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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1930
Page
2
Chicago livestock market shows movement with cattle calves and hogs steady to slow. Prices range for slaughter steers, cows, bulls, and vealers amid weak stock and lower demand. sheep and lambs hold firm with several price points noted.
In 1855 Dr Caldwell created a gentle, effective laxative to aid bilious, headachy, weak patients. His syrup pepsin relieved obstinate cases without griping or habit formation. Today Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin remains a world famous laxative available at drugstores.
Grain prices and seed terms listed for Toledo area with dates June 10 and October 12 and December 12 with values 1 200 and 1 260 and 1 280 for alsike oby 1 pe grain and related seed items.
Chicago grain receipts show cash grain close with wheat at 105 to 106, corn mixed with varied numbers for grades, and oats and barley in modest ranges. The report notes White No. 2 and Sunple grade figures, along with timothy and other feeds trading in the session.
The Dixie Dugan tale parallels Alice White as a peppy blonde who rises from unknown telegraph operator to film star in a Hollywood sequel Show Girl in Hollywood. Technicolor and musical numbers are promised with a cast including Tom Mulhall Blanche Sweet Ford rling and others.
The piece argues national defense is a deterrent while rejecting pacifism. It cites wartime mobilizations, the cost of war, and the need for an adequate defense backed by universal service. It warns against abolition of armed forces and endorses a balanced approach with peace through strength. It reflects American Legion views on duty, security, and international justice.
Mr and Mrs Ram ey Kinet and Mr and Mrs John Laney visited Sunday at Charles Schnoebelen home. Mr and Mrs Wm Lukavsky spent Sunday evening with Roy Havel. Mae Sojka and her grandmother are visiting in Cluster this week. Harold Kuenman works for Charles Schnoebelen this week. Mr and Mrs Richard Murphy welcomed a new 8% pound boy Friday June 6. Mr and Mrs Wad Motley and family spent Sunday at Carl Marshalls.
The article details director Brenon elevating actress Miss Westover to embody the title role in Lummox. It describes drastic weight gain of about 75 pounds, plus 40 pounds from fat production and 35 pounds via concealed lead in costume fittings. Heavy shoes added 15 pounds, pushing Westover from 120 to 195 pounds. Critics hailed the performance as among the greatest in history.
The article traces the dollar as a silver coin known as thaler, once common across Europe and adopted elsewhere under various names. It notes the first English use linked to the silver coin and its prevalence in Germany from the fifteenth century onward, with a nod to its influence on interior decoration and a brief St Louis reference.
Marta for Columbus Junction reports a funeral in Des Moines for Mrs. Charles Allen, wife of ME Allen, who died in Wyoming on the way home from California. Mrs. Hubbard and children attend, with Allen family relatives. Weekend visit to Ames by Weber family and Iowa State College ties. Farrel Allen graduates and takes a Westinghouse job in Pittsburgh. Home Missionary Society met. John Parks recovers from truck collision injuries at Letts. Jud Tunkins quote on neglect and hire. Washington star.
Crawfordsville June 10 The Presbyterian church hosted union services with Rev. 8 F Wenger preaching and Rev E H Thompson of Idaville taking part. Daily Vacation Bible School opened with strong attendance. Ainsworth hosted the county Ministerial Association meeting with Rev and Mrs 8 F Wenger in attendance.
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