Notice FOR PLASTERING CALL George Young
Plastering notice from a local caller seeking contact with George Young at 462 W. 16117ead for work arrangements and scheduling of plastering services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Young
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1944
Page
7
Market Report from Chicago Livestock Market
Aug 25. Hogs 6 000 head, fully steady with good and choice 160 to 240 lb hogs at 14.75. Over 240 lb hogs and sows around 14.00. 120 to 240 lb hogs 12.50 to 14.50. Cattle 1 000 head, calves 500. Run mostly cows and avg steers, market firm, 13.00 to 13.50 for medium and good grade steers, 15 lb wealers steady. Sheep 1 000 head, market fairly active, slaughter lambs and ewes up to 25 cents higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago market report on produce and poultry
Chicago produce receipts show 17 368 cases with 84 percent to 40 for extras and current receipts 30 0 32 while dirties run 26 to 28 percent. Poultry receipts note 2 cars and three trucks with a weak market.
Wheat and grain futures signals and color blindness note
The market list shows Sep wheat, May and July wheat with price figures, Oats and Rye futures with varying bids and offers. A secondary line notes that color blindness affects about one in five men, hindering traffic signal distinction.
Paris Liberated as American Forces Clear Nazi Resistance
American troops reportedly breached Orleans gate at 10 30 AM and moved through Paris with French forces closing in from the Latin Quarter and Luxemburg Garden. Brig. Gen. LeClerc led the 2nd armored division as Gen Eisenhower headquarters confirmed liberation, though fires and smoke covered the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Paris
Coughboy
Luxemburg Garden
Latin Quarter
2Nd Armored Division
DNB
Yvette
Jacques LeClerc
NBC
Merrill Muller
Eisenhower
France
Farm Bureau Leaders Head to Des Moines Meeting
Richard Stephens county Farm Bureau president W C Richards treasurer Amos Stout county organization director Art Duensing county insurance director J W Chandler county extension director and Muriel Marner office assistant left for Des Moines with Joao de Melo visiting from Brazil to attend the annual Iowa Farm Bureau summer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stephens
W. C. Richards
Amos Stout
Art Duensing
J. W. Chandler
Muriel Marner
Des Moines
Iown Arm Bureau
Joao de Melo
Brazil
New York State Public Debt Falls About 160 Million in 1943
The public debt of New York state and its municipalities was reduced by roughly 160 million dollars during 1943, reflecting efforts to cut liabilities amid wartime fiscal pressures. The decline marks a notable fiscal tightening by state and local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Fire safety tips for rural properties
Brush and grass fires can reach and ignite buildings. Keep hedge rows and fields near structures clear of combustible material to reduce risk and protect homes and barns. Regularly remove dry vegetation and create defensible space around buildings. Regular maintenance and awareness help prevent disasters.
Columbus Junction Soldiers Are Killed
Columbus Junction learns of several wartime losses and injuries. Pte Eugene L. Gookin, 29, US MCR, killed in action in the south Pacific. his family home is Columbus Junction. Robert M. Langstaff, wounded in France, later amputations at Mitchell Field. Theodore Roosevelt Tucker, 26, Seabees electrician's mate, died in the Pacific area. born and raised in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Eugene L. Gookin
J. J
Gookin
War Department
South Pacific
Columbus High School
Joan
Douds
Lloyd
Navy
Theodore Roosevelt Tucker
Navy Seabees
Navy Department
Poleific
Tucker
Hawaiian Islands
Winterset
Seabees
Food Supplies On 2000-Ship Battleship At Sea
A United States battleship with 2000 crew plans to stay at sea for 20 days. The kitchen cupboard holds 94 percent of its canned and frozen vegetables per 20 day period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Local Resident W. M. Sleeper in Portland War Work
Friends of W. M. Sleeper will be interested to know he resides at 314 N E 67 Portland Oregon and is employed in war work there. He lived in Washington for years and was a tailor for the C. M. F. Clothing on the east side of the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sleeper
N. E
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Laffer Visiting Washington Before Returning to Fort Dodge
Lt Col Glenn L Laffer and his wife visited Washington yesterday and today then travel home to Fort Dodge this afternoon. He recently returned from an overseas assignment and awaits orders. Prior to Europe he trained at California bases and was promoted from major to lieutenant colonel before leaving the United States. The Laffers were houseguests of Mr and Mrs Howard Mccleery during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn L. Laffer
Washington
Fort Dodge
California
States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Central Park
War Salvage Committee
C. L. Jennings
New London
Evening Journal
L. L. Hayes
West Chester
Cook
Inquire Journal
FED
St. Lawrence Construction Co
North Side Cafe
State Cafe
Oremen
al Logan
Reister Bros
Fl Tucker
Ffound School
Iowa
Journal
South 2Nd
Washington County
Washington Concrete Company
Clark Peiffer
Ainsworth
Armstrong
Montgomery Ward and Company
Maytag Motor
Darold Jones
Aineworth
Davenport
Chair
Koehler
D. J. Alliman
Pioneer Drug Store
Eclipse Lumber Company
Call
Rayburn Land Co
K.P
Kent
Finney Feed & Supply Company
Rawleigh Products
C. G. Picken
Goodyear
Goodrich
Washington Oil Company
Carson Plumbing
K. A. Mathers
Smart Implement Company
du Pont
Sclipse Lumber Company
Blue Lovebirds
Burlington
W. J. Kritzman
Lorden Music Co
the Evening Journal
Chicago Livestock
OWA Ordnance Plant
U. S
Employment Services Office
the War Manpower Commission
Burlington, Iowa
George J. Breitenbach
George Wiedel
Sandusky County
Ohio
Bascom, O
Legion
American Legion
Sioux City
J. W. Halden
Newton
John G. Butter
Council Bluffs
Claude W. Sankey
Clariong
Hugo P. Saggan
Denison
IDPA
Farm Bureau
JAP Home Industries
Gow Collieries
China
Tool Works
Nagasak
Gkushira
Shanghai
Karatsu
Kyushu
Japan
Tokyo
Pacific Ocean
Yawata
Kyushu Island
Shikoku Island
Jon Hall
Tommy Dorsey
Los Angeles
Cal
Pacific Area
Ramseyer
Hatchery
SMART
Smart Implement Co
Col. Laffer Head
Federal Land Bank
National Farm Loan Associations
Fairfield
van Buren, Jefferson & Washington Counties
Geo. D. Umparey
Jeffrey
Evoqready Plumbing & Heating
Washington, Iowa
Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.