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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1929
Page
2
Livestock market report shows 2,500 hogs with 21,000 total cattle, market slow and lower by as much as 46 cents on hogs. Top hogs around 30.75, cattle generally steady to uneven with buyers showing light activity, mix of weights and grades across hogs cattle and sheep with varied price ranges.
An ad claims Tanlac cures digestive problems and related fatigue. It features a testimonial from Maud Jennings of Junction City Kansas who reports weight gain, improved appetite, energy, and sleep after eight years of stomach trouble. The pitch highlights herbal roots and a price under two cents per dose with a money back guarantee.
The Washington produce market page lists fresh lard per dozen, hens and leghorn hens by pound, springs and roosters with per unit prices, beef and calf hides by unit, horse and pony hides with fixed amounts, and a note that one cent extra per pound is paid for poultry delivered. No market for sick, thin, or rippled poultry is available.
Readable lines show ranges for Wheat Corn Oats Rye Timothy and Clover with percentage and quantity values. Notable entries include Wheat hard 196 percent and 129 140 percent, Timothy 485 to 660, Clover 1200 to 2000, and mixed corn figures around 102 to 103 percent.
The report records cash amounts for Clever and Timothy across old and new values. It lists monthly figures including Dec and March updates plus Alsike cash changes with Oct and Dec amounts.
Washington Iowa September 1929 District Court of Washington County fixes September 16 1929 at 9:00 a m for proving Laura M Effort last will and testament filed April 2 1906. Edna C Purvis clerk warns all interested to appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. Jay Busby and family relocate to Ames for a junior high teaching position after teaching in Rouse Colorado.
The Rescue opens at Graham theatre spotlighting Ronald Colman as a featured star and Lily Damita as a rising Hollywood favorite. Joseph Conrad's romance is adapted with Damon Damita delivering a new screen charm, amid native intrigue and a dramatic schooner explosion ending the plot.
Last night at the Fox Theatre audiences cheered the Warner Bros Vitaphone color picture On With the Show a glamorous soft color production praised for natural hues and excellent sound. The film follows stranded troupers performing a musical fantasy The Phantom Lover with Betty Compson Arthur Lake Sally O Neill and Joe Brown among the cast.
Seventy six residents, including Mr and Mrs Fury Henderson and Mr and Mrs Stanleigh Henderson with their son James, attended a family event reported by correspondent Mabel Horning. Additional guests included Mrs Albert Dayton.
An old advertisement claims daily use of Kruschen Salts to expel wastes and toxins, supposedly improving digestion and blood quality. It promises fat loss, increased energy, and a healthier appearance with a half teaspoonful in hot water each morning, with a money back guarantee.
A long reader column reflects on past mistakes in the Journal and mentions neighbors and local events. It recalls a hog sale at Knotek Bros on Sept 30 with Fancy Stilts, and lists county numbers for Washington area. It also notes hospital visits, church services, school starts, and plans for fall travel and farm investments.
West Chester Dayton correspondent reports Mr and Mrs Harris Phillips who spent the summer at Mapel ton Minn stopped in West Chester overnight Saturday before continuing to the University.
Wellston Aug 9 updates include Wilbur McClelland's barn repainted by Brighton painters and R F E Brinning laying asphalt roofing on a house. Local visits from Cone and Bethel area residents noted, with mentions of school beginners Sheetz and Betty Furet. Several loads of stock and lambs shipped. Ruthharts praise Iowa corn. fair trip to Oskaloosa cited with remarks on corn stands and attendees Merle Statler, Jas Deal, A Reiter, Edibe, John Kibe, Dave Turnipseed, and Wm.
August ine John Wiuers and others are mentioned as O T Furst tends clover in the area. Nearby residents host Sunday dinners and picnics with guests including the Beitel family Harvey Mikseb and others. Esther Hanley stays with aunt Ollie Strehm as local gatherings and visits continue.
Radio listings show WEAF NBC at 7 30 CST Palm Olive Hour and 8 30 Gilbert and Sullivan review on WEAF NBC. WABC CBS at 6 00 Voice of Columbia and 7 CST Mc Fadden hour. WJZ NBC at 30 past CST Stromberg Carlson hour. Lorene and Esther Eldridge return to St. Louis after a six week Washington visit with grandparents Mr and Mrs Will Eldridge.
All hunting and trespassing on our properties north of town is prohibited. Signatories include J. F. Shalla, Geo. Shalla, and Ed Shalla.
The Journal lists a closing out sale schedule with multiple bidders and dates. September 17 Godfrey Sommers near Kalona. September 24 Mike Mushek near Richmond. September 25 J D Rabead administrator near Ainsworth. October 2 W A Duncan Sons at Polands Columbus Junction. October 3 Johan Jenkins at Columbus Junction Ta. October 5 John Wagner near Polands Washington. October 10 Nobt G Sheetz Keota Polands. October 11 H J Oak Sons Duv oes Columbus Junction. October 12 W R Gamon Sons Poland Washington Iowa.
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