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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1931

Page

5

Northern seed potatoes beat home grown in county test

Washington County Farm Bureau reports potato test plots on Ed Lins farm near Ainsworth show Northern grown seed potatoes outperform home grown seed. Early and Irish Cobbler varieties yielded top results with Northern Cobblers at 116 by 2.5 pounds per acre and Northern Eates at 110 bushels. home seed around 44 to 101 bushels. Fertilizer tests with 4-20-0 and rock phosphate influenced yields, while new Northern seed from North Dakota and Winsworth showed strong performance.

Ohio Ed Lins Ainsworth Washington County Farm Breuth Mid. Garden. Bros Dakota Joe Thompson Nash N. Dakota Ortheen Louis Senrosder Winsworth

Test Association Averages 20.4 Pounds of Butterfat

Monthly dairy report details Septem milking results from 226 cows with 91 dry. Total 483 pounds of milk and 4 pounds of butterfat per cow. High herd Fred Palmer 12 Holsteins average 564 pounds milk and 31.9 pounds butterfat. Second herd John H. Rebercor.

Test Association Fred Palmer John H. Rebercor

Fish clue drives Jim Wynter in Beggar's Court mystery

Jim Wynter and Katharine pursue a hidden clue in a sprawling Beggar's Court case involving Frank Severn's kidnapping and ruby treasures. They seek Inspector Haste's aid while suspecting Sant's ties to the villains, and plan a Monksilver field trip to uncover the underground door clue amid mounting danger.

Frank Sever Benguetoor Els San Jim Wynter Hisriend Bil Crayton Sant Weuterwtach Obrionly Ben Weld Grayson Wynter Katharine Severn Ted Mate Wytes Severna Thatch Sasaey Estart Jim Dearina Monksiver Frank Monksilver Sant Miho Graysons Fedcroft House of Murihoy Marinov Feder Lie Frank Severn Royal House Bill Inspector Haste Seth Uderground San Haste Milly Phil Karine Bil

High Milk Yields Noted From Local Herds

A report highlights two cows, a Guernsey and a Holstein, for top milk output. E P Hayes owns the leading Guernsey producing 536 pounds of milk and 5 2.6 pounds of butterfat while Fred Palmer's "Md" Holstein posts 1182 pounds of milk with 52.0 pounds of butterfat, ranking second.

Guernsey Roland Pertwee E. P. Hayes Fred Palmer

New Tester for Contest Association Begins Work

Oliver Constable begins work as tester for the Washington County Association, replacing Floyd Erickson who resigned to tend the home farm after his father’s death. Members extend best wishes to Erickson and express hope for a smooth transition and a profitable year with Constable’s leadership.

Contest Association Oliver Constable Washington County Association Floyd Erickson Clarinda Floyd Old Home Farm Lester Constable Ws Washington Association Constable

Postponed County 4H Banquet Delayed by Farm Bureau

The county 4H banquet, scheduled for last Friday, has been postponed due to county financial conditions. Farm Bureau officials regret the delay and will announce a new date when decided. Also noted are Farm Bureau calendar items and training/judging information for members.

Farm Bureau

Merely Mary Ann shines with Gaynor in State Theatre film

Gaynor delivers a charming turn in Merely Mary Ann at the State theatre, rivaling co star C Les Farrell in a witty love story. Henry King directs a strong supporting cast including Beryl Mercer and Arnold Lucy, with authentic London settings elevating the production. The film, based on Israel Zangwill’s play, offers bright entertainment.

Gaynor Mary Ann State Theater Cles Farrell Henry King Smallield Evere Beryl Mercer M. Kerrigan Arnold Lucy London Israel Zangwill Mary

Hard Work Rebuilds Prosperity Says J C Penney

J C Penney, founder and chair, urges that prosperity returns through hard work and persistent sales effort. He argues idle money and low consumer spending can be reversed by boosting individual expenditures by twenty five cents a day, fueling demand and overall business recovery. The message emphasizes self-driven action and practical effort in communities.

J.C. Penney J. Penney Company United States

Local Will Dil Teague group attends Des Moines meeting

A group of local residents attended the state Will Dil Teague conservation meeting in Des Moines Monday. Dewey of Washington was elected one of the state directors for the southeastern district. C. W. Boone Ottumwa and Prof. Bobuimil Shimek addressed the gathering on conservation and game conditions in Iowa.

Des Moines Dewey Washington Low Wrev CW. Klein Will Dile League Sville Rider Kings Dan Turner Will Dily Teague C. W Boone Ottumwa State Fish and Game Commission Bobuimil Shimek Iowa City Aldo Leopold Small Arms Madison Wis Iowa

Iowa Preparing for Homecoming Gridiron Return

Iowa plans a homecoming crowd as the Hawkeyes, crippled yet unbowed, prepare for their first Big Ten game against Indiana. New lineups feature Trickey, Clearman, Foster, and Dellavedova with Sansen guiding the backfield as alumni arrive and traditions shift, including the controversial burning of the monument.

University of Iowa University of Indiana Iown Indiana Burt Ingwersen Towa Iowa City Eam Pittsburgh Tes Aggies Iowa College Chan Trickey Clearman Ackles Jerry Foster Tullio Dellavedova Tompkins Hantelmann Ed Dolly Oliver Sansen

Masonic and Shrine Lodges Meet Regularly in Washington

Lodges Washington Chapter No 04 regular meetings on the second Thursday monthly with W M Dda McDaniel and secretary Ernestine Denison welcoming visitors. Damascus Shrine No 10 holds regular fourth Sunday meetings at Masonic Temple rooms with W P Chioa Spies and Worthy Scribe Hazel Haven. Washington Ladies No 20 AF&AM meets first Friday monthly under My A. Ward, secretary JW Enstin. RAM Chapter ting second in JW.

Washington B.S Secon Dda McDaniel W. M Ernestine Denison Uara Damascus Shrine No. 10 WS. F Matonic Temple Chioa Spies W. P Hazel Haven A. F&a. Mo Harry C. Ward W. My A.W. Ward Ram Ting Enstin

Railway Time Table with Local and Express Trains

A historical rail timetable lists westbound and eastbound trains with numbers such as No 4 Golden State No 12 Apache and No 50 Local Passenger Daily except Sunday. It notes local freight and mixed trains, limited services, stops restricted to California passengers, and agent Goodlander plus W. Bell.

Sun Deg Eee T California Goodlander J.C. Meka Traiis W. ©. Bell Agent Coom

Indiana Tilt At Risk As Lineup Is Debated

Dependable Pery Kriz likely to start at one halfback position. The other half could be Moffitt unless Randall Hick’s ankle injury improves to allow Laws to gain ground. Laws, newly developed, may push into the backfield if the injury limits Hick.

Pery Kriz Moffitt Randall Hick Roves Indiana

Des Moines Judge Bonner Dies After Ill Health

Des Moines mourns Judge Willis G. Bonner of Polk county district court who died after a long illness. Born in Webster City, he was 53 and had served on the bench for eight years.

Des Moines Willis G. Bonner Polk County District Court Bonner Webster City

Local Business and Professional Directory Snapshot

A fragmented directory listing from a town shows firms and professionals across law, abstract services, dentistry, funeral homes, and osteopathic medicine. Entries include Temple Junding optical journal office, SROCKHART Law Abeirncts, Livingston & Eicher abstract office, Morrison & Morrison, Dr W D Dwyer dentistry, Jones Funeral Home, Sherman’s Funeral Home, Preston E Either osteopathic physician with hospital and pharmacy nearby.

Srockhart Law State Theatre Washington St Livingston & Eicher W. Livingston B.C Etcher West Main St Court House Moririson & Morrison Kdiund George Morrison Equate

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