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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
2
Chicago December 22 market round reports hogs 22 000 head 10c higher top 3.20 bulk 2.75 to 3.10 heavy 2.85 to 3.00 light 2.95 to 3.20 calves steady cattle 5 000 steady beef steers 5 50 to 7 25 stockers 3 90 to 5 25 sheep 11 000 steady lamb 6 25 to 6 25 prices span wide ranges across categories with holdovers noted.
Chicago reports mixed dairy and live poultry quotes with butter at 5.915 tubs weak and old cars 8 new 5. Twreamery ex tras 22 standards 2115 and other grades listed. Poultry prices show varied weights and grades for turkeys hens chicks ducks geese and various No. 2 classifications.
In Chicago on December 29 the bulletin lists grain estimates with carrots wheat three corn zero and oats nine. The terse data line reflects market pricing figures for the day.
In Richmond Frank J. Patterrow notes a busy community week with a crowded Parent-Teachers gathering at the public school. George Shachner and Joe Chez faced a long journey home from Dec 8 to 11, learning en route that George’s child Robert died. Funeral services were held for Mrs. James Vessey at the M E church, while a Christmas tree program with Santa Claus and choir is planned for Dec 23 at seven thirty.
A historic clipping notes that nearly everyone acquires germs of tuberculosis at some stage, suggesting exposure is widespread in childhood and early life. The piece emphasizes prevalence and potential lifelong implications of TB infection.
A 15 star Paramount drama opens at the State theater led by Gary Cooper and George Raft. The film follows an eccentric millionaire who disperses his fortune among nine randomly chosen city residents amid comedy romance and irony.
Buck Jones stars in a three packed drama Forbidden Trail at the Fox theater over Friday and Saturday. Barbara Weeks Mary Carr and Jack La Rue support in a tale of romance adventure and land and cattle thieves amid homesteaders and cattlemen with politics romance and guerrilla warfare.
The article explains that infection does not always cause disease and outlines three factors for disease development: dose size, exposure duration, and the body's ability to fight germs. It notes healthy resistance often prevents illness, while heavy or prolonged exposure can trigger tuberculosis, with tenting latent periods. It stresses protecting children from close contact and periodic examination for early detection, and mentions Christmas Seals aiding the fight.
Ainsworth and surrounding communities share weekly updates with guests including Marguerite Warren Irene Gerdes and Helen An longa, with Mrs M L Smith wintering with daughter Will Stichards. Local visitors from Washington Crawfordsqnl and Glen Anderson are noted, several schools close due to flu, and community groups like Sorosis meet despite cold. The Will Paul sale east of Ainsworth draws U P ladies earning 19, and Mrs Nob Kowan speaks on Love of the Bible.
D F Macon reports brief items from nearby towns including local civic happenings, school notes, and community events with concise updates and names of involved residents and organizations.
December 22 reports a warm spell that will roughen dirt roads briefly then improve. Local residents and visitors frequent Washington and nearby towns, with calls from Iowa City and Keota. Community sales, Christmas gifts, and a large Trier Bros sale are noted, along with several residents traveling for the holiday.
Lee n Coffey in the cantata given at the M E Church in Washington Sunday evening enjoyed it fully.
Wyman and nearby residents are listed with weekend activities and visits. Names include Humphreys Davis Old Henderson and Evans among shoppers, callers, and funeral attendances. The Louisa county farm bureau met at Wapelo with C. W. Huntley as speaker.
The community shares visits to the Puritan on the southside, mentions Keota residents Orrie Conner Art Stoutner and Andy Bunning, and notes several Washington county readers. It recalls Civil War veteran Isaiah G. Moore discharged in 1861 and asks old settlers to remember him.
In Germany the republican constitution grants women equal rights to men. Through parliamentary influence German women have shaped laws benefiting women.
The piece notes that believers in phrenology judge character by head shape. A long head supposedly signals shrewdness and marks a sharp wit as long headed.
By writ of special execution the sheriff of Washington County Iowa will publically sell the two thirds interest in several land parcels described as Bee 24 75 6 40 acres N W 1 deg 25 75 6 80 acres S W 4% N W 1 75 6 40 acres and others to satisfy claim of L A Andrew Receiver. Sale at Washington Court House January 14 between 9 and 4 with a 2:30 pm call.
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