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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1931
Page
5
Washington County Farm Bureau notes discuss how unprecedented June soil temperatures up to 85F affect tuber formation, eye development, and vine health. They urge new seed for 1932, prefer Cobbler varieties, emphasize drainage and soil care, and outline plans for trials and cooperators in 1932.
A. D. Worthington extension specialist led a bee keeping demonstration last Tuesday at John Stewart's farm showing winter prep and requeening of weak colonies. Attendees observed strengthened hives and the impact of proper management on honey production, with a midday stop at Winn Evestone’s to inspect several colonies.
A. L. Sarcone of the Hay Fever Club of America asks governors and mayors to order weed cutting to relieve hay fever suffering. The plea was prepared for Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota. Mayors of about 104 cities were to receive the appeal to mobilize mowing machines to clear highway and vacant lots.
The Cymbalom Orchestral Quartet is presented as a premier European sensation with Jozsif Klein on cymbalom Theodore Kreemelow violin Frances Keasey cello and a pianist. The instrument, akin to a pedal-less piano, features a wide range and vibrant tones. Expect classical works, lighter pieces, and varied ensembles in an engaging program.
Prof J Raymond Schutz delivers over 365 lectures yearly while serving as pastor of the First Brethren Church in North Manchester Indiana and leading Manchester College Social Science. He has four European trips and speaks five languages aiding his study of economics and European conditions.
Flattened leg bones in prehistoric skeletons suggest early humans spent much time in semierect or squatting positions indicating habitual postures.
Government records show 1,892,000 people left towns for farms in 1938, the largest shift since 1922. Farm land prices have fallen 30 to 40 percent, making ownership attractive again while industrial stocks declined more sharply.
DES MOINES July 28 Osval Hanson state commander of the disabled American veterans of the world war presided over a three day session with other state officers to consider veterans claims.
Mrs Tom Croce called her husband, a commercial pilot, at East Boston airport and scolded him for giving no money that morning. He then flew over their home and dropped a roll containing $15, which she picked up.
Walter Glover 58 faced three panhandlers who demanded cigarettes. he refused and declared he did not use them. Doctors at a charity hospital say he will recover. In Waco Texas a man, 60, shooting at an alley cat, accidentally killed himself.
In court Jerry Smith, aged Negro, described how he kept down the meat bill for his family by using captured rats referred to as "Sehillin' Rats" that were caught and utilized as meat.
Joe Totten had a three month jail term and an $800 fine suspended on a liquor charge and decided to celebrate the occasion. Within two hours after the sentence was suspended, he took further action.
A sentence reports Joe being suspended again after a jail stay linked to a liquor related charge. Authorities filed the case and scheduled proceedings, with local records noting the ongoing legal matter.
Six month old Jack Huston Jr. was riding in a perambulator when an automobile struck the buggy. The carriage was hurled against a building. Jack's mother collapsed as strangers removed the child from the wreckage. The infant was unharmed and cooing.
East Liverpool reports a friend kicked Theo dore Johannes, 35, playfully. His shoe struck him causing eye injury and he will lose sight in his right eye. The incident notes the accident but does not name further parties or outcomes.
In Alliance stockyard the four teen riders faced law action as authorities intervened in a small rodeo staging. Packers complained the youths rode and removed fat from grade A hogs, leading to the suspension of the event.
The Dubuque Packing Company restarts under new leadership after a shutdown in April. President Harry Wahlert states about 200,000 dollars will be spent on livestock purchases for the coming year and 100,000 dollars on plant improvements.
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