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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1926

Page

2

Chicago hog and cattle prices report June 22 1930s

Hogs mostly steady to 10 cents lower as big packers stay inactive. Bulk 240 to 210 pounds 14.20 to 14.55 with top at 14.90. packing sows 12.65 to 12.90. killing pigs 14.75 to 14.90. Cattle receipts 10,000. choice fed steers scarce with tops around 10.60, Nebraska weights 10.30, yearlings 10.30, heifers steady to 50 cents higher. bulk to packers 10.40 to 11.00, outsiders to 11.50. Sheep receipts 7,000. fat lambs 16.26, natives 10.00 to 11.90, Montana yearlings 12.00, ewes 5.00 to 6.00. Two doubles Idahos feeding lambs around 14.75.

Chicago Nebraska

Livestock Estimates Filed for Chicago Market

Official livestock estimates issued for tomorrow list hogs at 14 000 head cattle at 11 006 and sheep at 10 000 for Chicago market.

Chicago

Man Charged in Cedar Rapids Auto Fatality

In Cedar Rapids on Sunday night Arthur J Wall is charged with manslaughter after his car collided with Wm E Rick's vehicle killing Rick almost instantly. Barngrover cites a reported 40 to 50 mph speed. Wall admits turning his head to glance at another car. Rick, a Davenport native and longtime local contractor, leaves a wife recovering from a broken leg and several children. Wall remains jailed as the case proceeds.

Cedar Rapids Walter J. Barngrover Arthur J. Wall Wm. E. Rick Barngrover Wall Rick Davenport

Wheat markets unsure as bearish reports temper declines

Chicago traders note that yesterday's wheat drop followed bearish northwest reports but expect a rebound once outside trade resumes. Domestic visible supply fell by 1,623,000 bushels yet failed to spur buying, while continent reports hinted over pessimism. Rain late last week improved moisture in most belts, with minor green bug damage seen in Minnesota spring wheat.

Chicago Minnesota

Marriage Proposal Sparks Witty Exchange

Singleton recalls asking his wife to marry him five years ago and Wigwag notes she evidently did not accept. Singleton confirms with a sly expletive and laughs over the memory in a lighthearted exchange.

Singleton

Diffidence cripples talent says Abe Martin in Everglades column

Abe Martin argues the Everglades society is full of capable people who fail to act due to self-consciousness and fear. He urges front-page leadership from gifted individuals in science art and politics, warning loneliness and obscurity await the timid unless they join the public arena.

Everglades

Minnesotans nominate Maas as first prohibition reform candidate

In Minnesota primaries held statewide, Melvin J. Maas won the Republican nomination in the fourth district, defeating Oscar E. Keller and Fred A. Snyder while backing light wine and beer with no saloons. Governor Theodore Christianson won the GOP nomination for governor, defeating Mayor George K. Leach amid a light turnout. Magnus Johnson led the former United States senator contest against Tom Davis in a close race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

Ifto Associated Press ST. Paul, Minn Minnesota Congress Melvin J. Maas St. Paul Theodore Christianson George K K. Leach Minneapolis Leach Maas Oscar E. Keller Ramsey County Keller Poer Fred A. Snyder Snyder University of Minnesota Magnus Johnson United States Tom Davis Johnson Christianson

Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf to speak on WJID Chicago program

The Crown Prince of Sweden will be heard tomorrow evening in an address carried by WJID Chicago with President Dawes also speaking at a Palmer House reception dinner honoring the royal visit. The listing details tonight’s and tomorrow’s radio programs across stations including KDKA KFNF KOA KYW WGN WJZ and more with various concerts and musical acts.

Crown Prince of Sweden Chicago Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden Loyal Order of Moose WJID Vicw Charles G. Dawes Palmer House KDKA Pittsburgh Florence Schwartz Christine Adams KFNF Shenandoah Henry Field Seed Company KOA Denver Brown Palace String Orchestra Book of Knowledge KOA Orchestra KYW WCCO Minneapolis Paul Eddie Dunnstedter WDAF Kansas City Star School of the Air Earl Coleman Ambassador Hotel Orchestra WEAF New York Chamber Musicale WJIAR Shinola Boys WTAG WCAK WSAI WCAP WJAR WWJ WEEI WOC KSD Uss Army Band Spana Troubadours WEEIL WGR

Governor Hammill Delays Naming of Attorney General

DES MOINES June 22 The appointment to fill the unexited term of Ken Gibson was delayed again as Governor Hammill did not indicate a specific candidate and did not confirm Gibson’s resignation. Figures in state house speculation include Max O'Brien Herbert Huff Neil Garrett and Judge John Fletcher the Republican primary nominee.

Des Moines Ken J. Gibson Hammill State House

Notice of Probate Hearing for Andrew Rinner Will

The district court of Washington County Iowa announces a hearing on the purported last will and testament of Andrew Rinner deceased dated October 10 1916. The hearing is set for June 28 1926 at 9 00 AM in the Washington Iowa courthouse before the Clerk of court. All interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated. By order of Clerk Kilgore dated June 22 1926.

Andrew Rinner Washington Iowa C. Kilgore District Court Washington, Iowa

Medical marvel linked to distant diagnosis via telephone

A physician delivers a diagnosis to 1,500 doctors gathered after viewing a patient’s heartbeat photo on a screen. The session bridged over 1,000 miles of telephone wires, showcasing remote medical consultation.

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