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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1932
Page
4
Today’s Bible Thought invites all readers to ascend to the mountain of the Lord and learn his ways. Isaiah 2 3 urges turning toward God and walking in his paths at the house of Jacob.
The piece argues Milwaukee's socialist mayor Daniel Webster Hoan delivers strong crime and debt control with minimal graft and scandals. It asserts his leadership since 1916 earns broad praise and could serve as a model for other big cities, noting his legal background and early political battles.
The editorial argues Congress should consider higher taxes on incomes above the $100,000 level while noting that heavy taxation on moderate earners harms effort. It asserts taxes must fund deficits and that excessive personal and real property taxes discourage work and investment, stressing shared responsibility.
The author questions Germany's decision to close public houses and prohibit alcoholic drinks only on election day while allowing other shops to stay open. The piece critiques government restriction of liquor sales during elections and asks why such discrimination exists and whether alcohol poses danger only on election day.
The speaker argues households will share expenses and questions national bankruptcy claims. He notes a prior higher national debt yet no bankruptcy, cites a persistent slump, and says emergency measures remain unused. He warns taxes won’t fall quickly and war debts are fixed obligations that must be paid.
A commentary notes Great Britain's high income tax burden versus the United States. It cites specific tax payments for various incomes and previews proposed exemptions in the U.S. while urging continued resistance to tax increases. The piece contrasts American and British levy levels and urges perseverance.
A daily English lesson promotes mastering one word a day. Today's term is indomitable meaning not to be subdued, with example showing an indomitable spirit guiding the boys to victory.
A light column notes a poetry contest winner to be announced Monday. Ode Ferguson suggests an unpopularity contest for men and a one way ticket to Africa. The anti-searching campaign is reducing large bills and odor of mould surfaces. A young man jokes about church attendance and five married men share a responsive reaction to a groom’s claim at home.
In a revival sermon titled The Wisest Man in Town pastor Red Pe caut urged focus on soul salvation over money. He cited Proverbs eleven and urged definite personal outreach to bring people to Christ, noting many churches had no confessions for Christ last year. He announced a Saturday one hour service at 7 30 and three Sunday meetings with texts Hod on to That Which Is Good God Is and The Sins of Washington Iowa.
Iowa State entomologist Dr. G Decker warned the recent cold likely won t curb grasshopper eggs. He said soil temperatures must drop far below zero to significantly reduce numbers, as air frosts failed to reach deep ground levels. Sentence not passed until March 26 as defense counsel seek exceptions and a new trial.
Just before the final act a theater manager warned the audience of a man outside the front entrance who claims to be waiting to shoot a man in the company of another man’s wife. Eight men left via the front while a rear exit rush ensued.
A dinner table quip has Mrs Youngbride recounting a comical mishap. Chops caught fire and fell into the pudding, prompting use of soup to quell the flare creating a playful domestic moment.
A reflective piece stresses civilized behavior toward animals, empathy, and avoiding snap judgments. It notes human vanity in misreading others and includes verse fragments about dogs, a Bridget column, and a note of thanks to Joe Melinskie. It ends with a stork and eagle scene at a post office lawn.
Chauncey Olcott the American singer and actor famed for Irish ballads died in Monte Carlo from pernicious anemia. He fell ill in August and declined after recent bed rest. His wife and brother John were with him. Burial planned in New York with services at St Patrick’s Cathedral before his body sails to New York on the Italian liner Biancomano departing March 22.
A fire at the First Methodist church in Creston caused an estimated 40,000 dollars in damage. The blaze began in the boiler room due to wiring defects and quickly spread through the auditorium. The nearby parsonage and four other houses suffered minor damage.
Dubuque March 19 The government towboat Patrick J Hurley was to depart for its first spring trip from Dubuque harbor after winter rest It will head to St Louis for a northbound haul The James W Good will leave Monday for St Louis and the remaining towboats will soon resume active service.
Funeral services will be held Sunday for Harry L. Marshall secretary of the Gazette company who died Wednesday after an emergency operation Rev Arthur A Brooks of St Pauls church will officiate in Cedar Rapids on March 19
George Hardy a Negro window washer fell from a ninth story window in the Publix Theater building yesterday and was brought to life two hours after the incident. X rays show a broken bone just above the knee in the right leg, with only minor scratches remaining today.
Des Moines reports four St. Louis gangsters convicted in a high profile case. An indeterminate 15 year prison term was imposed on each after trial. The men faced racketeering and violent crime charges connected to organized crime activity in the Midwest. Federal authorities coordinated the prosecution and lauded the verdict as a blow to the gang network.
A collision between a car carrying Noel Johnson of Wausa Nebraska and a wagon load of logs left Johnson dead from a broken neck. The runaway wagon wrecked a truck carrying David Anderson and Roy Ellis of Osceola. one horse died and driver Paul Replogle of Udell suffered serious injuries.
Malvern voters will cast ballots on March 38 for a single slate of candidates for all town offices. Filings indicate a unified slate amid a wide candidate field seen elsewhere this year.
The latest city filing confirms only one candidate for every elective seat, with no opposition listed in the official roster. Voters will see a single-name ballot option for mayor, council, and other municipal offices.
There will be no municipal price fixing on gas rates here by order of the district court. An injunction restraining the city from fixing gas prices was made permanent.
Plans for the annual encampment of Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars will be laid at a meeting of the council of administration here Sunday. The encampment will be at Decorah.
Jefferson March 19 The 73 year old farmer Lyman H Barrett was found dead by hanging in the basement of his home near Scranton Police reported the death as self inflicted.
Police blamed labor trouble for a bomb planted at a Phillips Petroleum filling station in Davenport. The device exploded last night causing 500 dollars in damage but no injuries were reported.
A freight train derailment near DeWitt in Clinton left about a score of sheep killed. No injuries reported as cleanup followed the incident around March 19.
The party plans to arrive in Quebec Canada on July 9 and transfer to the railroad station for travel to Chicago and home. They expect to arrive home on July 12.
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