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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1931

Page

6

Christmas Dance Planned at Country Club

Definite plans for the annual Country club Christmas dance at the Country club on Christmas night are under way Invitations will go out later this week Members may invite guests including visitors for the holidays and non members Music will be provided by Hugh Boyd's orchestra It will be a program dance Information from Frank Miller or the dance committee including Miss Gertrude Hammer Miss Josephine Bailey Bob Lytle and Bill Shannon.

Country Club Hugh Boyd Frank Miller Gertrude Hammer Josephine Bailey Bob Lytle Bill Shannon

Tilson Proposes State Phaseout Plan for Alcohol Law

Representative John Q. Tilson of Connecticut unveils a constitutional amendment to shift control of alcohol policy back to states. The plan would lift federal prohibitions if states resume manufacture sale and transport with open saloon bans and penalties. Congress would gain power to tax legalized alcohol. Ratification within seven years.

Washington John Q. Tilson Connecticut National Prohibition Board of Strategy Tilson Hoover Congress

Thoxine Promises Fast Night Cough Relief

Ordinary cough remedies fail to reach the night coughing cause Thoxine a doctor’s prescription stops the cough within minutes and targets the internal cause It prevents night coughing when taken before retiring and also relieves sore throat The product is safe for the whole family with no dope and a money back guarantee McDaniel's Drug Store.

McDaniel’s

Rise in Wheat Prices Lifts Grain Markets

Five straight days of higher wheat values lifted producer sentiment in Chicago as traders cited optimism rather than solid fundamentals. The advance added 1.5 percent to grain holdings, despite a stock market decline and rumors about the gold standard, with Canadian exports brisk at over 1 million bushels. Corn rye and oats also rose in tandem.

New York Stock Exchange Stock Exchange United States

Federal commission backs anti lottery law for radio

The federal radio commission will recommend a strict anti lottery law to Congress. It would bar broadcasting information about any lottery or prize scheme and carry up to one year in prison and a $1000 fine. The proposal also limits station licenses to one year and allows suspension. It cites John R. Brinkley’s remote Mexican operation as a case for tighter control. The commission seeks permission before any program is transmitted by wire from the United States for foreign broadcasting.

Washington Federal Radio Commission Congress Commission John R. Brinkley Kansas United States

Prohibition repeal push tied to eastern capitalists says Iowa anti-saloon chief

B F Ewing superintendent of the Iowa Anti Saloon League told the Pottawattamie county prohibition institute in Council Bluffs that a few eastern capitalists favor repealing the prohibition amendment to profit from liquor return.

Council Bluffs B. F. Ewing Iowa Anti- Saloon League Pottwattamie County Prohibition Institute

Civic Health Regulation Lesson for Wives and Mothers

An editorial urges women to support civic health measures including pure food and water, disease quarantine, driver education, and regular family medical exams. It argues that women's health choices protect the family finances and happiness, emphasizing prevention over medical costs.

Health Lane: Llome Publishes Final Screen of Health Articles

The Llome paper presents the last of a 12 article health series detailing medical advances, public health tips, and patient care improvement. It highlights new treatments, clinic openings, and expert opinions from local organizations.

Thos Llome

Iowa Ranks Second in Automobiles on Farms Nationwide

Census figures for April 1 1930 show Iowa with 90.2 percent of farms owning automobiles totaling 240 512 vehicles on 193 810 farms. Iowa also leads in farm telephones and water piped to dwellings with high electric lighting and motor usage percentages.

Washington Iowa

Hunger grips seven Nebraska counties as relief urged

North central Nebraska faces hunger with two Indian girls dead from famine and cold. Drought and grasshopper devastation ruined crops. relief cars assemble across the state. W H Smith of the Bryan relief committee warns no delay, as Pellagra fears rise and aid flows to needy farmers.

Verdigre Neb Nebraska Red Cross England Arkansas W. H. Smith Charles W. Bryan

Card game ends with shooting in Iowa City

In Iowa City on December 16 James Daskovitz was shot in the face by Henry Rhemm during a card game. Rhemm claimed it was an accident after joking I’ve got a notion to shoot you. Daskovitz survived and was expected to recover.

Iowa City James Daskovitz Henry Rhemm Rhemm Daskovitz Daskowitz

November Cow Test Results and Farm Bureau Meeting Preview

The Washington County Farm Bureau reports November cow testing results for 247 milking cows averaging 534 pounds per cow and 23.4 pounds butterfat. High producers include W W Fleig & Son and Arthur Duensing herds with notable cows Jenny and Brownie. Economic notes discuss feeding, cull selling, and wintering decisions, plus schedules for Whoo-o-ey Day on Feb 2 and event pages on February 2 to 7 covering swine, horses, sheep, beef and dairy topics, with livestock judging to close the week.

Oliver Constable W. Fleig & Son Arthur Duensing Jennie W. W. Fleig & Son Cow Testing Association Addi- Day Arden McKee H. A. Wallace Guy Bush R. F. O'Donnell Iowa Draft Horse and Mule Breeders’ Association Iowa Iowa State Dairy Association Iowa Department of Agriculture Guernsey Holstein Jersey

Swine Feeders Day Featured in Farm and Home Week

The annual swine feeders Whoo-o-ey Day will be a main part of the Farm and Home Week program run by the Animal Husbandry Department. The program emphasizes efficient production and marketing with a Monday demonstration of live animal types and market classes.

Animal Husbandry Department

Farm Bureau Calendar Highlights December Events

The Farm Bureau sets its annual meeting on December 19. The Boys 4H Club conference runs December 28 to 31 at Ames, presenting activities and program details for youth leadership and agricultural outreach.

Farm Bureau Ames

Hyde to address Iowa farm bureau convention in January

DES MOINES IA December 16 Arthur M Hyde US secretary of agriculture will address the state convention of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation in Des Moines January 20 21 and 22 Hearst said Hyde likely will speak on the closing day Davenport Bank Assured to open next month after over subscription to stock reorganizing the closed American Bank Union miners to strike 100 workers walkout 20 percent wage cut cited as cause due to non union competition Keokuk posted 44 degrees warmest. no precipitation reported by weather bureau

Fide Pari Bureau Des Moines Arthur M. Hyde United States Secretary of Agriculture Lowa Farm Bureau Federation Charles E. Hearst Hyde Hearst Davenport Bank Davenport Davenport Bank & Trust Company American Ottumwa Supreme Court Osceola State Ray Ransom J. L. Parish Highway Commission EB. L. Harding Harding

Rain or Snow Forecast for Des Moines Area

Weather forecast by Charles D. Reed predicts rain or snow in the south and east tonight or tomorrow. Statewide lows last night remained at or below freezing, with Sioux City recording 18 degrees as the coldest reading.

Des Moines Charles D. Reed Sioux

Davenport Bequeaths Art to Municipal Gallery

The art collection of C A Ficke valued at 500000 was bequeathed to Davenport municipal art gallery by his will announced today. Ficke a prominent businessman died last week leaving 2000 to his chauffeur and cook with the remainder going to relatives.

Davenport C. A. Ficke Davenport Municipal Art Gallery Vicke Ficke

Ida Grove to Welcome New Bank With $49,000 Capital

Ida Grove announces formation of a new bank led by Frederick R. Jones of the First National Bank of Sioux City as president. The institution will command $49,000 in authorized capital, backed by local business and professional men backing the plan.

Ida Grove Des Frederick R. Jones First National Bank of Sioux City

Pheasants Exported From Iowa Breeder To Cuba And Beyond

Harold Hays grows pheasants in Iowa and ships to Cuba Canada and several states. He keeps six varieties including Chinese Ring Neck Mongolian and Japanese Melanistic with three ornamental types. The meat is light colored and turkey like and the state plans to purchase birds for its wild game program.

Washington Iowa Harold Hays Cuba Canada Hayes Altho England Hays Turkey

New James Cagney in Blonde Crazy

A fragment hints at James Cagney starring in Blonde Crazy and contrasts with his Public Enemy gangster image. It recalls his roles in The Millionaire with Arliss and teases his versatile early film presence.

James Cagney Jim Cagney Arliss

Cagney Delivers Smart Bellhop Charm In Blonde Crazy

The State theater presents Warner Bros. Blonde Crazy featuring Jim Cagney as a witty bellhop who outsmarts con men at the hotel. Joan Blondell co-stars as the chambermaid partner, delivering sharp, lively performances. The screening offers a fresh Jim Cagney persona distinct from his past roles.

Ma Delano Jim Cagney Warner Bros State Theater Joan Blondell Cagney J. C

They Say How Goes the Golf Game

Ray Cox of Cox Motor Co reports best conditions on the links with high play this year. He notes he broke his December second record and that the course remains in fine shape for ongoing rounds.

Tink’ Shenefeit Ray Cox Cox Motor Co

El Coyote and the Border Sae Bandit Drama At Verdi

Ted Radcliffe travels to Verdi with Bob Harkness as El Coyote the masked bandit stalks the border. Morales and Major Blount debate cavalry pursuit while the Coyote eludes capture with melodramatic feats. Adela and a party host wonder if the chase ends in danger or justice.

Ted Radcliffe Verdi Bob Harkness Radcliffe Mexico Major Blount U. S. Army Ted Paco Morales Adela Morales el Coyote Blount U. S. Cavalry Bob

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