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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1931
Page
7
A long standing remedy claims to ease infant constipation and support weight gain by toning the bowels. The ad touts a physician with a record of attending thousands of births and recommends half a teaspoon daily for bottle fed babies and regular users seeking gentle relief. It emphasizes safe use for women elderly people and men and highlights pleasant taste and lack of sickness.
Eastbound and westbound schedules list several named trains with departure and arrival times. Key services include Golden State Limited, Apache, Local Passenger and Local Freight, along with California passenger connections and various branch trains. Agents Knowle and MekKay are noted for supervision and area coverage.
The Washington County Cow Test Association will hold its annual picnic on June 2 at Bert Statfford’s near Wellman Iowa. A full day features dairy cow judging led by Floyd Johnston with events at the Foster farm and Stafford’s farm followed by a business meeting music and sports including horseshoes and kitten ball. The day promises information and fellowship for members and families, highlighted by achievements such as a 1203 pound butterfat total from a purebred Guernsey owned by R B Stafford.
Floyd E. Frierson, tester, notes 360 dairy cows in the association with 29 cows dry. The average yield was 733 pounds of milk and 129.0 pounds of butterfat. The top cows were Amy, a grade Holstein owned by Fred Palmer, producing 1,827 pounds of milk.
Washington area masonic lodges list regular meeting nights. Lodges include Chapter No 98 C E S with Ida McDaniel as W M and Mennestine Denison as secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 meets fourth Tuesday at Masonic Temple rooms with Mrs Chica spec W PP Hazel Haven as Worthy Scribe. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M meets first Friday led by Harry C Ward W M and A W Ward secretary. Cyrus Chapter No 8 Ro ALM meets second Friday with J W Enslin HW Oyhs We Yard as secretary.
Questions about cattle marketing in Washington Iowa are answered detailing rates for straight and mixed car loads, insurance on shipped cattle, pro rating for mixed cars, and additional freight and yardage charges. The piece urges livestock owners to seek direct facts from organizers and highlights extension work and state fair preparations by county farm bureau women.
The article reviews farm management results from five Iowa farming districts in 1935, noting weather and price declines affected incomes. Southern Iowa led with strong net farm income while the western district posted high totals, and the north central district showed the largest management loss.
Southern Iowa escaped the drought more than other districts, showing higher crop values per acre and better gross income per $100 invested. Western and east central districts tied for third in management return due to higher land values, with livestock feed efficiency and income share improving in those areas.
The report notes average farm income at only £696.00, marking a decrease in actual cash. The figure suggests tighter cash flow for farmers amid changing market conditions.
Farm Bureau calendar lists events from May 27 to June 20 including Woolpool depot in Rock Island, C T A Picnic at Bert Staffords, Bee Meeting in Worthington, Girls 4H Club Rally, 4H Livestock Club Tour, livestock judging course at Ames, and Girl’s 4H Convention at Ames.
Brighton notes the post office relocating Thursday to enlarged quarters in the Brinton building, updated to postal standards. Local social items include graduates and visiting relatives, with multiple community notices spanning May events, banquets, birthdays, and neighborhood greetings.
Charles W. Speed Holman a daredevil air veteran was killed near Omaha Nebraska when his plane crashed after a display flight at nearly 800 miles per hour. The disaster drew a crowd of about 20 000 during a tour week at the Mearland home near Drakesville.
Local residents gather for visits and events across Washington and Alnaworth. Alumni banquet attendees include Mr and Mrs Richard Lins. A nurse from Iowa City plans a four week vacation. Mrs Lee Dunn suffers bronchitis and Elizabeth Raymond assists with work.
Doctors warn that most diseases stem from constipation and that preventing it saves pain and money. Herbie, a vegetable cathartic, promises natural relief and is sold by Lemmons Pharmacy.
Remember this harmless, pure vegetable preparation when children are ailing. Do not stop its use after infancy as colic and diarrhea subside. Give Castoria until teens. When coated tongues show constipation or sluggishness, continue appropriate care.
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