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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1929
Page
2
Fragmented and partial pricing notes cover cattle and pigs with references to weights and bids. Mentions include bulk to hole 160 to 220 lbs, packing sows, medium to choice 280 to 80, and various futures-like stamps. The text is damaged and contains garbled numbers and dates, preventing a clean summary.
Crawfordsville area reports the death of Gray Sherwood, born near King City Missouri on April 14, died at home in De Mo Aug 28 1929 at 4 months 9 days. Married Maud Cline May 18 1912. He lived in Crawfordsville area since 1885 with moves to Missouri for Mrs Sherwood’s care. Survived by Madonna, a daughter. brother R J Sherwood Alamont North Dakota. sisters Mrs Boyd Twinam Prawfordsyle and Mrs Robert Lowe Olds. Several local incidents and events noted, including a car accident involving T M Holmes and son Robert. Miss Mary McCall dinner guest Rose Minner Luxor. births and funerals of local residents. funeral services led by Rev G W Pool and A N Porter. pallbearers listed.
Local notes cover visits from Canada and Nebraska, sales forecasts for Friday through Saturday, and town news in Washington Iowa. The piece mentions W J Boyd and Mr Murphy, a legal notice from Washington Loan & Trust Company, and a court filing seeking a mortgage foreclosure and receiver appointment. Also included are farm and livestock reports and upcoming sales events.
Thousands of men and women once physical wrecks from stomach troubles report improved energy sleep and appetite after using Tanlae a herbal remedy claimed to regulate the stomach kidneys and liver. A testimonial from Ray Roggensack says he regained appetite and freedom from dizziness after taking Tanlae. The ad promises quick relief with a money back guarantee and urges readers to obtain a Pane Gera bottle from their pharmacist.
In a promotional note the Phillips Milk of Magnesia product is advertised as a gentle laxative suitable for babies and children. It is described as harmless and tasteless, easing digestive complaints, vomiting, fevers, and constipation, with directions to mix a teaspoonful in water or milk. The ad invites readers to request the booklet Useful Information free from The Phillips Co. New York.
The Journal announces sale dates for multiple auctions in Iowa towns. Knotek Bros and W A Duncan & Sons are among the consignors with listings set for Sept. 30 through Oct. 12 in Columbus Junction Keota Dur OE, Polands and Washington areas.
Market notes list dairy butterfat tests and prices for hens leghorn roosters spring chickens hides and furs. Reads like a commodities listing with unit prices and terms for delivery and local market restrictions.
Mrs May Aapel offers a four room apartment close in with yard and garden. One block from the square, new bath and furnace. Contact J B Crail for the five room first floor modern apartment nearby. Also listing one room and other rentals from the Journal.
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