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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1940

Page

7

For Sale Or Trade 1400 lb Bay Mare

For sale listing offers a 1400 pound bay mare available for trade or purchase. Contact reference R46-15 for details and arrangements.

Bay Mare

Klein elected chairman of Corn Show Commission activity

Klein is elected chairman of the Corn Show Commission as plans form for a Washington show with corn competition open to county growers. An exhibition will trace corn history and strains with samples from many states, plus a possible Ten Hill Corn Contest and a parade. Dates in mid October are tentatively set.

Klein Corn Show Commission Washington Washington County United States Ten Hill

Iowa Master Plumbers Meet Opens in Burlington

The Iowa Master Plumbers association opened its annual convention in Burlington with 150 delegates in attendance signaling active industry turnout.

Burlington Iowa Master Plumbers Association

Tractor overturn injures Gladwin farmer near Columbus Junction

Ray Soloman, farmer from the Gladwin community ten miles northwest of Columbus Junction, was trapped under a tractor after it overturned while plowing near a ditch. He sustained a double fracture and severe leg crushing, receiving treatment at Belle Vue hospital in Muscatine after spending up to two hours beneath the machine.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Ray Soloman Gladwin Bellevue Hospital Muscatine Solomon

Market Report Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Markets show hogs 12,000 head 180 pounds and up firm to higher. sows 6.60 to 6.76 for packing, 6.50 to 6.75 for 300 pounds up. Cattle activity slow. steers 8.75 to 11.50, heifers 9.50 to 10.25, cows and bulls steady. Sheep 7,000 head. fat lambs firm to 15 cents higher. feeders 10.50 to 11.00. natives 11.00. Estimated tomorrow cattle 9,000 hogs 11,000 sheep 5,000.

Chicago

Grain Prices Edge Higher on Chicago Board

Open high and low wheat and corn futures listed with May July and Sept contracts. Prices show minor gains across wheat corn oats rye as traders digest market data from Chicago.

Chicago Goa

Chicago cash grain prices April 23

In Chicago on April 23 the cash grain market shows corn spread across grades with mostly mid to high sixties and oats and soybeans listing multiple grade values. Prices range for yellow corn varieties from 67½ to 68 cents, oats from 41 to 45, and soybeans at 114 cents per bushel for the 3 percent yellow designation.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report Apr 23

Chicago market notes show firmer tone in produce with receipts 48 464 cases including 16 percent extra firsts and 1644 eraded firsts. Dirties 14 percent checks 14 percent. Poultry market ready to firm with receipts 13 trucks and uprisings 21 to 24 percent. broilers up 19 percent. other prices unchanged.

Chicago

ISU to Broadcast Concert Series from WOI Station

Washington haus one student David Pearson will host a six week radio series on WOI starting April 22 at 6 pm. The program will feature the Iowa State College concert band of ten players directed by Prof. Alvin R Edgar and the 50 voice men’s glee club under Prof. Tolbert MacRae. Overtures and marches will be performed. The band recently toured to Denver and the glee club finished a tour ending in Chicago.

Ames Iowa Washington Haus David Pearson Iowa State College WOI Alvin R. Edgar Tolbert MacRae Denver Glee Club Chicago

Plumber Warns on Water Safety in Davenport Speech

Roy P. Kerker of Davenport delivered a presidential address urging modern plumbing to ensure pure water supply, remove dangerous wastes, and promote health, arguing that only skilled professionals should handle this critical work.

Roy P. Kerker Davenport

Iowa Pharmacy Board Examiners Set Licenses And Rules

Des Moines April 22 The Iowa board of pharmacy examiners enforces drug laws and licenses pharmacists. Three elected members oversee annual exams in Iowa City and Des Moines and may revoke licenses. About 4 600 holders and 500 itinerant licenses exist, with narcotics enforcement a major duty and payroll around 570 dollars monthly excluding members.

Pharmacy Board Des Moines Towa Board of Pharmacy Examiners Advisory Board The Iowa Pharmaceutical Association Planiiners W. H. Tyler Lenox Republican Duane H. Redfield Shenandoah Democrat L. KR. Henderson Muscatine Tyler Redfield Henderson George Gillon Fort Dodge Iowa City College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Iowa State General Fund Advancement of Art and Science of Pharmacy New York California State House

Mrs Clyde Fishburn Moves From Hospital To Rent Home

Mrs Clyde Fishburn left Washington county hospital today and entered the Rent Home for about a week before returning to her home north Week of town. She underwent a major operation at the hospital nine days ago.

Clyde Fishburn Washington County Hospital Fishburn

Washington high students shine at Mount Pleasant reading festival

Esther Stewart won a Superior rating and Ceorpre Anne Rudiger earned an Excellent award representing Washington high school at the interpretive reading festival in Mount Pleasant. Several area schools took part in the event. The report notes regional participation across multiple districts. The Commerce Department data show national income fell 12 percent from 1929 to 1987 while buying power rose in the District of Columbia and seven states including Florida Idaho Nevada New Mexico North and South Carolina and Virginia.

Esther Stewart Ceorpreanne Rudiger Washington High School Mount Pleasant Esther Georgeanne America Department of Commerce District of Columbia Florida Idaho Nevada New Mexico North and South Carntiog Virwinia

Refinance Offer Headlines Winter Cash Relief

A refinancing option promises reduced monthly payments and cash for winter needs. Financial advisers emphasize evaluating terms and long term costs before committing to the loan.

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