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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1932
Page
4
A morning Bible Thought presents a prayer seeking God to create a clean heart and renew a right spirit within. The devotional emphasizes personal renewal and spiritual integrity for the day ahead.
A commentary on the impermanence of economic systems and the rise and fall of dominant industries. It notes railroad reforms, trust busting against Standard Oil, and how profits fade as markets evolve, with nature canceling excess demand and human folly.
The report notes a growing pattern of self harming actions by enterprises and businesses leading to involuntary deaths. It highlights systemic pressures and risk factors in corporate environments contributing to fatal outcomes.
The piece compares Herbert Hoover to Grover Cleveland noting both faced harsh scrutiny yet were later recognized for sound policies. It highlights Hoover’s humanitarian relief work and long-term regard, with praise from Senator Capper and The New York Times calling him a true president.
A daily vocabulary note defines mollify as to allay rage or anger. It gives an example where a spokesman tries to mollify a mob. The short piece invites readers to learn one new word each day to expand their lexicon.
The piece recalls old horse watering troughs once spaced near the town square opposite the Journal office and near Blair's store. It invites readers to recall other trough locations and shares a childhood tale of Stanley White and a boy hiding a pup from his mother.
Frank Macon and Ode trade hats after a mistaken swap at Dougherty Brothers, each blaming the other for the loss. Ode wears Frank's small hat while Frank wears Ode's oversized headgear. The episode ends with light embarrassment and a hope for a bloodless settlement. In a separate note, Bill Shannon misnames a policeman as Mr. Copper, then learns polite titles matter with lawmen.
To ride over West Madison street. The old fashioned girl who used to make an ash receiver out of cigar bands now has a daughter who makes one out of the parlor rug.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a salon scene where Madame de Stael asks a prince which he would save the beauty or her if both were in danger. The prince replies she swims well, and a poem on the wall mocks clubhouse pride with a golf tee scene and humorous banter.
The Journal of Dave Elder and Malcolm Ruddock recounts a Carlsbad stop during a westward tour. Warm hospitality from the local family, late nights, and Doris the neighbor’s attentions stand out. A desert heat drive ends with a surprising Pecos river swim with rafts and diving boards.
The writer recalls a playful encounter with jelly beans used to charm a young lady, while Doris plans a generous array of treats. Art and the narrator travel to San Jose for Mexican food, enjoying cool water and hot climate contrasts. The piece notes local speech, soda culture, and a sense of loyal first loves in travel reflections.
A June survey by W. A. Stevens shows Iowa traffic incidents causing 38 deaths and 692 injuries across 1,919 crashes involving 1,644 cars. Most occurred in cities. 686 crashes happened within municipalities and 50 at intersections. Nine pedestrians died and 103 were injured as 29 licenses were suspended and 2 revoked.
Vinton Iowa July 26 41NS Arthur J Donald cashier of the closed Garrison Savings bank was freed of embezzlement charges after Herbert J Rozema pleaded guilty to stealing $20 000 from bank funds County Attorney Victor Visquain dropped the charges when Donald’s attorney sought a preliminary hearing
The stock exchange seat price jumped ten thousand dollars from the last sale to ninety thousand, as security prices continued to rise in New York.
Fort Dodge Iowa July 76 INS Officials said at least a score of drum and bugle corps will compete in the annual contest during the state American Legion convention. Signatories include Muscatine Cherokee Dubuque Des Moines Sac City Lemars Grinnell Storm Lake Knoxville Waterloo Cedar Rapids Coon Rapids Davenport Gowrie Hampton Maquoketa Harlan Sioux City Washington Mason City and Valley Junction. Gowrie is the state champion. Legion convention opens Monday.
Fred White chief engineer of the Iowa Highway Commission says federal aid could hasten the completion of 150 miles of primary roads in Iowa. He notes Iowa would be eligible to borrow 3,073,000 under the federal bill to boost employment by state loans, with regular aid potentially totaling 2,578,000 if Congress renews the bill. After a 423,000 deduction for prior 1920 borrowing the next year would see 2,157,000 from regular aid. Added to the unemployment measure, Iowa could secure 5,230,000 for highway work next year.
Owen Cnossen recalls twenty one years in America after arriving from Freaslind Holland. He describes schooling, sailing roots, adjusting to English, family, and early jobs in Washington including dairy work, with insights into culture and language learning and his son Geret’s rapid acculturation.
Roger Cramer of the Athletics fractured his left collar bone in a Monday game with New York and will miss about a month. Mule Haas delivered a ninth inning homer to spark a 7 1 victory as Roy Mahaffey pitched and hit a homer. Johnny Jones was signed to bolster the outfield as eastern clubs begin another westward invasion.
You and all holders are notified there is an interim detailed trustee report filed in the District Court of Washington County Iowa. A hearing is set for August 29 1982 at 9 o clock a m at the courthouse in Washington Iowa to approve the report unless objections are raised. Signed by C G Selhmoeller George F Morrison and John Shatia.
Brazilian troops at dawn opened a general offensive against rebel lines in the Tharra Mansa area near Paraty. Gen. Goes Monteiro ordered a heavy bombardment as diplomats in Sao Paulo discuss armistice terms and a peace conference in the rebel capital.
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