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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1937

Page

7

Sheriff Sale of J. D. Dayton Properties in Chester West Chester

A Washington County Iowa sheriff sale lists four parcels in Chester and West Chester seized under a General Execution against J. D. Dayton. The sale, Friday December 20 1987, runs 9 am to 4 pm with a noon stop. minimum bid cash. The notice names The West Chester Savings Bank as the plaintiff and H. M. Putnam as sheriff with S. G. Kiesey deputy.

District Court Washington County Iowa J. D. Dayton Court House Washington Chester West Chester Towa Town of Range St. P. M Chicago, Rock Island & Pacife Railway Company J. D. Dayton Inn West Chester Savings Bank H. M. Putnam S. G. Kiesey

Boy Intervenes In Church Plate Donation Story

A local doctor, caring for his young son at a Presbyterian church service last Sunday, watches as Jimmy grabs the change and dumps it into the collection plate. The crowd laughs at the boy’s bold act, prompting a lighthearted thanks and a call for more like him elsewhere.

Presbyterian Church Our Jimmy

Early visit to Santa sparks friendly swap of claims

Sam Sigafoose and Jake Ernest each arrived early to see Santa Claus Saturday and each claimed the other brought them to the event.

Sam Sigafoose Jake Ernest

Maple Lane farmer thanks Santa Claus and writer

S M Fishburn of R R 4 Maple Lane Farm thanks Stanley who was Santa Claus to his home and family for another year.

S. M. Fishburn Maple Lane Stanley Santa Claus

Poultry Show Attracts Locals And Visitors In A Cold Weekend

A busy Saturday saw a large turnout for a Duvall 198 acre land sale with about a dozen to fifteen buyers. Residents and visitors from Hartsburg Wellman and nearby rural routes mingled at the Washington poultry show noting prize winners and fine birds while others shopped and discussed regional livestock and eggs.

Duvall Dunham Morrison P. W. West Hartsburg Jil West Koehlers Zieglowskys Westins Wyman W Il. Gallagher New Hampshire Gallaghers Washington

Local visitors and thanks mark joyous Crawfordsville scene

E J Evans of Ainsworth left a gift and will visit this home again next year. George Wright near West Chester shared Christmas spirit with townsfolk. Mr and Mrs C B White of Muscatine shopped here. Dave Anwyl recalls a sale 24 years ago today east of Crawfordsville on our Journal list, with thanks to Tom Swift.

E. J. Evans Ainsworth George Wright Keota R West Chester Dave Anwyl Crawfordsville Tom Swift Washington Tom

Shave Tip Sparks Hush Money Claim

A client objects to a payment, calling it hush money rather than a tip. The remark contrasts grooming with alleged bribery as tensions rise over the financial gesture.

Trouble Barber Forces Bolt to Hold and Release

A terse exchange shows a barber tool stuck despite a bolt loosening. The victim confirms the device threads and bolt move but fail to release the mechanism, signaling a stubborn halt in operation.

Judge Questions Speeding History in Bus Chase

A driver confronts a judge over repeated speeding, claiming the bus tops at 55 mph. The exchange centers on the driver’s road attempts to pass the court, reflecting a humorous, litigious tone.

Conversation About Wife and Scarf Etiquette

A man asks if he may change his wife’s scarf if it does not suit. The response suggests permission with polite doubt, leading to a brief exchange about frequency. The dialogue reflects social etiquette and domestic propriety.

Market Report Shows Grain and Carrot Estimates

Open high low close data presented with percentages and months May July. Estimated carrot values compared with Wheat 2, corn 168, oats 51.

Chicago

Lesson in Reform From a Golden Supper

A king who hoarded wealth by mining precious metals neglects agriculture. His queen arranges a feast of gold and silver fruit to teach him a lesson. The king finally admits wealth should serve practical progress and turns to better agricultural development.

Hogs and cattle prices slip in Chicago markets

Chicago markets see hogs 16 to 25 cents lower with 30 000 head traded including 14 000 direct. Light and bulk hogs fetch 8.35 to 8.60 for 150 to 200 pounds. Cattle volumes near 14 000 with beef steers 900 to 1600, yearlings 6.50 to 15.00, cows 4.50 to 9.50, calves 5.50 to 10.50, feeder and stocker classes listed. Sheep 15 000 steady with lambs 9.00 to 9.50 and feeders 8.00 to 9.00.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report Dec 6

Eggs market steady with receipts 3147 cases and various grade counts. Butter market steady with receipts 6464 pounds and multiple grade listings. Poultry market steady to firm with ranges for broilers ducks geese turkeys and roosters quoted.

Chicago

Chicago cash corn prices drift in mixed ranges

Chicago cash corn in early trading shows No. 2 mixed 56 percent, No. 3 mixed 64 to 64 and 4 percent, No. 2 yellow around 56 to 56 percent, No. 3 white near 55 percent, and soybeans in Des Moines vicinity around 78 percent as of the report.

Chicago Des Moines Vicinity

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