Grain prices likely higher this winter say farm board member
Washington November 26 prediction of a general increase in grain prices this winter was made by Samu R McKelvie federal farm board wheat member He said current government wheat during program has faded price levels Feeding of wheat to livestock offers the most likely solution to the present surplus McKelvie estimates 260000000 bushels and thinks the surplus will be cut to a normal carryover of 180000000 by spring He argues corn prices will not decline keeping feeding of wheat to livestock on an extensive scale
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Washington
Samu R. McKelvie
Federal Farm Board
McKelvie
Rman Legge
Nuisance Carp Removal Urged by Johnstown Sport Men
In western Pennsylvania the Johnstown Sportmen's Association urged removing nuisance carp from streams after a recent meeting. The group emphasized ecological balance and cleaner waterways, noting carp overrun threatens native species and local fishing quality.
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Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Johnstown Sportmen's Association
Will Re Gravel No 1 Southwest
The state highway commission at Ames approved a contract to re surface gravel primary road No 1 in Washington county from Washington southwest through Brighton to the county line a distance over twelve miles. About 225 carloads of material will be used. Contracts for pavement bids in several counties were too high and awarded elsewhere.
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State
Iga- Way Commission
Ames
Washington County
Washington
Brighton
Journal
Cass
Grundy
Marion
Monroe
Pottawattamie
Lyon
Montgomery
Humbolt
Fragmented postwar note on discontent and dictatorship
A mangled OCR fragment describes growing public discontent in a city today, contrasting a single implied complaint with broader unrest. It alludes to a dictator and a controversial leader, mentioning orders and political tension without clear names or dates.
Roper to Decide Final League Standings in High School Football
Mt Pleasant and Burlington Fairfield clash decides final Six high school league standings for 1930 season. If Fairfield wins and Washington beats Mt Pleasant, Washington Ottumwa tied for second. if Washington and Burlington win, Washington Ottumwa tied for first with Fairfield third. Washington has one loss and is favored to finish strong. attendance expected despite cold weather. kickoff 2 30. Includes a local item from Wrentham, Mass about a barber offering free shaves to the jobless.
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Mt. Pleasant Washington
Fairfield
Gluenikin
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Burlington
Keck
Jim Shurtz
Dale Kiesey
Mississippi Valley Association Elects Dawes of Chicago President
Delegates from 26 states at the twelfth annual Mississippi Valley association convention in St. Louis elect W. R. Dawes of Chicago president. The group urged completion of inland waterways within five years and backed financing via federal bonds or similar means. The meeting stressed a standard gauge system and the connection of Mississippi Valley ports to the Great Lakes, seeking swift action.
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Mississippi
Valley Association
Dawes of
Chicago
ST. Louis
Mississipp Valley Association
W. R. Vanes
Cmteago
Great Britain
Thomas F. Cunningham
New Orleans
Richard S. Hawes
St Louis
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
Severe Japan quake rocks southern coast killing hundreds
Nov 26 report from Torio notes a severe earthquake in southern Japan. 222 dead and many injured across mountain towns on the Izu Penins ula area. Shizuoka Prefecture reports 187 deaths. Towns hit include Nirayama Nioka Atami Mishima. The quake began at 4 0 a m lasting 12 seconds centered in the northern peninsula near Mount Fuji.
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Torio
Japan
Laa Peninsula
Shizuoka Prefecture
Nirayama
Nioka
Atami
Mishima
Mount Fuji
Boso Peninsula
Washington to express thanks community Thanksgiving plan
The town will largely close stores and offices, dismiss schools, and host a Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. at the Christian church. A football game is set for 2:30 p.m. at the high school field between Mt. Pleasant and Washington high schools, with other churches participating in the unity service led by Rev. Fallon.
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Court House
Nion
Washington Chaureries
Christian Church
Sey Vnion
Johnson Awards Damages in Noecker Suit
A jury awarded L. P. Johnson 450 dollars against Charles Noecker in a 10,000 dollar personal injury suit. The case concluded about 9:30 last evening after starting last Thursday afternoon in Washington Street. Adjourning sessions and upcoming jury trials were noted by Judge D. W. Hamilton.
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L. P. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Charles Noecker
Washington Street
D. W. Hamilton
Court House
Theresa Gerot
Annual Campaign for Y W C A Budget Set for Wednesday
The annual drive for funds and members for the Young Women's Christian Association will be held next Wednesday, led by Miss Anna Dawson and others. The Y W C A serves as a social center for county groups with gym and swimming programs, employment help, hospitality efforts, and plans for monthly social events. The organization notes improved community benefits, a funded women’s lavatory, and county rural groups meeting at the YWCA rooms for classes and activities.
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Young Woman's * Christian Association
Anna Dawson
Althea Montgomery
W. L. Ale Hearn
C. G. Wilson
C. J. Roberts
Ofion
Iris
Y. W
Besse
Annette Kellerman
Winter Arrives and Good Fellows Rally to Help
The article notes a sharp temperature drop with a snow storm blanketing streets and ice. It describes local Y's Men’s Club activities, a rabbit dinner, and the pledge of $100 to support World Outlook via the World Alliance Conference in Cleveland. Norman Sage is welcomed as a new member.
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Ted Brown
Fred Bye
Rudy Schmidt
John Wings
Clu
Harry Rotosever
Henry Hailey
Lewis Warren Arthur Taylor
Washington Club
Cleveland
International Y's
Norman Sage
Winfield Man Arrested with Explosive at Indianapolis Bus Station
Robert H. Marshall, 22, of Winfield Town, found with dynamite in quantity enough to destroy a 10-story building when arrested at an Indianapolis bus station. He claimed to have stolen the explosive in West Virginia and was taking it home. Charged with vagrancy and carrying concealed dynamite, police said he also had nitro glycerin caps, fuse wires, and cartridges.
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Indianapolis
Robert H. Marshall
Winfield
Marshall
West Virginia
Severe winter cold grips central United States
Nov 26 reports warn of a brutal cold wave across the eastern half of the United States with subfreezing temperatures and several inches of snow. At least 25 deaths linked to the cold have been reported, as Chicago and other midwest cities suffer, while Mason City man A W Ehler dies in an auto accident near Garner. Relief expected from warmer weather is forecast but conditions worsen ahead of Phankecmns day.
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Des Moines
A. W. Ehler
Mason City
Garner
Rex Charles City
Chicago
East Central States
Weather Bureau
Forseaite
United States
Atlantic
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
Midwest
Radio meeting at high school discusses radio interference
A mass meeting at the high school drew a good crowd of radio fans. Washington needs a defi ram for radio. Hubert Anderson of Pt. Madison has studied the problem. Clarence Jacobs presided. Plans to form a Washington Radio Council were not finalized but expected soon with a council organized. Yellowstone park travel films were shown courtesy of Burlington railroad and J McKay.
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Washington
Hubert Anderson
Madin
Clarence Jacobs
Washington Radio Council
Yellowstone National Park
Burlington Railroad
J. ©. McKay
Thanksgiving Day Journal At Noon
Fore members anticipate a Thanksgiving afternoon with the Washington Mt Pleasant football game. The noon edition notes issuance of the journal tomorrow as Thanksgiving delays.
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Washington-Mt. Pleasant
Training School Proving Popular in Washington County
The Richer Mennonite church surprised officials by registering 18 for sessions December 1 to 5. Registrations rise to 75 with 100 expected before opening Monday. Entries received from Crawfordsville and Wellman, with four from Eureka Methodist, plus 50 already reported countywide. Credit earned will be recognized by the International Council of Religious Education. Sessions at United Presbyterian Church will feature Leigh W. Soule as secretary and A. Vinz as a pastor object. A fine faculty is being assembled and new textbooks are expected to arrive soon.
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Washington County
Crawfordsville
Wellman
Eureka Methoist Church
International Council of Religious Education
United Presbyterian Church
Leigh W. Soule
Washington U. M. . A. Ig
A. A Vinz
Soule
Bandits Miss Mine Payroll at Kincaid Bank Raid
Thanksgiving payroll for Kincaid coal miners was saved by minutes when five armed bandits robbed the Kincaid Trust and Savings bank. They missed $50,000 in currency, escaping with $3,000 after the heist. Police pursued the robbers after the Hawthorne NJ bank hold up where four customers were herded behind a cage before the thieves fled in a stolen car with $27,000.
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Kincaid, HL
Kincaid
Kincaid Trust and Savings Bank
Paterson
N. J
People's Bank
Hawthorne
Workers Mass At Danville Mills In Stone Attack
Textile strikers massed before Dan River and Riverside mills in Danville Virginia, blocking loyal workers from entry and shouting defiance despite warnings of a militia. Officials sought help from Governor Pollard as 116th Infantry mobilized. no clashes by noon. Over 4,000 workers had been picketing for weeks, with streetcars stoned earlier and missiles hurled at loyalists.
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Danville
Dan River
Riverside
Tts
Pollard
Richmond
116Th Infantry
Tiiker
Squire
North Caroli
Bilela
Rock
Etelke
Wit. Cole, County Pioneer, Is Dead
Wit. Cole a longtime county pioneer dies after a long illness. The obituary notes his deep ties to the community and his roles in early local affairs. Officials say funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Wit. Cole
Hoover to urge unemployment relief in state of the union
President Hoover prepares a December 2 message to Congress stressing unemployment relief as the top issue. He is ready to propose immediate funding for winter employment and public works, plus immigration act amendments for selective entry. Prohibition is not addressed in this message.
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Hoover
Congress
Washington
United Press
Wickersham Crime Commission
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