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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1941
Page
7
Markets in Chicago show hogs around 180 to 240 pounds at 11.30 to 11.60 with top 11.65, sows 9.10 to 10.00, and ghter weights to 10.25. Calves and cattle steady with yearlings 12.65 at 325 pounds, heavy bulls 9.25 to 12.25, best heifers scarce at 12.25. Sheep open slow with native lambs 11.75 to 12.15 and ewes 4.00 to 5.00.
Grain prices listed for Chicago cash corn and oats reflect mixed lots with moisture content and percentages. Corn shows several 74% to mid 70s readings across mixed and yellow lots. Oats display several mixed and white lots around 40% with some 49% readings and slight variance.
Chicago market report shows eggs receipts at 7 591 cases with firsts rising from 27 to 28 29 percent and dirties at 25 percent. Poultry receipts include 40 trucks with springs and broilers up to 19 percent, overall market steady to firm as of August 19.
Closing out sale notices list Midway Safe Co Columbus weekly auctions and Community Sale each Friday. Listings include City Feed Yard sale on August 21 for Fred Mauthe at 317 East Madison St and a farm and household goods closing event near Washington August 28. Floyd Knepp and Strain and Bailey are noted contacts for safe household goods at 609 KH with a second sale on August 30.
The Chicago table shows Sept and Dec futures for Wheat Corn and Soybeans with mixed gains and losses including Sept Wheat at 1.11 and Dec at 1.14 to 1.15, Corn around 77 to 80, and Soybeans for Oct and Dec around 1.45 to 1.48, plus a note on hanging a broom to extend broom life.
Prices listed for heavy breed hens Leghorn hens and sweet cream old roosters show per pound rates. Power Produce in Washington Iowa offers these market figures including 15 cents, 36 cents, 10 cents, and 11 cents per pound.
A carpet begun in 1932 for Lady Powerscourt bears her monogram and the family coat of arms. It has reached 7,000,000 stitches and is now on display in Dublin, Ireland.
Alligators are not slow reptiles. They can sprint, with legs extending to about 18 inches at top speed, contradicting their creeping image.
John D. Prentice grandson of the late oil king marries Abbie Cantrill of Freeport Illinois in Tennessee where Prentice trains at Camp Forrest. The ceremony links the Prentice family to Chicago based Lieut J Rockefeller Prentice.
Observances on July 5 mark the 140th anniversary of David Glasgow Farragut birth. The Hastings on Hudson legacy notes his rise from a boy in Hastings to the Union navy hero who captured New Orleans, Mobile Bay and more. Far ragut’s career, including the Hartford voyage and the clause of the admiral rank, is recounted with monuments in Washington and New York.
The War Department outlined plans to release selectees and national guardsmen after 14 to 18 months of service unless the international situation worsens. The extension bill allows 30 months total service for selectees guardsmen and reservists, with regulars up to 54 months. About 200000 men are slated for release from active duty by December 10.
The National Association of Manufacturers urged Congress to adopt a general sales tax and broaden the personal exemption in the income tax base. It also called for higher normal income tax rates on corporations and individuals to guard against inflation. Chairman Livingston W. Houston cited analysis showing 75 percent of income goes to those earning under 5,000 dollars, who buy most goods.
Secretary Cordell Hull said the United States seeks a complete explanation of Japan's refusal to permit the departure of Americans. He noted that Grew's reports from Tokyo officials are not yet complete enough for any definite U S action. Hull spoke after meeting War Secretary Stimson, who described the talks as a general information exchange.
Melvin Page, 20, a farmer near Madrid, is in a Des Moines hospital with broken vertebrae after a bull gore incident. His Collie drove the animal off, enabling Page to crawl a quarter mile before a neighbor heard his cries and came to help.
Moving innerspring mattresses requires not rolling or folding them. A single broken or bent coil misaligns others, causing lumps and discomfort in the mattress.
Gen Heinrich von Stuelpnagel, commander in France, warns that uprisings will be met with harsh punishment and that the entire population of occupied France bears responsibility for outbreaks. A death penalty is decreed for anyone supporting Communist activity.
Readout lists numerous 4-H awards across clubs with Blue Red and White classifications. Names include Mary Lou Stacy Eva Waterhouse Irene Waterhouse Patty Stacy Louise Waterhouse Wanda Loeffler Evelyn Mineart Beulah Stewart Frances Jean Wagamon Leota Davisson Frances Sojka and others. Dress types range from cotton school dresses to ensembles jackets slips and complete outfits.
A new saint named Castorina has appeared near Casa Branca Brazil, drawing thousands of worshippers. Reports from Rio de Janeiro predict Castorina will surpass Manoelina de Coqueiros as the region’s leading religious idol.
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