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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
7
In Burlington meetings three sessions drew strong sportsman interest as the 25 year plan advances. Remarks praise pheasants for weed seed control and insect reduction with farmers shifting stance on open season amid demonstrated stomach contents and farm benefits.
The conservation department of the Izane Walton League of America gathers data for public outdoor use. Recent experimental work has produced findings relevant to wildlife management and habitat preservation for members and researchers.
The article argues that while many violate state fish and game laws, there is another side to consider. It notes that not all in the vast outdoors are breaking rules and promises further discussion of real cases.
An Oelwein sportsman hunting in Chickasaw county fails to reach his three bird limit after seeing birds across the county line into Fayette. On the return trip between Randalia and Maynard four more birds cross his path, causing a near accident as he swerves to avoid them. The tale ends noting the sport and its frustrations.
Allamakee county contributed about 1850 dollars to the state fish and game department this year for roughly 1600 fish, game and trapping licenses. Seven trapping licenses were sold locally. Ten non-resident hunting licenses were issued at fifteen dollars each.
William Shrope, 82, a veteran trapper, reports catching a snow-white gopher the first of his long career. He recalls early trapping days with traps hung from prow handles and setting while plowing fur rows. He says he trapped 546 gophers last year. The snow-white specimen bears dark spots only at the tip.
Ted Radcliffe arrives in a Mexican border valley to confront the masked vigilante El Coyote, while Don Bob and Morales plot power at Morales hacienda. The scene contrasts a fairyland oasis with the brutal desert outside as Radcliffe learns Morales funded his father’s downfall and contemplates their tangled past.
The article notes Gary Cooper loves the cattle country and runs a Montana dude ranch where visitors can stay for weeks. He favors cowboy roles, rode the range as a youth after an auto accident, and also sketches as a budding commercial artist, sometimes tearing up drawings while others are autographed for display.
J. W. Ford of Cedar Malls bagged twelve coons in four trips this fall. He says success comes from good coon dogs rather than brains. The Cedar Falls Record recently featured an excellent title story on his hunting activities.
Local ducks and geese were numerous in Iowa this fall but hunters report the season arriving a bit early. The team notes no major change in the social duck situation, claiming about the same duck population as in prior years, though the issue remains controversial.
Wellsburg party in Grundy county hunted at Eagle Lake on opening day and bagged ninety ducks, nearly the legal limit for seven. Eagle Lake is among the few waters in town with plentiful ducks despite a generally light season.
Deputy game warden Britt reported seven arrests for carrying assembled guns in automobiles during warfare on pleasants. Seven defendants paid $10 fines, while three Des Moines hunters received six day jail sentences.
Otto Koeh and Robert Cooper of Lansing led a state fish and game commission haul that yielded four tons of carp and rough fish for Waterloo families. A 1000 foot seine was used in the operation.
The fish and game department reports heavy inquiries from Towa people and others abroad as the 25 year plan begins. A Brussels information chief seeks data on Iowa work 1920-40, while a Sheriff Stansberry caper near Fairfield involves missing pheasants from his jail garage. Canadian geese reports from Treynor and Harlan add to the wildlife notes.
Joe Zeng of Rock Rapids trapped a 46 pound three foot beaver on the Rock River. Beavers are scarce in Iowa and there is no open season on them, drawing concern that the law permits such acts.
A legislative enactment bans duplicate licenses for hunting fishing or trapping if the original is lost or mislaid. Duplicates cost as much as issuing a new license, so officials emphasize careful handling of licenses.
Alpha Sackett carried a lantern to a noise in a Mt Ayr barn. A mouse scampered past unbalancing him and scattering the lantern which exploded on impact. The blaze destroyed 800 bushels of oats several tons of hay farm implements and the barn.
Jerry Russell, born seven months ago and abandoned by his mother, died at the University hospital in Iowa City after being cared for by a juvenile home and then the Des Moines boarding house. With no claims from his parents, the body may become state property.
A British forecast from 30 years earlier warned of global wheat scarcity if yields did not rise. Instead, demand declined as diets diversified and machinery boosted output. Russia’s drive to expand research and mechanization now reshapes the world’s wheat landscape, with giant farms and new yields.
A feeders conference in a Presho state bank drew fifty farmers to discuss feeding low price wheat and barley. The event promoted marketing through livestock and distributing feeding booklets and a feeders column in the local paper. Bankers praised the conference and planned more meetings next year.
The piece credits the accumulation of capital by predecessors for the nation’s progress including railways public utilities mills office buildings and homes arising from prior wealth.
A reflective aphorism stresses living each day in light of eternity and recognizing earthly time is brief with opportunities limited. The text attributes the thought to Stevenson and frames life as a fleeting, precious chance for meaningful action.
In its report the Nye committee of the Senate charges Bishop James Cannon Jr. with violating corrupt practices during the 1932 presidential campaign and recommends actions. Washington notes the findings released December 23.
Many noted speakers have been secured for Iowa State College farm and home week February 1 to 5. Officials hope to add Arthur M. Hyde secretary of agriculture and include Dudley Crafts Watson Chicago extension lecturer Jack Miner Canadian naturalist Dr Gary Cleveland Meyers Western Reserve University Dr George D Stoddard and others.
In Wautoma Wisconsin A H Schultz cashier was beaten unconscious and robbed of 6000 dollars after bandits hid in the bank. In Wheatley Arkansas two bandits forced open the Rice Growers bank vault and took 1500 dollars from assistant cashier Bernard Ray.
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