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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1931
Page
4
The piece argues against returning to pre prohibition liquor, noting the supposed billion dollar license revenue would be offset by higher consumer spending elsewhere. It cites U S Census data showing liquor taxes never reached a billion dollars annually and saloon licenses contributed little to municipal revenue, with dry areas enjoying lower taxes and less poverty.
Harold Leet recalls a childhood embarrassment in West Chester about hens with rags tied to their legs. He learns the rags are feathers on Brahma hens, sparking laughter from his aunt and others as he narrates the scene from memory.
The report notes saloons paid license fees but little personal tax, with Chicago’s liquor trade far larger than most commodities. It cites 7400 saloons valued at 15 million dollars paying only 1,500 in personal tax, and 12,500 unlicensed liquor outlets operating under federal but not city licenses. It contrasts with propaganda about lost license revenue under prohibition.
Henry Ford visit to a county fair near Fort Myers ends with no drinking water available. A bystander notes plenty of alcohol on site. Ford jokes about digging a well and settles for a bottle of cold pop.
This item lists guidance on common misspellings and misuses with examples. It highlights words like regretful, regrettable, throb, vibrate and stresses correct pronunciation grocery. It includes advice on avoiding phrases such as where are you going to and notes on sanguine meaning confident.
In a Sunday-school tale recounted by R L Livingston a couple picnicking nearby overhears a young pair discussing a likely marriage proposal. The wife urges the husband to whistle to draw attention, but he dismisses the idea with a quip about no one whistling to warn him.
A collage of silly methods to catch fish and tame jokes about Peg Livingston. The humor crosses with brief anecdotes of mistaken identity around Peg in stores and streets, plus a stray note on a college humor aim. The piece reads as a light, wandering humor column with local color and quirky vignettes.
A poem titled Idolator is featured with a quatrain about idols feet made of clay and a tearful scene. The column invites readers to submit motto ideas for today and mentions a $2 prize and Chau Tauqua ticket. Readers are urged to share tips on a mysterious park group gathering and a private gumshoe inquiry.
A notice notes that the contest ends on August fifth and invites attendance for a season of Chautauqua with a prize. The message ends with a casual signoff.
The film follows a Westerner and a wealthy girl who marry, part, and struggle with an all consuming love. Gary Cooper returns to action in a story set from New York to Wyoming. Carole Lombard stars. Mary Roberts Rinehart provides the script. the cast and direction are praised.
Hollywood notes that Martin Flavin has three Broadway plays running and his film Three Who Loved at the Fox theater stars Betty Compson as Helga with Conrad Nagel and Robert Ames in key roles. Critics praise Compson’s peak emotional performance surpassing her prior work.
Matt Petry, 70, a Wisconsin farmer living across the river, was killed gored by a bull. Funeral services are planned in Dubuque on a date to be announced.
In Des Moines July 27 approximately 80 percent of high school students lack reading ability above sixth grade. Prof W H S Morton of the University of Nebraska urged Iowa educators to stress reading comprehension, use of reference materials, and understanding indices at a conference with county school superintendents.
Des Moines veterans gathered for the 88th birthday of A P Kivitz, the city’s oldest Civil War veteran. Nine members of the G A R attended the reunion to honor their comrade who served side by side in the Civil War.
The cornerstone for the Decatur county hospital, costing 65000 dollars, was laid yesterday in Leon. Principal speaker was Dr. Walter L Bierring Ly Voines.
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