Heavy rains ease Muscatine grasshopper battle
Heavy rains over the past month aided Muscatine County farmers in fighting a grasshopper invasion. County Agent Ralph H. Olson reports fungus and other diseases have reduced grasshopper numbers, easing the threat though precautions remain. Poison grasshopper bait remains available at the Coraville experiment station and Stewart road mixing station.
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Muscatine County
Ralph H. Olson
Musceine County
Coresville
Stewart Road
Iowa's Share in Federal Highway Cash Computed
Washington reports Iowa will receive 1940 and 1941 federal road funds totaling 8,605.00 with breakdowns for regular federal aid highways, secondary roads, and grade crossings. Hayden-Carver bill totals show 1940 allocations and 1941 forecasts, noting additional authorizations for forest lands, public land roads, parks, Indian roads, and future program funding.
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Washington
Iowa
Congress
Sen
Hayden (DeAriz
White House
Hayden
Lowa
Four Iowa G A R Members Attend 64th Encampment
Sioux City hosts the opening of the 64th annual encampment with over 1,000 attending including department commander Michael Hawk and other state officers. Elective officers from federated patriotic societies were chosen. Charles L Kasien of Davenport to attend the national G R encampment in Des Moines in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
Michael Hawk
T. J. Noll
Grinnell
James W. Willett
Tama
E. P. Taylor
Newton
Federated Patriotic Societies
Women's
Relitf Corps
Daughters of Union Veterans
Sons of Union Veterans
Auxiliary
Minnie Hatchison
Mabel Lynch
Davenport
Tracy, Bradley
City
Treat- Frank Stull
Waterloo
Iowa Veteran of Indian Wars Dead
Humboldt, Ia. Milan Sharpe, 93, one of the last Iowa survivors of the Indian wars, died Sunday. He came to town with his parents in 1845 from New York state aboard a prairie schooner. At age 12 he joined the northern border militia from Fort Dodge in Minnesota after the Spirit Lake massacre of 1857. He received pensions from both the state and federal governments for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Milan Sharpe
Sharpe
New York State
Fort Dodge
Minnesota
Spirit Lake
Colera
FSA May Allocate Addition Funds for Iowa Project
The Farm Security Administration indicated that extra funds might be allotted for the Southern Iowa land utilization project if demonstrations continue. Recent allocations elsewhere have funded land purchases. no new Iowa funds have been set aside. Initiated by the Resettlement Administration, the Iowa project aimed to restore less productive lands to crop or grass use with units in Appanoose, Davis, Decatur, Monroe and Van Buren counties, originally earmarked about 31 000 dollars for land acquisition.
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Farm Security Administration
Iowa
Resettlement Administration
Appanoose
Davis
Decatur
Monroe
van Buren
Dubuque Police Seek Man in Fatal Shooting
Dubuque police and sheriff's deputies hunt Norbert Heying of New Vienna for the fatal shooting of his estranged wife Irma Heying at her home around 9 24 am She was preparing to go to work when Heying appeared and shot her in the chest before fleeing in his car Children Derine 10 and Virgil 3 were at the scene The standoff includes a possible crossing into Illinois as investigators verify his whereabouts Heying a WPA sewing project worker carpenter and auto parts salesman recently worked in Dy ersville Autopsy by County Coroner Dr Condy ongoing
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Dubuque
Sheriff's
Con
Derine
Heyings
Virgil
Heying
Giellis
East Dubuque
Ilinois
Grcllis
Dyersville
Dorine
Giells
Japanese Shock Troops Converge On Chengchow Key City
Japanese forces push toward Chengchow after capturing Kaifeng as columns move west from Kaifeng and south from the southeast. Aerial observers report Chinese withdrawals to the west and lines forming to defend Shensi. Tokyo aims to seize Chunkchow and push along the Peiping Hankow railway toward China's provisional capital. The Chinese prepared at Chungmow where 10,000 residents were noted in a town of 10,000.
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Shanghai
Chengchow
Hankow
Kaifeng
China
Lunghai
Shensi
Soviet Russia
Sincheng
Peiping- Hankow
Chunkchow
Peiping-Hankow
Chungmow
Better Grooming Contest Planned for 4-H Girls
Muscatine county 4 H clubs will compete in a county wide better grooming contest during Rally Day at the Elks Lodge. The winner advances to Ames for the state contest June 15 18, with the state victor eligible for the National Club Congress in Chicago. Judging emphasizes personal grooming 30 percent clothing 20 percent shoes and hose 10 percent accessories 5 percent general impression 10 percent and record book 24. Miss Mary Grace Mastin notes final Rally Day preparations.
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Muscatine County
Elks Hore
Ames
Natonal Club
Chicago
Mary Grace Mastin
Pythian Lodge Holds Lake Wapello Picnic Gathering
Black Hawk lodge Knights of Pythias members and families enjoyed their annual picnic Sunday at Meyerhaly Lake near Wapello. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Hoover, Attorney and Mrs. F. W. Miller, Mrs. H. W. Baker and Verne Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Downs and Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Don Parsons and Na, L. D. McKinney and Taught, Bert Dearn and Mrs. Lawrence Jack, Ernest Riepe and sons, Mrs. Diets Robinson SONS, a McKinney and Bob, Elston and children, Mrs. Pease, L. A. Plumb, E. H. Dunlap, H. E. Cover, Neal Pson, Robert Stineman and Marp.e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Blackhawk Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Meyerhaly Lake
Ang
H. B. Hoover
F. W. Miller
H. W. Baker
Verne Baker
Robert Downs
Dean
Don Parsons
Bert Dearn
Lawrence
Jack
Ernest Riepe
Diets Robinson
A McKinney
Bob
Elston
Pease
L. A. Plumb
Mes
E. H. Dunlap
H. E. Cover
Neal Pson
Robert Stineman
Harold Boyd Graduates Law Degree at Iowa University
Harold Boyd son of Mr and Mrs J W Boyd of Columbus Junction graduated in law at the University of Iowa today. He and Mrs Boyd plan to return about September to Nashua Mont where he will resume the position as superintendent of the public schools after a year’s leave to complete his law course. Attending the commencement were Mr and Mrs J W Boyd and Mr and Mrs Harold Mitchell of College Springs.
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Columbus — Wrinchon
Arold Boyd
J. W. Boyd
University of Iowa
Boyd
Nashua
Mont
Columbus Junction
Harold Mitchell
College Springs
Defenses at Kaifeng Delay Japanese Advance
Fragmentary OCR notes describe forces maneuvering to defend Kaifeng, aiming to slow the advancing Japanese troops. The context centers on a delaying rear-guard action with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chentcng
Kaifeng
Muscatine Farm Bureau Change of Excursion Date
The Muscatine County Farm Bureau annual excursion date was moved from July 29 to Tuesday July 19. County Agent Ralph H. Olson announced the daytime trip to Davenport will depart by steamer J S. The change aims to avoid threshing time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Hearing Arranged On Dodge Street Bridge Board Change
A House interstate and foreign commerce sub committee led by Rep. McLaughlin of Nebraska scheduled a hearing today to alter the Dodge Street bridge board of trustees. The move seeks to remove two private members including Chairman Henry F. Kieser, backed by Gov. Cochran and Mayon Dan Butler of Omaha. Kieser allegedly did not file an Iron Corp loan for 2,500,900 to build the Council Bluffs Iowa to Omaha Nebraska bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashington
Rep
McLaughlin
Nebraska
Dodge Street Bridge Board’ of Trustees
Henry F. Kieser
R.L. Cochran
Mayon
Dan Butler
Omaha
Kieser
Toington
Iron Corp
Council Bluffs
Neb
Three Escape From Iowa Prison Camp
Three inmates escaped Sunday night from the Cherokee state penitentiary prison camp on the hospital grounds. The men named are John Ehnan, 30, of Dubuque. Ja Dan Maddox, 23, of Marshalltown. and John Postnick, 47, believed to be from Sioux City. Hospital employees said they believed the trio walked away after reporting for work in the paint shop and dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheroke
Lay—oree Iiklies
State Penitentiary
Cherokee State Hospital
John Ehnan
Dubuque
Dan Maddox
Marshalltown
John Postnick
Sioux City
Met
Painc
Cut in Farm Debt Noted by Carmody in Nebraska
Carmody head of the federal farm debt adjustment administration reported to debt officials from 14 states that 80 308 cases have been handled, cutting debts from 247 772 72 to 182 756 359. In region 7 comprising Kansas Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota debts fell from 42 630 675 to 26 686 931 across 12 354 cases. Participants include Nebraska Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio Missouri Kansas and others. meeting continues Tuesday. Mrs Elizabeth Roaney in Rushville Indiana on her golden wedding day dug up her lost wedding ring after 40 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omsha
Nebraska
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
North
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
Wyoming
Arkansas
Youth Soap Box Derby Set For July Fourth in Muscatine
Muscatine youths turn from school to the second annual Soap Box Derby sponsored by Henderson's Garage and The Journal. Applications are now at Henderson's Garage with rule books and bulletins limited in supply. Entries are open to boys aged 9 to 15, total car and driver weight not exceeding 250 pounds. Applicants should return completed forms to Henderson's Garage.
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Muscatine
Henderson's Garage
The
Journal
Henderson
Elegant Pattern 572 by Claire Tilden Promises Lasting Appeal
A fashion pattern advertisement promotes Pattern 572 by Claire Tilden. It touts a versatile dress for gala afternoons and summer evenings, with sizes 14 through 42 and yardage for size 16. Buyers are urged to send 15 cents, name, address, and style number to The Muscatine Journal Pattern Dept in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Tilden
Muscatine Journal
Figs Avenue
New York
N. Y
Regular Scout Meetings Announced for Week
Assistant Executive Frank Swisher lists troop gatherings for the week with meetings tonight for Methodist Presbyterian Baptist Musserville Legion and McKinley units. Knights of Columbus hold a Tuesday session and Congregational group roseting on Wednesday, outlining routine scout activities.
Los Angeles Hosts U S Shriners Convention
Los Angeles welcomed the Shriners as fezzed members gathered for their national convention. Baltimore is already bidding for next year with support from San Francisco's Islam temple.
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Angeles
Los Angeles
Mecca
Baltimore
San Francisco
Grain price notices and foreign exchange round up
Local grain market updates show No 2 yellow corn at quotes with McKee Peed and Ca atop Valley Grain and Feed Co. Foreign exchange rates in New York reflect holidays for Whitsuntide with various country quotes including Germany 4.1 percent and Poland 18.37, Argentina 32.38, Tokyo 28.24, Shanghai 30.87.
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McKee Peed Sae Azain Ca
Atopi Valley Grain and Feed Co
New York
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Jugoslavia
Austria
Hungary
Buergentine
Brazil
Tokyo
Shanghai Kong
Mexico City
Late
N—Sorinel
Grainfed cattle steady as hog bids rise in Chicago market
Grainfed cattle held steady today while hog prices edged higher in Chicago. Early top for weighty steers reached 10.65 with many loads. hogs topped near 8.98. Calves, yearlings, and cows remained steady to weak amid active trading and mixed weights.
Chicago Produce Market Report Porrs and Prices
A volatile market snapshot lists current bloom, storage standards, and fresh stock across U.S. shipments. It notes prices for white rose, Cobblers, Texan origins, and California stock, with demand and supply firmness varying by region and grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivengo
Buren
Loval
Leghorm Huis
S. Chlored
Plymouth
Rock
Wey Tueghorn
Piymacihae
U.S
California
Southern
North Carolina
Birh U
North Gardina Cobh
Siack
Tinta Busset Burbarks
Washington Busset Burh
Bulwer
Neic
White
Roca
New York Produce Curk Butter Prices and Storage Notes
New York produce pricing sheet lists curk and butter terms, with numbers of prices and stock descriptors. Mentions lots of cheese, 1936, 2024, and various pack sizes, storage checks, and quality grades like firsts and seconds.
New York Bonds Edge Up on Mixed Trading
In millet trading from June in New York bonds, buyers favored western carrier loans and whiter wheat belt issues. Southern Pacific rose about 2 points, with St. Louis Southwestern Santa Fe and Nickel Plate items showing gains. American and Foreign Power, Lothiehem Steel, Western Union, Remington Rand, and New York Central posted fractional advances. Lehigh Valley and Reading fell slightly. U.S. governments held steady with modest gains noted in quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Southern Pacific
St. Louis- Southwestern
Santa Fe
Nickel ‘Plate
Lothiehem Steel
Western Union
Remington Randalls
American As
New York Central
Lehigh Valley Cowl
General Stead
California- Oregon
Power
The
Orpheum
Reading Tarsty Central
U. S
Point Qmaid-Daerrins
Palish
Actian
Mans Wehbe
Local Markets Report on Poultry and Market Prices
Poultry prices show Powtry-Heavy hens and Leghorn cocks valued by grocers and markets. Reports list price ranges for good to choice birds, heavy weights, and butcher packers with per hundred or per pound quotes, indicating market activity and value for various poultry categories.
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Powtry
Leghorn
Iowa Hog Market Review Des Moines June 6 10c higher
Iowa hog market receipts 31,409 for two hours ending 1 a m. steady to 10c higher than last week and year ago. Undertone fairly active with hogs 169 to 189 lbs, 180 to 200 lbs, and 250 to 280 lbs quoted from 8.30 to 8.40 dollars, packers paying 7.75 to 9.10 for heavier weights. Prices reflect delivered hogs sold to packing plants and interior yards in Iowa and southern Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Iowa Livestock Prices Buck Market Amid Mixed Demand
The Iowa auction market shows fluctuating bids across hogs cattle and sheep with price ranges from stalls. Hogs sell from about 140 to 280 pounds at varying per hundredweight rates, cattle steady to lower with medium to good grades around 8.25 to 8.50 per hundredweight while yearlings and lighter weights bring mixed values.
Omaha Livestock Market Report Highlights Mixed Hogs and Cattle
Omaha livestock text shows steady to 10 cents movement for hogs with 270 head totaling 8,258.60 dollars and sows at 7,400. Readers note weak feeder categories including stockers and yearlings priced around 85 to 254 dollars, while cows run about 5 to 7 dollars per hundredweight. The summary reflects June 5 market activity from Omaha auctions.
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Jove
Grain Prices at Chicago Fall on End of Trading
Chicago wheat futures finished lower as the market drifted after a holiday on European exchanges. Cooler weather outlooks aided sellers while demand waned. July and September contracts declined, with oats also down.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Gram item misread in June issue
A fragmented OCR excerpt from a Chicago publication mentions cash and issue numbers with unclear phrases. The readable bits reference June, issue numbers 3 and 2, a white version, and pricing but lack coherent events or names to form a full incident or story.
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary
Kansas City livestock bids show hogs around 3,000 handled with active demand and prices near steady to slightly lower for lighter weights. Calves and yearlings opened steady with grass steer and stocker activity, sheep at 2,900 head with Texas lambs steady or higher and native spring lambs above 10.25. Prices reflect mixed loads of Colorado and other quality stock, with several lots at 10.05 to 10.25 for certain classes.
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Kansas City
U. Dept
Colorado
Texas
Slow Wool Trade In Boston Under Government Loans
Boston wool business languished as dealers reported weak demand and slow buying. Direct purchasing and new addresses in Boston appeared to falter as a growing number of buyers refused to accept recent bids, which many felt were below the government loan levels.
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Boston
Jyne o—iArjs
U. S. Dept
Milly
Aresa
Ernwers
Dasin
Am Can 864p Am pnd For Pow 3% Am Love 1544 Am
Am Can listed with several entities and numbers in a compact OCR fragment. The text references Pow 3 percent, locations on Beth Street and Steed, and multiple company mentions including Borg-Warner and Chrysler with percentages and figures. No clear narrative or event.
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St . Ste Am
Beth Steed
Borg-Warner
Chersler
Surtiss Ra
Derre and Co
Dusant
York Stocks List Shows Broad Stock Moves
A scanned stock listing highlights varied moves across companies. Notable quotes include Firestone, Goodyear, Libbey Glass, Studebaker, Woolworth, Texas Gulf Sulphur, and Ford Motors among others, with percentages indicating gains or declines and several entries denoting closing prices or daily changes.
Hereford stock cattle sale at Columbus Junction
Hereford stock cattle special sale Wednesday June 8 at 12 o'clock listing 438 head of cattle including 350 to 400 lb steer calves 374 to 400 lb and 475 to 525 lb yearling steers 60 heifer calves 340 to 400 lb 53 heifer calves 60 lb 25 yearling heifers and 30 Wayne county Angus cattle. Jett Wheat of the south present in person with the shipment urging buyers to act early for best prices. Also listing fat cows and heifers breeding bulls hogs and work horses with a focus on western buyers and eastern Town and Western Illinois interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Lews
Illinois
Wayne County
Touisa County
Shortborg
EeroRsree
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FSA
Key City
Soap Box Derby
Mendelson
Pythian Lodge
Lake
Harold Boyd
Carmody
Soap Box’ Derby
Claire
Tilden
U.S. Shriners
Fae
P U
Wis
Wye
Price
Wits
Brice
Wes
Brive
Wiha
Hest
Leiters
Gamba
NEW York Bonds
HOG Market Review
OWA Livestock
Associated Press
Uch
Vag St.tgbzars
Tbs
Hasan
Ty Choier
Cheeaton
Grarling
Omaha Livestock
Chicago Grain & Provisions
Mabtstrone Furmaned
Owler, Gly
Marehey Bias
Sune
Asia
Cash Gram
Tari
Cash Worat
Aoynilow
Stawise
aiMysc
Smepst
Tae
Sample
Giese
D White
Nae
Kansas City Livestock
York Stocks
NG Quotatic Sustman
Firestone
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Gillrite
Goodyear
Hudson
Hany
Johns-Manville
Kreagn
Libbey
Mont Ward
Nash-Kelvinator
Oliver Farm
Penney
Pony Ry
Phillins Pet
Pure Oil
Rem Rand
Repub
Studebaker
Swift and Co
Texas Gulf
Ford
United Gas
Sace A Midway Sale Co
R. F
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