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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1934
Page
4
Bible Thought for Monday April 9 1934 reflects on Jesus healing in Galilee and preaching the gospel urging readers to seek reading as a lasting source of happiness and resilience. It cites Matthew 4 22 and Sir John Herschel on reading as a shield against life s ills and a tonic for cheerfulness.
A Des Moines visit to the Meredith Publications building reveals Don Ross and Gordon Meeker sharing jokes about the famed press room. The piece recalls Edwin T. Meredith and notes Ross may someday retire to run a country weekly, reflecting on long service and a prized anniversary watch.
In Ames on April 9, CCC workers start a large tree planting drive to curb soil erosion into the Mississippi River delta. A shipment of 1,300,000 black locust seedlings arrives, with plans limited to targeted planting for soil-saving projects rather than broad reforestation.
The cracking method in oil refining condenses heavier vapors in the still causing superheating and decomposition. This enhances the separation of fractions and increases the yield of illuminating oil.
Judges retire to private chambers and will announce the outcome this evening. Tomorrow's column promises full coverage with the headline Is this Peabody Finehley Longworth Kitzger ald and a quip about Mer Smith. A light Monday scene shows chairs moved at city hall and a village politicking anecdote ends with a cottage door inquiry.
Pennsylvania voters face a unusual primary May 15 as 22 candidates seek party designations for the November election. Democrats aim to back a nominee they believe can win, while Republicans weigh a strong field to follow Governor Pineichot.
The Republican slate in Pennsylvania shows 16 petition filers with no party endorsement while Democrats back George Hearle a millionaire diplomat who left his U S ambassadorship to run. Power jockeying centers on William S Ware Andrew W Mellon and Joseph R Grundy as contenders for control of the party machinery. Lead candidates include Edward Shannon William Schnader Thomas Phillips Marion Patterson and Robert Lamberton with various factions backing Pinechot Vare and other insiders.
Des Moines forecast covers the period starting midweek with showers in the south and near normal temperatures. Northern and central plains remain generally fair with showers midweek and possible early-week precipitation in the extreme south, temperatures near normal.
The text notes that the alligator turtle in the Mississippi River is the largest pond or river turtle, reaching about 140 pounds, while the common pond turtle weighs around 70 pounds or more in rare cases.
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