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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
2
Hogs total 22 000 with 2 500 direct mostly 10 cents higher. price ranges by weight. Cattle market shows two way on steers with highs and varied ranges for slaughter and feeder classes. calves 2 050. cows and bulls described with price bands. Sheep market slow, lambs and ewes priced, stockers noted. grain futures and cash prices listed for corn oats wheat and other feeds.
In Isobel South Dakota two unknown men robbed George Peck and Sons station at night. Ray Peek was forced to drive with the robbers for eight miles east of Timber Lake before being released unharmed. About $75 plus a watch and chain were stolen. license plate captured by a vigilant citizen led to the arrest and three year sentences for both suspects.
Data shows barley and wheat fluctuations with several percent changes and mixed results for corn varieties. Timely figures include Timothy hay rising from 3990 to 465, while clover increases from 1550 to 2400, indicating shifting supply values across grains and forage crops.
After a shower the writer visits Mayor A. J. Johnson in Brighton where he spots a Washington County World War book noting their boy’s award. Midday a large barn belonging to Homer Brinton burned, housing 40 tons hay 1000 bushels corn worth $2000 plus machinery and harness. L. B. Shidler and James Bender engage with book sales as part of the scene.
In Brighton a well run Tibs Safe hotel and a thriving war book display drew crowds. Last night a band of about twenty five performed for a large audience before a Baptist minister from Fairfield and Rev Williams from Illinois, with F G Crowiland and a Mr Moon delivering sermons and songs.
Harold J. Wilson and Spencer Reed were held up by rain while finishing alfalfa and hay and planned to thresh next. Alvin C. Hasty warns about cross dogs. local dogs are blamed for bites. Mrs. J. G. Moriarty visits Iowa City sister Mrs. Hanson. A relates to bootleggers and Prohibition era gossip referenced in last night's Journal.
Bob Griffith leaves hospital with one crutch and a cane, plans a visit once he tosses the crutch, and says he will keep one arm free to think of the nurses. Rounds include Mrs. Wil Coffman Mrs. Fred Williams and Mrs. Lem Guy, Presbyterian lunch crew from Robertson sale last winter with Dan Peters in a stockings cap look.
Mr and Mrs J H Baird announce their neighbors Mr and Mrs George Van Gundy of Canton are the parents of a baby girl born Saturday at the Canton hospital. The child weighs 8½ pounds and is named Mary Joan. Mrs Van Gundy was Beatrice Baird before marriage.
United Press lists top radio features across networks. WEAF airs Bourdon's orchestra at 6 with Calvaliers, WOR at 7 with dramatized stories, WOR at 8 with light opera. OneCart, WJZ at 7:30 hour of theater memories and WIZ at 8 features The Quakers.
Market list shows fresh laid eggs at 28 cents per dozen, spring chickens under 2 pounds at 28 cents per pound, various poultry and livestock prices including leghorn hens, ducks, geese, beef hides, calf hides, horse hides, and pony hides. Premium for poultry delivered. note no market for sick or malformed poultry.
New York reports the Brooklyn Robins disrupt the National League pennant race from their second division perch. Dazzy Vance dominates the Chicago and Pirates series, boosting Brooklyn into contention and drawing praise from rival managers. The club's high profile signings and Wright's arrival add to a season of strong press coverage.
The Brooklyn team features a mix of striking ailments among leading stars, the collapse of Doug McWeeney, and the meteoric rise of Babe Thierman, fueling abundant flashbulb news for American fans.
Hack Wilson hit two later innings homers to drive the Cubs past the New York Giants 8 to 7 and propel Chicago to first place. Hornsby and Hearthcate reached base on the first and second when Wilson connected on the second homer.
Bob Burke outduels Al Thomas as Washington Senators win 3 to 2. Both sides collect eight hits apiece in a tight pitching battle.
Des Moines report states Emma Ennis charges C. J. Ennis with cruelty during their marriage from 1896 to 1928 and seeks custody of two minor children. She accuses him of planning a financial settlement as part of the case filed locally. A fragment notes a separate baseball game where both sides used three and four pitchers.
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