Carl Weber Wins First Place in Utah Declamatory Contest
Carl Weber of Columbus Junction won first place in the Utah state declamatory contest for Mississippi Magic written by him. He received $100 from the Wetmore Declamation Bureau and is rehearsing Shakespeare in Chicago for an east tour after attending Cornell at Mt Vernon and Iowa as a junior this year.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Carl Weber
G. W. Weber
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Washingtons Trip to Barbadoes in 1751 with Lawrence
Gen George Washington and his brother Lawrence visited Barbadoes in 1751. They stayed in Bridgetown, the island’s port city where the brothers occupied a house. The town later served as Lord Nelson’s headquarters.
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Barbadoes
George Washington
Lawrence
Bridgetown
Lord Nelson
Maniac Victim Found After Robbery in Council Bluffs
Henry Plummer, 38, a Counci Bluffs filling station attendant, was found shot to death Friday morning amid a robbery at the station in St. Peter Minnesota area. The incident involved escaped fugitives described as criminally insane. Police say the robbers took $16 from the station.
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Lows Daily Press
St. Peter, Minn
Henry Plummer
Counci Bluffs
Washington County Traders Sale Draws Strong Crowd
Edward Stout of Brighton Chris Leichty of Wayland and Bob Acheson of Ainsworth attended a Washington traders sale Saturday. Ed Weng er of Wayland Whittaker reported a bigger sale than ever. Col Ferguson and the writer felt the event finished with hard work. John Erlenbush of Havre joined others in funding his home daily. R T Knottnerus of Ainsworth R 2 and Ralph Kelsey of Harmony were present with relatives. A temperance play at the Methodist church by Homer Coppock and helpers drew praise. Washington county residents appear united and engaged as reports close.
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Edward Stout
Brighton
Chris Leichty
Wayland
Bob Acheson
Ainsworth
Washington
Ed Wenger
John Erlenbush
Havre
Homer Coppock
Notes From Neighboring Communities By The Journal
Briefs from nearby towns compiled by nH. F. cover local happenings, village events, and community updates for subscribers.
County towns plan July birthday celebration
The notice describes county towns making their county seat a celebration site on July 2 3 and 4 for the county centennial. It notes a crowded Saturday night with many automobiles and late departures, with car parking near the square, and mentions Alvin Hasty and Homestead Farm along with Ralph Dougherty considering buying a catfish dinner.
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Alvin
Homestead Farm
Ralph Dougherty
Ralph
Swartzendruber Seen Shopping Near Coppock on Saturday
Lloyd Swartzendruber was in Washington Saturday evening for shopping, seen north west of Coppock.
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Lloyd Swartzendruber
Coppock
Washington
Kalona man says Jimmy O'Loughlin handles summer heat well
W H Jackson of Kalona reports Jimmy O'Loughlin stands the summer heat well. Joe Barnes and wife Mable Barnes and their two children arrived in Washington at ten p m Saturday night after leaving Los Angeles on Tuesday.
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W. H. Jackson
Kalona
Jimmy O'Loughlin
Joe Barnes
Mable (Whittaker) Barnes
Washington
Los Angeles
Twin Calves Noted By Country Resident This Morning
A country resident reported a friend with twin calves this morning. The observation was not previously mentioned in the Journal.
Phoenix girls visit Washington relatives on West Main St
Three young Phoenix girls visiting relatives in Washington state enjoyed their Saturday. Their father is the dean of a junior college and the relatives are named Aunt Kate.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Washington
West Main St
Kate
Brookhart’s possible 1936 run on Farmer-Labor ticket eyed
Observers speculate Iowa Republicans may push Brookhart to run in the fall on the Farmer-Labor ticket to aid Dickinson. They argue Brookhart could siphon votes from Stockhardt and hurt Governor Herring, with Brookhart’s 1932 independent total of about 43,000 votes cited as a benchmark.
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Iowa
Brookhart
Dickinson
Smith W
Herring
Stockhart
Dickinn
Smith W. Seeks G.O.P. Nomination in Murphey Seat
In 1938, Smith W. plans to appear in the Republican primary race for the Senate seat held by Senator Louis Murphy. He has rarely missed a primary in 16 years and is expected to run again despite Farmer-Labor opposition.
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Farmer-Labor
Smith W
Louis Murphy
Henew
Mahomet Landon’s Press Trek Rewrites Campaign Contact
Iowa editors Cc, P Chase of Atlantic and reporters Don Berry and Mel Curtis from Indianola and Knoxville visited to observe Landon’s campaign. The tactic flipped the usual pattern as London forces built pressure by directing editors to him, not the other way around, shaping the campaign outreach.
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Mahomet Landon
Iowa
P Chase
Atlantic
Don Berry
Mel Curtis
Indianola
Knoxville
Lochinvar
London
Iowa Polls Question Urban Rural Voter Split
Verne Vierth known as Hurja of Iowa politics will tally urban and rural county results from the last primary. Democratic county chairs are asked to submit breakdowns to determine voting patterns between cities and countryside.
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Lowa
Verne Vierth
Democratic Central Committee
Hurja
Iowa
de Luxe
Democratic National Committee
Republicans gain cautious Iowa optimism for Landon
Observers note rising confidence in Iowa as GOP leaders see a path to victory. They warn the state could benefit from about 600 million dollars in federal funds over three years and anticipate carrying Iowa for Landon. One optimist vows to charge Democrats for his contribution bill as he bets on a Republican win.
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Iowa
Landon
New Deal
Lown
Planks at Iowa Republican Convention Deeply Debated
The article notes many delegates arrived with farm planks for the platform making it impossible to determine whose ideas prevailed. It argues not all could triumph or the platform would be harsher than Dillinger’s police record.
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Dillinger
Chicago Market Slaughter Hog Sheep and Cattle Prices Report
Chicago markets show 4 ins market day with 16 000 hogs including 5 500 direct and steady cattle and sheep volumes. Prices quoted across categories include hog top 9.25 at 160 250 lbs, 9.60 to 9.75 for 300 350 lbs. sows 8.26 to 9.10. calves 2 000 steady. beef steers 8.00 to 9.25, mediums 6.50 to 8.00. yearlings 7.00 to 9.25. cows 5.00 to 6.75. bulls 6.25 to 6.75. sheep 8.000 steady with lambs 11.50 to 12.00 and yearlings 7.00 to 9.50.
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Chicago
Chicago market notes for Eggs Butter Poultry Potatoes
Chicago market report June 15 shows eggs receipts 23 265 cases with 20 percent firsts, butter market easier with 17 919 receipts, poultry steady to firm with mixed item percentages and truck volumes, potatoes on track with arrivals 155 shipments 484 and stronger market activity.
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Chicago
Chicago Grain Prices Mixed Across Corn Varieties
Stable price ranges reported for multiple corn grades in Chicago with No 2 mixed at 68 and No 5 mixed at 57 to 58 percent. Yellow and white corn notes show fluctuating bids, including No 2 yellow 62 to 64 percent and No 1 white around 70.8 percent. Estimated carrot corn at 288.
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Chicago
Soybean Market Report From Chicago and Des Moines
Chicago No 1 and 2 yellow soybeans quoted at 90 percent quality. Des Moines reports 68 percent readiness.
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Chicago
Des Moines
Poultry Enthusiasm From Frank Priebe Travels Kansas
Frank Priebe visits Kansas and meets 4H Club member Louise Newkirk near Great Bend. Newkirk received 400 New Hampshire chicks on February 25. at the time 388 remained after thirteen weeks.
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Kansas
Louise Newkirk
Great Bend
New
New Hampshire
Young Farmer Prodigy Runs Clean Poultry Operation
A teenage girl maintains a spotless brooder house with constant daily cleaning and feeds. She bought chicks at 16 cents each, kept detailed costs, and after thirteen weeks her 40 pound birds cost 361 1/2 cents per bird including chick price, with potential profit if sold at market weight. Frank Priebe praises her efficiency and business sense.
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Frank Priebe
North Franklin
Chicago
Week's Weather Outlook for Des Moines Regions
Des Moines weather outlook covers June 16 to 26 for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains. Generally fair early week with showers later. temperatures moderate first half then rise.
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Des Moines
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Mrs Anderson and family visit south of town
Mrs Charles Anderson and family visited Wednesday evening at the Sam Lambert and Hoch Linder home located south of town.
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Charles Anderson
Sam Lambert and
Hoch Linder
Livestock Sale at Columbus Junction Iowa Bids Hit Top Prices
Livestock sale Wednesday June 17 at one o'clock features horses and cattle from Briggs Bros of Protection Kansas with Hereford yearlings and top weight steers. Hogs include Hampshire weanlings Poland boar and sows as buyers bid near Chicago top. Also complete pump equipment and miscellaneous items offered at 12:30 with a local search for a lost green alligator leather pocketbook in the barn.
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Iowa
Briggs Bros
Kans
Louisa County
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Hampshire
Chicago
Midway Sale CO
R. F. Smylie
Mgr
Klotz
Duncan & Dunlap
Auds
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