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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1932

Page

8

State fish and game dept sells rough fish to aid needy

The State Fish and Game Department is selling rough fish in several Iowa locations to help the needy. Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa Falls Charles City Nashua Fairfield Tama are listed. About 18 000 pounds were distributed to the needy in Cedar Rapids with The Salvation Army handling distribution.

State Fish and Game Department Iowa Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa Walls Charles City Nashua Fairfield Tama Salvation Army

Deputy Game Warden Chases Duck Hunter Across Ottumwa

George Killinger newly sworn deputy of the fish and game department chased Bruce Thomas of Ottumwa after spotting him duck hunting out of season. Thomas fled along highway 63, sped through Ottumwa, and was later brought before a Sigourney justice where he paid a $10 fine plus costs for hunting without a license.

George Killinger Fish and Game Department Oskaloosa Bruce Thomas Ottumwa Killinger Thomas Highway 63 Sigourney

Unwise Drainage Prompts National Water Loss Debate

The article cites experts claiming unwise drainage wastes about 4 million dollars yearly in runoff inefficiency. It links drainage faults to floods and droughts, warns of ecological losses, and quotes biologist Geo W Field on the potential value of fish and wildlife lost nationwide.

Geo. W. Field

Swance Walton League Advocates Planting Used Christmas Trees

The Swance Walton League of Koys at Burlington urges citizens to plant discarded Christmas trees to provide birds with refuge and roosting sites. The writer supports the idea and promotes planting trees for permanent growth amid Iowa’s waste lands where spruce and pine could be established for future benefit.

Swance Walton League Koys Burlington Iowa

The Love Trap a Mary Kennedy romance with Buck Landers

Mary Kennedy seeks work after poverty looms and lands a secretary job offered by Buck Landers a known sports promoter. He arranges her position at a hotel manager Nelsons office while inviting her to dinner on the roof of the Mortgenhoff in a lush, staged evening. The scene hints at romance and power without explicit commitment as the tale continues.

Mary Kennedy Mary Katherine Buck Landers Landers Nelson Brooklyn Kit Mary Rose Mortgenhoff Mr. Landers

Louisa County Sees License Sales Surge in 1893

In Iowa, hunting and fishing licenses declined statewide but Louisa County bucked the trend with a large rise. A total of 843 licenses were sold in Louisa compared with 603 the year before, indicating a notable local uptick.

Louisa Iowa Louisa County

Deer relocation and wildlife protection plan in Monroe County

Deer from Clive game farm moved to James Bradley timber tract in Monroe County north of Blakesburg. Bradley and local officials will guard against dog and animal intrusion, with emphasis on humane treatment. Two large deer herds exist in Shelby and Washington counties, totaling several hundred animals.

Monroe County Clive James Bradley Blakesburg Bradley Centerville Shelby County Washington County

Open Winter Aids Birds Habitat in Iowa

The article notes an open winter in Iowa benefiting upland game and song birds by providing food and manageable conditions. It praises favorable weather for quail and other birds, urges shelters and food be prepared for severe cold, and commends bird lovers for their care and continued efforts.

Towa Iowa

Local farmers clash with hooting game birds in season

In Washington county farmers, with Deputy Gene Breitenbach, push to end out of season bird hunting near Riverside. Signs warn farmers and hunters face fines as Iowa City and Cedar Rapids action clashes with fish and game laws. Clinton Herald reports on William Levsen De Witt found guilty of unlawful possession of game and hunting without license.

Hinkleman Klinge Otto Clinton Scott Riverside Washington County Iowa City Cedar Rapids Gene Breitenbach Washington Quail Clinton Herald William Levsen Dewitt T. J F. Crowley Levson Levsen J. A. Bloom

Kellogg's All-Bran touted as cure for lifelong constipation

Mrs Turner of Fall River credits Kellogg's All-Bran with curing her lifelong constipation. The letter claims bulk and Vitamin B aid the intestines and iron supports blood, with two tablespoons daily recommended. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek. red and green package at grocers.

Kellogg’s C. J. Turner Hanover Street Fall River Mass Kellogs Battle Creek

Save Outdoor Town Slogan For Scott County Sportsmen

The Scott County Sportsmen's Association aims to conserve remaining fish and game and includes farmers among its large membership. The group pledges sportsmanship and will assist game wardens Otto Klinge of Clinton and A. F. Miller of Muscatine, recently assigned to Scott County, in enforcing fish and game laws.

Scott County. Sportsmen's Association Iowa State Fish and Game Commission Scott County Sportsmen's Association Otto Klinge Clinton A. F E. Miller Muscatine

Bode Named New Secretary for State Fish and Game

The state fish and game department welcomes Prof. I T Bode from Iowa State College Ames as the new secretary to the commission. The writer lauds his forester training and decades of cooperative, conscientious service and predicts he will bring credit and energy to the role.

State Fish and Game Department I. T. Bode Extension Service Iowa State College Ames Bode State Fish and Game Commission

Public sale ordered in Washington County Iowa

Writ of Special Execution directs sale of real estate owned by C. L. Tobin et al in Washington County Iowa. Property includes Lots 1 2 3 in Block 12 and outlots 8 991386 50 28 70 and 15 all in Haskins Town. Sale set Monday February 29 1932 from 2:30 to 4:00 PM at the courthouse. Sheriff R H Mccarty notes cash terms.

District Court Washington County Iowa C. L. Tobin Washington A.D Iown Haskins Lown Perth C. L Tobin Judgment In Rem J. H. Ramee

Hold Fast to Friendships Sayings of Samuel Johnson

A fragment quotes Dr Samuel Johnson urging men to maintain friendships with constant care and repair. The saying emphasizes loyalty and diligence in keeping social bonds strong.

Samuel Johnson

Growers Institute to hear watermelons and marketing trends

Eighth annual truck growers institutes sponsored by Muscatine County Farm Bureau and Iowa Melon Growers Association set for Fruitland February 19 and Conesville February 20 with sessions at 10 am and 1 30 pm. Lectures by state college experts cover breeding wilt resistant watermelons fertilizer results and modern marketing trends. local farm bureau activities and school sports results also noted.

Columbus Junction

Local Business and Social Notes from Havre

Havre correspondence reports Geo Chalupa bringing a road of machinery to the Mason place for a March move in. Attendees at Fester Wagner's sale included Glenn Pratt KE and Leslie Beenblossom with Harry Bishop. Howard Baker visited Washington, Albert Zieglowsky stayed at Martin Westen home, and S C Wittmer also visited Washington. Grace Ferns spent Tuesday night at our house and Helen Bishop returned to school Tuesday after a cold illness.

Wilma Masonholder Davenport Geo. Masonholder Russell Owens Columbus City Township M. PB. Edmondson Fredonia Concord Township Farm Bureau Harry Gipple Grandview High School Columbus Tunction Letts New London Wapello Columbus Junction Mediapolis Morning Sun Winfield Lloyd Masonholder Verne Furns Concord Township Frank Deford Robert B. Owens Helen Crosby Mary Nelia Moore Washington Charles Reece Southeastern Louisa County Columbu Junction Geo. Chalupa Mason Place Glenn Pratt KE. G Leslie Beenblossom Harry Bishop Fester Wagner Howard Baker Albert Zieglowsky Martin Westen S.C. Wittmer Grace Ferns Our House Helen Bishop

Cuba Gains Independence and Adopts US Modeled Constitution

The text notes Cuba achieving independence from Spain under the Treaty of Paris on December 1, 1898 and the adoption of a United States modeled constitution on February 21, 1900.

Cuba Spain Paris United States

Weekend Tales From Brighton And Surroundings

Prody A Borkoski reports notes from Brighton including Roscoe Bennett planning summer work near Richland with Valentine Fleig, Chester Halcomb moving to the old Robertson place, Mr and Mrs R W Carson visiting Washington, Karl Mullikin and family at Harry Mullikin's home, and Lawrence Borkoski injuring his foot with an axe while chopping wood Saturday afternoon.

Brighton R Kermit Oswalt Cedar Falls Roscoe Bennett Valentine Fleig Richland Chester Halcomb Wm. Robertson Place R. W. Carson Washington Karl Mullikin Harry Mullikin Lawrence Borkoski

Syracuse Architects Learn From Moths and Butterflies

Syracuse University expert Dr. Frederick R. Lear notes insect color patterns offer design lessons. He cites moth and butterfly color combinations as inspiration for architectural palettes and visual harmony.

Syracuse N. Y Frederick R. Lear Syracuse University

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. J. Metcalf State Fish & Game Commission Myrtle Rayburn D. F. Macon Robert Terry Shannon King Pastures Syndicate, Inc Dlin Kleeman Manok Sal Kellogg Prof. Bode Sherife's Sale R. H. McCcarty Martha Butler Havre Jhon Shields & Sons Brighton Prody A. Borkoski Moths Aid Aie Haskins Ainsworth Haskins Ladies Aid Paul Klotz Auct Washington International Co E. E. Cline Washington, Iowa Wanhacer North Ia. Ave Chicago Leonard Hicks Madison and Clark Sagrae N Hotel
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