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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1934

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Markets Report Apr 11

Chicago livestock prices show hogs 6 to 19 higher with 15 000 head traded including 5 000 directs. Cattle active with 9 000 head incl calves, mostly 5.50 to 7.50 for steers and light yearlings. Slaughter cattle and wealers ranges listed by weight, with cows 2.75 to 4.50 and bulls 2.75 to 3.75. sheep and lambs steady to strong with lambs 8.99 to 9.60 for 99 lb and ewes 3.75 to 5.25 depending on weight and grade.

Chicago Livestock Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report April 11

Eggs receipts 21,212 cases with varied quality classes. Butter market steady with 7,537 tubs and several quality grades. Poultry market steady with 32 trucks and mixed breed categories. Potatoes on track with arrivals 119 and shipments 706, market slightly weaker.

Chicago

Cash Corn Prices in Chicago Wheat Market Report

Chicago cash market notes mixed corn prices for various grades with No 2 mixed at 49 percent and No 4 mixed at 47 percent. No 2 yellow ranges 49 to 59 percent while No 4 yellow sits at 48 percent. No 5 yellow 48 to 49 and No 2 white at 59 ears received.

Chicago

Relics of Stone Age Site Found Near Briansk Crimea

Archaeologists from U. S. S. R. report a large Stone Age settlement near Briansk Crimea after years of exploration and excavation. More than 100 900 objects have been collected suggesting a substantial clan community.

Tvo Briansk Crimea U. S&s S. R

Doctors of Washington County Call for Payment to Sustain Service

A notice from Washington County physicians states they have faced four years of insufficient compensation and mounting debt due to unpaid bills. They announce a plan to withhold care from patients who can pay but won’t, list doctors’ names, and set April 12th, 1924 as the effective date for the policy.

Washington County W. L. Alcorn W. E. Anderson C. A. Bolce A. L. Braden R. H. Dean A. K. Drez GC. L Frye H. c. Null W. S Kyle M. J. Lease J. M. Lloyd F. Mf Mahain H. F. Masson F. P. Miller C. W. McLaughlin McCreedy E.R. Stutsman S. Ware

NEWS NOTES Of Our Neighboring Communities

D. F. Macon reports brief items from nearby towns including civic events, local meetings, and community milestones with concise notes on dates attending and personalities involved.

Farming Tour Through Wayland Farms On A Tuesday

A traveler recounts a Tuesday trip over Wayland visiting several farms. The piece notes varied farming practices observed across the Wayland area during the excursion.

Wayland Way

Local farmer Kenneth Goff faces livestock care dilemma

Kenneth Goff, a farmer near Noble, struggles with his cattle and hogs amid uncertain market or policy changes, leaving decisions on sale or relocation in limbo as he tends to livestock in his damaged barnyard.

Kenneth Goff Noble

Plowman Homer Wenger Oversees Mule Team

Fragmentary notes describe Homer Wenger plowing sod with eight mules and a large labor effort by nearby workers. The garbled text mentions Leichtys Grabers and Jack Heszeltines, with small pigs lambs and garden plots emerging as work progresses.

Homer Wenger Leichtys Grabers Jack Heszeltines

Wayland Schools Renew Faculty With Few Changes

Wayland school board re elected Superintendent John Ellis and renewed most teachers for the next year. One vacancy remained and a teacher was added to replace an exiting staff member, while Mrs Ellis continues her daily publication duties, signaling continued stability for the district.

Wayland John Ellis

Faulkner Family Busy At South Filling Station

Charles J Faulkner of Old reports his south filling station is busy with business. Their school will be out in about two weeks. Mrs Faulkner was visiting in Washington Tuesday.

Charles J. Faulkner

Wild Cargo thrills Buck in jungle exploits at State Theatre

From 100000 feet of film the Van Beuren RKO picture Wild Cargo portrays Frank Buck’s jungle hunt for rare animals to supply zoos. Buck faces death from a 30 foot python and a king cobra while two photographers capture his exploits. Directed by Armand Denis Buck narrates, and a jungle delicacy net device features in the story.

Frank Buck Rko-Radio van Beuren Corporation State Theatre Buck Edward S. Anthony Armand Denis

Wilbur Schantz Wields Cane and Tractor in Garden Patch

Wilbur Schantz tends a lively garden with a cane and a tractor guiding one team from harvest. A patch of strawberries grows in good condition, adding a cheerful note to the yard scene.

Wilbur Schantz

Crawfordsville School Rouses Busy Afternoons

In Crawfordsville the school becomes a busy hub around four o'clock as pupils head out after classes.

Schantz Recovers After Stroke Visits Family on Farm

Schantz, who had another stroke three weeks ago, is doing well and recently moved back to his farm. He visited and asked about Washington and Clovee Dougherty, expressing curiosity about what others wanted to know.

PR. Schantz Washington Greene

J M Martin Runs Four-Horse Plow With Noted Ease

J M Martin used four horses on a 13 inch gang plow bought twenty years ago and praised its performance. He has raised and shipped many carloads of livestock over the years and now plans to visit other places as his family grows up and will join him.

J. M. Martin Jim

Farm resident moves west after last year near Sechantz farm

Lee Schhwartzendruber who lived on Mr Sechantz farm last year moved on the next farm home west only about 5 rode.

Lee Schhwartzendruber

Misread dates in column reveal 1864 instead of 1846

The column notes a misprint where 1864 should replace 1846 in army experiences recounted by Mr. Sigafoose. Only the last two digits were misaligned, altering the year in the narrative.

John Leichtys Leads Crix Horse Team on Gang

Lester Allman drives a tractor in a rural scene as a crix horse team and gang operation are described. The brief notes highlight two local workers and their equipment amid a tense agricultural context.

John Leichtys Lester Alllman

Henderson Brooks Reports Early Arrivals on Martin.ean

Henderson Brooks west of Wayland notes the martin.ean arrived about two weeks ago, surprising him with their early appearance. He observes many pairs already settled for the summer season.

Henderson Brooks Wayland Martin.ean

Local Readers Send Subscriptions to Kalona

Mrs Rittenhouse asked to move her home daily subscription last week. The note requests sending hers to N Arnoll of Kalona with thanks to readers who subscribe.

Harry Rittenhouse

Wayland Meat Market Stays Busy Under John Alliman

John Alliman, the meat market man of Wayland, runs the town's sole meat market, selling some groceries along with his main trade.

John Alliman Wayland

Notable farmer John Praises Duroc Hog Heritage

A longtime farmer and purebred Duroc hog raiser, John remains a trusted figure among Prenine Journal supporters and friends. His familiarity with the region and hog-raising expertise underscores his role in the community events and visits.

John Prenine Tournals

Reader Letter Seeks Writer Identity for Column

A Subscriber requests publication of a fine letter but asks the writer reveal their name. The note states appreciation for the letter and asks to publish while keeping the name confidential for the column.

Cloyce Dougherty Returns Home After Hospital Visit

Residents report Cloyce Dougherty back home after a hospital stay. A Wednesday morning visit described him as looking well and expected to return to the store soon.

Cloyce Dougherty Cloyce

Court case list of Washington County Plaintiffs versus Adams

In the District Court of Washington County Iowa plaintiffs led by R Oldfield and Nélle Ruth Benson sue Walter Austin and a long list of Adams and Holson family defendants including Mary E Osborn Nathan Osborn Elizabeth A Osborn Nathaniel Squires James H Adams and Patience J Hobson in a property or civil action awaiting further proceedings.

District Court of Washington County Iowa R. Oldfield and Nélle Ruth Benson Walter Austin Squire Osborn Mary E. Osborn Nathan Osborn Elizabeth A Osborn Nathaniel Squire Nathaniel Squires Sarah Austin Harvey Adams Isaac H. Adams J. Adams H. W. Adams Robert Adams J. H. Adams M. Gs Adams Malinda Adams P. J Holson Patience J. Hobson John S. Adams James H. Adams Margaret 8. Allen Hugh W. Adams Nathan A. Holson Thomas B. Allen P. Holson K. Holson Frankie K. Holeson I. H. Bailey Alliene Holson L. Holson James It. Holson Alliene M. Holson Patience L. CC. Holson J. Holeson Hannah M. Adams H. O. Adams Caroline Adams N. A. Holson M Holson J. T. Holson Holson Allie Holson Ralph Holson John C. Holson Luta Holson

Grain Price Ranges Reported in Chicago Market

Grain price table from Chicago shows May and Sept futures for Wheat Corn Oats and Rye with varied openings highs lows and percentage changes from prior day. The report lists distinct futures contracts across months including May July Sept and notes daily movements as of April 41.

Chicago

Quieting Title In Washington County Iowa Real Estate

Plaintiffs seek a decree quieting title in fee simple to described real estate in Washington County Iowa. They name numerous defendants and unknown claimants asserting errors in record title and asking to bar any adverse claims. Proceedings are filed in the District Court and require response by defendants.

District Court of Washington County Laws

Progress on Farm Debts in Des Moines Meeting

Merritt Greene, Iowa Farm Debt Advisory committee assistant state chairman, reports splendid progress in settling farm debts via county committees. Volunteers handle cases at no cost to debtors or creditors, with four representative examples showing earlier irremediable situations being resolved.

Des Moines Merritt Greene Iowa Farm Debt Advisory Committee Todas

Equitable relief petition in Iowa district court

The petition seeks equitable relief with no personal claim against defendants. Defendants must appear by noon of the second day of the September 1934 term to defend, or default will be entered and a decree rendered. Attorney for plaintiffs is W. L. Livingston, Washington, Iowa.

Equitable Peferrs District Court Washington Washington County Iowa

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