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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1932
Page
4
Advertising proves value in hard times for business
Analysis shows advertisers who increased spending in 1930 fared better in 1931, earning 2 percent more profits vs 1929 levels, while those who cut spend saw profits drop. The study notes advertising alone did not create profits but helped those with a clear message and product to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa City
Daily English Words of Misuse and Pronunciation Guide
A compact set of usage notes covering misused phrases like only three or four people vs three or four persons, mispronunciations including disease and divulge, and vocabulary lessons. It defines refutation impregnable and felicitate with example sentences and guidance.
Muscatine Anti Saloon League unit named for Hoover's mother
The Muscatine unit of the Anti Saloon League adopts the title Hulda Randall Hoover League For Sobriety and Law Observance. President Hoover approves using his mother's name, affirming support for law enforcement and home protection amid Muscatine's past saloon battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Anti-Saloon League
Hulda Randall Hoover
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Crocus in March and a Lindbergh homecoming tease
A humorous reader letter cites a skillet of seventeen cats and jokes about H R Lund of Penney stores, a ministerial brother, and a crocus blooming in March wind. It recalls a father scolding a son for not working, noting shifts since his day. The piece ends with a wishful sighting of Charles Augustus Lindbergh’s homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Lund
Penney
Louis Baird
Notice Sentiment Loosely Glasses Outdated Library Quips
A fragmented notice mix questions about returning a grandma’s appendix and jar of alcohol. It notes reflections on library books and a theater owner offer for elderly patrons, with a general musing on cooperation and a stray rural proverb about Freckles as tan.
Barber Shop Echoes and Rural Pranks in Journal
A stray shopper jokes in a barber shop while a farmer recounts a comic failed surprise for his wife after hiding new clothes under a wagon seat. The column notes light chatter, jokes, and a quip about March having eighty two days, reflecting community humor and editorial voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giddap
Maud
Changes in Rules Governing Basketball Discussed at Chicago Convention
About 200 basketball coaches from across the United States gathered in Chicago for the National Association of Basketball Coaches annual convention to consider rule changes. Proposals aim to speed play and increase player latitude, including ending free throws at half time if symmetric, and cancelling extra free throws when balanced between teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
University of Wisconsin
Meanwell
Deluded A pessimist and the idea of free gains
A wry note from the Cincinnati Enquirer mocks the notion of getting something for nothing and jokes about date lines and social commitments keeping a skeptical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Lodges Schedule Regular Meetings In City
Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 Regular meeting first Friday of each month with Glenn Mate W M and W Yard Secretary. Damascus Shrine No. 10 Regular meeting fourth Tuesday of each month at Mason ic Temple rooms with Grace E Twinam W H P and Haze Haven W Scribe.
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Washington Lodge No
A. Fpf
A. M
Glenn Mate
W. M
W. Yard
Damascus Shrife
W. S. of J
Masonic Temple
Grace E. Twinam
Haze Haven
Scribe
Railway Time Table for East and Westbound Trains
The timetable lists eastbound and westbound passenger and freight trains with numbers such as No 4 Golden State Limited and No 12 Apache. It notes daily or daily except Sunday runs, stops for California passengers, and local passenger and mixed trains with respective departure and arrival times.
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Golden State
Sunie Si
Golden State Limited
Sun- Co Eo
Knoxville
Sun
California
Goodlander
J. C. McKay
S'west
W. C. Bell
Treachery Alleged in Connection With Bridge Tournament
New York March 3 INS A leak of sixteen hands for the world bridge olympic tournament caused concern among 50 000 contestants. Ely Culbertson organizer said the charts would not be opened until tomorrow night with captains pledged to secrecy. Some racketeers reportedly offered the charts at ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ely Culbertson
Culbertson
Neak’’ Cand
Thinks Civilization of India Much Older Than That of China
Dartmouth professor S B Joshi says Indus valley findings at Mohenjodaro show India's civilization predates China's by about 3 500 years before Christ. Archaeologists found royal seals indicating commerce with Babylon, challenging prior views. Joshi spoke during a presentation at the American Oriental Society congress in Chicago.
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Chicago
India
China
Indus Valley
S. Sb. Joshi
Darmouth Colege
Mohenjodaro
Joshi
Babylon
Forgotten Mohenjo Daro reached high state before decline
The fragment notes Mohenjo Daro as a prominent ancient city with an estimated population near half a million. It suggests its inhabitants achieved notable art and science, comparable to other advanced civilizations of their era, before an unspecified cause led to its downfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohenjodaro
Nita Corbin Graduates From Drake University
Nita Corbin of Washington is formally recognized as a graduating senior in Drake University College of Commerce and Finance. The ceremony took place at a special chapel service this morning in the university auditorium. Arthur Brayton, editor of the Merchants' Trade Journal and president of the Des Moines Ro- [text cuts off].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Martech
Nita Corbin
Washington
Drake University College of Commerce and Finance
University
Arthur Brayton
The
Merchants’ Trade Journal
Banquet Honors Miss Corbin Class Members
The 33 members of Miss Corbin's class will attend a banquet at the Savery hotel with faculty and class members present. Miss Corbin, daughter of Mrs. A J Corbin, belongs to Chi Theta professional fraternity and the Women's Athletic association.
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Miss Corbin
Savery Hotel
A. J. Corbin
Chi Theta Thei
Women’s Athletic Association
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