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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1932
Page
4
Lay Him Low In The Clover Or The Snow
A somber lyric depicts a fallen soldier whose life ends in distant fields. The poem emphasizes loss and national duty as drums roll and volleys fire. The speaker notes the dead cannot know the wars or cares of the living.
The Threeth Merle Thrope On Business And Upward Strives
In Nation's Business this month Merle Thrope quotes Emerson on bad times having value. He notes hills, heights, and the urge to rise, calling this period a chastisement or a series of lectures that test and teach the business world and its restless learners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Thrope
Emerson
Wealth and Resources Highlight U S Strength and Growth
The document outlines vast American wealth including 62 million savings accounts with 29 billion in deposits, 68 million insured with over 110 billion in life policy coverage, 16.5 billion in new life insurance written in 1931, 462 billion bank clearings in 1921, and a total wealth around 200 billion. It notes gold reserves near 4 billion, property value at 167 billion in 1930, and public spending on schools and highways rising since 1910. It also cites widespread appliance ownership, 16 million radios, and 3.75 million refrigerators since 1925, with exports outrunning prewar levels and the U S market size justified by 125 million people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mutual Savings
The Market Cycle Persists Through Generations
The writer argues that domestic renewal continues despite cycles of recession. Children mature and become producers and consumers, marrying and planning futures for their offspring. The broader economy shows a persistent, generational life cycle beyond yearly fluctuations.
Daily English Usage Tips Remind On Subtle Misuses
A compact guide highlights common errors in English usage. It urges concise phrasing like within a few days and clarifies pronunciation for really and phenomenal with emphasis on vowel patterns and syllables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Second competitive column prompts a playful poll
The reader is asked to compare the second competitive column with yesterday’s installment and choose a preferred piece. The note adds a playful twist about humorous signs not counting toward the contest and hints at a potential wager if the reader is proven wrong.
Jumble Beat Ride Sparks Minute Medical Notice
In east Washington residents vent anger at large black birds roosting in maples and elms. Citizens discuss plans to deter the pests including shotguns, but a hard freeze is believed to end the nuisance as birds migrate southward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
East
Washington
Young marksman downs eleven giant birds in single shot
A young man recently brought down eleven of the noted bigekbirds in one shot, stunning spectators and drawing attention to his surprising skill with the rifle.
Moonlit musings and a string of old humor quotes
A scrapbook excerpt blends poetry lines with short anecdotes from business tales and a perilous jump gag. It references Harlan Miller on mood stories, a rival taunting a business man about orders, a wholesaler surviving a fall, and a Boston barbecue shop sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Miller
Chicago Defeats New York in 10th
Chicago Cubs explode for five runs in the 10th to beat the New York Giants 19 to 9 after New York tied the game in the ninth. Cuyler hits a two on homer as part of the late rally. Pirates take 2 to 1 win over the Braves as Traynor homers. Brooklyn wins twice, Detroit tops Philadelphia, and Washington, St Louis idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Cubs
Yankees
Bruins
Chicago
Giants
Cubs
Cuyler
Pirates
Pie Traynor
Berger
Leon Chagnon
Walter Betts
Braves
Broklyn
Reds
Elon Hogsett
Detroit
Athletics
Tony Freitas
Jackson claims Iowa horseshoe title again in record performance
Frank Jackson, 62, Kellerton, won all 15 matches securing the 1932 Iowa championship and a ringer rate of 76.3 percent, hailed by fair officials as the greatest state tourney effort and unofficial world record. Lis son Haneford faded to second with 12 wins and 3 losses. Guy Zimmerman, Sac City, took third. Also, Iowa executive council approved gas distributor audits affecting 14 firms including Wolf and Company of Des Moines. Ole M. Hansen, 86, buried in Atlantic after dying in Des Moines. burial set near his former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Des Moines
Frank Jackson
Kellerton
Iowa
Lisson
Haneford
Guy Zimmerman
Sac City
Iowa Executive Council
Wolf and Company
Ole M. Hansen
Atlantic
Light Left On Sparks Daring Night Break In
Neighbors hear of a man leaving an electric light on and plot to save power by breaking into his home and turning it off. A woman among them leads the entry, the light is shut off, the owner returns angry yet secretly pleased. The skeleton key user discards the tool, peace follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Z Pickens
Ezra
Two Courses in Mathematics at Local Junior College
The Washington junior college offers two mathematics courses for students with one year of algebra and geometry. One semester of college algebra with trigonometry, or with additional geometry, college algebra plane trigonometry and analytical geometry. Harland W Mead leads mathematics and psychology as dean and registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harland W. Mead
State University of Iowa
Washington Junior College
United States
Lodge meeting notices for Washington and Damascus Shrite
Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 A P F M Regular meeting Friday of each month. Glenn Mace W M and W Yard Secretary. Damascus Shrine No. 10 W Ss of J Regular meeting fourth Tuesday of each month at Masonic Temple rooms. Mrs Grace E Twinam W H V Mrs J W Bidwell W Scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
A. M
Glenn Mace
W. M
W. Yard
Damascus Shrite
W. Ss
Masonic Temple Rooms
Grace E Twinam
Railway Timetable and Train Movements Across Lines
A dense list of eastbound and westbound passenger and freight services with train numbers, daily patterns, and exceptions. Includes connections with the Apache and Golden State lines, motor cars, mixed trains, and notable stops such as county seats and El Paso. Authorities list agents Goodlander and Bell and note special stops and branch departures.
Tea School Experience Shared by Al Connane
An entry notes a student’s experience at a tea program and college English course. It highlights the learning environment and the role of the instructor in building language skills. The brief mentions ongoing studies but lacks specific names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnane
Iowa Corn Progress Report From Week And Reed Say
Iowa corn made good progress in the past week. The crop remains good to excellent across many counties, with some areas reporting the best crop in years. Warm weather and excess rainfall aided growth while extreme heat damaged other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Reed
Des Moines
Agriculture Bureau
Doolittle Shatters World Land Plane Speed Record
Major James H. Doolittle flying a Gee Bee super sportster set a world land plane speed record at 293.4 miles per hour on the 3 kilometer course at Cleveland Municipal Airport. He completed the first of four straightaway laps in this record effort.
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