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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
4
A Bible Thought for Today captioned The Truly Blessed quotes Jeremiah 17 7 8 about trust in the Lord and a steadfast, fruitful life like a tree by the waters. The message emphasizes hope in the Lord as the source of enduring fruitfulness through drought and heat.
In a lengthy argument the writer opposes a broad income tax, arguing that it would hit salaried workers while tangible property and personal property owners already shoulder most taxes. The piece asserts inequities between high earners and low earners and contends an income tax could balance relief by reducing personal property taxes. It cites Des Moines examples of unequal tax burdens and defends income tax as a fair, statewide measure used in twenty states.
Helen Irene Simmering recalls a family visit in Muscatine where a dinner mishap at age nine caused laughter. She describes selecting a leg piece for supper and feeling humiliated, while noting she is in Pleasant Hill school third grade in Washington Iowa.
The speaker argues thousands will benefit from sharing in local and state government costs through taxation reform. Emphasizing state protections and public services, the text compares income tax exemptions across states and calls for reasonable thresholds to ease burdens on individuals and families.
In a letter from May 26 1930 Ma Spud recounts travel from Missouri into Arkansas and a visit to Pea Ridge battle grounds. She describes Elk Horn Tavern scars from Civil War fighting monu ments to the Grey and the Blue and a relic horn taken as a memento. The narrative hints at further tales from Fayetteville and other encounters.
A collection of pro and anti alcohol quotes from medical and political figures. Highlights concern over liquor traffic and licensing. Notable names include Walter Fernald Hall Call John Burns Sir William Paget William McKinley and Richard Cobden.
A jumbled, humorous selection of reader quips and social quips from a By The Way column. Topics range from weather jokes about earmuffs for a straw hat to reflections on education, sarcasm, and city life. References to St Louis, beer, and Palm Beach appear amid lighthearted critique of the column and its readers.
Tam a candidate for member of the Board of Supervisors of Washington County beginning January 1, 1931. Subject to the will of the republican voters at the primary. R. C. Ferguson May 27 to 31.
Several residents announce candidacies for local offices in Washington County. C C Dayton seeks a second term as State Representative subject to Republican voters in the June primary. Fred Sweet plans sheriff nomination. Mrs G W Hay runs for County Recorder. T Earl Jackson seeks Democratic sheriff nomination with June primary deadline.
Des Moines May 29 plans for the reception of Helen Jensen a 13 year old Council Bluffs spelling champion were being formed. The girl who beat the nation’s best spellers Tuesday met President Hoover who congratulated her and said he was glad the champion speller is from his native state. She and her teacher Winifred Johnson will return town Sunday.
Seven Iowa high schools will compete Monday in the state university play production finals at Iowa City. Class A entrants are Keokuk James, Iowa City, and Washington. Class B entries are Carroll, Vinton, and Valley Junction. Each school presents a one act play. Read the classified Acts. A trial will convince.
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