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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1932
Page
4
Why Balance the Budget and the Debt Reality
This article argues that the nation must balance the budget due to changed conditions after war debt. It warns that high expenses and lower income threaten credit and ongoing obligations. It stresses living within means, meeting monthly statements, and remaining a going concern to revive business and national stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Paul
Tariff Debate Echoes Across Nations
A fragment discusses why tariffs persist as a central economic argument. It contrasts protective tariff ideas with claims that the United States is not the sole or chief offender, noting European perspectives complicate global trade debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pauline
Tariffs Shield U.S. Farming From Foreign Competition
The speaker argues tariffs protect home labor and farming, noting cattle and wheat flows from Mexico and Canada would flood the market without tariffs. Dairy and other imports reduce domestic values, with 1929-30 imports at 879 million dollars dropping to 518 million after Hawley Smoot, claiming further tariff hikes are needed to halt foreign dumping during the farm downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Canada
Denmark
Middle West
Word study and usage notes on common misuses
A compact extracts list several language notes including usage rules for singular agreement with each, the word eulogistic praising Lincoln, pronunciation tips for cabaret, spelling for nasturtium, and definitions for inamorata a woman one loves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Easter Musings and Nostalgia in By The Way CL
A nostalgic column blends seasonal reflections with humorous quips and poems. It recalls old routines like spring cleaning and memory verses, and contains light jokes about fashion, dancing, and a grocer’s classic riddle.
And If the Shock Fits Men Wear It Man Hater Quote
A satirical aside compares male vanity to an animal conceit and ends with a noted quip about fooling some people some of the time not all the people all the time, attributed to a so called man hater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemley & Yard
Washington
Bouquet for the American Pearl Button Co praised for aid
A landlady and Border discuss tea and exhaustion as a note praises the American Pearl Button Co for providing employment during winter. The article highlights the factory workers and Anna’s tireless work making buttons to help the hungry sewer group despite hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Pearl Button Co
Anna
Ballot Box in Journal Lobby Accepts Saturday Votes
The Journal lobby ballot box received whole bundles of popularity votes on Saturday. Readers are asked if they have a preferred candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobby
Lemmon’s
Little Weather Change Foreseen in Iowa
Des Moines reports slight temperature change forecast for Iowa by federal meteorologist Charles D. Reed. After partly cloudy skies and light rain, temperatures ranged from 3 degrees in the coldest spots to a high of 55 degrees. Tonight, minima around the freezing point are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Dubuque
Keokuk
Iowa Drivers Show 41 Percent Carry Liability Insurance
Des Moines Iowa March 28 Approximately 41 per cent of automobile owners with licenses carry liability insurance. W A Stevens superintendent reports 230466 insured of 565500 licensed owners. The bureau has mailed 919007 licenses since the new law began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
W. A. Stevens
Motor Vehicle Department
Secretary Oftate
Drivers License Bureau
Stevens
Russians expect a US Japan war warned by Red Star
Moscow reports The Red Star and Izvestia predict war between the United States and Japan. The Soviet organs say Japan aims at China and that current diplomatic tensions will turn into armed conflict. The pieces describe the shift from political actions to open hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
INS
Unite States
Japan
The
Red Star
Far East
United States
China
Izvestia
Olds News Third Week Highlights Local Events And Accidents
Mrs Will Kirkpatrick suffered a painful accident last week while laundry work when her hand was crushed by an electric wringer. Guests at the Teschley home included the Gingerich and Bontrager families. Dr Irvin Huston of Galva visited his brother J A Huston. Bettys class gathering featured games a luncheon. Ruth Peterson travels from Waterloo for Easter with Nels Petersons family. Several notices cover church guild plans and a school notes update on the pre district declamatory contest results and a community basketball banquet with Warren Anderson named honorary captain.
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Olds
Will Kirkpatrick
George Gingerich
Bontrager
Will Teschley
Irvin Huston
Galva
J. A. Huston
Earl Miller
Gertrude Carper
Daryl Nfuston
Gladys Gillaspey
Pauline Chandlee
Lois Gorham
Donald Miller
Gayl Huston
Warren Anderson
Warren Zingg
Harold Miller
Blaine Gorham
Kyle de Varemann
Henry Reschley
Carl Edwin
Memorial Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Ruth Peterson
Waterloo
Nels Peterson
Hugo Astberg
Dubuque
Huston
Sam J. Miller
Ball Huston
Alfred Morgan
Arch Huston
J. Hi. Huston
Woman's Guild
W. EB. Nordstrom
Tony Johnson
J. Ep Waery
Lena Hough
C. L. Garrick
James Whitney
Fort Madison
Helen Rider
Fairfield
Marjorie Coulter
Burlington
Leona Russel - Olds
Mary Kenneman
Stanley Nelson Douds
Resumption of Disbarment Hearing for A. M. McCloud
Manchester Iowa March 9 g Resumption of the court hearing disbarment charges against A M McCloud local attorney was scheduled for this afternoon. Cloud’s attorneys were instructed to appear ready either to plead or to file a demurrer.
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Manchester
Iowa
Yins
A. M. McCloud
Cloud
Garden urge: plant and tend a home harvest
The Winfield Beacon urges readers to plant a spring garden for health and profit. It highlights catalogs, seed purchases, home canning, and the enjoyment of fresh vegetables, noting a family success from winter canning and encouraging immediate action.
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Winfield Beacon
Prohibition Straw Vote Trends Noted In Major Papers
Across Des Moines Register and other outlets, results from prohibition straw polls show that many voters still favor wet options while a notable number of participants seem unaware that the nation had prohibition days in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Express
Literary Digest
Des Moines Register
Rural mail carriers may shift to contract basis
Local rural carriers report a bulletin stating the postmaster general has asked Congress to study changing rural delivery to a contract system. He asserts service could be impaired but argues the economy could save thirty to fifty million dollars annually. Carriers and patrons see few benefits in the plan.
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Keota Eagle
Congress
Wellman Advance Hails New State Conservation Board Members
Praise is voiced for the new state conservation board including William P. Woodcock from Spencer and Mrs Grace Gilbert King of West Union. Governor Turner earns commendation for appointments while Mrs Henry Frankel is chosen president, to lead with credit to the board and herself.
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Wellman
State Conservation Board
Wiliam P. Woodcock
Spencer
Grace Gilbert King
West Union
Turner
Henry Frankel
Frankel
Snowstorm Sparks Kids Friendly Snowball Fun in North English
The brief Friday snowstorm delighted a small group of youngsters who chased Sam Miller through the neighborhood. Sam, aged older, joined the game, dodging incoming snowballs and scoring playful hits, earning good natured cheers from the children.
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Sam Miller
Sam
Oklahoma town ends tramp tour with new lockup rule
Orilla Oklahoma police chief orders that transients be given a rough towel soap and hot shower before entering the lockup. Since the edict took effect transients have been absent from the hoboes' tour report.
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Orilla
Okla
Nickel's revived buying power sparks Kalona interest
The Kalona column notes the return of the nickel to prominence as a common buying power. It urges readers to compare prices now with those from two to three years ago and observes more nickels in circulation alongside dimes and quarters. It reminds residents not to lament the nickel’s strength.
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Kalona
Voting Is A Duty In A Nation Of Self Government
A newspaper argues that voting is a civic duty not a privilege. It contrasts low turnout in the Hoover-Smith campaign with German election participation and urges citizens to cast ballots and refrain from criticizing officials chosen in their absence.
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Iowa County
Marengo
United States
Car crashes into porch. stolen vehicle found
A car rammed through Joe Dumond's front porch in Waterloo Iowa early morning. The car was demolished and a woman fled the scene. Police later confirmed the vehicle had been stolen.
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Waterloo
Towa
Joe Dumond
Dumond
Nurse Describes Sleep Help After Gas Trouble
Nurse V. Fletcher explains gas bloating kept her awake until Adlerika relieved the issue. She reports improved sleep and feeling well now. Sherman W Bros., Druggists promote Adlerika as a remedy.
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V. Fletcher
Adlerika
Sherman W Bros
Critique of National Administration and Payroll Spending
The Knoxville Express argues the national administration errs by pursuing excessive programs and paying too many workers high salaries. It urges a return to essential government functions and civil service pay aligned with private sector benchmarks to curb deficits.
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Knoxville Express
Death Valley
Arizona
Calendar Reformers Fail At Geneva Conference
The Geneva Conference of last October failed to gain support for a new uniform calendar. Forty two nations represented opposed the plan, preferring the existing calendar after nineteen hundred years of use. Critics argue big business would face income tax complications with thirteen months and a blank day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Beacon
Thought for the Week Riverside Leader
A Riverside Leader column presents a reflective: the sun has spots yet some demand perfection from a ten year old boy. The piece offers a caution about unfinished flaws in public figures and expectations.
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Riverside
Knoxville Express: Powers left song and life story behind
A Knoxville report notes that Charles Powers, condemned killer of his wives, reportedly left a song and a history of his life as part of his case. The article hints at the chilling aftermath of his crimes and the public’s ongoing debate over capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Express
Powers
Reflection on law unevenness between kidnapping and poultry theft
The writer compares penalties for kidnapping and chicken theft across states, noting kidnapping often yields years in prison while chicken stealing can bring shorter terms. They argue this disparity implies a troubling value placed on domestic fowls versus people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauk
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