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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1924
Page
4
Chicago cash grain and livestock markets report mixed quotes with No 1 hard wheat at 1.168% and corn bids around 8% to 9% for various grades. Livestock receipts show hogs and cattle trading unevenly with bulk hogs 6.60 to 7.10 and steers near 9.90 to 10.85, while South Omaha data and northern markets confirm weaker packs and steady to higher veal and sheep values amid sparse buyers.
Atlantic markets list grain prices for Wheat 97e new corn 800 barley 5Se vals 45e rye 57, butterfat prices 19¢ hens 18¢ spring chickens 28e old roosters Ge. Hog prices 5.00 6.65, stockers and feeders 5.60 6.50, fat cattle 7.00 10.00.
Last night's storm caused Turkey Creek to overflow its banks and flood nearby areas near WIOTA. The Joyce Lumber yard, Turner's blacksmith shop, Wood Bros stockyards, and Roy Duling's house were inundated with water within inches of the highest mark in three years. Wood Bros reported 30 hogs drowned. section men patrolled all night along the right of way.
Wind and rain battered Massena for hours causing downed trees, strewn branches, and tangled wires. The Slocum store suffered stock damage from a shattered skylight while masonry was blown loose from the Marlow clothing store. Nodaway river overflowed its banks flooding adjacent fields.
Hans Jensen a longtime Elk Horn resident died after a Omaha street car struck him on June 13 while he stepped into traffic to avoid speeding cars. Born October 7 1856 in Denmark he came to America with his parents and survived by his father and six siblings. He was buried in Kimballtown cemetery.
In Red Oak Miller to quit business in Red Oak. In June 24 start Repledge, two member of the firm of the Repledge Milling Co., will sever his connection with the firm July 1 and will remove to Los Angeles, Cal., some time this fall due to Mrs. Repledge’s health. They will be accompanied by their son-in-law and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Longstreet.
Indian Creek near Elk Horn surged after torrential rain flooding Kimballton and Elk Horn territory. The flood inundated Larsens home, destroyed a bridge and road embankment, drowned poultry, and forced livestock to seek high ground as three feet of water covered Jens Jensen Brayton's residence.
Special to News Telegraph reports the Boirhoe river flood stage at Exira set a record. Backwaters from Davis creek worsened the damage, ten families moved to higher ground overnight, a tourist family camp in the park was rescued, a motor party sought refuge in a hall. Their car nearly submerged as hundreds of acres along Batna river and Davis creek flooded. Depot agent cut off from reaching the local station due to deep water.
A torrential rain and high wind kept Griswold residents awake during the early hours. A threatening roar in the skies led locals to fear a cyclone. Creeks overflowed their banks and inundated many fields.
The Botna River at Avoca rose to high levels with flooded yields and debris sweeping away several bridges. A heavy rainstorm, strong winds, and vivid lightning disrupted the area, keeping many residents awake.
Adair Nasby 1 selection delayed as J P Grace, local postmaster under the Wilson regime, remains in charge after his commission expired June 6. Harry D Byers Clyde Edwards and Harry Jarvis are named as three candidates for the position following a competitive examination.
A local column from Anita notes visits by Mother Rowland of Adair to her daughter Mrs Wen Wagner, and A L Harris from Berea seeking rheumatism treatment at Excelsior Springs. It details storm damage near Anita, farm disruptions, and community chatter including travel, farming notes, and local trades.
Harlan Iowa June 24 Sue Anderson and her husband fled their farm with their young daughter during a severe electrical storm. They sought shelter in a nearby cave as branches toppled around them. In darkness the little girl was separated but quickly found after the storm passed, leaving the parents shaken by the near tragedy and imaginations of danger.
Audubon Iowa June 24 Special to News Telegraph Funeral services for F R McLaughlin former mayor of Audubon will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at the Presbyterian Church The Rev O B Lea will officiate Interment will be Maple Grove cemetery McLaughlin who died Sunday served a second term and had been ill about a year The tumor caused his death He was about 75 years old and lived most of his life in Audubon and vicinity Surviving are three sons Ray of Audubon Charles of Carroll and Walter bur of Audubon territory and four daughters Grace Hazel May and Gladys.
Elk Horn Iowa June 24. The Elk Horn post of the American Legion operating a local movie house says the show will close unless patronage rises. The only profit lately comes from advertising slides.
Gladys Emmons leaves Saturday for Cedar Falls to attend three weeks of summer school. Numerous visitors travel through Walnut including Mr. and Mrs. Duebel, Mrs. Odell and son from Shelby, Mr. and Mrs. T. Voge and Otto Rappen of Avoca, Mrs. Otte Voge and daughter Yvonne of Alton Iowa, and Will Lutt of Wiota. Many locals host relatives and guests, with travel to Artesian South Dakota and Omaha for visits. Dr. G.C. Steele family from Treynor joins relatives, and Prof. Guy Miller moves into town as upcoming Walnut school superintendent.
Audubon Iowa June 24 Professor Holden told the Greely township farm bureau picnic the big opportunities are near for farmers who stay on the land. He urged eliminating waste and warned 25 to 40 percent of Iowa corn is wasted annually. He favors growing more feed, pasturing stalks, and growing alfalfa to protect soil fertility while stressing Iowa's overall optimism and opportunities.
Audubon Iowa June 24 Jens Logs local contractor and builder suffered the loss of two fingers on his right hand yesterday while running lumber through a planer A special to News Telegraph Nichols King promotional sale announced at factory demonstration beginning tomorrow for Woodrow Washer purchaser.
Special to News-Telegraph reports Blue Grass Creek swollen by recent rain over its banks in Audubon flooding the west residential area. Botna River adds to the flood scene as parts of the town flood with rising water and inundation.
In Elk Horn on June 24 eight carloads of livestock, mostly cattle, were shipped from local yards to the Chicago market. Bills were sent by Td. Mardesen with 2 cars, Andrew Nelson with 2 cars, L. Nelson with 2 cars, and Nels Jensen with 2 cars.
A country club dinner is scheduled for Thursday June 26 at 6 30 p m Reservations must be made by Wednesday 6 00 p m with Mrs G G Warner The News Telegraph will deliver all the news when it is news.
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