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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1936

Page

7

Farm seller seeks new acreage near Washington Iowa

Dave Miller of Marion Iowa has sold his farm and searches for another near Washington while recalling his old town. TheWashington scene includes many local residents visiting, a note on Sammy Meyers 66 station, and Christmas post office crowds in Brighton. Dr Mahin of Ainsworth and local figures are mentioned as well.

Washington Dave Miller Marion Iowa Dave Mrs. Miller Sammy Meyers Eugene Columbus Junction Sammy

Christmas Warning About Toys and Wealth

A quirky Yuletide note warns children to share patience as Pan tires of play by about 3 pm. It quips that while women are called the weaker vessel, men are most often broke, reflecting playful social humor of the era.

Pan Man

Sale Arranged for Wellman Household Goods Next Tuesday

Albert Greiner of Wellman announced a sale of his father’s household goods for next Tuesday. The notice appeared in today’s Journal.

Albert Greiner Wellman

Night of Nights Grain Prices Mixed in Chicago Market

In Chicago on December 23, cash grain bids show No. 5 mixed 98 to 100 percent, No. 3 yellow 106 to 109, No. 4 yellow 100 to 105, No. 5 yellow 98 to 102, No. 3 white 109 to 110, N 4 white 107 to 108, No. 5 white 101 to 164, sample grade 95 to 97. Estimated values for ecarlets Wheat 9, corn 188, oats 19.

Chicago

Soybeans Futures Edge Higher In Early Trading

Soybeans advance with May trading around 1.54, July near 1.52. The market shows modest gains as open, high, low and close values indicate mixed strength across contract months.

Pa’s Lament As Train Tracks Fail To Hold

A rural family in Hydeho New York faces a stubbornly failing railroad project. The father swears with fatigue through the night as the tracks refuse to stay united, while the mother urges that his bad luck serves as a warning. The task is finished only after an exhausting ordeal.

Kashmir India

Poem Sends Cheer Amid News of Stansbury Funeral

A poetically toned message from William Owen notes he is alive and well. It references Cotter, ends with Christmas wishes and a funeral notice for Stansbury's mother at South English today at two o'clock.

Stansbury

Weight of Gray Substance in Brain Measured

The gray substance accounts for 37 to 38 percent of the brain's total weight, highlighting its substantial share in neural tissue.

North of Nome at Fox star Jack Holt leads Arctic tale

Columbia presents the new Arctic drama North of Nome at the Fox for Wednesday and Thursday. Jack Holt stars in a story of adventure and romance with Alaskan seal hunters and high society figures. Evelyn Venable Gavnn Big Boy Williams John Miljan Roger Imhoff and others are featured.

Columbia Arctic Nome Jack Holt Fox Civilization Evelyn Venable Gavnn Big Boy’ Williams John Miljan Roger Imhoff Holt

Hogs surge to new December high in Chicago markets

Chicago reports 22 000 hogs with 8 000 direct, prices 10 to 40 cents higher than yesterday. Top hog at 10.40 a ten year December high. Cattle 5 000 steady, veal 1 200 steady, beef steers 10.00 to 12.50, calves 5.00 to 11.00. Sheep 7 000 steady with lambs 8.50 to 9.25 and yearlings 6.00 to 8.00.

Chicago Dee

Chicago dairy and poultry market report

Chicago markets show eggs steady to firm with receipts 4322 and firsts 29 percent. Butter steady, receipts 6649 with specials and extras fluctuating. poultry market steady to strong with diverse item ranges and varied receipts. potatoes show on tracks and arrivals with shipments 462.

Chicago Dee

Poultry And Dairy Prices From W. S. Reister & Sons

Prices paid Thursday for dairy and poultry items include Sweet Cream at 35 cents per pound, Sour Cream No 1 at 88 cents, Sour Cream No 2 at 3 1/2, Hennery Brown Eggs at 25 cents per dozen, Hennery White Eggs at 22 1/2, pullet eggs at 15 cents per dozen. Hens 4 to 5 pounds at 11 1/2, hens under 4 pounds at 8 1/2, Leghorn Hen at 7 1/2, Smooth Springs pork prices by weight, Old Roosters 7 cents, Ducks by weight, and all No 2 poultry 4 cents less per weight.

W. S. Reister & Sons Hennery Lebb Lens Leghorn Siscolec Goge

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