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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
2
U S Department of Agriculture notes hogs at 21 000 head with gains up to 10 cents, cattle at 5 500 with uneven steady to higher prices, including weighty steers and various slaughter classes, and sheep at 14 000 with active demand and higher bulk lambs. Prices list ranges across multiple weights and grades.
May 1 market notes show Wheat at 102 103% for 3 red and 101% for 2 hard. Corn ranges from 74 to 82 for various lots with several mixed and yellow lots, plus white variations around 79 to 83. Oats quoted 40 to 42 for white seeds, with timothy and clover values listed. Rye absent. Barley 54 to 62.
A Montana reader extols Kruschen Salts claiming a 19 pound fat loss in four weeks and better well being. The ad prescribes a daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast and asserts detox, organ toning, and a lively feeling from Nature's six salts. Sold for 85 cents with money back guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy or any druggist.
The data shows futures for WHEAT CROP with May, July, Sept and Dec sessions and price ranges. CORN OATS RYE and LARD sections list monthly contracts with bid ask figures and percent changes, plus a BUG test reading at the end.
May 1 report from Toledo shows cash Clover prices at 11.75 for new, 12.00 for prime choice with October at 12.66 and December at 12.80. Alsike at 11.00 and Timothy at 3.70.
Mrs FE W Spessard announces a health examination committee for incoming first graders. Miss Alice Stephens and Miss Marjorie Foster chair the group to meet parents May 7 at 8 30 p m with the county doctor and nurse. Funeral services for Mrs Amelia Hall were held at the M E church with pallbearers listed and burial in Ainsworth cemetery. The Ainsworth high school senior class presented the play Beads on a String to a fair audience. Weather conditions pre-
Farmers report timely rains improving fields and crops. Mr and Mrs Lary Minick attended Steve Stephenson's funeral in Fairfield. Minick, a retired Rock Island bridge carpenter, travels widely on the railroad. John A Stewart chatted with a bee expert while Orval Dayton noted a Kalona gathering. Stewart paid four dollars for the rest of the bee event.
The account notes two Poland China sows weighing 630 pounds each and praises John Wagner farm stock, Milwaukee yards loading chutes, and stockyard cleanliness. It lauds Tom Reeves for delivering a four dollar load, strong farm buildings, fences, and his grandson Clifford’s family, with relatives in Illinois.
Mrs. Art Mareki of Riverside route 2 sends a letter and check to keep the Journal coming. A yellow tag marks the expiry date of her subscription enabling proper attention. In Milwaukee stockyards Chas. Thomas displays a fine load of Poland Chinas hogs bought from Tom Reeves, averaging about 212 pounds.
An elderly Missourian named T. P. Palmer arrives in town on horseback as his Journal keeps publishing. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Peterson visit Washington en route to Ainsworth for a funeral at the M E church where Rev. Krenmeyer preaches. Pallbearers include John Clegg and others. a notable female quartet entertains at the service.
Funeral scenes touch Waterloo Letts and Muscatine families as Amelia Hall is laid to rest with Mr and Mrs D A Peterson and Mr and Mrs Doyle Frame in attendance. Richard Thall remains gravely ill after his wife’s death. nieces Alme Stephens and D D Stephens care for him. Alta Dawson's paralytic stroke cited with Daw son at Caple’s Muscatine home. Ida Simpson visits relatives in Muscatine. Rev J H Krenmyre, active pastor, conducted five funerals recently including two at home and three out of town.
More than 15,000 residents gathered in Clarinda for Governor's Day and County 4-H achievements. Governor John Hammill spoke as guest of honor and was made an honorary 4-H member. Among honorees were Clara Blank and Irene Crist, 1927 Iowa grand champion 4-H club girls.
Mrs. Dan Cline seeks proof on Leonards seed quality with Virginia shipments and readers urged to review authorities. Joe Wright and John Bidwell showcase a seed corn tin can machine using Merko Treatment while Golia Miller tests Starting and Growing Mash. The column notes seed storage fires and recommends Nopco Fortified Cod Liver Oil for chicks in cold weather.
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