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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
7
Humphrey Moody and his brother Hunter, from Decatur Ti, extended their endurance flight beyond 218 hours and 45 minutes on the ninth day over Springfield airport, planning to chase a 600 hour heavy plane mark.
D F Macon writes about subscription tips and promotions for readers. He notes renewal incentives, delivery updates, and how to reach the office for service questions and help with maintaining newspaper access.
Rev. McCrory and wife from Pennsylvania attend services at First United Presbyterian. Community members share greetings with Frank Beatty, George McDaniel, and others. Local anecdotes recount auctions, farm life, and centennial visits from Keota, Davenport, Winfield, and Pleasant Plains.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Carlson of Keota are here and will return today. Clarence Jackson of R4, a longtime donor to the Journal, is acknowledged for his substantial support. Charley Marek of Riversid e offers thanks. Tom Berdo shares pride in his new home and town spirit.
A busy Centennial Thursday featured a 1 hour 45 minute parade enjoyed by a large crowd despite rainouts. Notables included L F Sigafoose in his 951st year, H J Goldsmith of Wayland, Co A Snyder of Keota R2, and many locals. Attendees thanked subscribers and noted visits from Frank Taylor of Chicago and others. anticipation built for a finish that night and Saturday sale.
Neighbor notes the O Douley twins Pat and Dennis are hard to tell apart. One has teeth and the other not, so a finger test is used to identify them, with Pat biting indicating Dennis, highlighting a humorous observed mix up.
Riverside residents Jowah Hotka Mary Kathleen Donald and Philip attended a Hotka family reunion Sunday at Frank Reha's Prairie DaChien road home near Newport. About 150 people showed, with several relatives visiting from Iowa locations and hospitals.
Livestock market report shows hogs 4 000 head, generally steady to lower with top around 6.50, bulk good and choice under 240 pounds from 6.00 to 6.25, heavier hogs 6.85 to 6.90. Calves around 4.26 to 6.25 for common weights, cattle and cows quoted 4.26 to 6.25, lambs active and higher, native lambs around 9.00 and sheep near 2.00 to 3.50.
Chicago August 11 shows opening highs and lows across wheat corn oats rye. May and Sept contracts display varied percentages with several figures unclear due to OCR errors but indicate fluctuations in grain prices and settle ranges.
Chicago market notes describe a steady prospect with receipts around 12.21 cases and current arrivals 14. Dirties 12 percent and fresh graded firsts at 1b with extra Crsta 15 percent. Poultry section shows a soft market and shipments including 1 car of Fee colpts and 38 trucks.
The passage notes Mrs Mellie Hellaman and other relatives including Mrs Walter Albright of Cedar Ktapide and Mex Low an Myers of North Liberty planning to rent visitors at their aunt Mrs Carrie Iden's home, indicating a social or domestic arrangement.
A comparison shows England with one phone per 143 people, Germany one per 19.3, France one per 28.2, Russia one per 166, and the United States with private systems boasting four phones per 84 people. The figures reflect government ownership in some countries versus private systems in the United States.
Weekly sale notices from Midway Safe Co Columbus Junction every Wednesday and a community sale advertised. Listings include household goods at 6402 North Town and other items.
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