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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1932
Page
4
Poem by Eleanor Allen laments sleeping poor on pallets and benches awaiting dawn. The verse contrasts pallid faces with a harsh day of hunger and enduring pain, questioning the lack of spring for the weary.
The writer argues a government pardon for the Massie group could quiet unrest in Hawaii, noting the islands' peaceful, educated populace and well governed Honolulu. The piece cites the diverse, mixed population and warns violent racial antagonism would trigger chaos. The Massie case is presented with emphasis on restraint.
The passage explains a murder case on a Pacific island where Clarence Darrow fails to sway a diverse jury. It notes the jury’s restraint under emotional appeals, admits one killer’s confession, and argues for a pardoned outcome to keep visitors safe from perceived “bad blood” among race mixes.
The wets claim federal production and sale of beer could yield 0.5 to 1.5 billion dollars annually. The Statistical Abstract notes the highest beer tax revenue was 126.3 million in 1918, with prewar averages around 78.7 million. Achieving wets’ revenue would require over tenfold increase in beer production and taxation.
A compact note explains common English usage errors including mispronunciations and misspellings. It highlights phrases to avoid and suggests correct forms for anxious, eventuate, and calendar among others, with brief pronunciation tips.
Clau dette Colbert plays a blonde disguiser in the Fox theater feature The Wiser Sex. The plot follows a clever girl posing as a gold-digger to obtain information, aiding Melvyn Douglas who faces a murder conviction. Colbert wears a specially made natural blonde wig for several scenes.
An Englishman raised by apes stars in Parzan the Ape Man a vivid adventure film noted for its exotic setting and perilous encounters. The story follows the man as he navigates jungle dangers and battles villains with survival skills and daring feats.
Tarzan the Ape Man, MGM jungle adventure opened yesterday at the State theater. Directed by W S Van Dyke, the film marks a thrilling successor to Trad er Horn with Johnny Weissmuller in the title role. Weissmuller, world swimming champion, praised for his muscular build and dynamic jungle scenes.
In lively brief items and light verse a narrator notes first graders playing a rough house game in east Washington. It wryly observes common habits from women answering phones to the curbside reflections of rain slick streets.
A local note argues over forecasted final scores for next week's golf tournament. One thinker, calling Millerites and Clarkites, predicts Millerites 1771 to Clarkites 1750 with playful food imagery. The piece includes colorful, unruly dialogue from an admirer of Clarkite Magnolius and a jab at Millerite Floredillus.
Republican candidate in the June 6 primaries urges tax revision to spread the burden, cut government costs, and align taxes with agricultural prices. He advocates home ownership, lower interest, safer banking laws, and depositor insurance for Washington county voters.
A humorous contrast compares a wealthy man who keeps a motor car with a small dog that keeps a wagon. The line plays on wag gin as a pun, followed by a stray mislabel and a light exchange about words and a necklace.
A carnival of light dialogue features Bridget saving the day again as characters trade quips about landladies walking babies and coin misadventures. A cardinal whistles through heavy rain while a teachable moment asks why save songs for sunny weather.
The article praises MGM for faithfully translating the thrills of Edgar Rice Burroughs into a vivid film. It highlights the authentic locale around Lake Alberta and the Mountains of the Moon as an effective backdrop.
Homestead Iowa May 3 Ins After 90 years under a communistic system the Amana society adopts corporate form. For one year colonists earn 10 cents an hour with rent free homes and gardens. End of year profits may bring extra pay as transition proceeds under Arthur A. Barlow.
MISSOURI CITY May 3 In a small office over the city jail Mayor Charles G Shaw Republican sits serving his twenty third consecutive term as head man of this Democratic village. He has not had an opponent since 1922 and says he could hardly campaign if required. Two other times he faced opponents once in 1909 and again in 1914. The 1922 race was the closest with a majority of less than a dozen votes. Dr and Mrs F C Witzatem are entertaining Dr and Mrs Crowder of Waterloo this afternoon and tonight.
Jessen compares Washington County costs with neighboring counties, arguing lower state and county levies and more road work despite smaller taxes. He cites engineering costs and calls for tax system reform to address fairness, urging voter support if he should remain in office.
Dr. Lillian J. Martin, an 81 year old San Francisco psychiatrist, claims aging signs can be erased with mental exercises. She says a bank teller, factory worker, and railroad clerk could regain nimbleness, speed, and memory through targeted techniques.
An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of William E Anwyl, deceased, filed for probate. Hearing scheduled for May 9, 1982 at 9:00 AM at the Washington County Court House before the District Court or Clerk. Edna C Purvis, Clerk of District Court, issues the order.
Notice is given that Eliza J. Kilgore died leaving a will and codicil dated 1931 and 1932. The court fixed May 9, 1932 at 9:00 A.M. at the Washington County Courthouse to prove and admit the instrument as the deceased’s last will and testament. Interested parties must appear and show cause if any. By order of Kaduna Purvis.
State Auditor J. W. Long suspended auditor of state leaves Des Moines for a campaign speaking tour. He plans to visit several Iowa towns each week and believes voters will elect him back to office. This week he will visit Kildora Grundy Center Cedar Rapids and Waterloo among others.
A quotation reflecting that no two opinions are alike and diversity is the universal trait, comparing it to unique hairs or grains. This remark attributes to Montaigne and underscores individual perspective as a priceless variety in thought.
In Council Bluffs Iowa Lon Noyes faced liquor nuisance charges after officers found a pump in his home living room connected to a 20 gallon barrel under the basement floor. They poured machine oil into the barrel to render the contents unfit for drink and Noyes was arrested.
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