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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1930

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Prices Report With Varied Markets

Hog receipts 22 000 with direct 3 090. hogs mostly 10 25 cents lower. Cattle receipts 9 500. calves 3 000. steers and yearlings steady to lower on slow market. Sheep receipts 17 000. steady to weak with fat lambs slightly lower. Prices span hogs 8.75-11.50 per cwt. cattle 6.00-12.50. vealers 9.50-12.50. sheep 1.50-9.50 per cwt. Grain quotes show mixed corn and oats, with lard trading around 1.07 to 1.11.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Prices and Market Close Report

Chicago grain markets summarize cash stain close with Wheat and Corn prices across several grades, including yellow and white varieties. Oats and barley ranges noted, with timothy and clover values listed, showing market activity and typical bid ranges for August.

Chicago U.P

Grain prices and options in Toledo market report

The Toledo market shows clover and alSike grain quotes with October December and March futures. Prime and cash prices range from $12.25 to $15.10 for clover and $17.60 per cwt for Timothy hay, with various term months and cash prices listed.

Toledo U.P

Hallelujah film features historic Negro melodies at Fox

King Vidor presents an all-Negro MGM drama shown at the Fox tonight. Traditional pre slavery songs and two Berlin numbers performed by Dixie Jubilee Chorus offer haunting provisions. The cast includes Daniel Haynes Nina Mae McKinney Victoria Spivey and others filmed largely on Mississippi cotton plantations.

South King Vidor Fox Theatre Irving Berlin Dixie Jubilee Chorus Memphis

Journey's End at Graham theatre amid Legion Auxiliary

The Graham theatre presents Journey's End this Friday under the Legion Auxiliary. The play portrays the trench life of British officers before St Quentin, detailing courage, cowardice, love, and the human cost of war through gripping drama and vivid, character-driven scenes.

Graham Theatre Legion Auxiliary Perio St. Quentin le Horne

Trapped Man Rescued From Fire In Bedford

Firefighters directed to a burning residence of Mrs Margaret Larsson found N Witte bedridden and trapped by flames. He sustained injuries deemed fatal before rescue. Firefighters faced a failed initial entry as Elmer Miler crawled through the floor crawlspace to reach the man.

Blames Bedford Margaret Larsson N. Witte White Elmer Miler

Plymouth youth push for pool prompts council action

A petition signed by nearly all Plymouth youths spurred the city council to promise a temporary swimming pool. An indoor tank is planned for the proposed municipal building in a later phase.

Plymouth Wis

Wisconsin Bar Opposes Debt Collection Letters

The Wisconsin Bar Association urges a campaign against collection agencies that send letters resembling court summons. The commission warns prosecutions may follow if the deceptive practice continues.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Bar Association

Gillies Farm Mentioned Along Route in Local Journal

On August 28 the writer notes visiting Gillies Bros farm two miles northwest of West Chester where prized horses and cattle are kept. They describe trawberry roans, black mules, Guernsey cattle, and a promising Percheron foal, plus a visit to local cafes and residents in Keota and Washington.

Washingon Lydia Dawson Gillies Bros Guernsey Gillies Nicola Gillies Farm West Chester

Local Residents Attend State Fair and Visit Des Moines

The Carl Mayers and Walter Mayers family visited the state fair in Des Moines. Andy and Mrs Pimme toured the fair and visited Mrs Pimme’s sister’s home in Adel. Reports mention farm land and apple crops, with locals exchanging greetings and noting journal subscriptions and neighborly updates.

Carl Mayer Walter Mayers Des Moines Andy Pimme

Funeral for Mrs. Hamilton in Crawfordsville

Anna Rose Dold Hamilton of Crawfordsville born in Washington Iowa on December 26 1887 to Cephas and Elizabeth Dodd. Survived by husband Frank Hamilton and siblings John Charles Edward May Anwyl Thomas Eva Blake Jissie Jacobs. She joined United Presbyterian in Crawfordsville and was an Eastern Star and Royal Neighbor. She died after neuritis worsened with little prior illness. Abide with me passage reflects her faith.

Anna Rose Dold Washington Iowa Cephas and Elizabeth Dodd John Dodd Charles Dodd Edward Dodd St. Paul May Anwyl Columbus Junction Thomas Dodd Eva Blake Jissie Jacobs Fairfield Frank Hamilton Ilinois Hamilton Crawfordsville Second United Presbyterian Church of

Ferguson reunion at Boyd Twinam's near Crawfordsville

Ode Gerguson Orion Thelwick and Fred Reed attended the state fair on Wednesday. Ode's trip to Des Moines in his new car took three hours, and it took four hours to return. The group hoped to meet the governor but could not reach him.

Ferguson Boyd Twinam Crawfordsville Ode Gerguson Orion Thelwick Fred Reed Ode Des Moines Allway

Abide with Me Fragment Highlights Faith Through Death

Fragmentary biblical verse invoking endurance in life and death. The speaker asks for divine presence, guidance through gloom, and vision toward heavenly morning. The lines emphasize trust in God amid mortality and sorrow.

Explosion at Des Moines plant Kills Worker Hobson

An explosion at an alcohol distillery near Des Moines last week killed P. J. Hobson who was at the still when the blast occurred. Hobson gave the name P. S. Kellogg at first and lay unrecognized in a hospital for days. Police found no information on ownership or the plant’s true operator, suspecting Hobson was an employee and seeking the owner.

Des Moines P. J. Hobson Hobson P. S. Kellogg

Car Crash Fatalities Reported Near Storm Lake

STORM LAKE Aug 28 The death of Clarence Smith 32 Truesdale and serious injuries to Walter Storey and wife Linn Grove followed a collision of Smiths and Storeys cars six miles from here The Storeys were hospitalized semi conscious Walter Storey died later at another hospital Graver Tenek was killed Oak land Aug 28 William Tracker Council Bluffs died en route to hospital after being run over by a gravel truck at U S Highway 32 construction camp.

Storm Lake Clarence Smith Truesdale Walter Storey Linngrove Smith Storey Graver Tenek Oakland William Tracker Council Bluffs

Tragedy as Iowa man killed trying to save stalled car

August Veter, 64, died after returning to push his stalled car from a Northwestern track near Calamus to avert a train. He suffered a broken back. His daughter Ruth and the driver Walter Longhenry were unharmed.

Clinton Calamus August Veter Veter Ruth Walter Longhenry

Henry Vollmer Dies at 63 Former Davenport Mayor and Congressman

Davenport mourns Henry Vollmer 63 former Davenport mayor and second district congressman who died Monday in California. Vollmer won mayoralty at 26 serving four years and later was elected to Congress as a Democrat in 1914 for one term.

Harry Vollmer Davenport Henry Vollmer California Vollmer Congress

City approves suburban fire station plan at $14,000

Fort Dodge city council approves building a suburban fire station costing 14000 dollars. The equipment includes an eight thousand dollar pumping engine. Two three man platoons will operate the new station.

Fort Dodge

Colusa Man Samuel Byers Dies After Car Crash Train Collision

Samuel Byers 74 a prominent Colusa businessman died in Fort Madison hospital from injuries after his car rammed a freight train near Dallas City Illinois. He was a longtime local figure and connected with Colusa business circles.

FT. Madison Samuel Byers Colusa Fort Madison Hospital Dallas City

Des Moines Man, 75, Dies by Suicide at Home

Charles Yarham aged 75 killed himself with a revolver in a bedroom. County coroner J r Willam Carpenter said he had been ill for some time and his mind had become affected.

Des Moines Charles Yarham Yarham Jr. Willam Carpenter

Robbery Strikes Farm Near Missouri Valley

Two masked men attacked John Sarvey at his farm six miles from Missouri Valley striking him with an iron bar and binding his hands and feet before taking four dollars. The 30 year old victim was working in the feed lots when the assault occurred.

Missouri Valley John Sarvey Sarvey

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