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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1931

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Market Reports September Trading

Chicago livestock receipts totalled about 20 000 with market slow and lower bids across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle slaughter and feeder bids showed mixed strength with steer and heifer ranges from 6.00 to 10.25 while hogs sold mostly 4.00 to 5.50 with lighter weights higher. Sheep and lambs remained firm with native grades improving and fat lamb values around 6.50 to 6.60. Grain and produce futures and nearby prices noted with mixed results across corn oats and soybeans.

Chicago Hattie Valesta Stronz Frste Wisconsin Minnesota Idaho

Masonic Lodge Meetings Set For Monthly Schedule

Lodges announce regular meetings on the second night and fourth Tuesday monthly at different temples. Ida McDaniel and Ernestine Denison serve as officers. Visiting members welcome at Damascus Shrine No. 10 and Washington Lodge No. 26 lists Har ry C Ward as W M. Tym Chapter No. 13 holds its meeting on the second Friday with J. W. Enslin as secretary.

Ida McDaniel W. M Ernestine Denison Damascus Shrine W. S. Tj Maonice Chioa Spies W. P Hazel Haven Worthy Washington Lodge Fog A. M Harry C. Ward W. M. A.W. Yard J. W. Enslin W. Yard

Railroad timetable lines for Golden State Limited and locals

Railway timetable lists arrivals and departures for No 4 Golden State Limited No 12 Apache No 50 Local Passenger daily except Sunday No 0 Local Passenger No 11 Local Freight daily except Sunday Westbound No 2 Golden State Limited No 11 Apache No 29 Local Passenger No 44 Local Passenger daily except Sunday No 58 Local Freight daily except Sunday 11:50 a m 2 12 am notes on mixed trains and California passenger discharge Goodlander agent trains No 93 Morning Pass No 21 Evening Pass No 22 Evening Pass No 94 Freight No 3 Local Pass No 25 Southwest Limited No 1 Local Prt Tuesday Thursday Saturday No 26 Southwest Limited No 8 Local Pass No 52 Local Freight Trains Daily W C Bell Agent

Or &P Golden State Apache Golden State Lamited S'west Lim Sothwest Lim Wenger W. C. Bell

Railroads blamed for passenger slump say Brookhart

Senator Brookhart of Iowa told Interst commission that railroads pursue short sighted policy with current freight rate plans. He argued low passenger traffic defeats the need to raise rates and warned action could worsen conditions for agriculture and the rail system. Regional notes from Olds and surrounding towns include church anniversary plans and local visits.

W. Brook Iowa Interst Commission Brookhart

Three States Take Cotton Price Action

Texas and South Carolina enacted laws to curb cotton overproduction to aid farmers. Louisiana joined by pursuing similar measures, while Governor Ross S. Sterling and Texas legislators urged other cotton producers to adopt steps to protect a leading Southern industry.

Austin Texas South Carolina Louisiana Ross S. Sterling Southland

Farmers urged to organize in Iowa farming drive

Shenandoah Iowa September 23 Former Governor Wolf Harding urged farmers to organize to elevate agriculture to equality with other industries. He cited the farm marketing act as a tool for the corn belt and insisted government aid requires farmers to provide money and organization to raise corn profits.

Shenandoah Towa Wolf Harding Harding

Attempted Kidnaping Averted In Illinois Gang Raid

Lincoln dispatch reports four bandits attempted to kidnap Mrs Shelby Small, wife of an oil agent, on the open highway as gunfire raked the car. A separate raid near Lincoln led to robbery of State Representative James Curran for 28 dollars, and a St Louis film exchange manager William Warner was robbed of 160 dollars in the same spree.

Lincoln Shelby Small James Curran Chicago William Awrner St Louis Universal Film Exchange Rep. Curran

Storm In Crawfordsville Leaves Homes Damaged And Neighbors Rally

Report from Crawfordsville describes a Sunday storm causing significant damage to farms and structures along the storm path. Residents like Clarence Lowe assist neighbors, with homes at Orris Cherryholmes Berdo Twinam and Woodburn affected. Cleanup spans days as families and locals support each other amid fallen hedges, wreckage, and livestock losses.

Crawfordsville Journal Cday Merle Twinam Kyle Orris Deam Cherryholmes Pete Reid Dwigit Woodburn

School notes and social events highlight local letters

Nina Miller hosts bridge party honoring Nina Mule before her forthcoming wedding. Community members attend Fall Festival in Washington. Seniors choose commencement invitations and Oracle issue date. Sailor Maids operetta set with cast listed. Olds defeats Crawfordsville 9 to 2 in baseball gate.

Nina Miller Lucille Ethel Carper Nina Mule Cent Leslie Evans Florencel Peterson Florence Camby Lucille Miller Marjorie Husto Doyle Huston Lois Gorda Lucille Beckman Alice Becki Bessie Miller Lelia Anderson Jessie Ford Ralph Miller Ars Mike Miller Leshie Haltquis Washington Mary Huston Leota Huston Bennie Fenton Moline Fenton Ja Owens Melina Boshart John Boshart Rita Johnston Shack Oracle Dal Francis Marie Salior Mata Gertrude Carper Jeanette Spenser Friend Ampleton Lighthouse Jonnson Francis Marie Lois Gorham Olga Florence Lindeen Dover Tilly Russell Chester Morgan Gerald Kennedy Francis Marie—Blaine

Columbus Junction News and Legal Matters Summary

In Columbus Junction, Mrs. Ss. R. Drake is seriously ill after a stroke, with several children returning home. Harold Duncan, son of J. Carson Duncan, sues for damages from a spring highway 1 automobile accident in Louisa County court, jury includes local names. The fourth annual Cockeril family reunion was held at Charles Young’s near Grandview, coinciding with the 68th birthday celebration.

Columbus Junction Ss. R. Drake Roy Drake Riland William Drake New Lenox TE. Drake Williamsburg Marion Barnes Wapello Ira Yoon Haskins Harold Duncan

Anniversary notes and local notices from Carroll area

A garbled set of local items notes a car theft involving Michael L Blankenhorn of Concord township and mentions family members in Carroll, Des Moines encampment, and Okmulgee visits. It records a marriage of Miss Mary Irene Leo Forbes of Contville at the Presbyterian manse by Rev Bundine and lists local residents Pearl Hank and Roy Rabbitt attending.

Michael L. Blankenhorn Concord Township Weatuber Leo Forbes Contville CE. Bundine Pearl M. Hank Roy Rabbitt Conesville Forbes Owen Eldon

Journal's Sale Date Column

Closing out sales and fall auctions listed with dates and nearby locations around Washington Kalona and Mediapolis. Note entries include Duroc and Poland affiliations with sellers such as J Oak and Sons John Wagner and Paul G Peterson and son.

Washington Frank Vacein Geo. W. Bie Bettle Underwood Ven Walker Poland Paul G. Peterson & Son Mediapolis

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