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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1938
Page
5
Several livestock and retail notices appear. Angus bulls about eleven months old offered by U M Heemblossom Washington R-2. Also purebred Hereford bulls listed by R C Wells West Chester. Plus merchandise ads for neckties from Widmer and Busby and a One Minute Washer by Iowa Southern Utility Tiles.
Lou Gehrig, Yankees first baseman, signs to portray himself in the 20th Century Fox film Rawhide opening Friday at the Fox Theatre. The saga follows a retiring star who teams with Smith Ballew to form a two man vigilante group against city racketeers in Rawhide Arizona.
Doctors describe kidneys as 15 miles of tiny tubules that purify waste and keep the body healthy. Most people pass about 3 pints of urine daily, and warning signs like burning or frequent passages suggest kidney or bladder issues. Dean’s Pills are promoted as relief used by millions for over 46 years to ease backache headaches and urinary discomfort.
Local readership learns about nearby towns through the Journal Subscription Representative. The notice highlights deliveries, new offerings, and service changes affecting subscribers across neighboring communities.
April 28 described a lively Kalona area with Mrs. Redeker painting, Tony Redeker building, and neighbors Dale Jackson and Judy busy. Frank McCombs discussed Alex Miller’s bee methods, while Peter Witting’s business prominence noted. A turtle funeral for Mascot in Alameda highlighted regional touches.
Mrs Earl Frey and daughter of Haskins visit Washington Wednesday. Ray Stagner and son formerly of Washington R3 now in Kalona seek news of N J Benson. Benson notes alfalfa field four cuttings, orchard in bloom, start of a good season. Rain approaches, dirt roads to be bypassed. Clark Pfeifer of Brighton R B sends thanks for a message left at Phillips and Hebners.
Mrs. Ruth Pontico of Tampa Florida regains 257 pounds lost during illness and now weighs 757 pounds ready to rejoin her road show. Her husband Joe Pontico at 140 pounds will travel with her as promoter W Hi Sloat of 408 East Harrison Street announces a sale on Saturday April 30 at 1 30 in the Evening Journal.
John McCleery reported about 1 percent inch of rain this morning. He suggested the Washington area likely received more rainfall.
Bids due 1:00 PM Monday May 15 for removal of seven structures on the proposed undercrossing project in Washington Iowa. Items include frame houses on multiple lots and garages belonging to H H Reister C C Reister W W Kosa and others with all fixtures and appurtenances. Bids to A O Hickok Right of Way Engineer Iowa State Highway Commission Ames Iowa APR 28 30 MAY 3 5
Chicago market notes show No 2 mixed corn 59 to 59 percent No 1 yellow 60 No 2 yellow 58 to 60 No 3 yellow 57 to 59 No 4 yellow 55 to 47 sample grade 45 to 64 percent Estimated earlots about 3492 for the period.
John Eliot known as the Indian apostle arrived from England to settle in Boston in 1631 and later at Roxbury. He began preaching in the native dialect at Nonantum in 1646 and by 1674 an estimated 4000 praying Indians existed. His notable achievement was translating the Bible into the Indian tongue.
Market figures show hogs 12 000 head with 4500 direct and prices easing 10 cents from Wednesday. Top hogs at 8 35 with various weight ranges priced accordingly. Cattle receipts about 4 000 with calves steady and beef steer grades 9 00 to 10 60. Sheep 14 000 with lambs 8 25 to 8 76 and feeders 7 00 to 8 00. Estimated tomorrow totals: cattle 1 000 hogs 9 000 sheep 12 000.
Chicago markets show steady to firm tone across eggs butter and poultry with receipts and quality grades noted. Grain table reports May wheat near 80 and corn around 60 to 61 cents with July contracts at 80 and 60 respectively, indicating stable pricing across commodities.
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