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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
4
A devotional note cites Isaiah 55 7 urging the wicked to forsake their ways and return to God promising abundant pardon and mercy. The message emphasizes repentance and divine forgiveness as central to spiritual renewal.
Senator Clark backs Governor Turner on tax reform to reduce real property taxes by at least a third. The plan seeks a broader tax base with new sources while critics warn against lobbyists and narrow interests. Clark, a former tax committee chair, would aid a sympathetic legislature and executive in pushing relief. Cracking the burden on farms homes and businesses is framed as essential to Iowa prosperity.
The piece argues Congress avoids a sales tax to appease voters who fear soaking the rich. It asserts higher taxes reduce the number of rich people and harm the economy. It cites rising transportation and coal rates as failing to boost prosperity and warns against overloading the traffic system.
The piece argues for moderation in taxation to avoid smothering industries. It cites high freight costs and lumber scarcity depressing building and transport, then recalls Queen Elizabeth and a minister advising lower rates. It notes Hoover backing a sales tax with food and clothing exemptions and remarks that unpopular moves can win public support.
John A Simpson lauds Brookhart of Iowa as a national figure in the fight for economic justice for farmers and wage earners. He praises Brookhart’s speeches beyond the Senate and his efforts to educate the East about agricultural issues, urging renomination against special privilege.
A collection of suggested text for sending graduation congratulations and wires. Includes phrases from simple wins to humorous lines and a political quip about heroes and oppression.
Local resident Joe Melinski seeks the person who planted a cabbage and an onion set in a shrubbery plot on the post office lawn. He expresses strong dismay at the act and asks for the culprit.
A farm owner and his renter clash over several seasons with no rent paid. The renter becomes enraged and declares that unless the house is painted they will not live there another year.
A New York to Liverpool liner registers Major H Reynolds of London in a stateroom with a Texas cattleman who balks at traveling with him. The Texan objects, thinking the officer is Salvation Army, while the captain questions the objection and the passenger’s identity. The piece blends farcical dialogue with a humorous vignette.
Language note page explains common errors and pronunciation rules. It highlights misused phrases such as After having talked with him I went home and the pronunciation of Duty. It defines inexplainable as inexplicable and gives a daily word goal with examples.
A professional singer suffered a car accident recently. The paper noted she recovered enough to perform four pieces the next evening. The anecdote features a running joke about the audience and a stage scene with two actresses and a new housemaid.
A sequence of Republican primary announcements lists Herman Koenig of Iowa seeking County Supervisor in 1934, Marion S. George aiming for County Treasurer, and W. S. Boyer seeking a Board of Supervisors nomination for 1938. The notices urge Republican voters to support these candidacies at the June 6 primaries.
Washington Iowa candidate Representative A Claire Dewey announces for Republican nomination for State Representative in Washington County. She pledges to cut wasteful spending lower taxes and fair tax distribution. Nominating run noted for Thursday and Monday.
A dialogue recalls a forgotten kitchen item a griller and a maid’s curt reply describing a griller as a big hairy monkey. Spectators crowd near the Congress Hotel while chairless attendees are advised to bring their own seating.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 A PF and A M regular meeting first Friday. Glenn Mace W M and A W Yard Secretary listed. Damascus Shrine No 10 regular meeting fourth Tuesday at Masonic Temple rooms. Mrs Grace E Twinam W H P and Mrs J W Bidwell W Scribe noted.
A compact listing of daily passenger and freight train departures and arrivals from multiple lines including Apache Golden State Limited Southwest Limited and Washington Oskaloosa branches with frequencies and notes on Sundays and miscellaneous mixed services. Contains agency mentions and local train numbers and times.
June 1 at Wellman a fall from the school house steps after commencement injured Mr Abe Miller and his wife. Mrs Miller, nearly ninety, suffered a broken hip and will remain in bed for months. She is cared for by Mrs Herman Fehlberg while Joyce Miller, their granddaughter, had graduated. Local social notes mention gatherings, church activities, and Memorial Day services with community figures and families from Keswick Dunlap Pleasant Plain and nearby.
The Burlington Route offers a low rate coach excursion to Chicago with departures from Washington on June 10 and 11 and final return by midnight June 13. Fare five dollars with round trips usable in sleeping cars at regular Pullman rates, on sale June 10 11 and 12 at higher fares. Final return by midnight June 14 half fare for children consult agent for details. An opportunity to visit relatives and Chicago attractions including the Art Institute Field Museum Garfield Park Conservatory Shedd Aquarium Planetarium and theatres. Baseball game June 11 12 Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox included.
A brief quotation emphasizes sharing as essential to life and fulfillment. It cites Rabbi Wise noting that an unshared life is not living and that those who spare miss a fuller existence.
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