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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1932
Page
7
What Is Crime and Prohibition Breeds Crime
A discussion notes that crime equals violation of law and argues more laws raise crime. It credits General Pershing’s view that prohibition breeds crime and questions whether repealing such laws would reduce crime and improve society. It questions the value and impact of prohibition as a moral reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
John J. Pershing
John J
Mayor Walker's Hearing Sparks Mixed Praise in New York
The Hofstader committee hearing before Judge Seabury drew crowd sympathy for Mayor Jimmy Walker as some praised his charm while others condemn his methods. Investigations show his circle benefited from investments and cash gains, reflecting a long problem in New York City finance and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Walker
New York City
Hofstader Committee
Judge Seabury
New York
Jimmy
Paul Block
Time for honest city government, not grafting ward politics
The author questions when large city governments will be led by honest, dignified, and capable citizens rather than grafting ward politicians, arguing that a just, competent city can be run as efficiently as a business once that time arrives.
Prohibition Not a Party Issue Says Borah
Senator Borah argues prohibition should not be a party question and party platforms should not declare repeal stance. He says neither party can guarantee repeal and Congress should handle prohibition nonpartisan, with final judgment by the people, not by any party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Congress
Maben Nominated in Warren County for State Treasurer
The Indianola Record urges Republicans to back O K Maben for state treasurer over Ray Johnson. It cites Johnsons long tenure and a Davenport bank collapse with over a million in state funds, plus concerns about use of political appointees and a past intoxication arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
O. Kk. Maben
Warren County
Maben
Hancock County
Ray Johnson
Johson
Davenport
Johnson
Polk County Grand Jury
State House
O. K. Maben
Uncanny Prohibition Polls Stir Awakening Debate
The article reviews the Literary Digest prohibition poll results labeled uncanny for Washington ministers 42 38 234 and a secret ministerial ballot 188 8 0. It notes Texas dry gains in governors races and Pennsylvania Illinois Indiana Florida outcomes showing dry victories against wet candidates and Ruth Bryan Owen defeating a wet opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Digest
Century Dictionary
Washington, D. C
Digest
Texas
Sheppard
Senate
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Militant
Brown
Phillips
Association Against the
Illinois
Indiana
Ruth Bryan Owen
William Jennings Bryan
By The Way GUEST CONDUCTOR TODAY
Miss Evelyn Hirsch of Milwaukee Wisconsin appears as guest conductor with the program delivering a talk on journalism career. She is described as a newspaper woman by instinct and training and lists Marquette University as a graduate institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Hirsch
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Miss Hirsch
College of Journallism
Marquette University
Daily Citizen
Beaver Dam
What I Like About Your Town Washington Iowa Guest Column
A guest describes Washington Iowa praising its newspaper, town friendliness, and local arts while critiquing trains, water, and weather. The writer notes Milwaukee and Ottumwa impressions, references Rebecca McCann and William B. Folsom, and ends with admiration for the town square, post office, stores, and concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Marion S. George Declares County Treasurer Candidacy
I will be candidate for the office of County Treasurer subject to the will of the Republican voters at the Primaries June 6. Your vote will be appreciated by Marion S. George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion S. George
Washington County
Cox Announces Run for County Treasurer in Washington County
J. W. Bill Cox, age 87, enters the race for county treasurer in the June Republican primary. He seeks support from Washington County voters across dates May 25 27 28 30 and June 1 3 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Bill) Cox
House of the Flashing Light Mystery Play Impresses Keota Crowds
Two large audiences in Keota saw the senior class play The House of the Flashing Light or The Devil's Eye in the high school auditorium on May 24 and 25. Kathryn Clark as Aunt Lucia Victor Hess as Mr Li Corena Ross as Phillis the colored maid and Dudley Gretter as the lawyer erook led a strong cast including Paul Russell Boyd Sanders Lester Norenberg Olga Valenta Mary Grace Arnold Irene Rogers and Claudine Singmaster with Robert McNurlen Madison Hotchkiss and Keith Hart as property men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Russell
Boyd Sanders
Lester Norenberg
Olga Valenta
Mary Grace Arnold
Irene Rogers
Claudine Singmaster
Robert McNurlen
Madison Hotchkiss
Keith Hart
Obituary of Paul Jay Stryker Veteran Osteopath and Family Man
Paul Jay Stryker born December 11 1891 in Burlington Town died at 40 years 5 months 12 days after two months illness in Grand Rapids Michigan. He served in WWI with the 65th Coast Artillery including St Mihiel Argonne Verdun and Etrays offensives. He studied at the American School of Osteopathy and married Estelle Deckery in 1924. his daughter Julianne survives. He is also survived by his mother Mrs W R Stryker sister Veda two brothers and extended family. Funeral was held in Kirksville with services at the residence of Mrs Still.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jay Stryker
Burlington
Town
W. R. Stryker
Methodist Episcopal Church
Netta Stryker
Washington
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
65Th Coast Artillery
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Verdun
Etrays
American School of Osteopathy
Atlas Club
National Bulletin
Estelle Deckery
Kirksville
Julianne Deckery Stryker
Ardelia D. Stilt
Miss Veda
Misenheimer
North Carolina
William R. Stryker
McMinnville
Oregon
Charles N. Stryker
Sioux City
Ralph E. Everal
Birmingham
Michigan
State Board of Health
American Legion
York Rite Masonic
Moira Shrine
St. Joseph
Missouri
Birmingham Gun Club
Methodist Church
Blodgett Memorial Hospital
Grand Rapids
I'm Glad I Touched Should er With You
A reader thanks someone for listening and sharing feelings about friendship. The note expresses appreciation, warmth, and the comfort found in connection, ending with gratitude for being told about the other person.
Winter wanderings of Miss Stella Goodspeed chronicled in travels
The article follows Miss Stella Goodspeed daughter of the late Hon M Goodspeed as she recalls a seven winter southward sojourns from Daytona Beach to Florida keys and Savannah Charleston Raleigh Richmond and Washington DC. She describes flora fauna and citrus studies and visits to historic sites from Legare Street Charleston to the Cherry Tree site in Washington and the Civil War era landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Goodspeed
M. Goodspeed
Lexington
Lexington Cemetery
Seattle
Washington
Chicago
Alice Goodspeed
Old Academy
Ezra Smith
Jennie Canier
South
Daytona Beach
Florida
Halifax River
Silver Springs
Glass Bottom
Jacksonville
Landrith
Allied Forces For Prohibition
Savannah
Savannah River
Negro Quarters
Charleston
Legare
Legree
Tradd
Church
Wilmington
N. C
Raleigh
Richmond
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Jefferson Davis
Robert F. Lee
St. John's Ee
Patrick Henry
Edgar Allen Poe
Lenore
Local Social Roundup From Noble and Wayland Areas
Mrs J A Prey correspondent reports various Sunday visits and community events around Noble Wayland and Washington Iowa. Ensemble of neighbors including the Mast Mitchell Frey and Shantz families attend gatherings and shopping trips. Bible school starts with about forty enrolled at Emanuel Mennonite Church. Mrs Ida Fritz undergoes a serious operation. others visit Memphis Missouri and Iowa City for family matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rich
Wm. Shantz
Floyd Shockley
Washington
Roth
J. C. Wenger
Barbara Widmer
Burlington
Lewis Rinner
Clara Heble
Grace
Charlotta Rinner
Stella
Peter Richard
Chris Roth
Wayland
W. R. Shantz
Wood
Martinsburg
D. S. Graber
David Graber
Memphis
H. J. Schrag
Ida Fritz
J. G. Wenger
Iowa City
Cameos Said to Have Originated in Egypt
A brief note discusses the origin of cameos, asserting origins in Egypt and tracing their historical use in decorative carvings. The piece mentions Egypt as a possible starting point for the art form and hints at later adoption in other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Travelogue of Long Midwest Road Trip
A narrator describes a multi day journey from Valley Forge with niece and nephew, a 348 mile leg through Pennsylvania farms to Buffalo, no walls, then a stop in Cleveland, followed by Ohio countryside, vineyards, farmhouses and grand barns. The route continues through Indiana, Dune County, Chicago, and returns home.
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Valleyorge
Penn
Buffalo
Cleveland
Ohio
Indiana
Dune County
Chicago
Home
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