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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1938

Page

5

Russell Long speaks at New Orleans anniversary event

Making his public debut, Russell Long aged 19 son of Huey P. Long addressed political leaders in New Orleans for the ninth anniversary of the round robin that halted impeachment against his father when governor in 1929. Governor Richard Leche sits to the right.

Russell Long Huey P. Long New Orleans Louisiana Long State Senate Louisiana University Richard Leche

Market Hogs and Cattle Prices Slid in Chicago Report

Chicago market report shows hogs 10 to 25 cents lower with top at 9.15 and weights from 170 to 350 pounds. Cattle steady with beef steer top 11.16 and yearlings 9.00 to 10.75. Sheep steady with lambs at 8.50 and yearlings 6.00 to 7.25 amid strong feeder activity. Estimated tomorrow receipts: cattle 7,000 hogs 16,000 sheep 5,000.

Chicago ETXRA Texas Iowa Illinois Midway Sale CO R.F Bob) Smylie MGR

News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities

Journal Subscription Representative D. F. Macon reports brief items from nearby towns, highlighting civic happenings, local events, and community concerns in concise notes.

Local residents anticipate world fairs and travel plans

Max Cuddy, a Great Lakes graduate visiting his parents on South Iowa, expects to attend two world fairs this year. The note mentions locals including Elmer Vincent and several others visiting on a Saturday, with remarks about soldiers and daily routines.

Max Cuddy Great Lakes O. M. Cuddy Iowa Max

Local Residents Attend Saturday Journal Event

Joe Peiper of Washington R. 3 attended a lecture by a Evening Journal reader noted as comical. He recalls the piece seemed advanced and entertaining. W. J. Dea and brother Tom Dea of Ainsworth were shopping here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Rath of Coast to Coast reported rain at Ainsworth from about 66 to 7 p m.

Joe Peiper Washington R. 3 Evening Journal Joe Journal W. J. Dea Tom Dea Ainsworth Johnny Rath

Keota and Ainsworth residents noted at local shop

Mr and Mrs J B Lockwood of Keota R 2 visited and Mrs Lockwood advanced their Journal while Walter H Johnsons of Ainsworth R 2 shopped Saturday evening as farmers debated when to start home. Hay fever reading from Grit noted.

J. B. Lockwood Keota R. 2 Walter H. Johnsons Ainsworth R. 2

Ragweed Pollen Plot Converts Sleep to Hay Fever

A claim says a 20 by 20 foot plot can yield enough ragweed pollen to affect 15.2 billion people. One medical authority speculates that child pollen growth occurs entirely while children sleep.

French Railways Fit Locomotives With Wireless Phones

Locomotives on the French state railways are being fitted with wireless telephones to enable engineers to communicate with signal men.

Tick fever in cattle caused by parasite carried by ticks

Tick fever in cattle is triggered not by the tick itself but by a parasite that the tick harbors. The parasite is transmitted when ticks feed on cattle, leading to illness in livestock.

Polar Records Claim Record Low Temperature

A historic reading from the North Pole shows a temperature of sixty degrees below zero marking an extreme point for Arctic weather science. Researchers note the event underscores rapid climate fluctuations and polar meteorology challenges.

North Pole

Cod liver oil use in U S rises over decade

The article notes a ten year increase in cod liver oil consumption in the United States. It also mentions a Monday morning weather remark about summer clothing and the discomfort of chill wind, urging resilient spirits.

United States

Reeves Family Visits Relatives in Illinois

Mr and Mrs Clifford Reeves with daughters return from a visit to Mrs Reeves parents in Brownstown Illinois. Mrs Reeves twin sisters accompanied the trip and joined the Reeves for a visit in Iowa where Mrs Reeves joked about telling them apart noting they are beautiful southern Illinois ladies.

Clifford Reeves

Keota couple among local farmers cited by neighbors

Mr and Mrs Keith Herr of Keota Iowa are described as farmers who stay busy near their home and will remain so for the foreseeable future according to the readable portion of the clipping.

Keith Herr Keota R

Local shopper J H Baird follows day schedule

J H Baird of Washington Route 1 shops in daytime to be home for his evening papers.

J. H. Baird Washington Rt. 1

Thanks to Richard Ho tle for grandma’s journal gift

A note expresses gratitude for Mrs. F F M Benson’s Evening Journal subscription arranged through Richard Ho tle at Des Moines.

Richard Hotle F.F. M. Benson Evening Journal Des Moines

Country visit and family notices from Straw College morning

Clyde Kennard of Straw College visits with two Chicago girls Shirley Ann Lawrence and Mary Ann Blecka aged three. The group enjoys a country home hosted by B. B. Waener of Cedar Rapids for his daughter. Lucille's Journal subscribes in California. Mrs. Raymond Kedlinger urges continued delivery.

Clyde Kennard Straw College Chicago Shirley Ann Lawrence Mary Ann Blecka B. B. Waener Cedar Rapids Lucille California

Chicago Produce Market Summary

Chicago market report lists produce and eggs with steady markets and receipts for eggs at 19 575 cases. Butter shows steady market with receipts near 19 864 pounds and various grade ranges. Poultry figures include springers, broilers, ducks, geese and turkeys with price ranges.

Chicago

Chicago cash corn price report details

Chicago market notes show mixed grain bids with No 1 mixed at 59 No 2 mixed 58 percent, No 1 yellow around 58 59, No 2 yellow 58 to 59, No 3 yellow 54 57, No 4 yellow 52 53, No 5 yellow 59 68, No 3 white 56, No 4 white 52, No 5 white 52 3. Sample grade 28 to 19.

Chicago

Market Update: July to Oct Trading Signals

July to Oct data shows Open High Low Close readings around 87 with 87 percent levels. The text notes a sale mood and suggests selling at a market rate with a potential por sale reference.

Grain Table Shows Mixed Movements Across Wheat Corn and Rye

Chicago grain table lists Wheat with July and Sept and Dec bids, noting small percentage shifts. Corn shows modest declines and July through Dec figures. Rye profiles July and Sept contracts with fractional changes and December values.

Old Man of the Mountains in New Hampshire

The Old Man of the Mountains is a granite profile in Franconia Notch New Hampshire overlooking Profile Lake. The 40 foot long face-inspired feature inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne to write The Great Stone Face.

White Mountains New Hampshire Profile Lake Franconia Notch Nathaniel Hawthorne

Haleakala Crater: World’s Largest Dormant Volcanic Pit

Maui's Haleakala crater stands high at about 10 000 feet within its vast rim. The crater could hold all of Manhattan Island with space to spare, and its floor features cinder cones rising over 1000 feet.

Maui Island Honolulu Hilo Haleakala Manhattan Island

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