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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1938
Page
7
The notice sets advertising costs at 2c per word for the first insertion 1c per word for the second 1 14c per word for the third and 1c per word for each additional insertion A minimum charge of 95c is stated The text also claims a 500 word ad reaches more people in one day than a personal representative can in six months
For sale Sowellth hybrid corn at Oetjen's advertised as a famous hybrid. Emphasizes results as the key selling point. Contact at 4816.
Mrs. Lewis Ebner of Aina worth R. 2 along with Mr. and Mrs. Frank McAvoy of Keota R. 2 and other residents including Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Bell of Columbus Junction Fred Merrifield of Aineworth Pete and John Kauffman from Wayland were seen in Washington early Tuesday morning.
A compact notice describes a farmer keeping an eye on his cows at the homestead. The piece highlights daily routines and the importance of cattle management for a productive farm.
In Ainsworth L S Wilson of the A D Brown store reports solid trade as other local merchants note good business. O M Cuddy from Fort Des Moines visited Saturday with his parents on South Marion and heads back to Fort Des Moines today.
A New York City court dismissed disorderly conduct charges against Charley McCarthy a 28 year old one legged African American man after a ventriloquist dummy sang Just One More Chance in court The judge and crowd reacted with humor and dismissal followed by a quip from the dummy noting the sentiment. Other local notes mention Ss W Carrick Armour Griggs and activity around Washington and Crawfordsville with Cam chatter and greetings.
In Wheelers cafe at Ainsworth I spoke with P. J. McGee of the Haweye Gazette Burlington formerly of Illinois.
Mrs. Louise Boileau of the New Co store reports the home they purchased from T. J. Easter is now about completed with several months of appreciation. Miss Hattie Pratt continues her daily routine, noting steady progress on the project.
FE A Stewart with Clarence Richards of Ainsworth and Mr Weber are erecting a new chicken house that will be warm in winter. John Mays home farm is being improved with a better location on pavement 218 between Ainsworth and Crawfordsville.
Hogs sold 9 006 head with prices 10 to 15 cents above yesterday. Top hog 8 65. 160 to 240 lbs 8 40 to 8 60. heavier hogs 8 20 to 8 40. sows 7 25 to 7 50, up to 7 75 for, select butcher types. Cattle 6 000 head steady. calves 1 200 steady. beef steers 9 00 to 10 75. yearlings 8 00 to 10 50. cows 6 50 to 7 75. bulls 6 00 to 7 50. calves 5 50 to 10 00. feeders 7 50 to 8 75. stocker cattle 6 00 to 8 00. stocker cows 5 00 to 7 75. Sheep 6 000 head 25 cents higher. lambs 8 25 to 8 76. yearlings 7 00 to 8 00. ewes 3 50 to 5 25. feeders 7 00 to 8 00.
Produce prices hold steady in Chicago with 31 329 cases received. Extras and firsts up 17 percent while dirties 14 percent. Butter markets steady to easy with multiple grade levels quoted. Poultry steady with broilers, ducks, geese, turkeys and roosters listed by price ranges.
Crawfordsville reports from Keokuk Presbytery meeting in Ainsworth with Rev Norman Webster and several women’s groups attending. A fund will support nurse Glendine Lundquist in India. local visits include J B Randolph and Joseph Rhea. The report also notes a Pittsburgh hospital stay for Rev Donald Zimmerman and a TT T chapter meeting led by Mrs Isadore.
Mrs. Colthurst praises road conditions while regular readers of the Evening Journal thank the paper. A brief visit to the J. M. Stewart home shows plans for a pretty front yard with flowers. Farmers and Wayne Williams with drag and tractor keep roads in good shape amid muddy travel.
Readable prices for dairy and poultry products: sweet cream 26 cents per quart, sour cream 24 22 cents per pound, Hennery Brown Eyes eggs 15 cents per dozen, Hennery White Eggs 16 cents per dozen, No. 2 eggs 11 cents, heavy Leghorn hens and roosters priced, ducks by weight, and delivery bonus of four cents per pound to the plant. Cull poultry bought at 10 cents per pound. Damaged poultry discounted 4 cents.
The report notes numerous locals and visitors at Newton Davis and Luther Williams events. Morris Jones, formerly a Wyman merchant, is mentioned with others from nearby Waterloo and a 130 mile drive by Mr Evans and son. Lee Lease returned to Crawfordsville from Davenport after jury service in a related matter.
The Evening Journal notes community input from W. Co. Zears of Wayland and Frank Sickles of Richland, thanking readers for opinions. It observes that people discuss home and foreign conditions in public spaces, and introduces items of interest for readers.
An editorial reflecting on the Sarajevo crisis and World War I era echoes, noting Austria’s aggression and Germany’s march into Vienna as a conqueror, while Austria dissolves as a nation and Napoleon’s fate cited as a warning. The piece ends with a moral warning that “God is not mocked.”
Chicago grain table shows Wheat May at 53% 83% 82% 82% with July 80% 80% 79% 79% and Sept 81%. Corn May 0% 6% 9% 5% with June 41% July 61% 61% Sept 62% 62% 62% Rye May 59% 59% 69% 59% with July 58% 58% 67% 58% Sept 57% 57% 47% 47% Oats May 28% 28% 28% 28% with July 26% 26% 26% 26% Sept 26% 26% 26% 26%
In Chicago on April 13 a trade bulletin lists grades for mixed colors and whites. It shows No 2 mixed 60 percent, No 3 mixed 54 to 57 percent, No 2 yellow 60 to 61 percent, No 3 yellow 56 to 57 percent, No 4 yellow 54 to 57 percent, No 3 yellow 55 percent, No 3 white 68 to 69 percent, No 4 white 55 percent, with sample grade 40 to 55 percent.
Market data shows SOYVEREAN Open H for May July Oct with mixed quotes. Prices listed include a low of 93 and a close near 91 percent, highlighting volatility in the session.
The Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission announces merit examinations for all genders with varying experience and education requirements. Applicants must have had full time paid work in related fields and be Iowa residents and U.S. citizens. Acceptance cards issued to those meeting specs. applications due by May 6. Correspondence to Walter L. Daykin, Supervisor of Examinations, University Hall Iowa City.
A philosophical remark cautions nations heavily armed and ready for conflict that those who rely on force will meet a violent end, urging reflection on moral restraint per a biblical maxim.
A brief meeting at Wyman featured modest business and social chatter with light refreshments provided by the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Fredrick Turnipseed and two children of Hutchinson Kansas arrived Wednesday for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Turnipseed of Washington Route 4. They made the trip in 12 hours.
Merrimac reports a busy week with Mrs. Floyd Shoemaker and son George of Burlington visiting Ida Shuppy, the Merrie Makers club meeting at Mrs. Doyle Paul, Carl Amrine and Dave Baldosier driving to Port Madison, and Mrs. George Hoeffler hosting the Lutheran Ladies aid. Elmer Reschley and children visited Orval Myers, the Shafer family bought baby chicks in Ottumwa, Charley Robb suffered a stroke, and Will Cochran’s family visited. Congratulations to Silas and a Mrs. Caldwell on their golden wedding anniversary.
Kauffman of Washington called at the John Baer and Henry Lunning home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Oscar Gardner visited her daughter Helen in Washington Monday. Mrs. Will McBride made a business call in Washington Monday afternoon. Guests at Homer Hunt's Sunday included Mr and Mrs Lee Hunt Hazel Ida Hunt of Ainsworth and Mrs Jesse Moore of Washington. Joe Frakes and George Simpson visited Frank Pratt's Saturday and escorted Mrs Will Frakes back to Fairfield. Frank Pratt and family spent Saturday evening with Luafe Klopfenstein.
Havre residents report weekend calls from Wr. and Mrs. Ed Lambert and Frank Pratt with sons. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coon and Jimmy, staying upstairs at Homer Hunts, hosted guests. John Hahns received Sunday company, with Stanley McKeown and Ernest among attendees.
Ainsworth notebook notes Sunday visits in Keota and Birmingham Iowa with teachers and local residents sharing calls. A London era statement by Col Josiah Wedgwood Laborite MP urges relief for oppressed Jewry and warns democracies must choose between law and force as history repeats.
Gray residents report a quiet weekend with sociable gatherings. Maurice Libe and Frank Libe visited Floyd Banks. Will Longer and John Shebeck hosted friends. Dick Blanchard and Walter Longer spent time at J B Hoxworth and Jeffries homes. The county maintainer cleared bhumpa from roads Monday. Jean Applegate enjoys spring vacation at home.
Community members voice growing discontent in a tense scene outside City Hall. Speakers condemn delays and demand answers from officials about stalled projects, budget use, and transparency. The opposition labels the situation a failure of leadership and calls for immediate action.
Hundreds of University of Iowa students will begin a five and a half day recess as the university closes at noon. Classes resume April 19 at 8 a.m and continue without interruption until the start of semester examination week on May 21.
The first German submarine built at Kiel in 1906 carried only three torpedoes, reflecting early U boat design limits.
Buy No 942 Hybrid Seed grown on the R K Klotz farm in Columbus Junction Iowa under The Farmers Hybrid Seed Corn Co Hampton Iowa. Germination tested at 95 percent. Three grades available at 5.00 per bushel. Order from R L Kiatz SONS Columbus Junction Iowa or Hilton Rabenold 761 Redd.
Listings feature 2 Palangangelus bulls from Kooper herd, about 150 shores and 100 lb hogs, ewes with lambs, stock and milk cows, 50 calves, fat steers, 2 corn planters and a tractor plow, several horses, a 1600 lb team, hedge and white oak posts, plus furniture from Col Braty Brown Auets.
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