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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1947

Page

7

Notice From Pioneer Drug Store Recommends Reliable Painters

Reliable painters and paperhangers recommended by Pioneer Drug Store. Ists W.

Amity Pioneer Drug Store Ists

Death of Mrs. A. D. Cain 76 of Brighton

Mrs. A N Cain aged 76 died at Mercy hospital Davenport after visiting daughter Mrs Merle Thompson in May. She was born Henry county March 26 1871 daughter of Henry Alter. Survived by sons George Cain Miami Fla and Mrs Thompson Davenport. another son Philip Cain dead. Funeral Friday 3 pm Homer Hoskins funeral home with Rev RE Voss officiating. Burial Hillcrest cemetery.

Brighton A. N. Cain Mercy Hospital Davenport Merle Thompson Henry Alter Henry County John Davison Minnie Elger Edgar C. Davison A. D. Cain George Cain Miami Fla Thompson Philip Cain George Alter Wayland Thornson Copppeck Philip

Grain table rounds out Chicago market summary

Chicago grain traders closed mixed as wheat futures rose on June contracts while corn showed uneven front month moves. Market data from May 28 lists open high low close figures for wheat and corn across several contract months with fluctuations signaling cautious demand and harvest timing.

Ballots Stolen From Kansas City Election Vault

A vault holding ballots and records from last year’s primaries and general election was rifled at Kansas City election board headquarters. Ludwig Graves, election commission chairman, said the grand jury that investigated alleged vote frauds had turned back sealed boxes for safekeeping. The jury had urged a full recount and further study. Graves added that the intruder clearly indicated intent to steal records related to the vote fraud case.

Kansas City Election Board Ludwig Graves The Election Commission Commission Truman Graves

Dry milk industry born from American invention

Partial historical note recalls Marco Polo carrying dried milk in 13th century travels, while credits the 20th century American invention with developing dry milk products into a global industry.

Marco Polo Orient

Citrus Fruits Highlight Vitamin Power

Nutritionally citrus fruits provide bold vitamin C as a daily source. A half grapefruit or a large juice orange covers daily needs and, in liberal amounts, also supports vitamin B1 B2 and mineral intake.

Theody

Welfare workers seek across the board pay boost

H C Beard state welfare board member said he would ask Gov Robert Blue for a 10 percent across the board raise for state welfare employees at a board meeting. He blamed low pay for staff shortages in many divisions and counties, noting 200 in state offices and about 550 in the counties with salaries from 105 to just over 300 dollars.

Des Moines H. C. Beard State Social Welfare Board Robert Blue Govrnor Beard Welfare Department

Escaped Prisoners Still At Large In Iowa

Three inmates escaped from a Fort Madison prison farm and remained at large. Identified by warden Perry Lainson as LaVern W. Hess 23 and Willmirth Thomas 380 both of Des Moines and Don Keffer 26 of Cedar Rapids. Thomas and Keffer were jailed for parole violations after burglary and breaking and entering charges.

Fort Madison Iowa Perry Lainson LaVern W. Hess Willmirth Thomas Des Moines Don Keffer Cedar Rapids Thomas Keffer

Marion residents vote against merging with Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids Iowa on May 28 Marion residents voted 1457 to 454 against merging Marion with Cedar Rapids. The Marion Sentinel reported the straw vote conducted by the city council, noting turnout nearly four times the last city election. A committee of 10 had petitioned the council to raise the annexation question.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Marion Marion Sentinel

Milk as a cleaner for paper lampshades

A guide notes skim milk as an effective cleaner for paper lampshades while water can damage them. It advises dusting first, then light sponge cleaning with milk on a cloth, taking care not to let milk stay on the shade or moisten the glue, to carry soil away.

Livestock Prices Mixed at Chicago Market With Gains

Hogs mixed with gains up to 50 cents for big weights above 250 pounds. Top hog price 24.59. Cattle and calves show steadier trends with some classes up 25 cents, loads of choice fed steers reaching 27.35 and 26.75 for yearlings. Sheep slow with fed clipped lambs at 22.50 and medium lambs at 19.75.

Woolskins and slaughter ewes auction prices

Lot of 95b woolskins with muddy pelts offered at 21.15 dollars. Slaughter ewes show weakness with bids down 25 cents. Good and choice shorn natives bring 8.00 to 8.50 dollars, with a few common woolskins at 6.50.

Poultry and Egg Quotations From Chicago Market

Chicago market update lists poultry: 29 trucks unsettled. Eggs: 20 097 cases firm to steady with various extras and current receipts 2814, duties 457, checks 3619 37.

Chicago Cash Grain market report May 28

Chicago cash grain prices show wheat about 25- cents higher than July futures with no sales reported. Corn up one to two cents with No 2 mixed at 1945 to 195 overall ranges. Oats advance one to two cents with various No 1 and No 2 mixed and white oat quotes in the 100s.

Chicago

Pork Tops All Meats In American Diet

A new survey shows pork as the most popular meat in the American diet based on consumption data. Researchers note steady demand across age groups and regions, with pork products widely featured in meals from households and restaurants.

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