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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
4
A speaker recounts refusing a divine task then later realizing a personal duty to serve. The narrator recalls avoiding the Lord’s call, feeling unworthy, yet resolves to drop current work and perform the good Lord's work when a task is given. It emphasizes individual calling and accountability.
Dr Simons, federal veterinarian, conducts tuberculin tests on cattle at no cost to owners with state and federal funding. Some Iowa towns require milk only from tested clean cows. Tuberculosis affects many domestic animals and milk from untested herds risks infant health. The nation loses about 40 million dollars annually to cattle TB losses.
A curious note about a union painter opening a four car garage and a union carpenter seeking a paint estimate for a home. It comments on social norms about women needing superior dress to stand out.
The poem mocks neglect and celebrates renewal as households finally buy paint and restore daubed structures. The speaker notes turpentine scents and linseed oil, urging investment in Venetian red to brighten roofs and doors while booster spirit returns. Painters with cash and tools revive shabby towns.
The piece urges stock owners to test herds for tuberculosis with free federal help. County Agent Fedderson coordinates applications for federal inspectors, and veterinarians can perform tuberculin tests at little or no cost to cattle owners.
A court filing lists numerous heirs and named parties including L. J. Washburn's estate, with trustees and executors such as E B Fleak and The National Bank of Brigh as involved in the probate proceedings and potential distribution. The document names multiple Washburn, Mealey, Barrett, Caviness, Knerr, Brier, Robison, and Hart relatives among others in a formal probate context.
The plaintiffs file in Washington County Iowa a petition to quiet title to Lot 4 Block 20 in Brighton Thomas S Mealey First Addition alleging adverse claims by unknown claimants. Defendants are named including Burham Ton Charles Mealey William Robinson M M Stiles Charlie F Barringer Wilbur Washburn and others. The court warns appearance by noon of the second day of the September 1921 term or default and judgment will be entered and the case proceeds. The notice is approved and published by Livingston and Eicher Attorneys. May 18-25 June 1. Mrs John Parks and son Jack visit Seymour. Mr Parks attends Shrine meet in Fort Madison. Kelly-Springfield tires mentioned.
Mrs Ellen Cooney of South Fort Dodge reports long term stomach trouble eased by Tanlac after three years of suffering. She credits relief from sour stomach bloating and restless sleep to the remedy and says she finished seven bottles and now feels well eat without pain and sleeps soundly.
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