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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
2
Receipts 8,000 and 15,000 with bids and price ranges for steers and heifers by weight. Steers 600 to 1500 pounds mostly good to choice from 4.75 to 12.25, cows 5.50 to 7.50, vealers up to 12.00, lambs 8.50 to 9.75, ewes 2.25 to 4.00, cutters and middles priced accordingly.
Fragmentary grain quotes show mixed percentages and prices across contracts from August through December. Notable entries include May and Sept positions with values near 10.8 to 11.2 while other figures hover around 10.7 to 11.0. Some codes like Dec 10.75 and Jan 10.94 appear, but clear contract details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The record lists seed prices and items: TOLEDO market mentions Clover, domestic ash, and Alrike cash with prices 7 UP, 11.80, 12.00, 14.05, 14.75, and December 12.25. Timothy hay priced at 1.25 per CWT. Prices appear for October December periods with miscellaneous entries.
Captain Frank M. Hawks set a New York to Los Angeles record of 14 hours 50 minutes 43 seconds landing at Mines Field. He aimed to beat Lindbergh’s 14 hour 7 minute mark and Roscoe Turner’s 15 hour 42 minute 54 second run. Hawks averaged 90 to 200 mph despite rain and headwinds, planning a return journey in about 12 hours. He may promote an aerial rapid transit “pony express” for valuables. Hawks will visit his parents in Hollywood before resuming flights.
Bobby the canary owned by Mr and Mrs HL Guther drew attention as its cries warned Mrs Mathes in Des Moines. She spotted two boys entering the kitchen after cutting the screen door, prompting the alert of the household belongings.
Mrs Georg Raber of Capitol Hotel Lincoln says Konjola cured her seven year stomach troubles after trying only three bottles. She reports relief from cramps and vomiting and recommends six to eight bottles for best results. Konjola stocked in Washington Iowa by Geo L Meantet's drug store and other town druggists.
August entries from Ainsworth citizenry reveal neighborhood chatter about Ode Ferguson plans and town heat, plus letters from Cedar Rapids movers and local farm and church life. Mentions of Rev Krentnever and Theta Kappa Nu editor MB highlight community ties and church garden scenes amid everyday travel and family updates.
At the fourth quarterly conference Rev J H Brenne describes gains in membership, church school attendance, and financial support. The parsonage yard is landscaped, with a flower bed garden and a pond with goldfish. The pastor notes a 25 percent rise in membership and a doubled church school attendance, while the church remains financially loyal. Also reports travelers from White Bear and Keokuk visiting before a Black Hills trip.
Funeral services for Mrs Eliza Beth Brown were held yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church under the direction of Dr F W Eastwood. A duet by Mrs Lawrence Wilson and Dr Eastwood accompanied the service. Pallbearers included Charles Rogers John Ing Seontrd Farrell Young eater Ett and William Conttan. The burial followed at Crawfordsville cemetery.
Evelyn F motion picture extra known as Lady Godiva will have her driving suspended for 12 months after a dismissed charge of drinking and driving. Municipal Judge Charles D. Ballard ruled the license be suspended for a year, while her case involved a Hollywood thoroughfare scene. Briley family from Ortonville, Minnesota, traveled to visit relatives.
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