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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1939
Page
7
In remote villages across Germany, trucks carry complete projection outfits to bring cinema to isolated towns. These mobile units tour rural areas delivering rental films to audiences previously without access to motion pictures.
One 10 foot power binder priced at 175 dollars from Smart & Parrish 11403 is listed along with a 1936 Ford V-8 truck with new rubber and a J license. Also a 6 foot Deering mower from Smart & Parrish 11503, an F-20 on rubber in excellent condition from Smart & Parrish 21503, and a trade offer for a McCormick binder. Rat fries and other farm items appear in the notice from Edw Hr Havel Route 28 Ainsworth 11602.
Lloyd Anderson notes heavy attendance from Southeast Iowa at the Southeastern Iowa Shorthorn Breeders Assn Sale in Washington. Earl Schuer man and Miller farms topside prices highlight a strong sale. local spectators from nearby towns, carnival in Ainsworth, and ongoing weather impacts on haying are mentioned along with city life tidbits.
Elmer and Bessie Burham report a tornado crossing Anoka Minnesota causing extensive damage. Gov. Stassen mobilizes 2nd Battalion of the 1511th F A to Anoka, 400 WPA workers assist, Red Cross Salvation Army and locals aid 71 homeless at Kline hospital. 20,000 visitors view wreckage as traffic halts along Highway 10 and 15.
Jay Allen Einstein, 50, of Mt. Vernon New York, father of a West Point cadet and a first year Annapolis midshipman, was granted a change of family name to Easton by Acting Westchester County Judge John A. McKenna at White Plains. The applicant said the change would improve opportunities for his sons in school and military service. The midshipman son, Jay Allen Jr., 19, is named in the notice.
Lou Gehrig, famed "iron horse" of the New York Yankees, ends his playing days following the discovery of a mild case of infantile paralysis. He will remain with the team in the dugout as captain but will not take the field. Manager Joe McCarthy confirms Gehrig's new role and status.
Clara Adams of New York will be aboard the first commercial night flight across the Atlantic on June 28. She will then embark on a world tour, crossing the Pacific by plane from Hong Kong and returning to New York via domestic air routes.
A community sale lists over 100 head of cattle including 20 yearlings and cows with calves, pigs of various types, lambs, cheap horses, posts and lumber, and furniture from Miss Henderson as items for sale. Buyers welcome to bring their stock and goods.
Market activity varied by class with hogs up to 7.50 top and gains of 15 to 25 cents. Cattle seen steady to lower for several weights with best light steers around 10.75 and cows weak to 15 cents lower. Sheep active with native lambs 9.75 to 10.85 and slaughter ewes 2.25 to 3.25. Estimated tomorrow’s receipts: cattle 5,000 hogs 10,000 sheep 2,000.
Chicago June 28 UP cash grain report shows corn priced at 50 to 50Y with 49 percent for another grade. Oats listed with 34 to 38 and 32 percent, and 4 white at 30 percent. Soybeans noted 3 yellow 004y to Yl and 4 yellow at 90 percent. Corn receipts count 75 ears.
Eggs in Chicago show a steady market with receipts at 22 963 cases. Fresh graded firsts and extra firsts each account for 15 percent, current receipts 14 dirties 12. Poultry markets also steady with two cars and trucks noted. ducks geese hens leghorn hens spring chickens roosters broilers and turkeys listed with percentage changes.
Open high low and close figures for Wheat Corn Oats Rye appear for July September and December contracts. The data shows July Wheat at 71 and 70 rising. Corn around 47 47 49. Oats near 31.5 and 32 and Rye around 45 to 47 with varied entries.
Motorized projection outfits travel in road show trucks to deliver current films to distant communities, allowing even the most remote towns to view popular movies.
The grower cures tobacco in barns fitted with metal flues that supply heat without smoke. Planter labors around the clock to finish the curing process.
Trachoma is described as one of the most widespread eye diseases with symptoms including thick granulated eyelids a white film over the eye and inability to open eyes in bright light for those infected.
A bronze dog figure on a rock at Central Park East Drive New York bears a tablet honoring the sled dogs of the 1925 serum relay. It recalls the antitoxin journey of 600 miles from Nenana to Nome across ice and icebound waters during a harsh Arctic winter.
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