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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1938

Page

9

Itinerary for Muscatine County 4 H Dairy Tour

The Muscatine County 4 H Dairy Cattle Club tour schedule announces an all day event led by Club Agent Ernest Burke with Ernest Wright of the State Dairy Cattle Producers Association. It starts 8 39 a m at the Farm Bureau office and includes stops at Wayne Thoeming Fulton township Warren Collier Satterthwaite Freyermuth Tipton Geertz McBride and McFate farms with a noon picnic and cattle judging classes. Members and interested adults are invited. optional meetups at stops. Two additional club meetings are planned during the week in Pike Township and Fruitland Township.

Muscatine J. S. McBride Willis Ancel McFate Burke Farm Bureau ‘Office Pike Township Clifford Braun Fruiland Township Dick Forte

Farm Bureau Chorus to Present Concert at West Liberty

The Goshen Wapsie Farm Bureau women’s chorus directed by Grace Crull of Muscatine will hold the second annual concert at the First Preseylering church in West Liberty on Tuesday night June 2 at 8 o clock. The event is free to the public with Lenz Lorber and Virginia Rosenthal of Muscatine assisting by performing a set of numbers between the three group songs.

West Liberty Goshen- Wapsie Farm Bureau Women's Chorus Oclock Grace Crull Muscatine Girestor Lenz Lorber Virginia Rosenthal

Farmers Urged to Call for AAA Checks Immediately

Muscatine county farmers who have not yet received their 1927 soil conservation AAA checks should call at once. County chairman William Cashman announced that many checks remain unclaimed from pay days at four county locations. Signers must collect in person within the next several days. About 700 checks totaling nearly $100,000 were in the latest shipment received.

Muscatine County Court House William Cashman Carman

Power Firm Will Notify City Before Selling Property

Omana Vi noy Page vice president of the Nebraska Power Co. of Omaha said the firm will give Council Bluffs 90 days notice before selling its properties in the city. The pledge comes as reports say three federal financed hydro electric projects may buy Nebraska's assets. Council Bluffs officials discussed municipal purchase if sold to outsiders. Ginaha also has a promise of 96 days notice of sale.

Omana Vi— Noy Page Nebraska Power Co Omaha Council Bluffs Page Nebraska Joseph B. Katelman Ginaha

Four-H Club Girls Eye State Convo This Week

Muscatine county Four-H girls shift focus from Rally Day to the state convention in Ames, opening Wednesday and running through the week. A 260 turnout marked Rally Day, with awards announced by Miss Mary Grace Martin. Shirley Shield earned best grooming honors and a free state convention trip, courtesy of the Farm Bureau. Seven clubs won $1 prizes for full attendance and uniforms. Goshen-Wapsie led in parent attendance, aided by Green Valley Hustlers and others. Singing festival results placed Green Valley Hustlers first, Goshen-Wapsie second.

Muscatine County Mary Jane Ruess Suirley Shield Irene Pelton Mildred Johnson Betty Nouman Ames Muscatine Five Mary Grace Martin Shirley Shield Bloomington Farm Bureau Shirley Fulton Royal Workers Wapsie's Best Green Valley Hustlers Goshen-Wapsie Wilton Busy Bees Wap 'S Best Fulion Royal Abows Blinmington Best Clu

Public Payroll Is Called Most Secure Spot for Graduates

Professor Robert E. Rogers of MIT described payroll as the most secure and profitable career for college graduates at Rhode Island State College. He called it a form of dole and advised graduates to consider unconventional paths, recalling earlier remarks about marrying the boss’s daughter and later admitting error for stressing the stenographer angle.

Kingston Robert E. Rogers Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rhode Island State College

State to Cut Off Cash to Counties for Medical Aid

Iowa relief officials announced the discontinuance of state medical relief aid to 22 counties starting October 1. Last year the state sent 137000 dollars for medical purposes. relief per case varied by county, with some receiving 1.50 for medical care and 0.15 for dental care, while others got 1.65 plus an extra 2 per case for unemployable relief. The board of directors of the Agricultural Society also voted to cancel plans for the Mercer county fair and expositions slated for August 23 to 26.

Des Moines Iowa N. S. Genung State Relief Administration Genung Alla Maker Davis Guthrie Harris Lee Lucas Mahaska Muscatine Pottawattamie Wayne Clinton Linn Webster Woodbury Appanoose Clarke Madison Marion Monroe Union Ale

Ohio Justice Is Named Moose Head in Ohio Supreme Court

Judge Roy H. Williams of Sandusky was unanimously elected to the Ohio Supreme Court while serving as director of the Loyal Order of Moose. The Aurora, Ohio report notes his appointment as a state justice.

Ohio Moose Head Aurora Roy H. Williams Sandusky Ohio Supreme Court The Loyal Order Supremel

Ousted Iowa Family Back Inside State

Omaha police returned the Pendleton family to Iowa after Greene county officials requested. Assistant City Attorney Wenstrand ruled Pendleton’s Omaha car license did not prove residency. Mills county sheriff DeRoss said the family may stay there if they behaved.

Arcana —Lj Omaha William Pendleton Iowa Strahan Mills Pendleton Greene County Wenstrand Mills County William S. DeRoss

Belgians Waken to Third Series of Quakes

Belgians were awakened by a third series of earth shocks in three days, felt from Brussels to the coast but causing no damage. The first quake lasted about three seconds, the second about a minute later was barely perceptible, and officials at the Uccle observatory warned aftershocks could continue for days. The prior quake on Saturday killed three people and injured about twenty.

Brussels Ueele Observatory

Moose Sunday at the closing session of the convention

At the annual convention closing session Moose Sunday and other officers were elected including Free W Zabel of Davenport Ta and a supreme view endorsement was announced.

Huge New Plane Being Built for U.S. Army Use

In Santa Monica at Douglas Aircraft a colossal land bomber is under guard secrecy. Workers in a secluded hangar piece together a craft possibly spanning about 250 feet wingtip to wingtip, promising long range air power for the Army and potential peacetime use as a 100 passenger airliner.

Santa Monica Europe Douglas Aircraft Plant Douglas War Department United States

Problem Boy 20 Executed in Pennsylvania Electric Chair

The 20 year old Wencett Bowers was executed in Rockview prison for the December murder of Mrs Wilma Carpenter, a 33 year old Norristown widow. He confessed to the slaying and molestation of Carpenter and her companion, a 21 year old beauty parlor employee. The execution was the first of seven scheduled within a month.

Mary” Griffin Onevator

Foreign exchange rates drift lower amid dollar strength

In late trading, currencies eased against the dollar with noon quotes showing Great Britain at 4.90 per dollar, France 2.785, Belgium 16.99, Denmark and Finland around 29.39, Spain unquoted, Portugal 4.51 percent, and Tokyo at 28.97. Market notes chaos with several entries unreadable or unquoted.

Great Britain France Belgium Benevolent Eta Wiollanc Denmtark Finland Eviand Spain Portugal Creace Land Cxochoglovakia Hungary Argenting Sbln Tokyo Hongkong Max- Montreal New

Jowa Livestock Prices Record Market Activity

In Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas bids and prices show steady to higher trends for cattle and hogs. Notable lots include Nebr and Iowa entries with weights from 50 to 200 pounds and prices ranging from 3.28 to 8.50 per unit, with multiple sales at 6.50 to 7.90 and broader market indicators noted as steady.

Cedar Rapids BRGB

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary

Kansas City market notes show 1,500 head fairly active with 3 to 19 cwt lots. Prices include practical cattle around 39.05 per cwt, several lots at 8.10, chosen 180 to 260 lb cattle at 4.90 to 9.03, 270 to 202 lb range around 3R-Tams, and overall mix of steers, yearlings, cows, and lambs with varied bids from large buyers.

Kansas City aPj U. S. Dep. Ag

Iowa Hog Market Review Shows Mixed Rates Across Plants

Des Moines reports hog receipts at 20 concentration yards and 10 packing plants in Interior Iowa and southern Minnesota ended at 8 a.m. with 30,800 head, down from last week’s 31,100 and up from a year ago’s 29,000. Quotes ranged with average weights and prices higher by 10 cents from Saturday, noting light movement but some heavier lots. Prices listed for 180 to 200 pounds and 220 pounds bands, with steady to higher values for good packing classes. tables show quotations by weight and facility, reflecting ongoing activity in interior and southern Minnesota regions. The report notes price quotes derived from today’s transactions across packing plants, concentration yards, and interior routes.

Des Moines Juste T. & Dept Agr Iowa Minnesota Mianegula Wevice Brice Way Pries Nate Peiec Mosto Eraal

ISwine Bids Rise 10-15 Cents in Chicago Market

Chicago market report shows hogs advancing with most grades 10 to 15 cents higher than Friday. Slower demand for common and medium cattle, steers steady to higher for light to medium weights, lambs weaker, and a broad mix in cattle prices across weight classes. Prices quoted include hogs at mixed 9.25 to 9.30 for various weight ranges and steers broadly steady with limited gains.

Iswine Chicago U. S. Dept

Omaha Livestock Market Report Summary

Omaha livestock prices show mixed results with hogs steady to firm and cows and bulls steady. Vealers and feeders slip slightly, spring lambs down, fat lambs and sheep mostly lower. bids reflect decreases, with overall market activity around 3500 hogs and 2,000 sheep listed.

Oman

Local Markets Report on Poultry and Eggs Prices

The notice lists poultry and egg prices from local grocers and markets. It shows various weights of des and Leghorn hens, with price ranges from 4.50 to 8.75, and butcher packers offering extra heavy weights from 270 to 100 pounds at 7.40.

Leghorn News Neck& Tage

Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Summary

Grain and provisions data from Chicago shows bid and offer levels with closing prices, reflecting daily movement. Market activity centers on futures and spot prices, influenced by supply, demand, and external factors shaping the opening and closing figures.

Chicago cash grain mixed readings on June 1

Chicago cash grain prices show no sales. Corn No. 2 mixed 53.5 cents, No. 3 57 cents. Yellow EUGINE No. 2 3BU Gi 2 white 47. Barley 39. Nominal quotes scattered with errors in OCR.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Update From Local Ledger

Chicago produce prices and stock notes show mixed demand across poultry, potatoes, and fruits. High quality white strain demand abroad, with steady to firmer prices for hens turkeys and leghorn stock, while California and North Carolina supplies push prices down in parts of the week.

Chicago Buiter Yi Creawery Plymouth Isis Harsback Southmit Sieary Temand Wi North Carolina Cobhbre Eifarnia Michigan Cobbare

Fragmentary ad copy hints at dairy product pricing and varieties

The readable portion mentions New York and New Jersey dairy terms with references to milk, mixed colors, and fancy grades. It lacks complete details but suggests a sale or inventory note for dairy products with brand-like descriptors and dates, reflecting a fragmented period notice.

New York Stocks Mixed Across Markets and Rail Firms

A cluttered stock list shows varied moves in New York trades with gains and losses across rail, coal, steel and chemical firms. Key names include Amoco, Shell, Union Oil, Socony, Goodyear, Bethlehem Steel, Johns Manville, Anaconda, Deere and Co, Ford, and Caterpillar.

Shell Union Sid Brands Goodytar Hudson Hargeat Johns Manville Studebaer Krespe Swift Balt Ohio & Bey OF Glass Tex Cult & A Beth Su Ward S Ind Nashelely

Livestock Sale at Columbus Junction Iowa Listed for June 15

A Columbus Junction auction previews stock cattle from Texas including 300 Hereford calves and yearlings with varied weights and breeds. The sale features homebred cattle and fat cattle, hogs, horses, sheep, and fence posts plus 12 o clock sharp cattle and post offerings by Midway Sale Co and R F Bob Smylie Mer p.

Columbus Junction Iowa Texas Hampshire Farrow Poland Midway Sale CO R. F Bob) Smylie Mer

Grain Bids Slip in Trading at Chicago Market

Grain bids slipped in Chicago trading with wheat tumbling 23 to 8 cents a bushel as profit taking dominated selling. Liverpool market weakness and a lag in reflecting prior upturn weighed on prices. July wheat fell to 78 and September to 78 5-8, corn down 1 1-8 to 1-2, oats 3-8 to 7-8 lower.

Chicago Liverpool

Local grain prices June 13 1935 corn oats listed

Quotations supplied by McKee Feed and Grain Co of Valley Grein and Feed Co. show No 2 corn at 484 and No 1T white oats at 222.

McKea Feed and Grain Co Dasigeinpi Valley Grein and Feed Co

Bond Market Falls Amid Wall Street Weakness

New York bond market eased under a downbeat tone as Wall Street weakness and fading carrier aid prospects pressured bids. Prices slipped for several industrials and rail issues while U S governments showed mixed results.

New York Washington Sonet Sar New York Eparent Ss Consolidated Southern Pacific Sis Rth Pacifica Ohio Burlington Jits Additio Toasea Llinuis Central Western Union North American Co Columbia Gas and Electric and Santa Fe U. S

Boston wool market eases amid mixed demand

Boston wool trade slowed with moderate street buying in the Seaboard market. Texas wool priced high while scoured basics for 12s quoted around 55 to 3% cents. Country packed fleeces fetched 42 to 44 cents, with scoured averages 44 to 45. Prices unchanged from last week.

Boston

KruGon Relief Claim From Kansas Patient Endorsed

Mrs W. E. O'Connor of Pittsburg Kansas recites chronic constipation indigestion gas bloating and kidney discomfort improving after KruGon usage. She notes better appetite sleep and reduced pains with renewed health, sold by McDani Drug Co 22nd St.

W. E. O'Connor RE. No Pittsburg Kansas Formess KruGon McDani Drug Co MSE

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