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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1930
Page
2
Chicago markets report large receipts of hogs and cattle with varied demand. Hog prices range from 8.95 to 9.85 for different weights, cattle show mixed gains and losses across light and heavy classes, and sheep receipts total around 16 000 with a mostly weak to lower tone for lambs and feeders.
Toledo grain market report shows cash prices for Clover domestic 1 prime choice at 13.80, October 14.50, December 14. All cash 11.80 for October December 12, with hay timothy at 1.2.
Chisago grain receipts from Chicago report mixed bid levels for multiple grain types on August 6. Prices shown include No 2 hard wheat and yellow corn ranges, with oats and timothy figures, and a note indicating wheat demand has declined with stock car counts mentioned. The article closes with an old saying about limits to what can be done.
Washington County 4H Club girls plan to win the state championship in girls demonstration at the STATE FAIR. The county champion will travel August 22 to compete against ninety counties in Home Furnishing demonstrations held in the new educational building. Public programs run daily August 22 through August 28, with the local team touted as one of the top demonstrations in years.
Chicago reports a fashion show by Main Street retailers praised for smart style and variety over Broadways and Michigan avenues. Mag Percival calls small town dress leadership superior, citing long fur trimmed coats, daytime wear and evening lengths, and a wardrobe outline for the coming season.
Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin lists dog rabies cases in the Columbus Junction region. The notice includes names of towns such as Waterio, Clinton, Vernon, Sanwood, and Went Liver, outlining affected areas and the need for vigilance in local veterinary and public health actions.
Paris reports France must raise birth rates to avert a shrinking population and weakened future, with the Alliance Natale urging a political program to support families after World War I recovery. The circular cites a drop from 26 million in 1789 to about 15 million, warning of depopulation and national risk.
Philadelphia and Washington led the American League with Boston closing in as Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-3 on Otto Miller's pinch hit for Durst. Washington split a twin bill with New York as Senors won 6-4 and Yankees took the second game. Giants lost to Brooklyn 9-8 in ten innings as Cubs rallied past Cardinals 4-3 and Detroit defeated Cleveland 4-3. Braves beat Phillies 6-2. another final game noted.
Fairfield August 6. Women who smoke are seen as a disadvantage in obtaining a husband at Parsons college summer school. A United Press survey of students found 62 favor smoking as a barrier to marriage among abstainers, while some argue a smoker may still marry well. Many deny a moral issue, insisting women have identical rights to smoke as men, with motives ranging from pleasure to independence and social prestige.
Washington August 6 President Hoover hopes to vacation at Glacier National Park for two weeks later this month but has not fixed plans. Tentative dates are August 15 to 28 with a decision expected soon. Some friends say business pressures may keep him from leaving. A fishing trip on Long Island or the Boston area is also discussed as an alternative.
A mosaic of short items from Wayland Brighton and Washington covers subscription receipts, local stock movements, shop talk, a rain delay in Chicago, and small community updates. Mentions include John Mullikin backing the Journal, A B Clark selling shoe strings, Dean Stewart becoming a new Evening Journal subscriber, and local residents shopping in Washington. Also notes railroad expenditures, Iowa crop yields, and Tennessee cotton mill expansion amid a few personal updates about Mrs Fred Mott and Henry Mast.
Rudolph Rudywort and trainers prep for a first appearance by Joan Robinsons on Frid. About two score singing dancing horses will perform under the former French cer. Practically ready, the show opens at Pjlndiava with extensive early rehearsals. Wagons and tractors move from Iowa City to Rudywort’s lot on South Lowa for performances at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 9 pm with gates opening hours earlier.
Detective Alfred Lorbig traveled 244 miles to locate and return 23 year old G. E. Dreger, charged with a traffic law violation. Dreger walked to Hiram then to Urges Lewis area, with marshal Jerry Walton. The marshal kept Dreger at home due to lack of 4.
Market notes list poultry and animal product pricing including hens under two pounds and over two pounds broilers priced per pound. Also mentions roosters hides horse hides pony and colt hides with unit rates and measurements.
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