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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1939
Page
5
Gustavo Calles, son of former Mexican president, and Gabriela Pelacer De La Vega married in Mexico City. The groom remains in the capital while his father, General Pultareo Elias Calles, lives in exile in California.
Police seize 27 year old Thomas Boyce a grounds keeper at a country club for questioning in the killing of 11 year old Elizabeth De Bruicker whose body was found in a shallow grave. Sheriff William Ramsey said Boyce confessed to the crime.
A brief roundup by the Journal Subscription Representative D F Macon highlights happenings in nearby towns. Mentions visits, civic events, and local developments shaping regional interest.
Chicago markets report hog sits around 9 000 with hogs up about 10 cents and sow prices firm. Cattle calves steer values hold with limited demand. stock cattle scarce and fat cows steady. Nebraska receipts projected with cattle around 5 000 and hogs about 11 000 for tomorrow.
July 26 entries describe hot weather and busy threshing, corn crops, and canning plants in Iowa. Farmers and neighbors discuss mowers, berry picking, stores, whiskey travelers, and local visits plus a forestry graduate headed to Missouri, with chatter about marriage vows and a centennial celebration.
The Biblioteca Nacional in Mexico City houses 800000 volumes as the largest library in Mexico. In spring 1864 Princeton conferred the Doctor of Laws on President Abraham Lincoln.
Chicago July 26 report shows corn receipts at 40 ears and mixed category prices for corn oats and wheat with May and Sept figures. The grain table lists May and Dec futures for wheat and corn with noted highs lows and closes, plus hog and rye futures activity.
Market steady with receipts totaling 14 781 cases for produce and 20 trucks for poultry. Ducks up 9 percent while other quotations remain unchanged.
A note compares the Catskill mountains in New York with the Scottish Highlands, stating they are about the same altitude. It places them in a similar highland context for readers.
Community sales every Friday at Mew Paed Vere July 26 and July 29. S& Patterson sale listed at 717 Weat Main on July 5 and July 29. Miss Dora Durst hosts sale of house goods at 720 North Marion on July 29. Special cow sale at City Feed Ward on Saturday.
Community sale advertises 150 head of cattle including Shorthorn yearling steers and white face stock, 20 black face ewes, 50 lambs, plus 200 burr oak posts and lumber. Special cow bale features 45 fresh cows with calves, and numerous choice heifers are listed.
Fragments show rail timetable listings and a regular meeting notice for Washington Lodge No. 26 A F & A M. Includes train numbers and daily stops for Golden State Limited Californian locals, and a Knoxville Branch schedule with departures for O.M. & B S T P & P R R Co.
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