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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

7

Evening Journal Office Nears Press For Daily News

December report from LeRoy Jugenheimer notes daily copy from the Evening Journal near the post office. William Stockman of Brigton sells corn locally while Lee Stockman of Rock Island will receive the paper as a Christmas gift from his father. Stewart Moore sale draws large crowds with high quality hogs. Grace Hill ladies lunch praised. W S Eldridge clerks the sale in good shape.

LeRoy Jugenheimer Evening Journal Lee Stockman Rock Island, TL

Neighboring Communities Feature by D. F. Macon

The Journal's subscription representative D. F. Macon presents a column highlighting neighboring towns. He notes community ties, shared services, and local events fostering regional connection across the region.

Ireland has high unmarried women rate among young adults

The article notes Ireland has a higher share of unmarried women than many countries. Among women aged 25 to 30, 2 percent were unmarried at the last census, versus 41 percent in England and 9 percent in the United States.

Ireland England United States

Sale targets community goodwill and neighborly ties

In a breezy reunion tone the piece highlights Jacky Moore and Grandma enjoying humor and good spirits while Harry Kleese praises longtime neighbors on the farm. The narration emphasizes mutual aid with moving and helping neighbors, concluding that good neighbors sustain good neighborhoods.

Harry Kleese Mr. Kleese A. A. Thompson

Seven-Mile Thread Shawl Gift to Duchess of Kent

Two elderly women from the Shetland islands spun seven miles of wool for an exquisite lace shawl as a wedding gift to the Duchess of Kent. The shawl, seven feet square, weighs less than 216 ounces.

Shetland Shetland Isles Duchess of Kent

Local Sale Attracts Dealers And Farmers In Town

Mrs Emma Cherry West Chester thanks readers for home paper support at a sale with many dealers and farmers present. Armour Griggs of Washington R4 and Markus Kuhn Jr of Brighton R3 visited, while Rene Warner Jay Brewer and Clifford Snider bought cattle. Don Witterman of Wellman and Lake Ayers also attended as horse buyers.

Emma Cherry West Chester Evening Journal Armour Griggs Washington R. 4 Markus Kuhn, Jr Brighton R. 3 Rene Warner Jay Brewer Clifford Snider Stewart-Moore Don Witterman Lake Ayers Wellman

Chicago Livestock Market Report December Prices and Receipts

Hogs 25 000 with 7 000 direct. Market higher by 10 15 cents from yesterday. Top 10.30, 190 300 lbs 10.00 10.25, 160 180 lbs 9.50 10.00, sows 9.50 9.75. Cattle 5 000 steady, calves 1 500 steady. Beeftype prices: steer 10.00 12.50, mediums 7.00 10.00, yearlings 8.50 12.75, feeders 4.50 8.25, stockers 4.59 8.00. Sheep 8 000 steady, lambs 8.50 9.00, yearlings 6.00 8.00, ewes 2.50 4.50. Estimated tomorrow receipts: cattle 2 000 hogs 18 000 sheep 7 000.

Chicago

Estimated carlots and price shifts with brief note

The data show daily percentage changes for May and July values with opens highs and closes. An accompanying reflection suggests that taking the first reasonable action reduces future difficulty and aids progression.

Chicago Market Report Beans and Eggs Adjust as Receipts Rise

Chicago December market summary shows eggs steady with 4467 cases received and mixed grade shares, butter steady with 8206 tubs on hand and high specials, poultry steady with varied percent changes across springers broilers ducks geese and turkeys, potatoes on track with 220 on hand 74 arrivals and 488 shipments.

Chicago

Chicago cash corn price listing with mixed grades

Chicago market report shows No. 4 mixed 101 to 104 percent, No. 5 mixed 99 to 104, No. 3 yellow 164 to 108, No. 4 yellow 102 to 106, No. 5 yellow 99 to 102, No. 38 white 110 to 110, No. 4 white 107 to 109, No. 5 white 106, sample grade 94 to 99.

Chicago

Journal Sale Date Column Listing Local Auctions

Community sale every Friday at City Feed Yard with Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction. Dec 21 Glen Anderson 144 mile south Ainsworth closing out sale. Dec 21 Clarence Johnson closing out sale 2 miles north of West Chester. Dec 22 William Kuch closing out sale 5% miles southeast.

Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction Glen Anderson Ainsworth Clarence Johnson West Chester William * Kuch

Where Asbestos Comes From

Asbestos originates from distant regions including Russia Cyprus Rhodesia South Africa and Canada. The material is mined in these areas and shipped worldwide for use in various industries.

Russia Cyprus Rhodesia South Africa Canada

Grain Price Ranges in Chicago Futures Dec Report

Chicago price table shows open high low and close for wheat corn oats rye and rye markets for December and May contracts with daily percentage moves. Wheat ranges from 1.00% to 1.35% in December and May close around 1.29 to 1.30. Corn December moves near 1.07 to 1.09 with May around 1.04 to 1.06. Oats stay near 0.50 to 0.51 in December and May. Rye edges 1.12 to 1.16 in December and 1.09 to 1.12 in May.

Chicago

School Officials Named for District Roles

Superintendent E A Ralston Dean of Junior College and Miss Della Patton lead as high school principal with Miss Ethel McCreedy. The board includes Miss McCreedy, President C W Thompson, Dr P L Etter, Dr T J Pease, Glenn Mace, A B E Harland, W Mead. Tucker serves as Junior High principal with Ralph W Atchison as secretary.

E. A. Ralston Della Patton Ethel McCreedy School Board C. W. Thompson P. L. Etter T. J. Pease Glenn Mace A. BE. Harland W. Mead Tucker Ralph W. Atchison

Eveready Plumbing Shop Ad Offers Inexpensive Services

One trip plumber service for plumbing and heating installation and repair with guaranteed work. Prices stated as affordable. Phone number listed as 573 211. Iowa location appears in ad copy.

Eveready Plumbing S& Iowa

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