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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1941
Page
7
Chicago markets show hogs steady to firm with some gains and lights softer. top hogs reach 11.70 with bulk 180 to 240 pounds. Cattle steady with bulk steers 11.00 to 12.50, heifers and lights mixed. sheep firm with spring lambs steady. Estimated tomorrow receipts include 10,000 cattle, 11,000 hogs, 2,000 sheep. Oats mixed prices noted.
Chicago August 5 price report shows UP CASH GRAIN for corn with a mixed result at 75 and one yellow variation listed.
Midway Safe Co Columbus hosts Wednesday auctions and a Friday community sale at City Feed Yard. Closing out sales scheduled for Aug 7 near Dublin and Aug 28 near Washington include Knotek Bros Duroc stock. Fred Mauthe lists Oct 8 closing out sale of household goods at 317 East Madison Street.
Open and close values for WHEAT CORN OATS RYE and SOYBEANS listed with Sep Dec May contract quotes. Notable figures include WHEAT Sep 1.114% Dec 1.1445 May 1.17. SOYBEANS Dec 1.4214 May 1.44. Reading reflects price differentials and day range.
In Chicago on August 5, egg prices and supplies show a firm market with receipts of 15 139 cases and price spreads for extra firsts at 26 to 27 percent and firsts at 26 to 26 percent. Poultry receipts reach 42 trucks with ducks 12 to 13 percent and hens 19 to 20 percent, while broilers run 19 to 20 percent.
Midweek pricing from Powers Produce in Washington Iowa shows heavy breed eggs at 22 cents per dozen, cream sweet 12 to 26 pounds at 86 cents, and other produce items listed with small unit prices. The ad reflects local grocery market specials.
Cecil F Adkins 26 of Jellico Tennessee and Howard Morgan 21 of Brookside Kentucky bound over to Harrison county grand jury on charges from robbery of Paul Frye service station. They were jailed in Logan after failing to post 5000 bonds. Arrest followed By Monona County Sheriff Melvin Peterson and Patrolman Don Muir in Onawa. Bruce Barton 21 station attendant was forced at gunpoint to yield over 47 dollars then released after being walked a block east.
The four kings pictured on cards are David, Alexander, Caesar and Charlemagne. The identity of the queens is not known.
The Office of Production Management says wartime conservation will not cause large shortages in cosmetics like cold cream lip rouge and sun tan lotions though related items face limits. Tin supply and packaging changes may affect containers while nylon stock falls to one third of demand. permanent waves stockings and silk could be scarce as defense measures progress.
A description notes fashion hints of the era with stockings and permanent waves, windblown bobs and sun tans for a vivid portrait of style. The piece emphasizes the era’s bold beauty ideals and social mood through attire and grooming trends.
To press heavily embroidered linen place right side down on a turkish towel. Press on the wrong side with a hot iron for best results.
The Seventy sixth Congress of the United States established a new record for duration of its session, marking an unprecedented length of deliberations and legislative time.
Brisling tins describe small sardine like fish preserved for canning. The entry notes brisling as a compact fish product used in canned meals and groceries.
Regular meeting notes for Washington Lodge No 26 with officers listed. Railroad timetable details include daily and limited stops for No 8 Golden State Limited and No 43 Calfornian, local services, Knoxville branch trains Nos 430 and 429, and east west routes for No 8 No 25 No 26 No 3 and No 8 with daily or Sunday exceptions.
Burlington Trailways lists westbound and eastbound schedules from Washington for several bus numbers. Westbound buses 3 9 7 depart in morning and evening, while Omaha to Chicago service includes buses 2 6 10 with varied departure times. Tickets are purchasable at the Bus Depot and local shops in North Side Square. agent Al Cantoni facilitates sales.
A private is praised for using Classified ads as a powerful tool, noting their low cost speed and productivity. The speaker compares them favorably to military gear and suggests calling a listed number for more details.
In the District Court of Iowa Washington County, plaintiffs file a petition claiming undivided interests in six described land tracts in sections 28 29 33 34 and 4 across townships 75 and 74 north and range 9 west. The case names numerous defendants including George W Augustine J G Augustine R L Augustine G F Augustine and others with the National Bank of Washington listed as a party. The petition seeks clarifications of ownership shares subject to equities and liens across the outlined tracts totaling dozens of acres including 20 acres in Tract 1 and extensive parcels in Tracts 2 3 4 5 and 6. Affected parties are instructed that the case is on file with the Clerk of the District Court.
A partition action names George W Augustine and co-owners in tracts in Township 75 North Range 9 West detailing described highway center lines and acreage. The petition seeks adjustment of co ownership, accounting for rents since 1906, establishment of trusts, appointment of a referee for sale, and quieting title with costs and attorney fees. Notice requires appearance by September 1941 term. default leads to judgment.
Correction from Pleasant Hill notes that a reported bottle gas stove explosion involving Mrs. Fred Heck was only a relief valve release. The valve auto shuts at 175 pounds, and no danger occurred. The Journal regrets the misunderstanding caused by the word blew up.
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