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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1934
Page
2
Chicago notes steady markets across produce and dairy. Receipts include 4599 cases of mixed produce with 16 percent extras and 14 percent current receipts. butter shows 13969 tubs with 24 percent specials and 22 percent firsts. poultry supplies listed by truck with varied fowls and turkeys. potatoes on tracks total 67 with 237 shipments and a strong market.
In Chicago on July 27 market notes show mixed corn values. No. 1 mixed at 67, No. 2 yellow 66 and 66 1/2, No. 3 yellow 66 1/4 to 66 1/2, No. 2 white 68 to 68, No. 3 white 67. Receipts 69 cars.
Ames Iowa July 27 with 3 639 compliance forms for lows wheat production contracts ready to be sent to Washington D C 3 756 wheat contract signers in 95 counties about 306 000 will be paid to signers in Iowa this year J W Merrill district agent said compliance observed accurately Some increases due to seeders calibration. farmers seek to overrun 1935 lease allotment under emergency area rule Officers elected to serve until June 84 1995.
A historic claim says the University of Oxford in England was founded by King Alfred in S72. The source notes this assertion as part of a historical account without confirming contemporary evidence.
An unsolicited letter from Mr. John Daniels of North Bergen New Jersey endorses Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural laxative. Tests claim All-Bran provides bulk to exercise intestines adds vitamin B and iron, with two daily bowls usually sufficient.
At the Iowa Democratic state convention the platform urged changes in primary law, endorsed nonpartisan judiciary, supported a highway patrol system, unemployment insurance, and continued the Brookings plan for government reorganization. Delegates filled the Shrine auditorium and cheered Roosevelt and Governor Herring, while minor caucus fights occurred in Willford and Diamond camps.
Grain prices in Chicago show mixed moves across wheat corn oats and rye with May July and September contracts listed. Wheat trades near 1.02 to 1.14 dollars, corn around 0.57 to 0.66, oats near 0.42 to 0.45, and rye about 0.87 to 0.88 with various delivery months noted.
July 27 update from the Journal notes visiting residents across towns. Mentions Harve Knupps in St. Peter and Amarillo, D. F. Embrees in West Chester, Kyvening Journal subscribers, and local callers from Wayland Brighton Ainsworth and Wellman. Reports on garden seeds, hospital stays, a shower in Kalona, and a busy Crawfordsville scene including car talk, mowing, violin lessons, and upcoming Dutch Creek fair attendance.
Nebraska faces extensive crop and livestock losses with a total damage estimate surpassing 260 million dollars. Wheat and oats show severe destruction, alfalfa and wild hay hit hard, and pastures are barren. State and federal agencies mobilize for an anticipated difficult winter amid heat, dust storms, and forced sales.
The article outlines a threefold platform from the national administration praising state acts, presenting a 12 point fall campaign plan, and criticizing the Republicans for power loss. It calls for liquor policy opposition to Governor Turner, primary election reform, and a nonpartisan judiciary.
Mr and Mrs John Campbell enjoyed rousting ears from their field corn Thursday. Ralph Bauers moved back to his old home town in our neighborhood where we can slide down his cellar door.
The passage notes that the special session's sales, individual and net income tax act completed the work and left the issue settled.
Mrs. Charlotte Henderson Mitchell wife of Rev. Charles H. Mitchell D D died at home in Kansas City Missouri after a long residence there since his retirement She was part of the Keota U P church era and the couple were well known locally Mitchell a Civil War veteran neared 88 years old at death mourning locals recall their Keota years and Washington stay
A longtime resident who had been laid aside for about two years due to injuries from a fall died at age 85. Burial is planned in Kansas City on Friday.
Weather bureau states no real distinction between red and white lightning the hue stemming from atmospheric conditions rather than separate phenomena.
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