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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1934
Page
4
June 19 1946 a Daily Bible thought quotes Romans 8 6 to contrast carnally minded death with spiritually minded life and peace. The devotional line emphasizes spiritual focus as the path to lasting serenity.
A devotional verse asking God to aid animals and beasts of burden who cannot speak and to remind humans with power over them to seek peace for all creatures. The piece frames compassion for pets, farm animals, and the birds and beasts of burden under divine observation.
The article notes a severe chinch bug outbreak across the country this year influenced by favorable weather. It describes drought, low native product prices, and high taxes as compounding factors while recalling past pandemics of the pest and the local anxiety as armies of bugs reappear.
Chinch bugs are described as crop enemy number one across the middle west, with nature sometimes aiding them. The pest targets leading grains like barley and wheat while avoiding cowpeas and alfalfa. Local farmers report devastating field damage, scarce rainfall, and growing discouragement as reenforcements emerge and rains fail to arrive. Washington county farmers fight on, urging persistent control to the bitter end.
A Bulletin warns that fire inflicts direct and indirect costs beyond insurance. Indirect losses include unemployment and tax impact from property removal from rolls, and development delays. Fire prevention is a shared civic duty, reducing future costs and protecting community finances. Within six weeks markets may swing on Congress action.
A playful verse by William Owen features a visit to old Doe Stroh where a lighthearted tale unfolds about a man plagued by loud snoring. Doctor Stroh’s witty advice leads to humorous scrutiny of a sleeping problem and a friendly exit with Owen. The piece blends light satire with local farm life and a nod to public reception.
The County Board met June 6 1934 with R K Brown Roy Mapel and M T Coon present. Minutes from May approved and motions authorized warrants for numerous vendors including Elizabeth Clark Zion Inst & Industries Ederg C Purvis Nellie Brown and many more with itemized fees repairs supplies and salaries.
A long list of expenditures from coal and gas to provisions, rents, medicals and services. Named entities include Economy Oil Co., J. C. Penney Co., Swaner Farms Dairy, Washington Dairy, Darnell Coal Co., and several local shops. Items show daily operations coverage, from fuel to hospital care and cemetery services, plus township assesses and official expenses.
The narrator recounts arrival in New Orleans after Panama voyage with quarantine checks and customs chaos. Len Ferrigan, a Canadian in Panama, travels with the narrator to St Louis, sharing a ride and gold mining tales. Ferrigan, a tough, long jungle sojourner, plans a new job in upper Canada and carries strange mementos.
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