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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1938
Page
8
Hog market strength to 10 cents higher with top at 8.85 for 170 to 240 lbs and ranges for heavier hogs. Cattle receipts about 1,000 and 500 calves steady with beef steers 9.00 to 10.75 and cows 5.75 to 7.75. Sheep totals 9,000 with lambs 8.25 to 8.75 and feeders 7.00 to 8.00.
Chicago April 14 produce report shows poultry prices steady with broilers 23, ducks 12 to 22, geese 11 to 14, turkeys 18 to 26, roosters 13 1/4 to 14 4.
J Martin White of this city is seventy seven years old today and tells the story of his life. He was born in Brighton Iowa on April 15 1861 as the third son in a large family and left home at ten to work in livery and farms. He drove stagecoaches in Nebraska in 1885 before settling in Washington Iowa as a barber and later a real estate dealer. He endured multiple family losses yet remained fond of Washington, praising its people and his many journeys. He married Mary Zeber and later built a career in real estate and auto sales while maintaining a long bond with his hometown.
Red Sievers and his eleven piece band will perform a Swingin Like Mad style musical demonstration at the Rendezvous ball room next Friday evening April 22. The group is praised as one of the finest bands to play in Washington with recent engagements in Davenport Omaha and Des Moines. DeMolays sponsor the dance and Everette’s orchestra applauds the choice.
The article notes Stilton cheese was first produced in Stilton a parish in Huntingdonshire England marking its origin.
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