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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1932
Page
4
Swing the Axe Tax Relief in Wright County and Beyond
An article by Dr. W. S. Kyle and Mr. J. M. Simpson highlights tax emergencies and tax payer leagues in Wright County Iowa. It cites rising public expenditures over twenty years and shows a Pratt County Illinois Farm Bureau group saving over 107000 yearly, urging formal Taxpayers leagues nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Kyle
J. M. Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Wright County
Iowa
Minnesota
United States
Farm Bureau
Pratt County
Ill
Tax Reduction Speech Urges Equitable Tax System
A speaker condemns repeated tax cuts while arguing that reducing taxes for one class while others pay would be unfair. Tax money funds essential public goods like schools and necessary services.
Tax equity urged to protect schools and public services
A speaker argues for fair tax distribution to fund schools and essential services such as fire protection, roads, water, libraries, and parks. They note Iowa elementary and secondary schooling costs are small vs luxuries and autos, calling for tax reform to reduce real property tax by 25 to 50 percent and shift the burden to other property and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
A Modern Hero Sings Through Dinner Distraction
Donald Anderson of New York City sang before about 250 at a Country Club dinner despite baby squeals ice tea spills and noisy kitchen chaos. The local quartet Bill Stewart John Owen Everette Simpson and Harvey Coulter improve weekly and persevere through disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Anderson
New York City
T. L. Brookhart
Gertie
Mr. Anderson
Bill Stewart
John Owen
Everette Simpson
Harvey Coulter
Daily Lesson In English Words Offten Misused
A compact note on common misused phrases and pronunciations highlights words like drastic and enigma. It stresses correct examples for water and drink usage and defines blue laws tied to Sunday observance.
Childlike Grace Becomes Laughing Overture In A Busy Page
A playful slice from a Washington household shows a child giving thanks at breakfast before Verne Crull contributes a light item. The longer letter mocks political talk and 1920s hardships, mixing humor with social commentary and quips about Edna Wallace Hopper and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ill tempered musings and comic banter in torn text
Fragments mix flirtatious bragging with a murder fantasy and a Sherlock Holmes spoof. The readable portions mention smitten praise, a vow to smother with diamonds, a speaker blaming others for loss, and a joke about summer underwear and missing trousers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherlock
Watson
Holmes
Babe Ruth Hurt Out Three Weeks in Yankees Run
New York Yankee owner Jake Ruppert faces a setback as Babe Ruth injures his right thigh and is sidelined for possibly three weeks. Vernon Gomez also reports illness while team aims to salvage a season with key hitters and pitchers returning after injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
New York
Ins Golonel
Jake Ruppert
New York Yankees
Bill Dickey
Carl Reynold
Vernon Gomez
Ruppert
Ruth
Yanks
White Sox
Chicago
Yankee
Rupperts
Tony Freitas
Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Smead Jolley
Boston
Sox
Cleveland
Mrs. Riley Miller Forms New Placement for ImbSate Child
Mrs. Riley Miller county overseer of the poor returned from Glenwood after a hot dusty trip. She placed a fifty year old woman and reports 1700 patients in the county. Four placements by Mrs. Miller show parents pleased with care. Children are taught constructive work and improving under treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Miller
Glenwood
Coaching Schools for Civil Service Advised Against
The United States civil service commission warns the public against paying for coaching courses for federal civil service exams. Some schools operate under false pretenses to take money. An Iowa defendant faces indictment for false representation, with more prosecutions expected. Vacancies are rare. transfers or reinstatements fill most openings. Large eligible registers exist from prior exams, making coaching payments largely wasteful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Civil Service Commission
Iowa
Federal Civil Service
Charley Brown Hosts Bethel Dinner With Distant Guests
Bethel correspondent reports Mr and Mrs Charley Brown hosting a dinner for Mr and Mrs Donald Brown and daughters Phyllis and Patty. Loyal guests include Mrs Loyd Brown and son Ralph of Kansas City plus Myrtle Nate and Grant Pearson. Rennie Dawson suffers a broken nose from a hay fork accident while helping with threshing prep. Church social planned Tuesday at the Bethel church with Edith Reed Ruth Gideon Carrie Davis on the program. Ruth Stewart sang at the Presbyterian Church in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Charley Brown
Donald Brown
Phyllis
Patty
Loyd Brown
Ralph
Kansas City
Myrtle
Nate
Grant Pearson
George Reed
Iowa City
Rennie Dawson
Adolph Larsons
Mr. Larson
Rennie
Wilford Dawson
Edith Reed
Ruth Gideon
Carrie Davis
Ruth Stewart
John Stewart
Presbyterian Church
Washington
Washington County meeting on August 1 1932 for tax hearing
The city county of Washington Iowa will meet at City Hall August 1 1932 at 7 30 p m. Taxpayers may voice support or opposition to the estimated expenditures. City Clerk W H Fulton notes the final votinated tax rate 5.44 per 1000 and payable valuations from 1951 and 1931 money and credits totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
City Hall
The Cruise Of The Jolly Pilgrim Episode 12
Dave Elder and Malcolm Ruddock detail a Colorado journey from Berthoud Pass to Boulder. They meet a boy Jimmie Nucholls, stop at Central City ghost town, aid a steam shovel crew, and pursue Isabelle Davis at the University of Colorado enjoying dinner and theater with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Elder and
Malcolm Ruddock
Bolder and
Boulder
West
Journal
Jimmie Nucholls
Jimmie
Continental Divide
Berthoud Pass
Fall River Pass
Idaho Springs
Central City
Colorado
Boulder Canyon
Dave
Missouri
M Davis
Weasel
Sigma Nu House
Helen
Thave
Isabelle
Mount Flagstaff
Isabelle Ha
Dave Tener
Harvard
Ruth’s Voice Highlighted by Longtime 4H Family
The Brown family expresses pride in Ruth’s lovely voice and notes a long connection with 4H girls. They emphasize ongoing interest in all members of the 4H circle and thank the group for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Donald Brown
Rennie Family Celebrate Bernice’s Birthday
Mr and Mrs Rennie spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Vernon Wirig helping Bernice celebrate her birthday with daughters Phyllis and We.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis
Rennie Vil
Vernon Wirig
Bernice
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