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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1933
Page
4
A brief Bible Thought centers on an elder preacher's reflection that he has fought a good fight finished his course and kept the faith. The message emphasizes perseverance and a promised reward, urging steadfast devotion.
Iowa advances a Twenty five Year Program led by the Iowa Conservation Board and the Iowa Fish and Game Commission to restore surface water through reforestation, artificial lakes, and marginal land purchases. Plans include 19 lakes over 25 years with a Davis County project near Ottumwa featuring an 18 mile shore, 45 foot depth, and a 55 foot dam. The effort emphasizes soil and water conservation over hunting and fishing hype, funded by voluntary contributions and license proceeds. The initiative aims to reverse erosion and recover lost water levels, protecting Iowa’s future.
The piece notes Iowa expanding crop acreage since 1912 and argues that the increase reduced timber and natural habitats. It claims a move toward normalcy aims to restore town lands to their natural state by reducing overplanting and returning land to timber, pasture, lakes, swamps, and native soils.
A columnist envisions limited withdrawals after the bank holiday to stop hoarding. Mutual protection and cooperation rise as hoarded money is released, boosting lending capacity and helping the economy. Cites untapped funds, potential price gains, and a trillion-dollar holding in hiding as banks gain reserves to lend more.
A narrator describes creating straight line drawings of an eagle an alligator and a lion for Boy Scouts who dug his footprints. Critics mock theLion as a radio hook up the alligator as a park bench and the eagle as an automobile radiator prompting humorous reflection on the sting of death.
Kirk Fox outlines proposals for tackling surplus corn in Iowa. The suggestions include tax relief on land growing legumes, lower intra state freight rates, expanding feeder cattle and sheep production, flax as a corn substitute, sweet clover availability, potential soybean forage, and alfalfa profitability versus corn yields.
A farmer raised a halfton pig with high priced feed and big expectations. The first pig earned $150 at market helping pay taxes on a $300 acre farm. the descendant grew large but land value collapsed and the second pig sold for only $8.50. Senator Safe Hill urges hard work as the best investment and condemns doing just enough.
Ralph Scott quips about spring greenery while discussing the post office lawn. The audience remains puzzled until he reveals the punchline that the greenery refers to Christmas jewelry.
A letter from Oscar to Dear X analyzes Ireland's mood and notes Dublin as the capital, suggesting the reader may be unaware of the reasons behind country sentiment. The tone is commentary on national mood.
The speaker laments lack of home made bread and blames flour quality, calling it a lost art. He admits to preferring simple meals and expresses strong fondness for corn bread over pie or cake.
Poem lauds the can opener as a home staple and symbol of domestic life. A faded dialogue about saving money and a promised dollar adds a historical, human moment to the piece. The text blends humorous lines with tribute to everyday tools and progress.
A reader muses on luck in earning from secrets and questions ads claiming large legal and learning incomes. The column recalls a gasoline stove fire caused by carelessness and critiques today’s advertising tactics and mystery story plots.
The column notes chemistry lab mishaps as a student breaks glassware while Miss Shield’s live snake feat is challenged by Miss Montgomery who claims to have held a mouse. Betty Stephens received a moth ball from Curt Wells, prompting a lesson on trust and curious mishaps. Nomination for teacher's pets is opened.
On March 7 1933 the Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors adopted plans for road equipment purchases including gasoline grease portable culvert pipe and Douglas fir lumber with quantities and grades listed. A hearing on objections to the proposals or costs was fixed for March 21 1933 at 10 a m in the County Court House with County Auditor Ethel Grecian noting the proceedings.
Des Moines Iowa March 8 Judge Lou Ladd discharged judgments against 20 Iowa state representatives and senators after learning the lawmakers had returned the legislative expense funds. Names listed include Samuel R. Torgeson Otha Wearin Brede Wamstad LeRoy Shields J F Rylander Z S Ratliff George Patter son Fred Wilson C H Nelson Lew McDonald A T Istad Homer Hush Frank Hollings worth Safe Hill EB W Helgason J R Frailey L H Doran William Cochrane EB W Clark and W H Campbell. The actions were originally taken February 18 after reimbursement to the state.
A fragmentary column riffs on making money from odd jobs and side gigs while musing on radio careers and temptations of profitable schemes. The voice mentions chain store upkeep, giveaway prices, a tombstone for personal use, and Shaeffer Bros. gifts, ending with stray lines about selling pants suits and a Sram lathe.
Desperadoes attempt a U S Mail air piracy at an Illinois airport. Officers rush in as lines fail and a mail plane is robbed but the desperadoes are captured and the pilot and cargo are saved.
Cecil B. DeMille directs a grand spectacle with a strong story. Fredric March stars as Marcus Superbus, Elissa Landi as Mercia, Claudette Colbert as Poppaea, and Charles Laughton delivers a magnificent performance.
The report notes pure alcohol freezes at minus 202 degrees and boils at minus 173 degrees, far below common temperatures.
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