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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1930
Page
2
Butchers report varied cattle and calf prices with medium to choice grades from 120 to 250 pounds and up to 12.10 for fed steers. Sluggish activity limits cow demand with prices generally 5.00 to 6.50, while heifer and sow figures trend unevenly.
The ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a trusted laxative choice. It claims strict import supervision and pure ingredients, noting millions rely on Caldwell's judgment and that the syrup is a best selling product in drugstores.
Grain fed cattle quoted at 7.50 plus, slaughter classes listed with weights from 950 to 1500 lbs and prices ranging roughly 4.50 to 12.50 per cwt. Heifers, cows, and steers shown with good and choice grades, common and medium categories. Lambs and sheep prices noted with fat lambs high values and ewes and lambs at various half to full price points.
Chicago June 24 update shows mixed grain activity with wheat futures at near eight eight point five? The report notes estimated declines in wheat and corn yields and highlights some price and volume fluctuations amid erratic trading.
Vaudeville stars Fe Screens Gue Van and Joe Schenck to make first all talking picture appearance at Pax Metro on Wednesday with a large cast including Revie Love Mary Doran J C Nugent Renny Rubin Tom Dagan Eddie Gribbon and Francis X Bushman Jr The plot mirrors the stage life of a blackball player turned vaudeville headliner Adapted from a script by A P Younger with dialogue by Pups Baer who also shaped the baseball dialogue for the film
Washington County Rural Letter Carriers Association met June 28 with delegates elected for the State convention at Storm Lake August 7 8 and 9. President Will P Brandall led the meeting. Resolutions pledged loyalty to the post office department urged county road precedence for rural routes and thanked carriers for refreshments. Next meeting set for Wayland on Saturday evening July 5.
A Midwest heat wave shattered records with highs near 100 and 106 in Chicago as fatalities and drownings rose. Across Illinois and Missouri, multiple drownings were reported while towns like Paxton and Ottawa faced the hottest conditions before a break with rains. A man named James Firea, 60, died after collapsing while mowing, highlighting the danger of extreme heat. Temperatures cooled into the mid 80s as storms and rain moved in, offering temporary relief and forecasts of continued cooler weather.
Ottumwa officers seek three bandits who net approximately 1400 last night at the Capital Theatre. The suspects fled in an automobile as theatre officials counted receipts, prompting a citywide search following the robbery.
Chicago grain receipts show mixed cash grain closes with non uniform wheat and rye figures. Corn numbers trend varied with multiple price points while barley timothy and clover prices are listed. Toledo notes domestic cash clover and hay timothy prices with futures quotes.
Avery MId Agricultural official told over 100 Vocational agriculture teachers in Ames that farmers have focused on production and neglected marketing, urging nationwide emphasis on marketing by colleges and field representatives.
The heavyweight bout ended with Godfrey's license revoked after a foul blow against Carvers. Officials suspended him as the American team Seer and ingpbe Cor Ee Ceredates Atmactie's commission acted to declare the action.
Protibin I June 24 report states Rev. Louis B. Hucera is chosen to succeed Bishop Francis J. Beckman at Lincoln. The appointment is seen as a significant elevation for the village priest in a town of about 200 residents.
In Idaho ROISE area a rare listing shows a Shorthorn bull for sale by Sam Baker with contact 217 for details. A bizarre item notes a lamb described as having one head four ears and two perfect bodies, advertised as the first car reported in this section.
A letter from Mario n Iowa describes severe indigestion vomiting and constipation. The writer says Konjola restored appetite digestion and normal bowels after a trial. It notes availability at Geo L McDaniel drug store in Washington Iowa and distribution in nearby towns.
Market listing for Washington Produce Markets shows Leghorn hens and broilers priced by weight. Includes broilers over and under 2 pounds, rollers, bagebacks, leghorns, roosters, ducks, geese, and hide prices per pound with various weight brackets.
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