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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
2
Chicago reported day of mixed hog prices with 35 000 head inested mostly higher as storm conditions slowed trading. Cattle calmer with 4 000 head and 2 000 calves moving slowly, fat steers and yearlings steady to higher as buyers cited weather disruption.
The excerpt shows scattered financial quotes and commodity codes with mixed percentages and month labels. It mentions Mars, Vinay, Corn Dec, Oats, and various futures like Mar and May, but the readable content is fragmentary and unclear.
Partial commodity entries show rye and lard prices with monthly figures for December through July and several unclear digits. The data suggests futures quotes and totals but contains inconsistencies and missing values.
Estimates show hogs 22 000 cattle 2 000 sheep 6 08 046 in the CHE ORGO region with tomorrow's figures expected.
Chicago cash grain markets show mixed rounds with wheat bids around 147 percent, two yellow hard bids at 12 percent, and corn entries described as new and mixed with varied color codes and percentage figures. Oats, barley, Timothy, and clover prices appear with multiple weights and notations, reflecting uneven cash grain quotations across commodities.
Fragmented list shows various cash prices for CLOVER USN and TIMOTHY items with dates and terms. Entries include old and new cash values, December and March figures, and miscellaneous notes like Fob and imported cash.
Bergman 76 died after a short illness in Newton. He was brother of Senator A H Bergman who has announced candidacy in Iowa's gubernatorial race next year.
A circular saw fatally injured 67 year old Fred Mathes in Ottumwa yesterday. The man fell against the machinery and suffered a fatal skull wound. Investigators will review the accident to determine fault and safety compliance.
A corporate charter was obtained from the secretary of state yesterday for Iowa Farm Lands Inc in Des Moines Iowa. Capital stock is 19 000 shares at 100 each and 5 000 shares at no par value.
Mount Vernon Iowa December 19 A U P report states J S Beach a truck driver for an oil company was killed when his heavy oil truck slid on an icy Lincoln highway turn went into a ditch. The accident occurred yesterday as the vehicle lost control on the ice.
Des Moines will host a three day convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Teachers may attend lectures by Dr William Kilpatrick of Columbia University during the event.
In West Chester on December 16 the writer honors O J Booth as one of the best citizens. The note laments not visiting his home before his death and reflects on the value of personal visits in a busy era.
A long standing cough remedy claims rapid relief from bronchial and night coughs after a cold or bronchitis. The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound made with pine tar and “demalecent money” and urges readers to ask their druggist for Foley's Honey and Tar, noting over 50 years of use and wide availability.
Readers note widespread road dragging by volunteers. John Sr. and Herman Schultz near West Chester helped after dark. others from Washington and Ainsworth area contributed. Reports mention many in town Wednesday and a message urging journal continuity for a full year.
A West Chester resident writes of local life and future road projects. He praises Washington county, Iowa, and the Grand Old State, notes land sales in the region, and urges support for two primary roads to Wellman and a road from the Statler corner. He mentions neighboring towns, local folks, and ailments affecting residents.
Community editor notes readers praising the Journal and a local film at the Fox theater while mentioning plans for public sale of 180 acres northeast of Ainworth on January 18. The piece cites a Shell Oil station owner and neighbors sharing how the Journal keeps locals informed and entertained.
Belle Baker, famed Columbia all talking singing and dancing star, rises in vaudeville with roots from East Side music halls. Discovered by Morris Gest, she impressed Belasco and nearly headed for Europe before staying to charm audiences with jazz songs ballads and dialect pieces. She popularized the baby song and remains a versatile top vaudeville performer.
Sam Coslow, once a Tin Pan Alley figure, surprised director A Edward Sutherland by composing two songs during the day on the set of Fast Company. The numbers You Want Lovin and I Want Love The Bad were created for the whoopee party sequence. The film, an all talking picture starring Jack Oakie Skeets Gallagher Gwen Lee and Evelyn Brent, opens at the Graham theatre. A Christmas party for St P church children is planned for Saturday 1:30 to 3:30 in the rest room.
Fred R. Burke, a suspected mastermind of at least 12 murders and multiple bank and train robberies, remained at large as police extended searches in Chicago and near St. Joseph Michigan. Authorities guarded the border to prevent escape while investigations linked machine guns from Burke's St. Joseph home to the St Valentine day massacre.
A shoplifter opened fire amid Christmas shoppers at the Boston Department Store on State Street, fatally wounding Douglas Richards the department superintendent. James Grant fled the scene but was caught by two traffic patrolmen.
Sale listings include J H Simmering at 3 percent mile northeast of Washington closing January 6 with Wilbur Been blossom, W M Meeks at 1115 miles northeast of Washington on January 8, and Hawkins Land sale four miles northeast of Ainsworth on January 18.
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