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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1931
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought cites 1 Peter 5 10 11 about the God of all grace who called believers to eternal glory through Christ Jesus after they have suffered a while making them perfect stablishing strengthening and settling them to him be glory and dominion forever and ever
In mid January the area enjoys unseasonably warm, pleasant weather with roads in good condition. Despite forecasts of showers and snow, the predicted precipitation did not materialize as barometers failed to signal a change.
A short conservation admonition on timber and groves as essential for snow retention and moisture, highlighting how deforestation drains surface water in the Mississippi valley. Warns that destroying water sources risks drought and desertification, urging protection and conservation efforts.
Virginia Rohrer calls for robust forestry and soil conservation to prevent flood damage and maintain agricultural productivity. She argues for planting two trees for every one cut as part of a national program to preserve timber tracts and water resources, despite mud and road-building concerns.
A California Representative in Congress argues the electoral system risks civil strife by making states the voting unit rather than individuals. He questions if a nationwide popular vote would shift power to large centers and whether such a change serves the common good, noting Illinois faces a related dilemma.
A playful, fragmented column salutes Carolyn Jean Kern as 1931 Miss Washington County, with cautions on public image and remarks on beliefs and hard times. Also features reader notes from Beta Milayn and Betta Milyan, jokes, and varied snippets including a Hawaii Players ad cue and stray poems.
Washington county reports an $18,111.41 saving on road dragging from 1929 to 1930 after capping drag spending at 20 per mile on local roads and 40 per mile on trunk routes. A Crawford tractor and two dump scrapers were bought for 4175 and 1280 respectively, trading in old tractors for 1655. The Wassonville bridge construction advances traffic disruption and right of way talks with Continental Construction Corp. low oil and labor costs show county funds benefiting road upkeep while public projects in Ames and nearby towns are noted.
January meeting of the Paint-Teachers' association at Columbus high school auditorium features music by the junior orchestra, recitations, songs, and a play performed by young students. Included are performances by Harry Brown and others, plus a talk on thrift by Rev Norris C. Dickey. Kenneth Douglas, 17, to serve 25 years in a reformatory after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery in Louisa County district court.
Shorthorns sold by Clegg Brothers at Ainsworth Iowa on December 18 despite heavy snow. Buyers from Owatonna Illinois Wisconsin and Missouri attended. Bidding brisk and concluded before four o clock. Feature calves were Quarterbank bulls and heifers with average prices around 264 dollars.
A compact reflection on how the sun disperses the mist of life and draws people together with a cordial, homely feeling. The passage evokes nature as a social force, shaping mood and connection in simple, intimate terms.
An OCR fragment notes Ontonagon County near Lake Superior with reference to porcupines and mountains. The passage questions the origin of the name and describes the landscape as high or notable, though the text is incomplete and unsure about specifics.
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