overproduction. It cautions delaying verdicts until all angles are reviewed.
This item cites common misuse and mispronunciation of words such as don’t, diameter and loquacity. It defines inadvertence as the fault behind mistakes and urges building vocabulary by learning one word each day.
The first annual ministers and families picnic for Kents Lotsa and Washington counties was held in Crawfordsville with Rev Wenger and Rev Heiner hosting. Attendees enjoyed decorated rooms, a devotional program, a bountiful dinner, and socializing in Presbyterian and United churches.
Mildred Kurtz reports a busy weekend with visits across Egypt Kalona and Washington. Families including Keranek Manalichky Liske Soukup Marek and Horak are seen at friends and relatives homes with a Friday dance announced featuring the Bohemian Melody Boys of Cedar Rapids.
George and Elia Soska visited Sunday at the Jim Vieira home. Rosie Liska spent Saturday at the Joe A Sokup home. The Sokup family and Will Chabal and their sons Victor were guests Tuesday at the John Wurty home. Emma Liska assists Mrs. Will Hotz this week and the Horak family spent Sunday at the Horak home in Riverside.
In six weeks France reduced unemployment by 9 000 according to an official survey. On June 1 only 42 percent of unemployed women received unemployment allowance. Paul Neynaud said the International Colonial Exposition is already assured success after a Phohrt month visit by 4 000 000 people.
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