For Sale White Rock Cockerels
Ed Gallagher advertises white rock cockerels for sale with contact at 259t3eod.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1936
Page
7
Ed Gallagher advertises white rock cockerels for sale with contact at 259t3eod.
William Powell and Ky Francis star in One Way Passage a haunting tale of thwarted love set largely on a ship and in a Hong Kong nightclub Their romance unfolds as Dan Hardesty a detective bound for a gallows pursues justice while Joan Ames fights a fragile heart condition The limited engagement drew strong public and press praise for the performances and period mood.
December 16 saw a large crowd from many places attend J. W. Bishop’s sale with Edward G. Squires Mose Bontrager and Parmer Babcock steering efforts to keep it smooth. Lunch sales were strong. A separate report notes Albert Dicita of Silverton Oregon involved in a traffic crash with multiple officials, paying a $7.50 fine and repair costs. Local residents Spencer Bell wife Milburn Underwood Glenn Martin Walter Fisher also visited. Glenn mentioned a Christmas tree with chocolate ready.
A fatigued telegraph operator stationed far from towns in Sudan endures a brutal summer stretch. The piece notes his isolation and the extreme heat as he continues essential communication duties amid sparse facilities.
Chicago markets report hogs totaling 24 000 head with 8 000 direct, prices 9.40 to 10.15 for 190 to 300 pounds, sows 9.40 to 9.60, top 10.15. Cattle receipts forecast 8 000 to 15 to 25 cents higher, beef steers 10.00 to 12.50, yearlings 8.50 to 12.75, cows 4.25 to 7.00, calves 6.00 to 11.00. sheep 10 000 steady with lambs 8.59 to 9.00.
An exhausted officer asks to be relieved stating he is surrounded by lions elephants and wolves. Another replies there are no wolves in Sudan and the officer requests cancellation of wolves from his message. A sale trip features Cy Huber paying eight dollars for his family. An Hungarian dentist in Debrecen endures chest pain after a patient’s head injury.
The note mentions Joe Podluka and his manager and a female companion as figures of interest, urging continued Journal coverage. It references Dewey Meeks and Riverside and signals ongoing coverage of local personalities and social ties.
A pastor, Reverend Robert Bacon Hunter aged 85 of Mobile Alabama, was found dead after his wife went to summon him for funeral rites. Roy Carter recounts the event and credits J. M. Stewarts for a Christmas gift sent to their daughter in Omaha Nebraska through the Washington Evening Journal.
S W DeLong spoke with emotion, saying he is looking for his wife to buy her a Christmas present. He emphasized the need for a thoughtful gift and the desire to reunite with his spouse during the holiday season.
A gasoline stove blast at the George Taylor residence shattered windows and lifted the ceiling about two inches in four rooms. No one was hurt. Cause undetermined. The stove had not been used for hours and the fuel tank was nearly empty, with little follow up fire.
Sears of Davenport brings harness and parts for sale starting at noon. Last week’s sale was well received. A good lineup of cattle hogs horses and sheep is consigned. Calves hides wanted weekly. Lunch room available. Auctioneers Bruty and Duncan note no sale on December 25 for Christmas.
Ainsworth Produce announces a price list for poultry items including hens and chicks with weights and cents per pound. Leghorn varieties show pricing around 8 to 12 cents per pound for various weights. White and Barred Springs and Colored Springs have sub 10 cent rates. duck prices listed at 9 to 10 cents per pound.
Chicago market notes steady prices across produce and butter. Receipts include 4166 cases of eyes, 7595 titbs of butter, and 690 shipments of potatoes with 220 on track and 61 arrivals.
Chicago reports varying carrot market quotes with mixed grades showing percentages from 98% to 111%. Data include No. 3 mixed 104% to 108% and No. 4 mixed 106% and No. 3 white 89% to 111, plus No. 3 yellow 106% to 107 and sample quality 96 to 99. Estimated carrot total listed as 185.
Stock quotes show small moves across bonds and commodities amid steady interest rates. Traders note cautious sentiment as indexes hover near unchanged, with minor gains from financials and slight declines in energy sectors.
In 1877 researchers conducted wireless experiments in the West Virginia mountains using two kites linked by copper strings. The setup spanned ten miles, marking an early attempt at aerial communication.
Friday sales at City Feed Yard and Midway Sale Co in Columbus Junction, closing out events on December 17 and 21 in Washington and nearby towns. Listings note Glen Anderson Ainsworth Clarence Johnson William C. fbueh and map distances for each sale location.
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