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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1930

Page

5

One Ton Dried Prunes Shipped From Oregon Valley

Wayland scene reports a shipment of over a ton of dried prunes from the Williamite valley in Oregon direct to friends and relatives of Mrs Lydia Widmer and her three children visiting relatives. Price set at $5.50 per hundred with freight. Includes dates and varieties Italian prunes and sweeter newer date prunes.

Wayland Williamite Oregon Lydia Conrad Widtmer Havana W. Schlatter Mabel Allen Sayslope Sanitarium Ottumwa Carl Sodergren Columbia Lena John Meyer Henss M._M. Sinclair Sherman Brank Kalona David Leichty Noble Clarence Mabel Wyse Gerald Blanch Bashort Rel Goshen Ind Millard Schlater Om. Neb D. 0. Davison Coppock Rara Wittmer Parker Evert Dave Richard PTA Clara Wenger Wes Win

Butter drives growth urged in Washington county era

A campaign promoting higher butter consumption ties to a National Dairy Council program. Local leader Mr. Hayes notes farmers and townspeople underestimate butter's importance for dairy demand and farmer incomes. The piece mentions PTAs, Thanksgiving visits, and community notices, with several names and events in a long, fragmented town column.

Washington County Washington National Dairy Council Mr. Hayes

Holiday cash flood lifts wallets at Christmas shopping

Washington reports that shoppers will tap nearly 450 million dollars of national money reserves during pre holiday weeks. Federal reserve officials estimate about 450 million dollars added to money in circulation as coins and currency move from vaults to shoppers, with most funds returning to banks afterward.

Washington Federal Reserve

Postholiday gold coin loss and spending boost noted

After Christmas rush an estimated 250000 dollars in gold coins were placed in stockings but most were returned to treasury and reserve bank vaults. Officials say holiday spending will raise money in circulation as shoppers withdraw funds, creating employment through expanded postal delivery and charitable job placements.

Powe I Treasury and Reserve Bank

Prohibition Enforcement Seen Prevailing in U S States

Kansas figures Senator Capper and Representative Cooper discuss the 18th Amendment and enforcement prospects. Hoover era debates surface as Scripps-Canfield telegraph urges state conventions for retention or repeal. Fiorello LaGuardia and Rep Sagaria weigh a constitutional approach amid nationwide pressure for relief from Prohibition woes.

Henry Allen Cooper Wis Congress Kansas Cooper Capper Senate Star Atter Scripps-Canfield Hoover Star Fiorello Saguaria Laguardia

William Cole funeral services held at L A Jones

Funeral services for William Cole were held Friday at the L A Jones funeral home with Dr A W Henke in charge. Pallbearers named Ezra Gardner George Bishop Warren Bishop David Tipton Cy Timmons and Berkely Ward. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.

William Cole L. A. Jones A.W. Henke Ezra Gardner George Bishop Warren Bishop David Tipton Cy Timmons Berkely Ward Elm Grove Cemetery

D's Highways World Highway Mileage Estimate

A historical note quotes an estimate of global highway mileage pegged at about 7.8 million miles with regional variations. The article discusses measurement challenges and the potential impact on logistics and planning.

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