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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1930
Page
2
Chicago market reports hogs and cattle with varied weights and classes. Hogs top around 9.45 per cwt with sows and pigs trading from 7.8 to 9.5, while cattle show tops near 11.25 for fat steers and mixed grades from 6.00 to 12.80 for slaughter classes. Grains in Toledo and Clover prices noted, with cash corn around 12.60 and futures near 12.80.
Chicago area grain summary shows no sales for wheat while corn listings run mixed with varied percentages. Oats and rye appear with limited figures, oats and white varieties noted. totals include 17 cars of wheat and 70 cars of oats with several color coded lots and percent ranges.
The air color and Vitaphone musical comedy produced by Warner Bros. plays at the Fox Theatre. Joe E. Brown stars in a humorous face off ahead of a main event featuring Georges Carpentier, the French boxer and former opponent of Jack Dempsey.
In a rare film feature the heavyweight champion title contest promises thrills and excitement. Cast includes Winnie Lightner Ally O'Neil Dorothy Revier Edmund Breese Bert Roach and Marion Byron. Roy Del Ruth directs the production.
The Graham theatre screens Laurel and Hardy in a new musical picture The Rogue Song starring Lawrence Tibbett. The two comedians appear as Stan and Oliver the lows, delivering broad slapstick and quiet realism that fuels the film’s humor and endears them to audiences worldwide.
Des Moines reports less than one percent of the state’s land is unused. Of 95 783 663 acres, 24 118 are in farms while the rest includes railway right of way, mines, towns, lakes and parks. Most waste land lies along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
June 30 Iowa City report notes President Walter A of the University of Iowa spoke at the closing session of the first annual conference of rural local workers predicting a new era in social welfare and health education. Also mentions Ida Grove Airport opening with 10,000 attendees and Ida Grove dedicatory exercises.
A Wisconsin man and a woman are linked to the alleged kidnapping of Betty May Mots. The child Shertie Harry Manchester was placed in a machine with Wisconsin license plates and driven away. A separate report notes Glen Arnold killed by a lightning bolt while he stood with his wife under a tree. Mrs Arnold escaped serious injury.
Helen Rich correspondent notes gatherings and visits across Stringtown including extended family travel near Washington and Oska, with many locals visiting relatives, sharing meals, and attending a religious education program led by Laura Schrag and Clara. Multiple households are listed among attendees and travelers.
A brief classifieds note says Bolivia expresses indignation toward General Kundt as a trial is expected to settle the matter. No further details are provided in the readable text.
In Columbia South Carolina July 31 charges claim the entire state legislature was "drank" when approving a 65 million highway bond issue. Gubernatorial candidate WE Keith alleges a hotel floor was leased by a surety bond firm for bidder accommodation on seven million in bonds and that liquor flowed freely with women entertainers present.
State Treasurer Ray Johnson announced June inheritance tax receipts reached 163,078, more than double June 1929. The Burlington estate of James J. Ransom valued at 1,384,840.27 generated a tax of 93,864.82 counted next month.
Madrid replies to France on a United States of Europe proposal with 12 observations. The Spanish note from Foreign Minister Duke D Alva urges orderly treatment of European problems, moving from simple to complex, hoping a European union can develop over time. It says Europe faces a political and economic crisis needing a remedy of gravity. Spain cannot remain inert.
William W. Woods, president of the American Institute of Meat Packers, notes wholesale side of beef prices have declined 20 to 38 percent from 1928. Forequarter cuts show the largest drops, especially shoulder, used for pot roasts and chuck cuts, while rib roast areas fell 10 to 25 percent by grade.
Detroit News notes diet regimes often boost willpower briefly but do little to curb appetite, making long term success doubtful and readers question the approach.
A fragmentary market listing from Washington notes prices for fresh eggs hens and leghorn hens per dozen and per pound for various broilers including barebacks and under 1% pounds. Ducks geese hides horse pony and colt hides are also listed with per pound or each pricing.
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