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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1930
Page
4
Scientists spar over heat origins with claims that sun spots predict dryness and high temperatures. Dr. Charles Martin of the U S Bureau doubts the link arguing intense heat can occur without spots and that cooling gases would not raise Earth temperatures. He notes sun spots cycle every eleven years, yet heat levels have not matched the cycle.
A bulletin notes the United States shows a continued drop in infant mortality despite stock market crashes and unemployment. In five major cities 1929 child death rates reached record lows, with Pittsburgh falling from 120 per thousand to 77 and the large city average at 66.2, reflecting health studies benefiting babies.
A short reader submission recounts an awkward creek incident where a fall into water trailed laughter. The piece then shifts to Merna Stone praising babies as the world’s future, arguing that saving babies outweighs financial concerns and political talk.
Yesterday's air snow event boosted air mindedness in Washington and across the nation. Demonstrations showed planes' varied uses and rapid commercial growth as planes become practical for everyday needs and towns like Washington may soon host auxiliary air machines and expanded transport facilities.
ST LOUIS August 13 Aged couple Mrs Charles Kern and her husband returned home after a police alert fearing they were kidnaped near Defiance Ohio en route to Toledo. Kern carried seventy thousand dollars in a real estate deal. He refused to discuss his whereabouts saying it was nobody's business. Police had feared a confidence gang removed them from a Toledo bound train. Two men reportedly left the train with the couple and drove away in an Illinois car. The pair insist they were not kidnaped and are back home.
In St. Louis a four year old witnessed a tragedy as Roburt Nelson a steel mill superintendent stabbed his wife Rachel to death and then killed himself with the same knife after a quarrel about loving her first husband. Nancy Lee Felix, daughter of Mrs Nelson, said, "Daddy stabbed mamma and then himself."
Leslie E. Crouch of Portland Ore was elected supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias at a Tampa convention. He joined the order in 1904 and has already held the post of supreme vice chancellor. He is an attorney.
In Spirit Lake area Iowa Dr H E Hart reports dry conditions depleted oxygen harming fish populations. The state fish and game department uses pumps and outboard boats to oxygenate upper East Okoboji waters as emergency measures. About 15 000 fish have died or fled since the drought worsened the crisis.
Crawfordsville Consolidated school announces opening for the 1930 31 school year on Monday September 1 with enrollment and routine tasks in the morning and classes beginning afterward. Faculty includes Ruth Piper Nina Johnson Madeline Starr Lulu Berry Grace Holmes Lois Tinker Margaret Gantt Hansuld Walden Smith as superintendent and principal plus Mrs Etta Buxbaum directing class piano for eight and older and junior high declamatory work.
A quirky letter discusses longhand writing and public typewriters. It recalls a disbanded hikers club after drivers stopped picking up members. The piece ends with a wry remark about watching an air circus.
In a By the Way query, Dumb Dora notes a delightful home three houses west of Todebeck on the north side. The caller admires a white trellis with flowers and asks who lives there and what kinds of flies or flowers they cultivate, seeking swift information.
Fragmented text recalls a miscellany of jokes and vignettes. It mentions a postmaster who plays piano and chess, dreams of odd futures with animals, a child in a Pullman car waking at night, and quips about fashion and mislaid items. The fragmentary tone suggests a local column of humor and anecdotes with no single clear event.
Des Moines reports state investigators traced the bandits who killed Cedar County vigilante RG Sproat to Galena Illinois. They were last seen at a Galena cafe where they hired two East Dubuque youths to drive them. A composite description cites three men ages about 19 to 23, with varied builds and nervous behavior.
American consular officials warned that Bishop Dumont and several foreign missionaries in Kanchow China face imminent danger. The group, including St Vincent’s Germantown Philadelphia refugees and eight Sisters of Charity, arrived safely in Shin Chow after a telegraph from American consul Douglas Jenkins noted the risk.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed two Main street houses in Columbus City at an early hour Sunday morning. The frame building, known as the Thompson place, was vacant but Milo Fulton expected to move in. The brick house to the south belonged to J K Cline and housed household goods. Property belonged to the McConnahay estate amid limited water supply hindering efforts. Nellie Adams will entertain the old society at Pitotsburg church Thursday afternoon, Aug 14, 15013.
An old newspaper feature extols a rapid cross country ascent of a new cigarette line, comparing its quick market spread to historic conquests. It highlights Old Gold and Navarro as brands delivering mellower taste, less throat irritation, and broad national appeal across regions.
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