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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1931
Page
4
Report notes 1930 was the driest year in U S history with a nationwide water shortage of 7000000 tons and rainfall 700000000 tons below normal. It claims farmers pumping over 100 acres would need to move a ton of water every two minutes to sustain normal vegetation.
The text notes that seasons undisturbed by drought show typical growth, while drought has impaired tree growth and reduced foliage production below normal levels.
A Chicago man named John Semith is jailed six months for circulating false rumors to avoid rent. He claimed funds were tied up in a Chicago bank, prompting his landlady to rush to the bank, which turned out to have no relation to his money.
Mary Lou Lorrimer flees New York after heartbreak and a confusing entanglement with Lorrimer. Larry follows, orchestrates a careful return to Jenny and Aunt Margaret in Westwood, revealing Lorrimer did not truly desire Delight Harford. The family accepts Mary Lou, healing begins.
Reported casualty marks the start of July festivities. A firecracker lodged in an awning at a Burns hotel in Atchison, exploded, causing damage and prompting reflection on patriotism and local celebrations. No details on injuries or names are provided.
A crowded Washington scene captures residents and visitors reacting to fireworks, parades, and official notices. The piece weaves in civic figures, local bands, volunteers, and a legal public notice concerning real estate title disputes in Washington County Iowa, with the author reflecting on community pride and the bustling holiday ambiance.
The family of the late N. Stewart donated a swan fountain to Sunset Park in Washington Iowa. The piece features a swan pouring water from its beak into a bowl framed by frogs and turtles, set near the Mann Memorial fountain. The park board plans playgrounds, ovens, swings, and rustic seating amid ongoing improvements.
Winnie Lightner is praised as the greatest scene saver in Warner Bros and First National's Gold Dust Gertie. She fills dialogue gaps, cues, and awkward spaces with energy and personality, delivering a water tight, crowd pleasing performance despite fatigue.
Buck Jones stars in the Columbia feature Shadow Ranch at the Fox theater with his famed horse. The outdoor drama blends expert gunfights stunts and hand to hand combat with a love story and comedy as Marguerite De La Motte Kate Price and Frank Rice join the cast.
Mr and Mrs Russell Jennings and their daughter Janet left today to spend the weekend in Joplin Missouri visiting Mr Jennings sister.
Funeral services were held for James Smith 75 a lifelong resident at the Reformed Church in Conesville with Rev W A Lamp presiding Burial followed in Conesville cemetery He was found dead near town after heat exposure Wednesday evening and had likely died early that day Surviving are daughter Mrs Robert Quinn of Ainsworth and son Jay at home.
An old time health tip extols three rules to regularity water before breakfast outdoor exercise and a daily bowel-movement schedule. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative with herbs and pepsin claimed to cleanse the system and improve appetite sleep and breath. Generous bottles available at drugstores.
Funeral services for William A. Cook were conducted at ten o'clock this morning at his West Main street home with Rev. Willard Wylie of Newton presiding. Pallbearers included D. D. Sherman Fort Sherman Will Mayhew H. G. Richardson Fred L. Stewart and George Clapper. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. George Duncan and daughter Carma Miss Anna Duncan Mrs. Bert Acheson of Columbus Junction and Mrs. Acheson's son Ivan of Lincoln Neb visited today at the Ben Briley home.
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