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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1935
Page
4
Verse excerpt emphasizes that those who exalt themselves will be humbled while the humble will be lifted. A brief Bible Thought dated Tuesday July 28 1985 reflects on humility and justification as taught in Luke chapter 19 verse 14.
The piece argues that the burden falls on common people rather than the rich and cites Chicago Daily News Almanac data. It contends higher taxes on the wealthy would not fund federal needs and would depress industry, urging careful scrutiny of any wealth redistribution plan.
A compilation of brief items from various cities reports Ireland's pig population up 20 percent and mentions other opinions and local economic reflections. The clippings discuss Spanish naval fears, strawberry prices in Delaware, tax worries, drownings, business prosperity, presidential hopes, middle class growth, and railroad ownership questions.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association reaffirmed support for state rights and constitutional principles. Albert Ritchie, former Maryland governor, told the Free State bar banquet that the American system must be saved and defended against calls to discard it. He warned against autocratic drift and urged lawyers to lead in preserving constitutional government.
In Uniontown Pa a humorous radio era tale features Patsy Wahiney borrowing a car after filling its tank for a date to Wayland where no one was home. A playful exchange and several spoof programs show a bygone jokes era and a wedding proposal.
The piece recalls 1884 Democratic calls against unnecessary taxation and quotes an old statesman on taxing to extract feathers with minimal complaint. It notes past real estate taxes of one to two percent and poll work requirements, with a remark on federal–state tax relations of the era.
Mervin Cooner, professor of electrical engineering at the University of Colorado, was named head and professor of the Electrical Engineering department at Iowa State College. The appointment, approved by the state education board, begins in September. Cooner previously worked with New York Central and Milwaukee Railroads and held electrical construction roles in Kansas.
A doctor visited the Sam Sugarspoon residence yesterday to check on the newborn baby and assess progress. The visit followed a period of concern as the family awaited health updates.
The Presbyterian cat prayer meeting will meet at the home of Mrs Charles Root 309 West Madison Street Wednesday morning at 9 30. The Fortnightly club new year books are ready for members to procure from Miss Denny at the library along 13513. The big bottle of medicine left two days before was empty. What became of it explains Mrs Levin Sugarspoon.
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