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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1941

Page

7

Local residents visit from nearby towns and return home

Local out of town visitors include Mrs M H Frazey Packwood Jack Dunbar Brighton Mrs Mae Sturgeon and Mrs C W Vincent Keota Mrs Ira Coon Ainsworth. Liscomb teachers Helen Finney Eva Pulled stay weekend with H C Finney family. Harry McCall Mrs Walneetah Ingails return from Tampa Florida. Virgil O Schewe arrives from Moline Illinois and will live at 407 South Sac.

M. H. Frazey Packwood Jack Dunbar Brighton Mae Sturgeon C. W. Vincent Keota Ira Coon Ainsworth Helen Finney Eva Pulled Hampton Liscomb Public Schools Virgil O. Schewe Moline, Ill Mr. Schewe Montgomery Wards 407 South Sac

Tattooed Man From Maine The Tattooed Man origin tale

A Maine man inspired the nickname The Tattooed Man from a New York weekly magazine cartoon of James G Blaine. The cartoon pictured Blaine tattooed with names of political scandals tied to his name and presented before Athenian judges.

Maine Theso Priquet New York Weekly Illustrated James G. Blaine Phryne

Market report shows hogs and cattle mixed steady to firmer

Hog market held steady with limited numbers. prices to 8.75 with week highs 8.85 and late bulk 8.50 to 8.75 for 180 to 240 pounds. Sows up 10 to 15 cents with most 400 to 500 pounds. Cattle and calves mixed. fed steers and yearlings steady to 25 cents lower, cows up 25 to 26 cents, bulls steady. top fed steer 15.60, yearlings 12.25 to 15.50, heifers 12.50, beef cows 6.75 to 8.00, canners 5.00 to 5.50. sheep fed lambs steady, top 11.25, other lambs 8.00 to 10.90.

Grain table shows closing uptick across wheat corn and soy

Open high low close data for wheat corn oats and soybeans from Chicago on April 26. Wheat May at 1.91 1.91 1.90 1.91 with July and Sep futures near 1.89 and 1.84. Corn May 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68. Soybeans May around 1.225 with July and Oct bids near 1.18 1.21 and 1.07. Oats May around 0.371 with July and Sep notes. Prices shown as fractions and percent changes.

Chicago Lily

Farm Bureau Says Parity Aids Needed in 1941 Farm Policy

Chicago April 26 Farm Bureau leaders from 11 cornbelt states issue a statement on changes in the U S farm program. They support some surplus conversion but oppose prices that ignore parity. They urge stronger parity advocacy and caution farmers not to rush production plans for 1941.

Farm Bureau U. S Chicago Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard Congress

Chicago Gash Corn Trade Report Apr 26

Chicago cash grain prices show corn with varying yellows and whites at 70% to 71, 68 to 70, and 66 to 68 for different lots, plus 50 to 60 sample. Oats include mixed and white grades around 39% protein, with several white lots at 39% and higher. Soybeans list yellow lots at 1.23% to 1.24% and 1.21% to 1.22%.

Chicago Produce Market Receipts Reported

Chicago on April 26 reports a produce market firm with receipts totaling 28 872 cases. Extra firsts 2144 cases. current receipts 204. dirties 19. checks 18 percent.

Chicago

Notice of Probate of Will in District Court Iowa

In Washington County Iowa court No 7504 an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of James F P Marsh deceased dated February 21 1916 has been filed for probate. All interested persons may appear to contest or verify the document and petition for appointment of an executor or administrator as required by law.

Lowa Washington County James FP. Marsh

Will and Testament Probated Hearing Set in Washington Iowa

Instructions fix a hearing date for proving a will before the District Court in Washington Iowa. The notice commands all interested persons to appear at 9:00 AM on Friday May 2 1941 to show cause why the instrument should not be probated and admitted as the last will of the deceased. Order issued by Clerk R R Noon. Dated in Washington Iowa.

Court House Washington Iowa District Court R. R. Noonan Dstrict Court

Court record entry dated April 25 1941

The seal of the District Court bears the clerk's name R R Noonan marking the filing date April 25 1941.

Transit schedules and lodge meeting notices from Knoxville area

The document lists regular meetings for CR. & P. Westbound Washington Lodge No. 26 with officers and secretary, plus multiple rail schedules for Golden State Limited, Californian, and local and branch trains, including east and west bound routes, stopping points, and daily departures. It also notes Burlington Trailways bus routes from Washington with departure times and a note on ticket purchase at the local depot.

Golden State Limited Californian Washington California Davenport Kansas City Southwest Limited Southwest W. C. Bell

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