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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1947

Page

7

Ex Crown Prince Seeks Return to Doorn Castle in Netherlands

Former Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, son of the late Kaiser, asks Dutch authorities to lift the ban on inheriting Doorn castle in Holland. He cites family ties to the British royal house and has renounced Prussian succession. Dutch authorities have kept his inheritance as enemy property, with no immediate decision.

Amsterdam Friedrich Wilhelm Prussia Kaiser Doorn Hollan Wuertemberg Holland Little Willie

Irgun Vows, Hangs British Sergeants Near Sharon Plain

In Jerusalem on July 30 the Irgun Zvai Leumi said it hanged two British sergeants in reprisal for the execution of three Irgunists who were taken from Acre prison. British troops searched the Sharon coastal plain for the bodies amid conflicting reports and reports of prior hoaxes.

Jerusalem Irgun Zvat Leumi Sharon Nathanya Mervin Paige Clifford Martin Nanthanga Acre

Maids Case: Boston Socialite Ordered topay $6000

Dora Jones a 58 year old Black maid awaits $4000 from Mira Elizabeth Ingalls as part of a 60 year sentence for enslaving her while Ingalls and husband Alfred must raise $6000 plus $2000 fine. The judge imposed the payment with probation and suspended prison terms citing mercy.

San Diego Cal Dora Jones Mira Elizabeth Ingalls Boston Miss Jones

Hamburger varieties expand since 1884 origin

Since the 1884 introduction of the hamburger to the United States from Hamburg Germany, the sandwich has evolved into 33 distinct varieties. Popular options include the cheeseburger turkeyburger and chickenburger while novelty offerings span rabbitburger turtleburger and caviarburger.

United States Hamburg Germany

Late Potatoes to Receive Support

A. J. Loveland, Iowa official, announced a full schedule of price supports for the 1947 late crop potatoes. Prices per 100 bushels of U S No 1 potatoes set at 2.15 for July and August rising to 2.95 for January and the rest of the season, aiming to 90 percent of July 1 parity. He blamed higher storage costs and weather for revised levels and noted lower acreage and spring drought reduce overall potato output.

Des Moines A. J. Loveland Production and Marketing Administration U. S Loveland

Court Orders Mrs Jones to Surrender Stocks in St Louis

In a legal filing, the court directs Miss Jones of St Louis to disclose stocks and a bank account held in her name. The order targets assets linked to Miss Jones and involves a request for financial records.

Miss Jones St. Louis

Davenport Driver Held After Hit and Run Accident

Carl Gassman of Davenport is held in the city jail after a hit and run that critically injured 10 year old Herbert Botchford. Witnesses traced the license, Gassman admitted driving, car found in locked garage with warm water. Botchford suffered skull fracture and other injuries.

Davenport Iowa Carl Gassman Herbert Botchford Gassman Gassmann Ratchford

Livestock Market Report From Chicago Trades and Prices

Chicago markets show hogs 6,500 head with slow to steady tone and uneven sales. Prices range from about 23 to 28.75 for various weights, while cattle and calves total about 12,800 with steady to slightly lower tone on fed steers and cows. Sheep activity about 1,500 head with spring lambs up and yearlings steady, pennies varied by weight and grade.

Chicago

Poultry trade steady in Chicago as receipts rise

Chicago reports steady to firm poultry prices with one car and 28 trucks trading. Begs show 12 834 cases with irregular extras and varied price ranges. current receipts 88 38 percent, dirties 35 485 percent, and checks 34 14 35 percent reflect market activity.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Grain Prices and Quotes

Cash grain sales report shows wheat firm with No 1 red at 22914 bids, 2 red 228-230, and several hard, dark, and mixed grades listed. Corn steady to three cents higher with No 2 yellow 220-222, five yellow 205-212, sample grades noted. Oats steady to one cent higher with No 1 mixed heavy 95-97 and related mixed bids.

Chicago

Statistical sample prose on white applicants by grade bands

A fragmented line lists white applicants by grade ranges and counts including 96 190, 92 95, and 85 through 88. It appears to describe categorized test scores or sample group sizes among white students with varying thin and heavy descriptors.

Southern 4-H Leads Nation in Youth Enrollment

Alabama has 115000 4-H members aged 10 to 20, leading the nation with Mississippi second at 102000, Texas third at 101000, and Georgia fourth at 90000. The southern lead may reflect ties to consolidated schools while northern chapters run on a farm and home basis.

Alabama Mississippi Texas Georgia

Community Auctions and Livestock Sales Notice

Weekly events at Whittaker sale barn and Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa list public auctions September crops school houses and equipment. August 5 Poland China bred sow sale at Columbus City Purebred Pavilion starts 7 30 Evergreen Farm C E Pierce Son Board of directors Earl Booth William Gamon Maurice Crawford.

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa N. W Washington Earl Booth William Gamon Maurice Crawford Poland Columbus City Evergreen Farm C. E. Pierce & Son

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