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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1932
Page
4
A Tuesday March 1 1982 Bible Thought reminds readers to seek the Lord and promises his presence when kept, warning of forsaking him if faith falters. It cites 2 Chronicles 15 2 to frame the message for daily devotion.
Poem by Wm. Owen Cotter laments March first as the day when rent and taxes force households into red and blue finances. It contrasts farmers with souls and urban workers facing dues, noting posting of tax burdens and rent on a day for settling obligations.
The congressional committee considers a plan with a 2 percent manufacturers sales tax excluding milk fish bread and meat. It also doubles gifts and inheritance taxes raises income taxes corporation taxes by one percent and adds charges on electricity gasoline admissions and more. Public opposition expected as the budget must be balanced after years of debt reduction.
The speaker notes the national debt has fallen from twenty six to a little over sixteen billion dollars and argues that most annual government expenses are fixed and cannot be cut. While calls to reduce spending appear, mandatory costs like pensions and army maintenance remain, so taxes must rise to balance the budget and prevent default.
The American Legion employment drive works steadily, returning about 100000 men to work and set to expand. The movement gains momentum as public proof of its effects grows, driven by Legion patriotism and a belief that those who fight are also eager to boost.
The Pathfinder straw poll shows Hoover leading Roosevelt in New York Iowa and Illinois with Garner also listed. Des Moines Register had Roosevelt ahead, while Pathfinder reports Hoover dominance. The mix of results suggests media subscriber differences and invites caution in interpreting straw votes.
A short note highlights common English usage and pronunciation slips. It contrasts the phrase Do not say I do not know as I can see you to morrow with a corrected form and emphasizes pronouncing poem as po em rather than pome.
The column jokes about paying taxes and a failed attempted check scam at Lemmon's Pharmacy. A tale mentions a Carroll Town man delaying a loan until frost thaws, burying money to avoid digging. A Washington sheik praises a young lady's dancing only during intermissions.
A light column describes a neighbor planting lettuce while flowers emerge, and a satirical piece recalls Methuselah’s appetite. It riffs on health fads and the era’s political ad viser Mike Logan, hinting at humorous findings about Roosevelt and Hoover in a mock survey.
Fortnightly club American Home department struggles with a play title. Reporters puzzled as they learn the correct Colonial name A Dish of China Tea while local chatter notes a Nebraska visitor and a Washington Iowa shopping claim. Citizens discuss gardening amid wild weather as two businessmen mark the noon hour with a playful label.
Villagers flee warnings as a massive baby crab scoops up Mayor Rufus and friends. The whimsical chaos ends with the mock court of the Lion and the Lamb in a draw, while readers await spring’s arrival.
Yamaguchi reports about 100000 Soviet troops along the Manchurian and Korean borders and 20000 at Vladivostock. New border forts and factories converted to war production are noted. Movements are kept secret amid tension and anticipated conflict with Japan over Manchuria and fisheries rights.
Iowa traffic order bans heavy autos and trucks from several unpaved state highways. Only light vehicles under 3000 pounds may travel routes including Primary 16 from Webster City to Perry and Adel to Madison county line, Primary 46 from Jamaica to Woodward, Primary 95 Woodward to 169, Primary 89 Granger to Camp Dodge, and Primary 60 from road 30 to Webster City.
Route Six correspondent reports on social visits including Mrs. Harley O Loughlin visiting with Mrs. D Griggs, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Knupp as dinner guests at Glenn Knupp's home, and Helen accompanying them home for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Kupp and others.
Senator Brookhart proposes using federal tax power to halt speculative trading on the New York Stock Exchange. He argues short selling and stock exchange gambling should be taxed out of existence as part of a broader bill with other senators. House Judiciary Committee to consider measures restricting short selling led by Laguardia Sabath and Kelly.
The letter writers discuss a proposed monthly union church service led by the community's youth. Cloyd Willets supports Sunday night union gatherings to inspire all ages and involve youths in church work. Ralph Pougherty questions member turnout, suggesting many would skip unless their own church hosts.
Wayne and Mrs Fishburn report flu symptoms while several families travel and host relatives. Mrs Armour Griggs and Lorietta visit Gladwin to meet Mrs Grigg's Kansas City born mother Mrs Smith. Smith plans a short visit as Snowball School attendees and local households host over the weekend.
Local notes from Washington R 4 record visits and family gatherings around Fairfield Crawfordsville and nearby farms. Families such as Darby, Heselltine, Kennedy, Brenneman, Harvey, Gardner, Simmering, Linder and Kephart are mentioned with visits and oyster suppers. Flu reports appear as a local concern.
Cal Cooper from Brighton buys hogs and cattle in the neighborhood this week. HH. D. Luers and son and Chas. Scranton sold and delivered cattle Friday. Miss Eva Wagner Lois and Esther True Gee Augustine and Lloyd Luers were entertained Wednesday evening at Chas. Scranton's with an oyster supper.
Examination of schoolchildren shows defective vision ranks fourth among common defects. While teeth and tonsils are more often affected, vision issues deserve attention as they can cause long term harm. Early detection and properly fitted glasses often transform dullness into good grades and even honor status.
The Scranton girls representing White Oak school impressed at the Washington contest held Saturday. Ruth spoke well and won third place in her division while Phyllis also delivered a strong performance. Ed Stoutner sawed wood for Geo Augustine Thursday afternoon. Oscar Maurers recently moved into the house vacated by Roscoe Bennetts. Oz Gowey spent Sunday with Carl Daerings. The Lloyd Luers family visited Richland Sunday with Mrs. L. R. Robinson.
A medical ad touts SENDOL as a non habit forming non injurious remedy that does not cause sleep but relaxes nerve tension to help sleep as nature intended. Available at your druggist for 20 cents with substitutions.
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