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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1940

Page

8

Iowa Court Sentences To Three Years In Prostitution Conspiracy

A district court jury in Washington County Iowa convicted Claude Bler and Perry Davin of conspiracy to defraud via prostitution trafficking and were each sentenced to three years in Fort Madison prison Judge Wakefield denied a new trial motion. The notice states probate actions for the will of James Flurter dated May 28 with details on a probate hearing and required show cause by interested parties.

Stouxx Claude C. Blersoeate Perry d Davin Proton Jitter Wakefield I Courts

Digestive Relief Claim for Excelsior Springs Mineral Water

A medical bureau advertises Excelsior Springs mineral water as a remedy for digestive disturbances. The notice promises relief to patients and offers to send a list of individuals who benefited, asking readers to write for details.

Medical Bureau Hall Excelsior Springs

Dutch defense leader General Winkelman leads forces

On this man's shoulders rests the responsibility for the defense of the Netherlands against the German invasion. He is Gen H G Winkelman commander-in-chief of the Dutch army and navy.

Netherlands H. G Winkelman

Songwriter Jack Judge of Its a Long Way to Tippenary

Obituary and biographical outline noting Jack Judge born in village in Magis Cini, early career as a showman, wrote the march Its a Long Way to Tippenary later adopted by Britain in World War I, died in Birmingham England Hospital on May 29, 1980, probate details recorded by District Court in Washington Iowa May 11, 1940.

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Iowa Dairy Industry Emphasized as Major Growth Area

Iowa, long known for corn and hogs, ranks high in milk output and butter production. The piece notes Iowa’s dairy prominence, with 1628 ranking fourth in milk volume and second in butter, while dairy advertising and materials rise in coverage.

Lowa Iowa

Dairy Industry In Iowa Leads In Wealth Through Dairy Production

Iowa's 1939 dairy output valued at over 105 million dollars, with 229 million pounds of creamery butter and 3 billion pounds of milk sent to market. The state plans to expand advertising funds from dairy producers, totaling about 94 thousand dollars in 1939 and expected 1940 contributions averaging 50 to 66 cents per producer to support cooperative national advertising efforts.

Iowa United States

Bedding items show aging in American homes study

The National Association of Bedding Manufacturers reports that mattresses aged eight hours daily account for 20 percent, homes average 16 years with pillows dating back 25 years, highlighting widespread wear.

Natio Association of Man Tse Turers

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