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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1930

Page

4

Louisiana Leads U S Hardwood Lumber Production Says J A Putnam

In a detailed article in the September October Official Journal of the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce, J A Putnam argues that Louisiana tops U S hardwood lumber production. He notes over a million acres of original hardwood timber and lists key species such as red gum, white oak, pecan, and persimmon, highlighting vast untapped southern resources.

Louisana Louisiana Mississippi Tom J. A. Putnam Jack The Lousiana Chamber of Commerce Mr. Putnam A. FE. Putnam J. A Thirstlewaite Lumber Co Opelousas Union

West Chester child visits grandma as cat image sparks question

A seven year old girl in West Chester asks her grandma about a cat washing its face by the stove. The child then questions what the cat will wipe on when she gets throws, as recounted by Wanda Ruth Smith of West Chester Iowa.

Wanda Ruth Smith West Chester Wanda Uton Cleanly Cat Evening Journal Tam Fanny Title Rosalie Smith Ralston Lowa

Prohibition Belief Bar For Government Posts Says Mitchell

The attorney general declares wets barred from holding government positions under Hoover. No man who violates prohibition or drinks may aspire to be United States attorney or marshal, signaling a law enforcement stance for the administration.

Mitchell United Sta United States Marshal Capper

By The Way An Out The We Wondered Red or Yellow Cuckoo

A fragmented reminiscence questions how much longer the speaker and others would be kept in suspense about being Red or Yellow as they passed the old CM & F building. The voice hints at a recurring local symbol and uncertain identity during the period.

CM & F Willie X. A Beng Washington Discovery Dealer Col Wellington Longworth Canada

Local Comic Bits and Letters Stir The By the Way Page

A collage of cartoonist Red’s studio pursuit, Willie’s twin surprise, and a volley of letters and quips from readers. The mix includes a spoof about John Held Jr. style woodcuts, a Col. Wellington Longworth challenge, and playful asides about cures for headaches and phonograph questions.

Political Announcement for Board of Supervisors Candidacy

A candidate announces intent to run for member of the board of supervisors with term beginning 1931 subject to the will of Republican voters in the June primaries. RGUSON Med 411

Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisor D. Hamil Kaynee

Pol lok J Wallace seeks County Sheriff nomination

Pol lok J Wallace announces candidacy for County Sheriff subject to Republican voters in the June primaries. The text also references a Board of Supervisors bid for term starting January 1, 1937 and mentions unrelated notes on wrenches and Vermont’s statehood.

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