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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1934

Page

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Legal liquor sale begins in five Iowa cities

Des Moines reports last minute preparations for state liquor stores opening Tuesday in Mason City Marshalltown Atlantic Oelwein and Des Moines. Bottles of imported champagne and Kentucky bourbon fill shelves stamped with the state liquor control seal as 28 000 bottles prepare for sale nationwide. Permit sales to individuals started Friday and are expected to rise once stores open.

Des Moines U.P Iowa Kentucky State Liquor Control Commission Lowans Mason City Marshalltown Atlantic Oelwein

Maine Minnesota primaries on today

Voters in two states Maine and Minnesota went to the polls to nominate candidates for the fall election. In Maine the main contest centers on four Republican candidates for governor, while Minnesota’s primary features three parties the Republican Democratic and Farm Labor.

Maine Minnesota

Mrs. Mary D. Newell Dies in Concord Township

Mrs. Mary D. Newell widow of Thomas Newell died at her home three miles east of Columbus Junction after a brief illness. Funeral services planned for Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church with burial in Indian Creek cemetery. She was born November 185? in Concord township and taught in local schools before marriage in 1877. Survived by two daughters in Columbus Junction and Council Bluffs, several sons, a sister, two brothers, and several grandchildren.

Columbus Junction Mary D. Newell Thoma Newell Concord Township Pleasant Grove Hethel Indian Creek Noowell Mary Dowson Thomas Mary Robeson Dowson Mogne Thomas Newell Louisa County Brighton Rudolph J Frances Jessup Council Bluffs Hugh Jess Newell Hobert Ontario Ore Thomis Rolse Idaho Jane Bonnichsen Columbus Juntion William Towson Oshkosh Neb Charte

Land rental barred for forage crops in county ruling

C C Patterson chair of the Washington county cor hog committee issues a ruling that one producer cannot rent land from another to plant and harvest forage crops this year. Ralph W Smith and Professor Black provide the cited law basis noting non contracted acres prohibit such rentals.

Mr. Smith Sumac Kansas Denton Collman Collier McLean Folger Waconia

Man Held For Theft Near Riverside Saddle Case

Martin Hartzler of Muscatine, formerly Riverside, was arrested in Muscatine on a charge of stealing a saddle from Dr. George Godlove's barn at Riverside last summer. He will answer the charge before Justice J. E. Bovee after posting bonds. The saddle was recovered by Deputy H. M. Putnam from a Johnson county man who received it in a deal with Hartzler. It is held at the sheriff's offices for return to the owner after the case is disposed of.

Martin Hartzler Muscatine Riverside George Godlove Justice of the Peace J. E. Bovee H. M. Putnam Johnson County Hartzler

Wealthy dentist found dead on farm sale plot

Dr. Howard Meyers a prominent and wealthy dentist, reported kidnapped last night, was found shot to death today on a farm near Eldora Iowa where he was attempting to sell to a stranger. He was shot twice in the back as the sheriff's office was informed.

Eldora, Hb U.P Howard Meyers

Forage Harvest Urged From Acres Needing Harvest

Farmers are advised that certain acres must be harvested for forage. The notice emphasizes timely action to convert growable land into usable feed, outlining steps for proper collection and storage to support livestock needs.

Pilgrim Ship Reaches End of Northward Caribbean Voyage

A diary from a traveler aboard the Sixada describes a nine day northbound voyage from Cristobal to Almirante and Bocas de Toro, and on to Puerto Cortez Havana and New Orleans. The crew notes crowded decks, uneven seas, and passengers from Havana to Cristobal, with bananas and cocoa cargo fueling the trip.

Caribbean Cristobal Almirante Bay of Bocas de Toro Bocas Puerto Cortez Honduras Tela Havana Gulf New Orleans Home

Barrier Oil Shipments Delayed in Washington County Fight

Farmers in Washington County, faced with a chinch bug invasion threatening corn crops, crowd the Farm Bureau to obtain creosote oil used as a barrier. Delayed shipments slow relief as winds and barriers become the frontline, while farmers line up for limited oil amid high demand and scattered supplies from Chicago Detroit Minneapolis and Bloomington.

Washington County Farm Bureau Milwaukee W. J. Roundsbush Kalona Brighton Minneapolis Detroit Chicago Bloomington Ind Washington Iowa Southern Utilities

Cooler Today No Rain In Light Cool Weather Returns

The region enjoys cooler June weather with no rain today after a warm low week. Rain is forecast tomorrow as drought relief is needed countywide. A Saturday shower produced light dusting, while Ottumwa and McGregor saw heavier precipitation and storm damage to a sewer project.

Ottumwa McGregor Iowa

Steel strike shifts focus to trivial life in Hollywood

In Hollywood California the writer notes that with the prize field out of the road the steel strike becomes less urgent as William F Green of the AFL proposes appointing three disinterested men to help. The piece suggests Roosevelt should resolve the strike and remove Congress members from government paid election efforts by July 1.

Hollywood Cal William F. Green American Federation of Labor

Demands of Steel Workers Set Out Tuesday

Steel union leaders will present a four point settlement ultimatum to steel operators and the administration. They demand collective bargaining rights an industrial board to rule on grievances and immediate elections to establish union bargaining authority. The program largely rejects the compromise neutral board plan passed by Congress.

Washington, D.C U.P Congress

Insect Infestation Battles Rage Across Farmlands

Farmers intensify trenches and roads patrols to move bugs from fields. Line scrapes and trap holes are renewed every few hours using gasoline blow torches as crews vow to curb the outbreak or replant after crop losses.

Walter Q Hays Taken by Death

Walter Q Hays a longtime Washington carpenter died at eighty after a two year illness at his home 731 South Avenue 1 Funeral services set for ten o'clock Wednesday at L A Jones funeral home conducted by Rev A A Wing with burial at Elo Grove cemetery Born September 2 1853 in Harrison county Indiana he moved with his parents to Washington county in 1868 Married Laura Smith in 1879 and lived in Brighton Kansas City and Washington Survived by three children Mrs Walter Ralston Charles and Howard Hays with two prior offspring deceased Mrs Hays died in 1929

Walter QQ. Hays Washington South Avenue 1 L. A. Jones Funeral Home A. A. Wing The Baptist Church Elo» Grove Cemetery Indiana Mr. Hays Harrison County John Melissa Jacobs) Hays Washington County Laura Smith Frenton Brighton Kansas City Haya al Keteter Harry Shrader Carpenters’ Union Walter Ralston West Chester Charles Howard Hays Fred D Stewart Rodee Hays

Wisconsin family claims snake-killing record with 65 copperheads

Romina Inda and her son Thomas killed 65 copperheads on their Berlin farm in one week to set a state record. They discovered a den of hibernating reptiles during the effort.

Berlin Wis Romina Inda Thomas Wisconsin

Senate Moves To End Congress As Filibusters Fall

Washington June 18 Senate leaders blocked filibusters and the House adopted a resolution to automatically end the 73rd Congress when the legislative slate is finished. The Senate also approved the 3.715 billion deficiency bill conference report for delivery to the President.

Washington, D. C U.P Senate House Congress

Hog Prices Jump on Chicago Market Banks Drop?

Hog prices rose five dollars a hundred on the Chicago market the first since last fall amid limited supply and strong bidding. Traders reported a 15 to 25 cent advance over Friday with last week’s shipments the year's highest.

Chicago Iy & Mad

Death of Jules Howard Delayed Job Lead to Tragedy

In Bridgeport Connecticut a man named Jules Howard, long unemployed, learns a friend has secured him work but dies hours earlier. The report notes the delay in employment opportunities contributing to the fatal outcome.

Bridgeport Conn Jules Howard Howard

Primary Expense Filings For June 4 Republican Democratic Candidates

About half the candidates in the June 4 primary filed expense affidavits with the county auditor within the 30 day window. Bauer of West Chester reported 29.00 for newspaper ads cards and gasoline. Bourgeois of Kalona 15.60 for newspaper ads. Flynn, county recorder, 5.10 for newspaper announcements. Kyle unopposed for coroner 2.04 for police ads and postage. Co M Cuddy unopposed for auditor had no expenses.

Ling Cone Befc Bauer West Chester Red

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