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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1938
Page
4
The piece argues higher taxes worsen unemployment and living standards, urging a temporary tax cut to restore demand and jobs. It cites persistent deficits, public works strain, and comparisons to Australia, warning that current policies push toward a downward spiral while a tax cut could stimulate growth and higher income.
The page cites Acts 26 16 18 with Saul's commissioning to be a witness to the Gentiles and others. It also reports a Chicago Association of Commerce study claiming loaf and shoe taxes are heavily layered, with 27 percent bread price rise since 1931 and 522.9 percent tax increases on ingredients.
Lexington June 20 The first division hosted a luncheon before the business meeting with a program led by Mrs. Mable Huber. Readers and musicians performed including Betty Anderson and Norma Huber. the second division will handle the July meeting with Mrs. Bess Huber and Mrs. May Smith chairing committees.
Dave Elder allegedly registered our name at Washington's new playground causing calls about attendance. If more calls come in we will join the playground festivities and let Dave write the column in our absence.
The Washington Independents defeated the What Cheer Cardinals 6 to 4 at Blattnerfield. Under new manager Vic Trosky the Indees rallied from a rough start and built a 5-1 lead by the fourth inning as Anderson, McAvoy and Buckwalter delivered key hits and Wagenknecht pitched nine strong innings for the win.
A Washington business man asserts success is the shortest point between current position and desired destination. The verse questions claims of others and defends clever writing.
A humorous domestic note highlights that women shoulder many chores such as washing pots and feeding dogs while questioning why husbands do not help, implying a light critique of gender roles within the home. The quote reflects a traditional, playful tone from Mrs. J. L.
A cordial acknowledgment expresses hearty thanks to Mrs M P D for her elaborate stack of fine contributions.
A terse exchange hints at a evolving relationship as a speaker recalls a girl who once shrank from his embraces while she now faces his approach with renewed resolve, suggesting growth and shifting power dynamics. The fragment implies a tense, intimate moment loaded with history and change.
The quote circulates as a snappy remark about police interrogation style. It frames a tense exchange where a suspect demands delay while an officer insists on honesty, illustrating street lore about illicit bargaining and truth telling in arrest scenarios.
A manager tells a clerk he will be fired after a dispute with a customer over the motto customer is always right. The clerk asserts the customer is wrong, prompting the confrontation. The humor centers on conflicting expectations and advice from a dancing master in a pointed paragraph.
A short column joke notes that many men would save cash if their families allowed it, with a jab at the restraint.
An Irishman recounts his jungle voyage with ammo food and whiskey exhausted and thirst severe. He notes water existed but not at a time suitable for cleanliness while a midwest town notes Mrs Sober files for divorce from Mr Sober with a cause other than intoxication.
A brief mock meditation describes a car resuming motion after yielding to a passing train. The narrator notes the quick moment of pause and the return to travel, highlighting how a short stop is followed by the sensation of being in motion again.
A tire store manager questions a customer outside. The clerk returns with a humorous report that the customer is a doctor and jokes about a fat tire and giving a diagnosis as an aspiration of the perimeter with extra charges.
United Press recalls Jim Jeffries as the original white hope who attempted a comeback at 35, five years after retirement as undefeated heavyweight champion. He fought Jack Johnson on July 4, 1910 in Reno, losing by technical knockout after a grueling bout marked by illness and fatigue.
At a Wednesday meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary in Crawfordsville Ada Spencer was elected president with Alda Davis as vice president Ethyle Zicketoose as secretary Grace J ease as treasurer Anna Lease as sergeant at arms Bertha Gault as chaplain and Florence Henss as historian These officers will be installed at the July meeting The Women s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met to study The Thirtieth Anniversary of the Young Women s Missionary Society led by Mrs Frank Maxwell and with notes on Egypt and Sudan mission work by Mrs T H Barnes and Mrs W P Davidson.
Mrs Hazel Moorhead led a Presbyterian society meeting with Olive Moore directing devotions and program. Speakers included Mrs F B Young Mrs A B Orris Mrs R C McCleary Mrs Hugh S Davis and Manda Davis on the Philippines and West Indies. A stewardship dialogue by Margaret Spangler and Doreen Lease followed.
Riverside beat West Liberty 6 to 4 in a diamond ball clash at the local field. West Liberty scored in the third and fourth innings, Riverside was shut out until the ninth when a string of hits and errors helped them score five runs and secure the victory.
The Iowa state semi professional tournament, under the National semi pro baseball congress, will be held July 17 to 23 at Stockyard Stadium in Sioux City. District qualifiers in Des Moines Lost Nation and Rockwell City lead to the state finals with the trophy from the national body and a path to Wichita Kansas for the national finals August 12 to 24.
Sunday results feature St Louis 8-4 over New York and Cincinnati 14 over Boston 1. In the NL Pittsburgh and Philadelphia lead, with Milwaukee and Brooklyn also atop. AL movers include Cleveland 3-0-2 and Washington at 10-? as Chicago, Boston, St. Louis and New York also play.
H. H. club members and two families gathered at the Jens home Wednesday evening. Jesse Moore arranged games including pinochle. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Hoxworth and daughter Evelyn, Mrs. B. P. Finch, and Mildred Fetes. Refreshments were served.
Mrs J L Howard spoke of missionary pioneers Grace Fletcher and Mrs Voss from foreign missionaries of tomorrow Nellie Fletcher discussed The Forgotten Word in a compact home gathering reflecting a faith oriented event.
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