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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1930
Page
2
Hog receipts 23 000 with 9 006 direct. market slow to 14c higher across weights 150 220 lbs up to 10.95. Cattle receipts 6 000. calves 2 000. market underscored by weakness 15c to 25c. Sheep receipts 17 000 mostly steady. lambs and ewes show varied prices across weights.
Chicago grain quotations show mixed results for September and December contracts across wheat corn oats and rye. Traders track daily price changes with percentages indicating gains and declines for each commodity and delivery month.
Washington headlines the fall festival with crowds flocking to the armory to view farm products and contests. The poultry show reports 75 more birds than last year with White Leghorns and Plymouth Rocks drawing big entries. Hog and dairy cattle displays number about 96 hogs and 50 dairy cattle with judging planned this afternoon. Horses and mules along East Main Street attracted a large crowd after the parade.
Crowds view a large flower exhibition at the armory as individuals and clubs enter dahlias in lavender yellow and coral along with zinnias asters gladio lus and many more varieties including roses hydrangeas hollyhocks and delphiniums creating a vivid display of color and bloom.
Nearly 109 Iowa city police chiefs met for the second day of the Iowa Chiefs of Police association convention. Highlights included the use of radio as a tool to aid crime capture and a plan for radio broadcast of crime news. The session ends tomorrow with officer elections and next year’s meeting place chosen.
OsKaloosa report says K ki Sherrill 57 surrendered to authorities and pleaded not guilty to failing to stop and aid an injured party. He is jailed to the grand jury on $1,000 bond and linked to the death of 14 year old Elmer Lesher on August 27.
Bellevue report states Jake Medinger a farmer died from injuries after becoming tangled in a corn shredder while filling a silo. He is survived by his wife and seven children.
The account notes a large fall festival drawing crowds to Washington with mentions of local residents and visitors. It highlights people like L. S. Hewitt, John Anderson, and Mort Hawkins, plus farm activity around Keota, Crawfordsville, and Columbus Junction as encouragement grows and property moves toward farmer ownership.
The report recaps a day at the Washington festival with residents from Keota Riverside and Crawfordsville enjoying the fair. Highlights include Fred Hawkins winning the Whippet car at Columbus Junction, baby John Junior Witting at the festival, old acquaintances recalling a sale past, and local figures like Charley Murphy and Alex Gillies present. S. Beatty returns from a northern trip as northern river flood events are noted. Talks mention famed announcers Gorham and Mace, and local hardware store lore in a chatty, hometown voice.
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