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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1933
Page
4
Report states CCC camps use about nine million eggs every thirty days. Boys in the camps are well fed with substantial food, and the high egg consumption reflects the large housing and labor needs. The line about Biddy Hen suggests hens supply enough eggs for the group and home use.
A commentary notes that information from Russia is contradictory and unreliable. It suggests foreign reporters face access bans and rumors proliferate. The piece urges Americans to focus on domestic matters and not to presume political advice for Russia.
J J Newlin of Hi Bred Corn Company Grimes Iowa visited old friends in the city with his wife and daughter. He praises Henry Wallace secretary of agriculture as a modest popular leader and says the emergency measures are temporary and necessary to tide over a natural readjustment. He notes his long partnership with Wallace in Des Moines and stresses Wallace is a capable practical administrator.
The piece notes four winners in the Journal popularity contest and hints at the extended rhyming contest. It mentions the World's Fair and Chicago trip as context and promises results in Friday's issue while urging readers to submit quatrains before the deadline.
A collage of humorous rhymes and quips featuring Theophilus Thissell and a sieve of thistles. The fragmentary column blends jokes about taxes, tea parties, and social scandal with quirky verses and a lingering Victorian voice.
In a recent game A Steinbeck drove toward Whitehead who at shortstop partially stomped the ball. Fletcher in the short field grabbed the ball before it hit the ground to retire the batter. Fred Stowe added a long three bagger near the corn field. Hed Norton pleased the crowd with solid defense and Winn for Amer ican Peoria impressed at the hot corner with three hits and aggressive baserunning. Walter Kelsey led with four of five at the plate. Each team used ten players, a deviation from the usual nine in Washington games where an extra player sits between left and center.
Catcott starred at first base and shortstop for Rubio's visitors as the crowd grew more enthusiastic each night. Two league games are on the schedule tonight at six and eight. better come out and see them.
In lumber prep a revolving knife replaces the saw to cut faster and reduce waste. The knife minimizes material loss compared with traditional sawing, suggesting economic benefits for commercial use. Always read the Classifieds.
R and Mrs Edkins mourn death of their infant daughter conveyed by niece Mrs Bingham. Mr and Mrs Genkinger of Waukegan IL guests at parental Mrs J Genkinger home. Miss Freda Parecelle visited sister Mrs Robert Genkinger. Mrs S W Clangage and children from Peoria IL visited Harm Rade maker home. Duane Hazen returned from Davenport IA visit with two sisters.
The film pairing Jean Harlow and Clark Gable, fresh from Red Dust, opens Friday at the State Theater. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents an Anita Loos original drama and romance directed by Sam Wood, delivering lively performances and a brisk tempo. Local readers note extended social visits and fair season chatter between town residents.
An old health ad promotes Arter’s Little Liver Pills to stimulate bile flow and digestion. It warns against laxatives and other quick fixes, claiming improved mood, breath, and skin when bile moves freely. The ad lists ingredients and urges readers to ask for the red-labeled Arter’s bottle.
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