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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1938
Page
9
Central western Clinton County suffered heavy damage Monday afternoon as a severe hail storm struck the Charlotte area. Damage runs into thousands of dollars with hailstones up to four and a quarter inches, shattering fields of headed grain and breaking windows, screens, and dishes.
Cedar County voters weighed GOP and Democratic tickets in a crowded primary for sheriff, county attorney, recorder, auditor, clerk of court, and supervisor seats. Notable outcomes included G. D. Goldsmith winning the first district nomination amid the ouster matter, while Democrat and Republican tallies show district races across congress, state representation, and county offices. Fortunes shifted with close totals for several contenders, including unopposed and split ballots in multiple supervisor districts.
Ames Dates for 17 lamb grading and marketing days announced by C W McDonald extension animal husbandman. Sessions run June 7 at Washington through June 21 Creston and Bedford with multiple towns including Marengo Fairfield Osceola and Ottumwa. Local agents coordinate, extension specialists grade lambs from prime to fat back, and packer buyers will bid.
State and county officials will form weed eradication plans at district conferences from June 10 to June 17 in Washington Chariton Atlantic Cherokee Mason City and Ames. Topics include new state weed law county control methods seed sale enforcement and weed identification chemical and cultural controls demonstrations tours and exhibits by Dr R H Porter and E P Sylvester of Iowa State College Extension Service. All meetings start at 9 00 a m.
A home care tip explains to rub on lipstick stains with a substance before washing. If that fails, hydrogen peroxide is suggested as a strong alternative to remove the stain from linen napkins.
Washington agriculture department expert told the house appropriations committee that control of grasshoppers and other pests will cost 950000 more than current congress funding. The committee trimmed the request to 700000, citing existing funds of 2834517.
A compilation of farm notes includes building a forage rack from bed springs and junkyard parts costing 23.25, plus methods for stationary spraying systems using acid washes, pear midge control from New York trials, and advice on improving roughage efficiency by chopping feed. It also covers all purpose mash recipes from Nebraska stations, Atlas Sorgo silage results in Missouri, June culling guidance for laying flocks, drying off cows, and alfalfa rotation and management recommendations for long stands and soil health.
Rohwer defends federal action on grasshoppers, saying the tabulation speaks for itself and stressing that the bureau’s work aims at crop protection rather than extermination. He notes there is a real difference between eradication efforts and protection measures.
Pine of Columbus Junction seeks re election as state representative and defeats Jesse Buddle of Wapello 1208 to 681 for the Republican nomination in a notable primary. County results show Thomas Martin 917 to 753 for Corwin. Hudler 521 for state senate. Cuthamp unopposed for auditor with 4001 votes. Buster unopposed for county treasurer with 1404 votes.
Official estimated receipts for tomorrow list cattle 9,000 hogs 13,000 sheep 7,090. Hog prices rose with 15,000 head traded and top at 9.00, while cattle and sheep saw active, mixed moves as buyers chased gains in the Chicago market.
Des Moines AP reports June hog market results from interior Iowa and southern Minnesota markets. Combined plant activity and packer demand yielded weaker week comparisons with most weight classes posting varied prices from around 6.20 to 8.60 per hundredweight. Readings reflect early morning transactions and tentative estimates through 1330 hours, with yard activity largely centered in interior regions.
Kansas City livestock market summary shows fairly active demand with higher prices for select classes. Cattle slaughter and calf numbers described, with top weights around 269 pounds and prices around 85.53, while heifer and steer categories report varied gains and declines across the day.
Henry Truninger was elected head of Laurent Council Knights of Columbus at the annual officers election held Monday night. He succeeds Cart V. Riley. new officers include Lawrence Flannery deputy grand knight Ernest Bielerman recording secretary William Kook trustee Joseph Walters warden Ray Wyniger advocate Wilbur Roby chancellor Leonard Schenxel inside guard and Louis Bodman outside guard. Installation is set for July and a special meeting June 14 will outline summer plans.
Omaha stockyards report for June 7 to 9 shows cattle and calves strong with fed steers and yearlings steady to higher. Prices list hogs 860 top, feeder cattle in the 5.00 to 8.50 range, bulls around 9.75, veals near 6.40, and lambs trading up to 10.09 with clipped lambs at 7.49 and ewes around 3.50.
Muscatine Elks prepare a sizable delegation for the Iowa Elks convention in Keokuk with a 12 piece band for the parade, a Muscatine team in the golf tournament, and a float entry. They expect strong participation in the ritualistic contest Monday night and aim for additional honors.
At the regular meeting of the First Methodist Church board reports were read by the treasurer and world vice secretary. It was voted to hold outdoor automobile services at storm homes during the summer. The fourth quarterly conference will be August 3, and the annual conference will be September 13 at Fairfield with Bishop Bromley Oxnam presiding.
In Chicago cash grain trading on June 7 prices for wheat and corn were reported with assorted bids. No. 1 yellow corn and other wheat varieties showed notable activity as buyers and sellers engaged across the cash market.
Probate filed in district court for the estate of Lillian Rell Cunningham who died June 3. One third goes to husband John. real estate to sister Mrs Cora Koll Hudler of Muscatine. remainder divided among sister Clara Koll Holzer and Charles Halzas Jr. of Santa Monica, Calif., niece Gladys H Heitz and grandniece Margaret Coe Heitz of Musea Lew times. T. Heitz named executor without bond. Hearing set for daily 3.
Local market notes show heavy hens Leghorn prices and cocks listed with regional grocers paying for hogs from good to choice ranges. Quotations include weights from 270 to 409 pounds and prices around 1.20 per pound for heavier lots, with extensive figures for packers and sellers.
A fragmentary livestock price listing shows figures for various weight classes and items. Entries include prices per hundredweight and packing figures, with references to beef cattle and related commodities, though the text is garbled and partial.
Bond markets showed a fairly steady course with some losses in a few towns as yields fell on gilt edged issues. Investors shifted to Treasuries and government securities with White money flowing to banks and institutions, while June financing news faded and prices fluctuated in a narrow range amid uneven activity in General 4s and other issues.
In New York markets, the pound sterling rose while the dollar declined amid exchanges with Britain and France. Rates show various figures for currencies and travel costs, with several listings such as Belgium, Denmark, and other European currencies, reflecting a broad picture of the day’s foreign exchange activity.
Boston buyers and sellers faced a slow trade with demand weak and prices pressured downward. The market remained fairly steady, while several brokers noted lighter inquiry and tentative offers. Fading activity reflected weaker fiber interest across competing regions, with buyers holding cautious positions into the week.
Chicago wheat futures rise amid late trading as July and September contracts hit higher levels. Strong domestic southwest reports of disappointing yields and poorer quality bolster the upturn, with oats showing modest advances as well.
Chicago grain and provisions price quotations from Meena Feed and Grain Co and Valley Grain and Feed Co list Corn No 2 yellow, and Oats No 2 with June 7 1388 date. The report reflects Chicago market quotes for corn and oats supplied by regional grain firms.
New York market brief outlines creamery and whole milk products with mixed color packs and special lots. Figures show 5 321 creamery units, 28 726 cheese, and 36 892 exports or expenses with 21 percent factors cited.
Chicago produce notes show mixed shipments and stock levels with U S shipments at 768 and new stock from California. Prices cited include 1.00 to 2.07 and futures data with June 2914 and June TOM. references to standard grades, car lots, and regional suppliers such as Washington Idaho and Alabama.
The readable text lists numerous company names and items such as Am Cay RBG Amound Fey Pow and Curtiss Wric Deere and Co Pie Dr, interspersed with partial terms like Chrysler, Canadian, Dow, and 454. The fragmentary OCR lacks coherent narrative or a clear event to summarize.
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