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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1930
Page
4
A sharp winter chill returned briefly as a late cold snap surprised locals just after signs of early spring appeared. Residents checked doors and windows while noting the thermometer remained stubbornly low despite expectations of warmer weather.
In World's Week notes George Creel advocates forming a new party to serve the masses, arguing both Democrats and Republicans now cater to the monied class. He warns mortality of new parties is high and cites past efforts, urging a great leader and a unifying platform combining Christian ideals with political progress toward nearer justice.
A humorous critique of golf as costly and habit forming. It notes the sport's high gear and tools, the excess of balls and clubs, the elaborate courses with green costs, and the aim to finish eighteen holes with few strokes despite hazards and profanity.
Ottawa dispatch reports U S enforcement limits rain flow across the Windsor Detroit border shrinking liquor shipments. Windsor liquor experts say shipments plunged from 403,499 gallons last September to 92,670 this September, with beer imports dropping from 330,253 gallons in 1928 to 45,917 this September.
Windstorms in 1928 caused nearly 2,000 deaths and about 50 million dollars in damage across the country. Tornadoes accounted for 140 fatalities and 15 million in damage, while other violent winds caused the remaining losses.
Buenos Aires in Argentina is described as the third largest in the Western Hemisphere, with about 2,300,000 people. The article claims it surpasses Madrid in Spaniards and Rome in Italians, ranking behind New York and Chicago.
About 75 of every 100 motor cars in the world are in the United States with 23,251,674 autos owned here out of a global 30,000,000. Britain ranks second with 1,617,732. France 1,208,874. Canada 957,108. Germany 797,969. The rest of the world has little to worry about parking here.
The piece notes inflation since 1514 and 1914 wage comparisons, arguing families overspend on luxuries while food costs rise less than overall spending. It recalls 25 cent meals but acknowledges 85 cent restaurant options, suggesting overbuying on luxuries as a cause of financial strain.
Early explorers noted the river under various names but the Algonquin called it Meech e se be meaning Great Waters or Father of Waters from the start. This term reflects indigenous naming for the Mississippi and its perceived grandeur.
The Department of Agriculture reports the farm population now stands at 27,500,000, the lowest in two decades, down from 32,000,000 in 1909.
The excerpt notes the population center in southern Indiana near Illinois and Kentucky, the geographical center in Kansas, the agricultural center in Iowa, and the manufacturing center in Chicago.
Nicholas Murray Butler calls Henry Ford a dreamer for threatening to quit making cars if prohibition ends. Butler insists Ford should back repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and favor a moral remedy, arguing Ford’s stance clashes with the nation’s view and his own 200000 workers.
At the Vineland picnic Mrs. W. H. Upsall won the rolling-pin contest with a throw of sixty seven feet. Mr. Upsall captured the 100 yard dash for married men. The text notes disputes over the birthplace of the Republican party and questions why it was born rather than where.
A dated note aboard teaches daily vocabulary improving usage and pronunciation. It defines intolerance as lack of endurance of others opinions and cites religious intolerance replaced by love and fellowship.
A light collection of local quips and notes from Washington Iowa sharing humorous observations. Items include a Burlington Mary Hell among Ames president rumors, Dr. R H Dean's flower beds and reno plans, a New Yorker romance gag, and a dog that paces like a horse observed by E Z Pickens.
Political announcement states Webb Dayton Splitfeod presents his candidacy for County Sheriff, subject to the will of Republican voters in the June primary. The message emphasizes party backing and the upcoming election.
Crawfordsville reports the Cyclones beat Olds high 25 to 19 as Wayland also wins 18-15 leaving Crawfordsville and Wayland tied for first in the Tri County league. Local notes include visits by Merle White and Olive Moore and a Wyman Cotter detour accident with minor injuries.
Columbus high school won two firsts at the state preliminary subcounty declamatory contest held at Columbus High School Auditorium. Wyman high school took one first with Dramatic Little Dub by Trene Reece, humorous At the Declamatory Contest by Betty Fedder son, and oratorical The Constitution by Dale Zickafoose.
Abe Martin notes a New Haven bandit stole lingerie worth 119060 dollars and fled on a bicycle while President Hoover visits Long Key Florida. The cartoon juxtaposes government costs of mountin sailfish with presidential expenses.
Washington milk inspector Dr. M. E. Dicken spoke to the county hospital nurses training class on milk safety and the benefits of certified dairy products. He described local milk sellers, disease risks to cows, and the role of reputable dairies. he traced origins of Jersey, Holstein, Guernsey, Ayrshire, and Brown Swiss breeds and noted Swiss roots and history of Brown Swiss and other cattle.
Mrs. Robert E Owens and Mrs Arista Jennings hosted the P N G circle at the Columbus City home. The Others First class of United Presbyterian Sunday school plans a bake sale in March at the Richie store. Cotter Ladies Aid met with Mrs John Jenkins. Johnston and Robertson announce a closing out sale on their farm four miles northwest of here. Arthur Richardson of Wapello is jailed in Louisa county charged with stealing thirty chickens from D C Marshall farm near Wapello. Sheriff George Oakes arrested him Thursday after the chickens were sold to Gerling Produce Company of Mediapolis and identified as stolen property.
Brighton wins first in oratory and second in dramatic in the Four School declamatory contest at the high school auditorium. Pleasant Plain takes first in dramatic and second in oratorical. Richland wins first in humorous with Ollie second.
Dr. Dicken reports this month's milk inspection with butterfat percentages for each dairy: O. Jugenheimer 5.8, L. Jugenheimer 4.2, Humston 4.4, Bailey 3.2, E. P. Hayes 4.7, Beatty 5.3, Snyder 4.7, G. G. Hayes 46, George 4.4, Simmering 4.2, Perdock 3.8, Schoonover 4.2, Knox 4.4, Brewer 4. Dirt content was also checked and most samples were fairly clean.
The Methodist Ladies Aid held an all day quilting at Mrs. Charles Johnson’s home. Thirty three enjoyed a pot luck lunch. Visitors Will Stout and family from Amberg Wisconsin spent time with relatives and planned to depart early next week. Various locals traveled to Des Moines Chicago and St Louis for events and visits.
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