Brighton Trucker Parking Lot Site Set
Lawrence Borkoski has leased the old Commercial hotel site in Brighton and is fixing it up as a parking lot for his trucks. The Brighton Christian church held a radio program with churches across multiple states and a potluck supper before the service.
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Brighton
Lawrence Borkoski
Brighton Christian Church
KMA
Iowa
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Minnesota
Floyd Allen Bush
Central Church of Christ
Des Moines
Community News Notes From The Journal Agent
Local page compiles brief updates from neighboring towns. Readers find quick items on events, meetings, or notices carried by the Journal Subscription Representative highlighting community activities and upcoming dates.
Local travellers report mud and livestock along with a naval family note
Friday's observations recount heavy mud from Crawf ordsville to Keota with Belgium horses and Guernsey calves noted near Washington. Ralph Gibson and Tom Berdo grind feed. Ralph Wag goner and others contribute to farm activity. Shipments and small town greetings blend with a message from O M Cuddy's son at Great Lakes and a humorous money request to keep the Journal running.
Residents and shoppers visit local store and fair notes
Mrs Gallagher Mr and Mrs Luther Williams Earl Ferguson Jack King and others shopped here. Fritchen Bros and Keota R 2 sister were present. C J Brown arranged a household goods sale for Wednesday March 30 1 30 PM in the Evening Journal. Al Raymond and family visited Crawfordsville yesterday. The harness and shoe business keeps many busy.
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Negus Livestock Auction
Washington
Milwaukee Yards
Midway
Columbu Junction
J Brown
South Ave
J. W. Bishop
Iowa Avene
Luther Williams
Earl Ferguson
Jack King
Donald Shull
Crawfordsville
Ed Humphrey
Wyman
C. J. Brown
South Ave. D
The
Evening Journal
al Raymond
Jess
200-Year-Old Pipe Found in Cornwallis Yorktown Siege Tale
Mrs. Nancy Neff of Brethitt County Kentucky owns a clay pipe said to be over 200 years old. It was allegedly found by a George Washington era soldier in Lord Cornwallis' cave above the York River, used by Cornwallis and his staff as a retreat during the Yorktown siege. The tale underscores how good deeds can lead to trouble.
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Nancy Neff
Brethitt County
Classifieds Fragment Offers Varied Prices Per Pound
A damaged OCR fragment lists unit prices for various items with prices like 27e 25¢ per dozen and 14de per pound. The text is incomplete and cryptic, showing a mix of old currency and measurement terms. No clear seller or product names are readable.
Samaritan in Trouble After Speeding Bail Plot
Franklin Joyce of Cleveland received a call from Bert Hubert claiming arrest for speeding 50 mph and needing 100 dollars bail. Joyce delivered the money to police and was arrested at the same spot, the judge noting the same speeding charge. K. A. Coats of Crawfordsville and Mrs. Roy Finke of Prairie Flower were involved in the early morning events.
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Samaritan
Franklin Joyce
Cleveland, O
Bert Hubert
Joyce
Hubert
K. A. Coats
Crawfordsville
Roy Finke
Prairie Flower
Backstage Iowa Politics and Chair Custody Disputes
Des Moines reports on Iowa executive council quibbling over chair ownership and costs with Davenport tax chief Louis Roddewig proposing a financed chair purchase. Lew Wallace faces a ridicule issue after a Democratic weekly article, while patrolman discharge reforms trigger hearings and trial statuses.
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Des Moines
Louis BE. Roddewig
Davenport
L. BE. R
Candidates Sought as April Deadline Looms in Iowa
With a April 17 deadline approaching, 26 Iowa counties lack state representative candidates from both parties. Audubon Bremer Butler Calhoun Cass Cedar Cerro Gordo Cherokee Chickasaw Clarke Clayton Floyd Franklin Howard Jasper Monona Muscatine O Brien Plymouth Poweshiek Shelby Sioux Warren Webster Winneshiek Worth.
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Iowa
Audubon
Bremer
Butler
Calhoun
Cass
Cedar
Cerro Gordo
Cherokee
Chickasaw
Clarke
Clayton
Floyd
Franklin
Howard
Jasper
Monona
Muscatine
O'Brien
Plymouth
Poweshiek
Shelby
Sioux
Warren
Webster
Winneshiek
Worth
Postmasters Alarm Over Favors for Senator Campaign
Postmasters in the seventh Iowa district protest alleged solicitation of campaign funds for Congressman Otha D. Wearin of Hastings seeking the Democratic senatorial nomination.
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Iowa
Otha D. Wearin
Hastings
Settled squabble among two public servants ends in tangle
A weeks long dispute between two faithful public servants concluded last week after breaches of gentility during entanglements. Mr A invoked government power against Mr B for an alleged law violation, and B responded by using state department authority against A. A’s case was dropped while B imposed costs on A. both men are not on good terms.
Republicans Lead Iowa House Race With Broad Candidate Field
The Republican party holds a strong lead in Iowa House races with 64 announced candidates against 35 Democrats, numerous nominees remaining nonpartisan, and one Farmer-Labor aspirant among the field.
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Republican Party
Senate
Iown House
L. W. Hitler Conquest and War Possibilities
Report discusses Hitler's expansion into Austria and Czechoslovakia and the growing threat of a broader European war. Analysts weigh alliances and potential responses as tensions rise across the continent.
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Austria
Czechoslovakia
Value of Commodities in Tobacco Sugar Barter 1625
The article notes commodity values in tobacco terms, saying that in 1625 a pound of sugar equaled a pound of tobacco, illustrating fluctuating exchange rates between commodities in historical times.
Chicago Markets Hogs Slump as Weights Drop and Cattle Steady
Chicago livestock market reports a light hog sale with 6,000 head and prices 150 or more below yesterday. Cattle and calves show steady to firm trends with steer and heifer lots from 6.00 to 10.50 and cows 5.00 to 7.25. Sheep stay steady with lambs from 8.00 to 8.40 and feeders around 7.00 to 7.76.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Summary
Chicago March 26 eggs market steady to easy with 33,170 cases received. Extra first 17a to 18, firsts 17 to 17 percent. Butter market steady to easy with 9,301 tubs received. Specials 28 to 29, extras 27a to 28, extra firsts 27 to 27, firsts 25 to 25, standards 27.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Corn Prices Mixed Grades and Percentages
Chicago market notes show mixed corn prices with several grades and yields. Mixed No. 6 at 68 percent, No. 4 at 55 TM percent, No. 5 at 64 percent, No. 2 yellow at 60, No. 3 yellow 58 to 60, No. 4 yellow 54 to 56.8, No. 5 yellow 53 to 54, No. 2 white 61, No. 3 white 59 to 60, No. 4 white 56 to 58, sample grade 45 to 54 percent.
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Chicago
Tide Reverses in Amazon River Over 500 Miles
A rare tidal reversal was observed in the Amazon as water flowed backward for about 500 miles. Scientists note unusual coastal and estuarine effects and monitor potential impacts on navigation and ecosystems.
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Amazon River
Soybean Market Summary From Open High Low Close
Market report lists soybean futures with May at 98 percent, July 96 percent, and October 92 percent. No additional context or trading venue provided.
West Chester M E Church Weekly Schedule and Banquet Report
The West Chester M E church lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Union Service at 7:30 p.m. at the U P church and a mid week service at the parsonage. The Father and Son banquet was a success with 102 served. Visiting ministers Rev Paul Hann from Wellman and Rev Wilbur Williams from Crawfordsville were warmly received. A. W. MacBlain, Pastor. Lloyd Bauer, Sunday school superintendent.
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Brighton
A. W. MacBlain
West Chester
Edith Peiffer
Mechanics- Ville
Adam Kasowsky
Erma Mae Duvall
Frankfort
J. C. Bridges
Luella Taylor
Jake Rudolph
H. L. Gordon
West Point
Adelle Stone
Sarah Griffith
California
Miss Griffith
Belle Whitacre
Robert Griffith
Clay Township
Abigail Readkopf
Washington State
George Griffith
Washington
T. EB. Tomerlin
Indianapolis
C. BE. Mumper
Drake University
Tomerlin
Leslie Deal
Denver
Anson Brinton
Equality Quilting Club
James Long
Epworth League
U. P
Paul Hann
Wellman
Wilbur Williams
Crawfordsville
Lloyd Bauer
Livestock Sale Claims Strong Demand This Week
Veal calves milk cows fat cows and heifers wes and lambs cows gilts and feeder pigs bring them in. They are selling well.
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Powers
Leo Fanning
Earl Little
Norge
Adams Wholesalers, Inc
Waterloo
Willis Beatty
Eveready Plumbing @ Heating Co
Washington Rendering Works
Journal
Rayburn
Harwood
Ainsworth Produce
Roosters
Lite
Lde
Eureka
D. W. Tucker
R. J. Brighton
Gore
Washington Oil Company
Timothy Hay
Majestic Range
Wood Baker
T. C. Davis
Ainsworth
FIX Hotel
Rhua Helmick
Joe Hauen- Stein
Ralph Waggoners
Belgium
Ralph
Ralph Gibson
Tom Berdo
Lee Colton
Columbus Junction
Sam Turkington
Walter Bowers
Keota Way
Keota
Ralph Romine
Merle Gardners
Charlie Harris
Keotstown
Art Romine
Gon
William M. Cuddy
O. M. Cuddy
South Marion
U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Ill
Max
Floyd and
Lewis Dunbar
Clay Humston
Washington R
Earl O'Conner
Ruth Norris
George Marr
Ben Harrison
Vince Tellin
Riverside
J. H. Baird
Jim
Roll Gallagher
Dale
Mrs. Gallagher
Fritchen Bros
Keota R. 2
Richland Clarion
Mr. Roach
James Casey
Bath
W. L. Rukgaber
Satz
South
Republic of Finland
Finland
Sweden
Russian Empire
House of Representatives
Russia
Taylor Auto Parts
East Madison
Jou
Hudson
Willits Motor Co
Nicola & Harmon
M. Born
Widmer & Bus
SOX
Klein's
Good Motor
L. M. Pitzer
Wayland
Packard
Fred Johnashn
East
Madison
Salf
Hamp
Farrow
Ivor E
Davies Crawfordaville
W. S. Retster
Curtesy
L. W
Lew) Wallace
L. W. Hitler
Lew
Hitler
M. E
Negus Livestock
HER Man’ Funeral Home
Ool South Ave
D. On
Philco
Voss
D. F. Macon
C. M. Cuddy
Parmer Babcock
North Iowa Ave
Washington, Iowa
ED Squire
Charles Brown
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