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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1932
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought notes Proverbs 28 13 Mercy follows those who confess and forsake their sins Wording emphasizes accountability and mercy on March 9 1900s style guidance for readers through religious reflection
The text argues Congress could pass interstate capital punishment laws for kidnapping to deter cross border crimes. It suggests state laws and better procedures could improve apprehension, trials, and convictions, seeking a system that favors public safety over criminals amid high murder rates.
A Washington lobbyist for a California bottling company told his firm a beer bill would pass quickly in the Senate and be signed by Hoover. The firm rushed to buy raw materials based on the tip, illustrating how little business people know about Capitol happenings.
Melvin A. Traylor president of the First National Bank Chicago rises in national view as a potential Democratic presidential candidate. He is credited with proposing Reconstruction Corporation aid aimed at aiding closed banks and financial institutions amid current financial difficulties.
The piece argues for a fair income tax as the most just method of taxation, noting Traylor’s stance that properly drawn income taxes reflect individual responsibility. It criticizes the heavy reliance on property taxes in Iowa and urges taxing all property and incomes equitably to revive values and avoid repeated depressions.
A compact guide highlights common errors in usage and pronunciation. It covers counting with words, mispronouncing rational, misspelling sheriff, and a vocabulary note on improvidence tied to thriftless behavior.
A lighthearted column notes the town clock and cheerful residents. It recounts a joke about a husband banished from the kitchen after breaking dishes and teases readers about seeking a new contributor named May. It also mentions Mel Roy broadcasting about mink farming for a dollar.
The town’s chief constable who is also a veterinary surgeon is asked to diagnose a bulldog issue after a burial in its mouth. The comical exchange highlights his dual role as both officer and vet. A light column includes letters about relationships and impulsive romance from readers.
A lively imperfect excerpt recounts jokes about noisy violins outside a classroom and a Quaker who cheekily challenges a thug. It includes a faintly legible anecdote about a man asked his fraternity and a dining scene with a witty line.
Des Moines March 9 campaign HQ for United States Senator Smith W Brookhart opened in suite 7712 18 14 Polk building. State Rep Byron G Allen of Pocahontas leads as a young progressive Republican. Allen praised Brookhart for leading against deflation harming farmers laborers and small businesses and urged re election to restore purchasing power and revive prosperity.
Marion Davies stars as a trapeze artist alongside Clark Gable in Polly of the Circus at the State theater. The film, directed by Alfred Santell, is a romance about a circus performer who marries a minister and discovers life under the big top.
Winston Churchill will appear on a commercial radio program in the United States for the first time during his visit. The talk, a radio interview conducted by Edwin C. Hill, will air Thursday night at 9 from Columbia stations KMOX or WMT.
Representatives of the Japanese government toured Nogales and Douglas to purchase 2500 saddle horses for the Japanese army. The horses would be shipped by rail to Guaymas Mexico and then by boat to China. Mont. William Beaudine directed.
Geo W Stewart Estate announces appointment as authorized Frigidaire dealer in the territory. A district meeting for Davenport on Monday March 14 will include dealer sales staff with 15 000 field representatives nationwide. Moraine model details and a full Frigidaire exhibit including air conditioning equipment will be presented.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s Funeral Home for Mrs Ellen Nebergall, conducted by Rev. M LeFever of West Chester. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Harry Davidson Robert Noonan Glen Cuddeback Alna Nebergall Leslie Gates and Harley Davidson.
Cristine de Pisan, the first woman journalist, died five hundred years ago. Widowed early, she turned to writing to support her children and achieved success.
Mrs. Eastman of 1200 California St Denver credits Papes Diapepsin with easing chronic indigestion after trying many remedies. She reports cabbage now causes no distress and notes improved strength and reduced nervousness. The ad claims widespread success and highlights relief from heartburn nausea gas belching headaches and dizziness.
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