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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1930
Page
2
Department of Agriculture in Chicago notes cattle calves and hogs trading firm with packers paying strong prices for hogs and heavy cattle and sheep showing varied demand. Grains, oats, wheats and clovers listed with cash market quotes and crop outlooks across multiple categories.
Columbus Junction records show a $25,000 transfer to county funds from state accounts closed earlier this year. Sunday’s union service featured Bible School pupils and church leaders guiding the week's end session. social and church circles plan a chicken supper at Chautauqua Park on June 26, with visitors from Inver Grove and Mt. Vernon. Delegates from United Presbyterian anticipate the Young People's Presbyterial in Burlington June 26 and 27. visiting Miss Corlia Williams and sisters from Mt. Vernon are noted.
Washington County wool growers pooled 891 pounds of wool led by Harold Montgomery under the federal farm board plan. It marks the county’s first wool pool and mirrors a nationwide cooperative marketing effort in 96 counties. Officials expect more counties to join next year as commodity marketing gains traction.
Bob Fulton and Francis Kelly visited the county to aid cattlemen and feeders in assessing the present cattle market. They spent several days meeting with producers and discussing market conditions and available support.
In Columbus Junction June 24 residents and visitors are noted. Mrs. W H Tedford of Coroydon visits Mrs. J Michie and relatives, Miss Marie Jean of Kansas City visits her parents, and the Sheridan rooming house is mentioned. A series of evangelistic meetings is held at Grove Bethel church with local pastors. Mrs. Harry Gipple and Irving Greer are among those elsewhere visiting friends. Ruth Lewis visits her aunt Blanch Sheldon and sails to France from Montreal on June 26.
A county report notes farmers bought ten gallons each of a so called hog remedy at 2.50 a gallon. A sample sent to Des Moines revealed a mix of kerosene and lubricating oil. The bureau warns locals about deceptive remedies offered by salesmen and urges caution.
Reports warn tea hoppers and potato blight threaten crops. The remedy is Bordeaux mixture with Black Leaf 40 to protect leaves and plants. Spray formula calls for lime blue vitriol water and Black Leaf 40 in defined ratios, scaled for small quantities.
Cucumber beetles threaten cucumber crops with leaf damage and sap loss causing wilting. Control advised by mixing one part arsenic lead to six parts lime to dust plants thoroughly. A Lynder family picnic occurred at Port Allen school grounds and a Van Horn reunion at Conesville.
Great Northern and Western Pacific gain FCC approval to construct a 200 mile rail link from Lookout to California. Project aims to connect Northwest with California, reduce Chicago to California passenger rates, and finish within 18 months pending bids and contracts. Officials expect faster service once routine orders are cleared.
The report lists recent outbreaks across multiple livestock diseases. Hog Cholera occurrences include Hopkington Ryan Snudson Pleasant Plain Brighton Malcolm Ann mose London Wyman Lost Nation Oxford Junction Vinton. Hemorrhagic Septicemia of Swine appears in Malcolm. Mange in Swine shows Brooklyn Brighton Lost Nation Mechanicsville Ryam Central City Nashua Jows sity Preston Oelwein Vinton Blairstown Katona West Liberty Durant Dixon Wheatland Maquo keta Cedar Rapids Victor Riverseide. Swine Typhoid noted in Washington Brighton Nicrotic Enteritis in Swine Wilton Junction Vinton Manchester La Porte City Earlville Dyerville Independence Hawkeye. Mixed Infection in Swine listed for Brighton Wilton Junction Manchester Parnell La Porte City. Hemorrhagic Septicemia in Cattle includes Hudson Malcolm Crawfords ville Deep River Winfield Maqu eta. Blackleg in Young kins Lamotte. Navel ill in Colts Lost Ni Elwood Hudson Inceareisloais 18. Chickens showing As mosa Hudson Malcolm Lost Nation Traer Blairstown Manchester Vernon Toledo Pleasant Pr West Union Central city Fow l Cholera in Chickens Brighton Iowa City Blairstown Grundy Center Elkader Clinton DeWitt attle At ton Mt.
Susan L Lambert born February 22 1856 in Stephenson County Illinois married Joseph Lambert in 1875. They had four children Thomas Des Moines Michael Colorado Irwa Washington County Iowa and Ina Bates Des Moines. Moved to Guthrie Center Iowa in 1885 living on a farm near town. Joseph died April 9 1926. For three years she lived with Irwin Lambert near Bethel church. She died June 1 1930 at age 74 years 3 months 15 days. Joined Lutheran church as a child later Presbyterian at Guthrie Center. After months of illness she passed peacefully quoting verses about graves and farewells.
Notice of probate hearing for Anthony J. Kallaus deceased filed in Washington County District Court. The hearing is set for 9:00 A.M. on July 1, 1930, at the courthouse to prove the instrument as the last will and testament. Edna C. Purvis, Clerk. Also community notes from Des Moines area and Dunbar farm talk, with names of local residents and farm tasks.
Viola Nelson confessed to faking a torture tale after three hours of questioning by Otter Tail county Sheriff O. J. Tweeten. The 18 year old admitted inflicting the self wound with a pen knife to secure her grandparents permission to leave for school before the Interstate Commerce Commission project.
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