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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1930
Page
2
Hog receipts 4 500 with 3 000 direct slow demand and scarce high weight hogs. Cattle trade weak with fat stock down 1.00 to 1.50, fat steers near season’s low, grass-fed prices drifting lower. Sheep offerings 4 000 with lambs around 1.00 lower. grain markets mixed with wheat and corn prices fluctuating.
Brooklyn remains half a game ahead in the National League as Chicago and New York chase. Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 7 to 2 while Chicago routed Philadelphia 9 to 5. The Giants beat Pittsburgh 3 to 1 and the Braves moved up to fifth with a 4 to 1 win over St. Louis. Philadelphia widened its American lead to six games with a 14 to 1 demolition of Cleveland as Washington lost to Chicago 6 to 5. Chicago rallied to beat Washington with a late-inning surge and Detroit fell to the Yankees 14 to 7 after a rough first inning. Goose Goslin drove St Louis to a 6 to 3 win over Boston.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered lower freight rates on grain across the western region and to key ports, easing pressure on farmers. The change, effective October 1, would raise export potential for the wheat surplus, though it may not fully solve current agricultural woes. Senators Metellus and LaFollette attacked Farm Board chair Alexander Legge over proposed modifications to the Packers and Stockyards decree, warning of possible congressional action.
The county treasurer's office lists sixteen new car registrations this week. Buyers include K. A. Horner of Brighton with a Chrysler crown coupe and Wes Engel of Brighton with a Chevrolet club sedan, among others from Riverside Washington Kalona Ainsworth and Washington.
Funeral services for Dorothy Cruz daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Cruz of Valley Junction and former Washington resident were held at Sacred Heart church Valley Junction on Monday July 21. She had worked for Robertson Boydston Co until July 14 and died July 18 at Mercy Hospital Des Moines from an infection causing a heart blood clot. Surviving parents include brothers and sisters Mrs Slayton Capps Waterloo Mrs P of Washington D C Wavse Des E Theisinger Cedar Falls Paul Maines and Mark and Allee of Valley Junction.
In the southeast part of Washington G M Humbles maintains a well kept acreage with rows of raspberries and strawberries. A Nashville Illinois injunction restrains the Modern Woodmen from raising rates until membership votes, citing Illinois law and a current court action.
The letter notes subscriptions extended for a year and lists locals like Ralph Dougherty Col Keyser and Roscoe Robertson. It mentions travelers from California W A Gibson Willis Todd and activity around Dublin and Washington, with Wolfe Bros. store supplying a wide stock as work on new buildings accelerates.
The Graham Theater greets Herbert Brenon’s The Case of Sergeant Grischa as a landmark talking picture. Also listed are Nancy Carrolls Honey and a lineup including Why Leave Home and A Man From Wyoming with Gary Cooper and June Collyer.
George Marsh aged 69 died after falling down stairs in Humboldt. He had lived in the town for 65 years and sustained injuries from the accident.
Fred Westfall, custodian of the county jail, began a 60 day sentence on intoxication charges. He reportedly moved about the jail during work but could not secure release to end punishment.
Abe Martin notes a surprising share of Californians remain displaced, while Safe Bud quips that a wealthy uncle has more money than some households. The remark highlights enduring economic gaps reflected by the census snapshot.
Despondency and ill health were cited as factors in the death of Michael J. Fitzpatrick, 63, who hanged himself yesterday afternoon at his farm five miles south of Strawberry Tuite, Manchester.
Petition circulation by the American Legion post seeks a special election to raise 4000 dollars for constructing a swimming pool in Traer. The move aims to fund pool development with support from local residents and veterans groups.
Three year old Ronald Rassulles was seriously burned when he fed head first into a bucket of scalding water yesterday, in Audubon. The incident occurred shortly after noon, prompting medical treatment. Authorities urge caution around hot liquids to prevent similar injuries.
Lester Mohr 14 pleaded yesterday to second degree murder charges in the Amity case. He confessed to County Attorney Clark last Friday that he shot his mother, Mrs. Gus Mohr, 35. He faces sentencing next Tuesday.
A Sioux City report states an automobile driver sent what may be the first apology to a Milwaukee Road railroad engineer after crossing in front of a train near a South Dakota incident. The writer thanks the engineer for avoiding a collision and hopes his caution prevents future accidents.
A brief notice notes that classified want ads offer a trial period to demonstrate value and persuade advertisers.
Hampton report says Marjorie Jean Strauser five died after injuries from a car crash occurred yesterday. She passed away last night as she recovered in hospital.
In Sioux City on July 25 a man named Prien was pulled free from a feeder bound of a threshing machine on a farm east of Jeeds. His arm caught in the mechanism, he was thrown west but saved by a quick-acting companion, suffering only minor injuries.
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