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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1929
Page
2
Cattle receipts 9,000 with steady to slow demand. Steers and yearlings in moderate activity. better grades and fed yearlings in fair demand. Prices range for various weights from 750 to 1550 with top bids around 1450 for select steers. Sheep receipts 14,000, market opening slow with about 25 cents lower on light offerings.
A fragment from a 1929 verse describes a young Detroit girl traveling downtown when her path ends on the road and she displays a playful win in the limerick style.
Auction figures show lambs and ewes at varying prices with top spring lambs 1550 to 1650 and medium counts 1450 to 1550. ewe values 600 to 775. The page also reports grain quotes, road work on chautauqua grounds, and local farm notes from Ainsworth and Prairie Flower church obliquely reflecting rural economy and community life.
Local groups list events including Sons of Veterans meeting at the G A R hall on May 29, Royal Neighbors of America called meeting May 8 at 8 o clock in the M V A hall, cemetery wreath ceremony at the courthouse for Memorial Day, a Washington country club luncheon moved to June 1, Home Project lessons with Household Linens, a missionary group meeting with Mrs Clive Gray May 29, and quilt exhibit items to bring.
Market notices list eggs fresh laid per dozen and cream per dozen for hens and related products. A line mentions high prices for poultry delivered with no market for lame or crippled birds.
Berwyn chief of police Charles Levy, 49, was shot and wounded in a clash with Chicago gangsters. Detectives close in on a suspect, Bill Doody, while a police trap was disrupted by a tip.
Fifty two deputies were expelled from the Mexican chamber of deputies after a lengthy session. Expulsion followed a charge deemed proven by unanimity. Antonio Soto Y Gama, an agrarian leader, was among those expelled. Valenzuelistas support Gilberto Valenzuela, a former minister and presidential candidate.
At Birmingham Alabama on May 28 nine miners were found dead and two injured after an explosion trapped twelve men in the Yolande Connellsville Coal and Coke shaft. Workmen opened the shaft after a night of effort. the two injured likely will recover.
Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow announced the marriage of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and Anne Morrow, then reported their disappearance. Observers described scattered plans for a sea voyage or train travel as a yacht and other conveyances were rumored ready off the Jersey coast.
A newspaper notes it seeks advertising revenue and argues that a trial period will prove the value of ads. It emphasizes reader interest and business impact and hints at future promotional opportunities.
A barn sale listing by Eli Jackson offers for sale mixed hay and several pieces of furniture. Also advertised are fruit jars and a small quantity of green peon items priced per dozen with a location at 04 N fifth Avenue.
In May 28 vote, about 1 415 to 787, Iowa City citizens approve spending 70000 for airport construction. The 88 acre field leased by the city will be enlarged to meet federal standards. Funeral services for Mary Jane Holden were held Saturday at L A Jones chapel. Burial at Woodlawn cemetery. Music featured a vocal solo and obbligato performances.
An old advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as an instant remedy for excess stomach acid and heartburn. It claims quick relief in five minutes, promotes alkalinizing the system, and asserts the product has been doctor recommended for over 60 years with genuine bottles available at drug stores.
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