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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1926
Page
2
Unofficial figures show Monday totals of hogs 43 000 cattle 22 000 sheep 16 000. Hogs for all of next week projected at 140 000.
In Toledo on June 19 Clover seed cash domestic 22.60, imported 17.50, bid December 15.85. Alsike cash 17.00 Timothy seed cash 43.60 with September 3.90 and October 3.85 prices.
Wen dell Coleman, 9, was killed when a landslide buried him as he and three companions dug out creek bank to build a dam. Rescuers reached him too late. another boy was trapped briefly but dug free.
In Eastbourne England on June 19 the American men defeated the British team as Howard Kinsey beat H W Austin 6 3 3 6 2 6 1 6 1 The American duo Kinsey and Vincent Richards had already swept both singles yesterday to start the two day tournament.
Chicago reports bid prices for wheat corn oats barley and seeds. Notable values include No 2 red wheat at 1 44 and corn No 2 yellow 70 71 percent, oats No 2 white 41 42, lard 16 30, hams 19 07, bellies 19 25, and clover seed 12 00 to 28 00.
James H. Allen of Rochester New York promotes Allenrhu a self cured remedy for rheumatism claiming rapid relief and joint swelling reduction. He asserts the tonic clears uric acid deposits, detoxifies the blood and restores health, with Lemmon's Pharmacy authorized to guarantee results.
West Chester Iowa reports a heavy Wednesday evening rain of about two to three inches washing dust and easing roads. Local observations note crops look better and strawberries are plentiful while travel and repairs loom amid thunder and wind. George Wells visits from south of Washington to look after property as community reflects on rain abundance and lingering heat.
The Board of Supervisors sets a hearing on June 19 1926 at 10 A M in the Washington Court House Iowa to hear objections to proposed bridge and culvert plans and costs on Lime Creek Clay Clay Iowa Cedar Seventy Six etc with estimates listed and on file in the Auditor's office. County Auditor A L Griffith. Also local brief notes mention Mrs Oscar Sheetz shopper and Miss Kate Glover visiting Washington.
Atlantic City will host the dedication of a new 5,000 watt WPG transmitter in July joining the WIP and WGBS link. The station outlines a summer lineup of symphonies bands and soloists with nationwide relay through WEAF WGY WIZ and other outlets as part of the Sesquicentennial broadcasts.
Pleasure Bay New Jersey plans a modern sound system for the Casino Biarritz opening June 24. A six tube receiver with Western Electric amplifier will power a large main room cluster and speakers in private dining rooms for broadcast music. A Denver report adds Swiss yodeling heritage to a sheep herding broadcast by Ernest Custer from Appenzell Canton.
Radio Digest lists Sunday programs across stations KOA KFNF KOA KYW Edison WEAF WEEI WCAP WJAR WWJ and others. Items include dinner concerts church services and musical programs with times from 4:30 to 10 pm and performers such as Atwater Kent choristers and Edison company acts.
The item lists KDKA and WEAF networks with multiple station programs including budget talk and choir performances, dining concerts, and orchestras. It also notes Charles Gemmell of Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls marrying Helen Marie Hansen in Askov Minnesota and returning home.
A reader from Washington Iowa asks to suppress letters about him from his brother published in the Journal. He warns the paper not to print any letters mentioning Bill to protect his reputation and a marriage prospect.
Moone's Emerald Oil offers quick relief for bunions and soft corns. A two ounce bottle, sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy and other druggists, promises to reduce inflammation and pain within minutes with repeat applications, backed by a money back guarantee.
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