Rev R M McCracken to be called as Crawfordsville pastor
In Crawfordsville on a unanimous vote the United Presbyterian Church congregation urged Rev R M McCracken to accept a formal call as pastor after a year as temporary supply. The Keokuk Presbytery will act later. Also notes on local visitors, birthdays, and a railroad worker Harold Morrison who died in an Washington accident.
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Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
McCracken
Hedrick
R. E. Bennett
Neat Strain
Crawfordsville
Joseph and
Rosamer French Neal
Mrs. Strain
Clarence Despain
Clarence, Jr
Betty
Henry Cheney
Janice
Delwe
Gerald Rhea
Moline
J. C. Rhea
Harold Morrison
Washington
Closing out farm and household sales listed in Ashington area
Closing out farm sale announced for Thursday August 28 two miles south of Ashington by Strain and Bailey. Household ads note closing out sale at 609 FE on the second Saturday. Flood Knepp hosts September 4 and W Booth hosts September 6 for closing out sale of household goods at 421 E Madison Beenblossom Estate. Penningth Brothers sale in Wellman Poland final hog sale on Saturday October 11.
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Midway Safe Co
Columbusation
Thursly
Ashington
Strain and Bailey
Flood
Wall of reserve tests Celia and Kenneth love
Kenneth Barton tells Celia he must give up and move to a mountain shack after a doctor orders rest. Celia initially distant, then joins him after Sam Peabody arranges a visit. She chooses to stay, insisting she and Kenneth are truly together and ready to rebuild their life.
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Enneth Barton
Kenneth
Celia
Kenn
Blanton
Bob Blanton
Sam Peabody
Sam
Ken
Peabodys
Chicago Market Hogs Cattle Steady as Week Opens
Chicago market report shows hogs 10,000 head with gains to 25c on heavy and light weights. top 12.00 for 240 lb and down. Cattle 12,000 listed with steer trade mostly steady and yearlings solid, best yearling steers near 12.75, heifers around 12.50, cows steady. calves 1,000 and bulls steady. Sheep 3,000 steady to up to 1.50 higher on native springer lambs. fat lambs 4.00 to 5.00 with adds head 5.26. Estimated tomorrow receipts Cattle 5,000. hogs 10,000. sheep 2,000.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain Prices Report
Chicago cash grain prices show corn at 74% to 76 for yellow, 75 to 76 for second grade yellow, oats mixed at 44% for 1, white at 44 14, and 2 white at 44% to 44%, 8 white at 43% and soybeans at 2 yellow 1.67.
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Chicago
Egg and Poultry Market Report Summary
Market steady for eggs with receipts of 16 170 cases. Extra firsts 30 to 30 percent, firsts 28 percent to 2916, current receipts 27 percent, dirties 26 percent, checks 25 percent. Poultry market steady to weak with receipts 44. Springs 18, broilers 19 to 20.
Wheat and Bean Market Summary From Open to Close
Chicago grain table shows Sept wheat 1.13 1.1444 1.12314 1.13 Sept May 1.20 1.2116 1.19 1.21 Corn Sept 78 77 76 16 Dec 80 81 85 84 0ats Sept new 44 45 44 45 Sept old 46 44 46 46 Dec 46 48 46 47 May 48 55 49 49 Soybeans Oct new 1.53 1.56 1.50 1.58 ieb Washington Lodge No 2 A F E F A M Regular meeting first Friday of each month Lee Holland WM A W Yard secretary Eastbound No 2 Local daily regular stop 7:50 a m No 44 Californian daily regular stop 8 No 4 Golden State Limited Gatrya 25h shows 8:08 a m No 429 daily except Sunday L GOODLANDER Agent
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Washington Lodge No. 2
A. Fef
A. M
Lee Holland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Golden State Limited
Washington
Caswine
Gatrya
California
Duke of Kent Welcomed in New York by LaGuardia
The Duke of Kent, brother of King George VI, arrives in New York aboard a Royal Canadian Air Force plane. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia greets him as he visits President Roosevelt at Hyde Park, then accompanies the President to Washington.
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Duke of Kent
King George VI of
Great Britain
New York
Royal Canadian Air Force
Fiorello LaGuardia
Duke
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Washington
Political Talks Rife as Iowa State Fair Opens
At Des Moines on August 27 delegates from both parties used the state fair to discuss 1941 campaigns. The Republican committee elected Arthur Coburn as Ninth district committeeman and Gertrude Wilharm as Third district committeewoman. James Dolliver hinted a possible U S Senate bid, while former Governor Kraschel and State Senator Mercer indicated they may seek Democratic nominations for Senator and Governor respectively.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Fair
Republican Committee
Arthur Coburn
Thad Snell
Ida Grove
Gertrude Wilharm
Sumner
Mae Banks
Montour
James Dolliver
Fort Dodge
United States
Nelson Kraschel
Clyde Herring
Leroy Mercer
Iowa City
Torpedoes by Mouth On German Destroyers Claim
Collier's asserts German destroyers fire torpedoes with the mouth. The gunner uses range finder with eyes and tube controls, blowing into a pea shooter to actuate the trigger.
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Collier
Egg Prices and Poultry Terms Listed in Obscure Ad
Fragmentary ad shows prices for eggs and poultry items with figures like 24¢ and 37¢ per pound and references to Leghorn hens and old roosters. The text is incomplete but indicates a market listing or sale notice from a historical newspaper page.
What the Navy Offers Steady Employment and Benefits
A vintage recruitment note lists Navy advantages including steady employment, good pay, travel, trade training, free education, advancement, pension after 20 years, medical and dental care, wholesome food, athletics, amusements, and paid vacations.
Remedy For Oil Stains On Concrete Floors
The guide suggests mixing half a pound of oxalic acid in 1% gallons of water with enough wheat flour to form a paste. Apply with a brush to stained concrete surfaces like garages, leave for two days, then scrub with water to rinse away.
Nassau Named Capital of Bahamas in 1695 Acts
Nassau, capital of the Bahamas, was named after William III prince of Orange by acts passed in 1695 by the Lord Proprietors. The acts allowed building a city and forts to replace those destroyed by Spaniards in 1684.
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Nassau
Bahamas
William III
Prince of Orange
Lord Proprietors
Eye membranes in animals and humans
The Bet ter Vision Institute notes that most birds possess a third eyelid the nictitating membrane to protect and clean the eye. It is also well developed in cats cows and rabbits, while humans retain a vestigial remnant beneath the eye corner.
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Better Vision Institute
No Baths in Between In Japan Police Exams
In Japan, during police examinations applicants are sometimes barred from baths for years as part of the evaluation process.
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Japan
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Mose Levy
Iowa Ave
Ead
M.M.C
Jouls Baird
Janted
Schantz Builders
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Journal Office
Ainsworth
J. D. Rabenold
Anted Small House Journal
Wm. Graf
Stephen’s Jewelry Store
Paplus
Rukgaber Hardware
North Marion
W. D. Booth
F. L. Stewart Hardware
Goodwin
Eclipse Lumber Co
KBIZ
Ottumwa
Skelly Station
Bob Sorrell
W. Madison
Don’t
Goodyear
Goodrich
Washington Oil Company
Scott’s Furniture Co
Nicola & Harmon
Chevrolet
Sorrell
Quaker
T. H. Peters Hardware
Tucker Chevrolet
Chester
Roy Geret
Shetland Pony
Wm. J. Walker
Wayne I. Q
Wayne
Humble
Nelson Well Co
Fairfield
Iowa
International
Call
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
George J. Breitenbach
Phillips & Hebner
E. L. Breitenbach
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Hampshire
Harry Malichky
Riverside
Hampshire Shoats
Harley Rhea
Bartlett Pears
Martin Anderson
Harry Pearson
A. K. Harper
Gamble Store
R. McCracken
Mary Manners
R. M. McCracken
United Presbyjan Church
Forrest McNeill
William Henss
Glen Beenblossom
Vernon White
Ritchey
Marian Waters
Dorothy
Norman
Marjorie Boshart
Harry McCall
Ralph Dougherty
Wahneetah Ingalls
Winfield
Finney ‘Eed
Barclays
West Chester
Morning Sun
Idcense
MR. Merchant
Charles Sv Ghreoe
Europe
L. H. Orr Land CO
Court House
Chicago Livestock
Iee
Knoxville
Bengay
Sanccn
L. Goodlanddr
C. F. Anderson
Cc. M
Davenport
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Godaty Sdaman
Kansas City-Davenport
Goros Canols
W. C. Bell
Bumlington Trailways
Omaha
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
AL Cantoni
Agea
U.S
LaGuardia
Washington, Iowa
The
Navy
Farmers’ Rendering Works
Er, 2Nd Street
Philco
Davis
Floyd Knepp
Wm. Bruty
Washington State Bank
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