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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
4
Legend of Florence Crow in a cross road poem
A somber verse recalls Florence Crow and the poplars trembling as the Son of God bears the cross. The leaves turn white with fear and the ghastly scene marks the crucifixion in stark, reflective imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Crow
God
Clark Nominated Lieutenant Governor in Iowa Primary
Senator Charles F. Clark is named as Lieutenant Governor candidate reinforcing Governor Turner’s tax revision plan. As former chair of the joint legislative tax study committee, Clark changed his view on taxation, urging a new within-reason real property tax to ease the heavy load and aid Iowa’s recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Clark
Clark
Turner
Joint Legislative Committee
Iowa
Endorse the Governor by Republicans in Monday results
The article notes a Republican endorsement of Governor Turner after Monday primary results. It describes no broad disaffection appearing and portrays the governor as facing administration challenges with gentleness and fairness, arguing that moral evaluation should not hinge on perceptions of firmness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
State Leader Maintains Firm Rules To Preserve Order
The leader’s firm approach is said to be the only means to preserve state order as laws sustain him through challenges. This stance is presented as necessary to uphold stability and governance.
Eicher Gets Splendid Vote in Democratic Nomination Race
Local candidate Atty E C Eicher led in counties won among four Democratic hopefuls though two rivals benefited from large county votes. Eicher carried nearly all votes in his county and faces a convention race that could secure him the nomination. If nominated he would oppose incumbent W F Kopp with Henry and Washington counties as key battlegrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Atty. E. C. Eicher
Eicher
W. F. Kopp
Mt. Pleasant
Henry County
Washington County
Dayton a valued tax expert despite renomination defeat
The article lauds C. O. Dayton for his legislative work in income tax and tax policy. It argues against the county two-term limit, noting Dayton’s high regard in Des Moines and his practical value to state government. It compares public service to a worthy clerk deserving extended contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Dayton
Dayton
Des Moines
PRESUMPTUOUS USAGE NOTES FOR ENGLISH WORD MISTAKES
A compact lesson listing misuse examples and guidance for pronouncing words correctly. It covers presuming, prasimptuous usage, and common phrases such as from thence versus from that place. It also notes preferred forms like mother or mothers for clarity.
Leaves Abound As Journal Staff Notes Seasonal Trees
A Journal news department observer notes trees show more leaves than usual this season. The writer admits no data on last season's foliage and invites contributors to discuss the suggestion. A related aside mentions a man who lets his phone ring incessantly with no action to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal News
Bouquet for Elizabeth Ragan Little Helper
Elizabeth Ragan is praised as a helpful young woman who once rescued a boy’s lost shoe from a tree using a borrowed chair and a fish pole. The act saved two children from tears and embarrassment, and she remained pleased by the boy’s joy despite being late for an appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ragan
Elizabeth
Senator Attacks Party Power Over Fishery Booklets
A senator denounces the ruling party for extravagant spending, criticizing a fisheries bureau program that spent about eight thousand dollars to publish booklets for fish suppliers and tuna slayers, with pages costing roughly fifty five dollars each. Rumors of a society aiming to suppress Scotch jokes surface but lack funding. The speaker questions the heat burden on the public during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisheries Bureau
Fish Calendar for Fishing Timing Sold by Earl Chambers
Earl Chambers says a friend will obtain a weather sensitive fish calendar that indicates ideal fishing times by color change. The calendar allegedly helps with fishing decisions and Chambers plans to charge 25 cents for the information with a 50 cent refund guarantee if the information fails to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Chambers
Chambers
Humorous Exchange About Marital Tiffs and Pranks
A judge admonishes a wife to endure marriage while she confesses jokingly to using hot water as a prank. The brief humor reflects domestic banter on conflict and reconciliation.
Pointed fashion for women shoes and bridge protest note
A fashion item notes women’s shoes becoming more pointed. A bridge players’ protest is hinted at as husbands discuss action. A phone exchange with the Iowa Bridge Commission references questions about slam points. A quoted saying about a woman’s mouth compares it to a rosebud, usually closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Iowa Bridge Commission
Prosperity committee plans vast commodities pool
The Owen D. Young prosperity committee is planning a large commodities pool to loosen bank credit and spur business, similar in scale to a $100 million securities combine. Announcement is expected in the coming days after a Federal Reserve meeting produced no formal statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Owen D. Young Prosperity Committee
Wall Street
Federal Reserve Bank
Hack Wilson's 11th homer leads Dodgers past Cubs
Hack Wilson drove in the Dodgers fifth run with his eleventh homer of the season as Brooklyn beat Chicago 5 to 2 at Ebbets Field. Mungo outpitched Pat Malone, giving up four hits. Other highlights include Mel Ott's two homers for the Giants in a 3 2 win over Cincinnati and minor notes from the American League standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hack Wilson
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Flatbush
Gowanus Canal
Brooklyn
King
Ebbetsfield
Cubs
Hackademus
Dodgers
van" Mungo
Pat Malone
Gabby Hartnett
Mel Ott
Giants
Reds
Jim Mooney
Boston Braves
Bobby Brown
Jess Haines
Cardinals
Martin
Frisch
Collins
Orsatti
Pittsburgh
Phillies
Danny Mack Fayden
Red Sox
Detroit
Yankees
Schuble
Cleveland
Athletics
Mackmen
Indians
Porter
Glenn Myatt
George Earnshaw
A’s
Joe Judge
Washington
White Sox
J. Smead Jolley
Boston
Browns
George Blaeholder
Bob Weiland
Sox
Will of Joanna Kyle Heard in Washington County Court
Iowa district court records reveal the last will of Joanna Kyle dated March 20 1931 filed and read June 16 1932. Hearing proof of the will is fixed at the Washington Iowa courthouse before the designated judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Joanna Kyle
Court House
Washington
Iowa
Rare Russian drug Santonin drives insurance suit in St Louis
Testimony in a $125000 suit by the Brandley Corporation against National Security Insurance Company and eleven others centers on a claimed loss of $122000 worth of Santonin a rare Russian drug in a March 9 1930 fire. Witness Whittaker said he bought Santonin for $265 a kilogram and planned to sell it for $290 a kilogram. Attorneys claim the company lacked the drug and allege the insurance claim is part of a large swindle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
INS
Brandley Corporation
National Security Insurance Company of
Omaha
Arthur G. Whittaker
Montreal
Whittaker
National Security Insurance Company
Huddle High Tension Campus Drama at State Theater
Ramon Navarro stars in Huddle a fast moving campus tale opening at the State theater. The film follows steel mill to football gridiron action with Navarro in a rugged, new type role alongside Madge Evans and a strong supporting cast. Sam Wood directs with vigorous handling of the fast paced sequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STATE
Ihuddle
Ramon Navarro
Novarra
Ernie Pinckert
Jess Hibbs
Gene Clark
Marger Aspit
Dale van Sickel
Manfred Vezzie
Yale
University
New Haven
Navarro
Madge Evans
Una Merkel
Ralph Graves
John Arledge
Frank Albertson
Kane Richmond Martha Sleeper
Henry Armetta
Ferike Boros
Rockcliff Fellows
Joe Sauers
Sam Wood
Harry Carey Stars in Trader Horn at the Fox
Lee Sage author of Harry Carey’s latest picture Without Honors also wrote The Last Rustler an autobiography detailing a sensational roving life of crime and adventure. The article notes Carey in a new western, with Sage connected to both works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Carey
AT the Fox
Lee Sage
Notice to appear for probate of last will in district court
District Court in Washington Iowa requires all interested parties to appear at 9 00 a m on the specified day to show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the last will and testament. Edna C Purvis Clerk of District Court. June 9 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Said
Edna C. Purvis
District Court
Washington, Iowa
Outlaw Son Sage Turns Writer with Screen Roles
Texas to Canada tale recalls Sage born in Utah, son of an outlaw who specialized in horse stealing and cattle rustling. Now Sage writes and portrays real detailing from his outlaw years, appearing with Lee Sage and Harry Carey in With out Honors at the Fox theater alongside Mae Busch and Mary Jane Irving. Read the Classified Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Canada
Utah
Sage
Lee Sage
Harry Carey
Fox Theater
Mae Busch
Mary Jane Irving
Notice to Bidders for Maintenance Gravel 1932 Iowa
Sealed proposals will be received by the Iowa State Highway Commission at the office of Division Maintenance Engineer R. A. Frink in Washington Iowa until 10 00 a m June 17 1932 and opened promptly thereafter for 2600 cubic yards of Maintenance Gravel as specified on the proposal schedule Specifications may be secured at the above office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Highway Commission
R. A. Frink
Washington
Iowa
Walsh Construction suit against Western Union moved to federal court
The $125,000 lawsuit filed by Walsh Construction Company against Western Union Telegraph Company was transferred to federal court in Davenport on June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Western Union Telegraph Company
Walsh Construction Company
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Rube
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State of Iowa
Rare Russian Drug Center of Lawsuit
Seal
Journal
W. D. Dwyer Bailey
Northeast Corner Square
T. J. Pease
Penney
John W. Applegate
City Hall
State Theatre
Ralph W. Thompson
Bailey
Lemley & Yard Insurance
Washington National Bank
West Main St
Provident Mutual Life Ins. Co
Philadelphia
H. W. Hyde
Black
Livingston & Eicher
G. W. Livingston
FE. C. Eicher
Courthrouse
Chas
Brown
Preston L.etter
D. O
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Plumbing Beam & Carson Plumbing and Heating
North Lawa Ave
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Sherman’'S Funeral Home
OC. E. Bassler
Ainsworth
FORD
HANDL
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