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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
7
Chicago markets show hogs at 17 000 head with 4 500 direct sales and gains of 25 to 35 cents versus yesterday. Top 210–240 lb hogs bring 7.85 to 8.30, packing sows 6.70 to 7.00, and carcass weights noted. Cattle and sheep receipts and prices listed for futures and immediate showing, with calves, steers, cows, and lambs priced across ranges.
For sale Sargent laying mash few bags remain at December discount. Phone 220 Joe M Wolfe.
The Evening Journal notes holiday plans and small events in Washington area. Mr and Mrs M J Mayean and son Mark Jr will visit Mrs Mayean’s parents on East Jefferson. Phil Gerdes from Ainsworth R1 trades with Santa and gifts reading material. Raymond Redfingers showcases handmade iron items. Mrs M Hollinger improves after confinement. sunshine lifts spirits. Edgar Hoyle of Washington RR4 visits. Santa must speak kindly to Mrs Hoyle. EM White of Columbus Junction becomes a new reader of the Washington daily. Glad for a visit with
Wayland defeats Ainsworth 31 to 27 in overtime to stay atop the Tri County league. Sutter ties 27 all late in regular play. Sommer and Sutter score in OT as Wayland endures fouls but holds first place. Reserve and other events noted include Olds girls scrimmage loss, road conditions cancel early games, and local agricultural and band events.
The note reports Clarence Werk living east of the county line on the Old White way. Milt Denison, south of Washington, is much improved and expected to be active soon. D. F. Henderson of Ainsworth says roads are improved and he visited his county seat Tuesday.
Mrs J W Meyers sends her son Theodore Meyer of Ainsworth an Evening Journal subscription as a Christmas present. Harold Meyers of Meyers Produce Wayland visits and keeps the paper coming. M R Gardners of Ainsworth, Ross Pence Wellman, Frank McAvoy Keota, Milt Dayton and wife West Chester, A C Saunders J E Long Dwight Wilkins Ralph Tracey Crawfordsville and others were here Tuesday.
Annie James and Leslie M Beenblossom with Everett of Havre traveled to Washington on Tuesday. They note the ice is disappearing fast and citizens are glad about it.
Miss Martin, a former Iowa teacher, is finishing work at Iowa State Teachers college. Otto Sommer, attending Chillicothe Business college, visited briefly before heading to Bluffton Ohio to visit his mother. Otto and Irvin traveled with Mr. Miller last Thursday. Ardith and Betty Allen appear in Woodward grade school operetta and enjoy their new school.
Chicago reports steady egg market with receipts at 38 705 cases and current runs 21 percent, dirties 17 to 19. Butter prices fall sharply with 6 615 lb receipts and varied firsts standards and extras. Poultry remains steady to strong with broilers, ducks, geese, turkeys, and roosters listed with price ranges.
Chicago December grain table lists Wheat Corn Oats and Rye with May and July futures. Prices show small gains and declines amid futures activity and investor activity noted by trader names such as Dee.
Chicago reports mixed grade movements for soybeans and corn with various futures values and percentages. Des Moines area shows soy bean sample at 79 percent, indicating high moisture or quality metrics amid regional readings.
A note on early embargoes used to keep the fledgling United States out of foreign disputes before 1787, reflecting how economic tools shaped early foreign policy.
Parental Hosking home in Brigh ton saw Mrs. Harley Davidson and baby and Mrs Harry Davidson on Thursday. Harold White visited the Howard Hoyle home while Greeley Gilbert returned to Fort Smith after a George Gilbert visit.Visits to Bert White and How ard Hoyle households occurred last Friday and Sunday evening. News is scarce due to icy conditions and cut telephone lines.
Multiple closing out sales announced for area residents including Mrs Bertha Schantz and sons six miles south east of Washington and Mrs Ray Bickford six miles southwest of Wellman. Oscar Hughes also listed with a closing out sale three miles east of Washington. Dates range December 23 December 30 and January 27.
Washington Jefferson and Henry counties approve sale of a Skunk River bridge at Coppock Iowa to C H Kearns Son for 871.07 following sealed bids. The bridge, no longer needed, was advertised for sale and accepted at the December 17 1937 board meeting with bid compliance confirmed.
The item lists estimated yields for Wheat 48, Corn 168, and Oats 25. This concise agricultural reading presents per unit area projections without further context or location.
Fr iday buyers are urged to come early as sellers anticipate a robust market. The sale lists stock including feeding steers and heifers, cows, lambs, boars, veal calves, antique dishes, furniture, stoves, hides and furs with several buyers expected.
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