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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1930

Page

4

Bible Thought for Today Archable Mind

Passage cites Romans 11 34 to 36 asking who among humans knew the mind of the Lord and who advised him. It asserts all things come from him and to him, and to him be glory forever Amen.

I and My Dad Split Our Farm Roles in Verse

The poem describes a child explaining how the family farm items and animals shifted ownership from father to child as roles change. It uses playful metaphors of cattle, lambs, and crops to claim equal partnership and shared labor. The speaker asserts they will stay with their father, working together as a tractor engineer and helper on the farm.

New York Dad

Wall Street Sees Farm Tax Relief Through Tax Reform

The Wall Street Journal notes farm relief hinges on revising taxation as much as on policy. Direct taxes on farmers exceed 90 million dollars yearly, despite agriculture generating about 12.5 billion in output. Taxation falls on personal property, with fixed charges regardless of profit, urging a fair readjustment benefiting farmers, homeowners, and small institutions.

The Wall Street Journal Congress Department of Agriculture Farm Board Byig and Little, Ness

Picturesque Santa Fe Route Home in 1920 Narrative

In March 1920 a reminiscence describes Santa Fe as a city of alleys and quaint paths. The author notes no true streets in old San New Mew era with crooked alleys, small fronts, and interesting shops. Streets were once bat paths used for centuries, long before motor vehicles or carriages.

Santa FE Old San New Mew

Dorothy Greiner Skews Town Jakes for Laughs

Dorothy Greiner amuses readers by poking fun at the town jakes, noting their green pretenses as she spins a lighthearted tale. A local figure promises fifty cents to Dorothy to enter the Journ office, adding a playful challenge to the vignette.

Dorothy Greiner Jakes Jake Dorthy Dorothy

Corn Farm Tale From Dorothy Greiner Note

An unnamed narrator recalls a farm visit with a cousin in the orchard. The speaker quips about corn as a humorous saying and signs the message with Dorothy Greiner in the fifth grade. The fragmentary letter-like entry hints at playful family storytelling.

Mere Tela Tamty Dorothy Greiner

Santa Fe Streets and Sights Through an Era of Change

A vivid travel sketch describes Santa Fe’s twisting streets wide enough for Indians to drill single file, the diverse residents including Indians Mexicans and tourists, and the bustling street life. It recalls notable landmarks like the Palace of the Governors and pre modern Pueblo architecture, while noting modern Pueblo adaptations and the city’s enduring historic ambiance.

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By The Way and Tidbits From A Busy Page

A collage of quirky notes and anecdotes. The column mentions a Mr. Bunke named clerk of the house committee of naval affairs and riffs on newspapers, “Believe It or Not,” and editorials. It recaps oddities from daily life, local chatter, jokes about prisons and stars, and a short signoff with readers’ pending contributions.

Bunke House Congressional Record Mr. Ripley

The World of Talkies and a Cinema Manifesto

A garbled preview of film titles and plans describes talkie developments and star mentions. References include Jennese Nights, Warner Bros, Oscar Hammerstein Jr, Sigmund Romberg, Moran, Barbara Kent, John Barrymore, and H. B. Warner. The text mixes cinema fantasies with speculative notes on new productions and tax anecdotes.

Hollywood Days Warner Bros Witerphone Oscar Hammerstein, Jr Sigmund Romberg Barbara Kent John Barrymore Blankless H. B. Warner

Kohler Declares Candidacy Leading Primary Fight

Governor Kohler announces bid for reelection, first in the field as La Follette towers loom. Philip La Follette, son of the late senator and brother to the current senator, is expected to run against Kohler in the primaries.

Kanter Siti Gareysat Kohler la Follette Towers Philip la Follete la Follette

Hold Conference on Wheat Appeal Today

Chicano Maren 31 UP reports plans for a campaign to urge northwestern wheat farmers to cut wheat acreage. A conference today between Alexander Legge, Farm Board chairman, and Dr Joun L Coulter, chief economist, is expected to yield a two week Northwest tour and a seed trade proposal with the Farm Board offering flax barley and other seeds in exchange for seed wheat.

Alexander Legge Farm Board Joun L Coulter Jarift Northwest Coulter Logge Chicago

Savings Passbooks and Checks Targeted by Bank Crime Warns

James E. Baum of the American Bankers Association warns bank customers and bankers to safeguard savings pass books, cancelled checks, and deposit slips to prevent forgeries. He cites higher bank robbery rates where statewide police protection is weak and urges alarms and broader state police use to cut attacks.

James E. Baum American Bankers Association Baum Decias Far West American Bankers Association Protective Department

Thinker and Interpreter Guide Modern Progress Says Lonsdale

John G. Lonsdale president of the American Bankers Association argues that interpreters and thinkers reveal unknowns and explain puzzling conditions. He says prosperity comes from bankers interpreting trends, warns disaster for industries ignoring shifts, and urges leaders to study changes through mergers and larger service units.

John G. Lonsdale American Bankers ‘Association America Nance

Farm board seek wheat acreage cut to 10 percent

A political announcement from Minnesota and the Dakotas details a seed trade proposal to the farm board as the most feasible way to reduce wheat acreage. It urges cutting 2,000,000 bushels from wheat plants to realize the farm board’s 10 percent decrease target, tied to June primaries.

Ington Theatter Farm Board Ako Minnesota Dakot Repub

Sermon That Counts Ir You Are Setting A Good Example

An Atchison Glob report notes a sermon that aims to set a good example and preach eloquently even when the speaker is tongue tied. The piece highlights the speaker’s effort to convey clear moral guidance and maintain steady delivery.

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