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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1941

Page

7

Community and Farm Sale Listings Across Iowa Dates

A sequence of farm and real estate auction listings across Iowa counties. Entries note sale dates, locations, and sellers including Dec dates, towns like Crawfordsville Wayland Washington Kalona Riverside and brokers such as Midway Sale Co E J Freyenberger John Sampson J C French & Son and D A Fishborn.

Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction Crawfordsville Noble E. J. Freyenberger Dale Goff Wayland N. EE Washington John Sampson Brighton Rubio J. C. French & Son John A. Stewart Anthony Kron S. W Riverside Washington, D. A Fishborn N.E Kalona W. C. Brenneman

Chicago Markets Hogs Sheep Cattle Prices Mixed on Dec 10

Chicago markets report hogs at 14 000 head with 180 240 lb bids around 10 50 to 10 76, later sales 10 35 to 10 55. sows 9 50 to 9 85. sheep 5 000 fat lambs steady to up 25c, choice natives at 12 25 and up. cattle 10 000 calves 1 000 with best steers and yearlings up 15c to 25c, vealers 13 50, bulls steady. Estimated tomorrow cattle 6 000 hogs 12 000 sheep 5 000.

Chicago Livestock Chicago

Chicago Cash Grain Prices Mixed Across Commodities

Chicago price report shows mixed results for corn oats and soybeans with various color grades and old versus new lots. Corn ranges from 74 to 79 percent with several yellow and white lots noted. Oats include mixed and white lots around mid 50s. Soybeans list several yellow prices around 1.66 to 1.75 dollars per bushel.

Chicago

Market Recap Shows Mixed Poultry Receipts and Small Gains

Riggs reports receipts of 56,590 cases with 34 percent firsts and 33 percent current. Poultry shows 1 car and 57 trucks with irregular market, lighter weights under 12 lb up 14 and White Rock broilers up 161 percent and colored broilers up 164 percent with friers at 17 percent.

Chicago Grain Table Reflects Mixed Open and Close Figures

Chicago release shows grain quotes for wheat corn oats rye and soybeans across December May and July contracts. Prices vary with small gains and losses noted in open high low and close figures.

Chicago

Hartzells Plan Trip To Visit Relatives In Western States

Mrs. Hazel Raymond reports Hartzell and Mrs. W J Hartzell will leave East Sunset for several weeks to visit children near Atlantic and Guthrie Center before extended stays with Mr Hartzell family in California and Washington. They were to depart Sunday or Monday morning.

Hartzells Hazel Raymond East Sunset W. J. Hartzell Atlantic Guthrie Center California Washington Hartzell Harry Jones Jones Maude Jones Paul Howell S. K

Social Roundup at Noble and Surrounding Homes

Saturday afternoon visits with Mrs. Jake Sommers. Noble guests include Mr. and Mrs. Dick Blanchard and children at the Curtis home Sunday. J J Rich called on Joe Rich Wednesday. Lieyd Prior and Iona visited Glen Davis family Sunday. Elmer McArtor and sons at Frank Rugg home near Wellman. Harry Jones visited Blanchard Wednesday while Jones attended a Columbus Junction sale. John Krause of Ainsworth visited daughter Mrs. Dick Stephens and family Sunday.

Jake Sommers Noble Dick Blanchard Charles Curtis J. J. Rich Joe Rich Lieyd Prior Iona Glen Davis Elmer McArtor Frank Rugg Wellman Harry Jones Jones

Fleas Need Hosts to Breed in Sand

Fleas cannot breed in sand without animal or bird hosts to feed. For reproduction, all fleas require the blood of birds or animals.

Lawyers among the signers of the Declaration of Independence

A historical note counts thirty four of the fifty six signers as lawyers, highlighting the legal minds shaping early American independence.

Butterflies Flourish With 700 Species Found in TT

In Trinidad and Tobago researchers report about 700 butterfly species observed across the islands. The discovery highlights rich biodiversity and the need for habitat conservation.

Vacuum Cleaner Invented by H. C. Booth in 1901

Historical note credits H. C. Booth with the invention of the vacuum cleaner in the year 1901, marking a milestone in household machinery. This early device reflected industrial innovation at the turn of the century and influenced later appliance design.

H. C. Booth

Community sale slated for Friday at 11 30

A local sale lists about 100 head of cattle including 25 white face calves and 10 fat cows with springers and milch cows, plus a Shorthorn bull. Hog lot includes shoats sows and four boars, plus 100 sheep and lambs. Also 100 white oak posts 100 bean hay bales a wheel wagon and assorted furniture.

Starfishes Known in Over a Thousand Varieties

The article notes that more than 1,000 distinct species of starfish have been identified by scientists, highlighting the vast diversity within this marine group.

First Auto Show Marks Start of American Car Era

A first automobile show in America took place in 1900, signaling a new era for automotive design and public interest. Exhibitors showcased early models and drew crowds eager to see motorized transport.

America

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