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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1931

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Markets Report Mixed Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago market notes show hog receipts about 17 000 with varied bidding from 4 50 to 6 00 per 100 pounds and heavier weights up to 6 00. Cattle receipts around 7 000 with steadier to weaker trend on fat cows, steers and heifers, while vealers and feeders show moderate demand. Sheep receipts near 20 000 with slaughter lambs and feeding lambs firm to weak. market contrasts across weights and grades amid unsettled egg, butter and poultry prices in related listings.

Chicago Aweek Wisconsin Minnesota Cobblers Triumphs

Louisa County road plan approved for 1932 improvements

The Louisa county board of supervisors and a township trustee approved a 1932 road program covering 16 miles from state highway five miles west of Wapello to Morning Sun and other stretches including Cairo cemetery to Cairo, Wyman to Cotter, and east of Grandview plus grading along several farms and supplementary work on the Wyman trunk road to connect with Washington county gravel. Wheat receipts show 26 cars.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Roach Wapello Morning Sun Cairo Cemetery Cairo Wyman Cotter Grandview County Farm Port Louisa C. B. Foster 8 E. Mathews Jefferson, Township Fredonia Norta Concord Township Pradin Union Township Board of Supervisors Enke Corner Wapello- Winfield Washington County Washington

Crawfordsville Visitors Recall Local Family History and Trial

In Crawfordsville on Monday Mr and Mrs Irwin McDowell and sister Mrs Anderson of Lakeland Florida visited relatives. McDowell, once a Chicago lawyer now retired citrus rancher, traces his family to Rev Nathaniel Mes Dowell who served here 1854 to 1865. A community audience attended a court trial of a Protection performance directed by A E Cor of the Anti Saloon League in the United Presbyterian church. The play featured Trevor Davis as the accused and Mrs W J Edgar as his mother, with a juror lineup including W Mrs Minnie Spray and Margaret Davidson among others. The event spurred discussions on responsibility and temperance. The article notes additional local visitors and connections to the Dowell family and the Wimmer home.

Crawfordsville Irwin McDowell Anderson Lakeland Fla Nathaniel Me S Dowell United Presbyterian Church Mc Dowell Indianola PS. Conrad Mr. McDowell Chicago Florida A. E. Cor Anti-Saloon League Itor Trevor Davis W. J. Edgar AN. Porter A. B. Coe H. B. Graham Oae J. H. Jones McCormick A. N. Porter An Parker John McNeill Tom Wilson Trevor Davies J. W. Rich S. W. Car Rich Aln Olive Banks Earl Wimmer Randolph—E White Mary Wilson W. J Edgar George Bond Merle Twisiam Marshall Lloyd Moothart Lee Hanna Minnie Spray Carrick C. M. Strain Margaret Davidson Clark Rev Helmer T. B E.well W. W.twinam el White W. P. David

Havre Social Life and Fall Festival Notes

Havre community pages record a watermelon social at J. L. Witting home and a Sunshine club gathering with former members and families. Many local residents are listed visiting, hosting, and attending events, with school dismissals for fall festival and multiple afternoons and evenings spent at homes around Havre and nearby towns.

Crawford Marie G John Correspondent

Marie G Crawford reports social notes from Mt Pleasant Prid with visits by Mr and Mrs Franklin Witmer and son Donald of Carlinville and Chriss Gerber of Illinois calling at the Will Richard home.

Crawford Mtr Weawrence Larson Mt. Pleasant Franklin Witmer Donald Carlinville Bitter Wittmer Chriss Gerber Ilinois Will Richard

Fall Festival Notes Highlight Community Wins and Oddities

The Sept festival program features prize winners in farming and livestock, with Mrs. G. Anderson earning first premium for her era and Washington band entertaining attendees. Event details recount tug of war, ball games, and a varied lineup of free acts while observers compare tents and displays.

Speed King Crowne Wins Therapeon Trophy Race

Lowell Hayles of Springfield Massachusetts wins the Therapeon Trophy speed race at Grieve venue with a 236.289 pace, surpassing last year’s Thompson trophy performance. The event features top speed competitors and a close finish amid pacing challenges and evolving records.

Agape Cashy Lowell Hayles Springfield Mass

Veterans Parade Marks Grand Army of the Republic Encampment

Des Moines witnesses 1800 Grand Army of the Republic veterans marching in the annual encampment parade. Survivors recalled Civil War times as they joined the ceremony, honoring past service and unity.

Des Moines Grand Army of the Republic A. R

English Seamen Proclaim Strike Across Atlantic Fleet

London reports a passive strike by enlisted men aboard Great Britain's Atlantic fleet anchored in Cromarty Firth off Invergordon. Officers and marines perform all duties as ratings refuse to work, marking an unparalleled naval disruption.

London Great Britain Great Atlantic Cromarty Firth Invergordon Scotland

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