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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
5
A fragmented classified entry lists items for sale including reconditioned Chevrolet heads 1929 to 1934 and 1934 to 1936, a Universal gas range, a 3 yearling Poland China boar group, and an estate heatrola. It mentions contacts Sorrell Auto Parts and Davis Bros with brief location hints Ainsworth.
Chicago markets show hogs at 10 to 15 cents lower with 23 000 head including 6000 direct. Bulk good and choice hogs 150 to 200 pounds 8.25 to 8.35, top 8.35. 210 to 240 pounds 7.85 to 8.20. 250 to 300 pounds 7.85 to 7.89. Cattle steady, beef steers 9.00 to 14.00, cows 4.59 to 8.00. calves 5.50 to 11.00. Sheep steady with lambs 8.60 to 9.25 and feeders 8.00 to 8.75.
Mrs. Taylor Stout entertained the Indian Creek club at Sandy Hook with most members present. They planned a Christmas gift exchange at Mrs. Tucker's on Dec. 15. News notes include the death of Mary Lamansky Cowan in Denver and local updates on illness, woodcutting, and family travels.
Despite cold weather crowd size was good at the Trier gate sale in Keota with more stock than anticipated. Buyers and bidders showed resilience, proving brisk activity even on a wintry day.
James Pierce of Columbus Junction visits Washington and reports all is well in his hometown. Latimer Davis of Crawfordsville notes good road conditions. Dr. B Reed accompanies to Keota for a sale and a comfortable dinner at the Lindil hotel. The Narrator mentions a hearty meal but admits there was too much for both of us.
Poetic line reflects hope in sorrow with imagery of rainbows appearing as sunlight breaks through tears. Quotation attributed to Judd M Lewis.
Magistrate John S. McCleary of Upper Darby Pa. allowed three imprisoned intoxication suspects to pick their own penalties. He proposed 90 days for one, 10 for another, and 30 for the third, saying he had satisfied all his customers.
South of Keo advertiser Lee Henry submits an item worth pursuing in today’s Evening Journal. He notes his mother Mrs. John Henry is wintering well, a commendable detail for a lady of her age.
Max Donaldson and his father A. Donaldson visited and advanced their household reading by compiling a niece list of good magazines.
Farmers warn that abundant grain harvests lead to rat problems and calls to set traps. Some residents discuss cats as a natural aid against pests.
Mr and Mrs Howard Wagner and Wayne visited the Rodney Swailes home near Gladwin. Clark Wagner and children from Rock Island visited Fred Wagner. Jesse Moore and Chauncey Moore of Rock Island drove to Terra Haute to visit relatives. William Salterburg Jr helped Maurice Wilson husk corn. Dan McAtlin visited John Wagner. Clarence Boshart helped Howard McAtlin butcher. Mrs R L McCarty funeral attended by Clarence Benson Carol and Ella Merchant. Skating gaining popularity among youths. Carol Benson attended a Saturday supper at Paul Wolf’s. George Moore spent Friday and Saturday with grandparents Lewis Fetes, Ward Essley, and Jean shopped in town.
The article lauds Martin Niemöller as a national hero who resisted Hitler’s move to subjugate the church. imprisoned since July 1, he refused to bow to Nazi pressure, declaring God must be obeyed rather than man. The piece likens him to Martin Luther and praises religious liberty.
Kilmuir on the Scottish Black Isle reports no births in 24 years. The village, a small backwater, has a population of several dozen and last birth predates World War I. Also notes a healer update on George Clapper after a severe fall and winter weather.
A reflective verse urges turning from grief to hope as rainbows appear in tears. It speaks of clouds lifting to reveal the sun behind sorrow and a brighter horizon beyond heartbreak.
The land boundary stretches about 1749 miles marked by iron and bronze monuments set on concrete stone cairns and concrete with markers spaced two to four miles apart. A tree line vista is cut along wooded sections. The water boundary uses courses and distances between turning points termed lights or markers on lake shores and stream banks.
Wil ford Fleig left for Columbus Ohio for holiday break but will tend to business. Harlan Snyder visited his niece Mrs Arthur Lambert and family with Charlotte Ann and Dale from Grace Hill. Priscilla club hosted by Mrs Ralph Nordyke. Samuel Hawthorne obituary noted funeral at arson. Methdist Ladies Aid served a banquet for Richland undefeated team. Church night included a basket supper and program. A car of stock shipped out. Lafe Lowe family moved to a farm near Farson with Dale Leppert helping and Raymond Steinbeck hauling.
Prices paid include cream at 38 to 44 cents per pound and eggs at 14 to 22 cents per dozen. Poultry rates list hens pullets and various roosters by weight with adjustments for defects and delivery.
Chicago markets list mixed grain grades with prices ranging from No 5 to No 4 across mixed yellow white and sample grades. Estimates show ecarlots at about 114 with several grades between 53 and 64 percent.
Chicago grain table lists wheat corn oats rye and soybeans with May and July prices, showing modest gains for some contracts while others hold or slip. Notable entries include wheat May 94.95 and July 88%. corn May 58% and July 59%. oats May 30% and July 29%. rye May 70% and July 66%. soybean Dec 93 and May 4 94%.
Chicago cash corn market shows steady tone with receipts 7,927 tubs. Butter prices steady. specials 44, extras 29 percent, extra firsts 37, firsts 33, standards at 7 dollars. Poultry markets steady with broilers 24 to 26 cents, ducks 12 to 20, geese 12 to 13, turkeys 15 to 20, roosters 14 to 15 cents.
The article notes that prior to 1890 the Treasury altered design elements of U S paper money. It highlights shifts in imagery and security features as the government revised currency aesthetics. The piece emphasizes the ongoing evolution of federal notes and their public reception.
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