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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1935
Page
2
Market shows active cattle and hogs with top values around 8.00 for light weights and 9.25 to 13.50 for steers 900 to 1100 pounds. Calves and calves trading slowly. fat lambs weak to 25 cents under. Stocker and feeder trades mix 4.75 to 6.00 for common grades. Slaughter cattle and sheep prices listed across weight classes.
Chicago notes firm markets for BEGGS butter and poultry with steady receipts. Be specific: Beggs receipts 6 246 cases with mixed firsts and dirties. butter prices $6 area with specials and high firsts. Poultry receipts include 17 trucks with fowl springers broilers and ducks. potatoes on track with arrivals and shipments.
The farm price index rose to 107 on January 15, the highest since November 1930, up from 77 a year earlier. Meat animals, dairy products, fruit, and other categories showed mixed monthly changes while hog and corn prices remained notable. Comparisons with last January show broad gains across meat, dairy, and crops as inflationary pressures and stock levels shift.
A brief column by the Journal's subscription representative F Macon reports on recent happenings in nearby communities. It highlights local events, social notes, and small items of interest to readers in the circulation area.
Report notes fine moderate winter weather. Livestock are visible in stalk fields and grass lands. Fodder and shock corn spread on the frozen ground is being cleanly gathered with no waste observed.
Bert Dickinson is tasked with receiving the Evening Journal for several months, with expressed thanks for his service and cooperation.
The speaker notes a Thursday outing in and around West Chester and mentions Form ash cafe owner Fred Formash asking to send the Evening Journal for home news.
Lawrence Mottet has moved over on the Charley McKinstry farm north of Grace Hill and he said we must have our home daily. this order is greatly appreciated by us.
Chris Jensen says he remains a Democrat though not a steadfast party member. He notes his evolving views while reaffirming party affiliation amid local discourse.
In West Chester, Mrs Filen Dayton runs a home like hotel serving customers and business men who room there, delivering local news and service.
Laurel Statler reports her father requested a copy of the Evening Journal when she sees you. The note expresses thanks and confirms receipt of such orders.
Visitors to I. B. Coffey's lumber office saw Pete Nevans at work on his farm. He spoke with a stock buyer while wearing gloves, his hands not cold. The group wondered how many fine buildings the lumber could construct from the shed’s timber.
Thanks are given to the Walter L Statler home for long time daily support. Mrs Statler has been ill but remains under care and hopes for recovery.
The bureau notes that over the past year prices for cotton and cotton seed rose, as did miscellaneous products and truck crops by 26 18 and 15 points respectively while fruits rose only 1 point. Prices for potatoes wool citrus and cabbage fell below year ago levels. Overall prices received by farmers rose more than prices paid.
Chicago February 1. U P Corn notes No. 3 mixed 85 percent No. 2 yellow 88 percent No. 3 yellow 87 percent No. 4 yellow 82 to 84 percent No. 5 white 77 percent poor grade. Sample grade 77. Receipts 32 cars.
Ainsworth news item lists attendees at the Older Boys and Girls conference in Washington including Wilma Stephens Marjorie Frame Dorothy Pearson Joyce Butterworth Leila Gosling Jean Stewart Helen Stewart Dewey Stephens John Stephens John Frame Claire Edmondson Carl Bassler Geo Koehler Marshall Koehler and Mrs Daryl Mathers Lavaughn Miller recovers from illness Lawrence Boshart family called to Muscatine Mrs Boshart’s mother undergoes major operation Juveniles of the Royal Neighbors of America meet with officers chosen for the coming year Next meeting February 4 A V F and A M lodge elect county officers led by President EB Butterworth and Secretary F R Skipton Blanche Ginkins on a brief home visit.
The column mentions Griggs and sons poultry and produce in West Chester saying hens are laying now and the business has been strong. Ed Hotle returns from Excelsior Springs in good health. Little Bessie explains her dog by the tail joke. Measles disruptions avoided. several residents visiting town. Sale ads for Whittaker and son and Ed Morrison promoted with dates near Feb 2 and Monday at Verdi.
A comical clash unfolds in a church setting and a dining room. The parishioner complains about strawberry shortcake missing. the waiter explains the shortage. The exchange highlights a humorously absurd situation with a twist of confusion.
Walter Reaney travels to Henderson Texas to stay with Chas Reaney while Mr and Mrs Clayde Keiper move twice within a year. R F D carrier Clyde takes over Route 2 after Harry Hagelett retires. Mrs Lee Jolly and family relocate to Earl Woods property in south town.
Richmond reports the weasels epidemic nearing end with few new cases and steady recovery of A H Welte Leo Te Bockhorst and Florence Sehillig. Burial held for John L Strabla of Hills who once ran a large livery stable and hauled mail before rural routes. C O F F basketball tops Z C B J 32 to 28. Cedar Rapids losses follow.
Instructions invite readers to mix lines from Evening Journal classified ads to craft a humorous Chuckle Ad. Participants paste used ad lines, underline them, then submit with name and address to the ad department. Each acceptable entry earns a free State Theatre ticket if used in the next two weeks.
Note warns that several Chuckle-Ads were discarded because only fragments of lines were used. Editors insist the entire line must be presented exactly as it appears in the ad.
A fragmentary Riverside newspaper page lists prize tickets, used goods requests, and local notices. Names include Anna B. Grecian and May Carlson with addresses in Washington Iowa. It mentions a trench silo project, local jurors, visiting Californians, and a move by the Ed Kasper family to the Alcorn farm.
The Jackson township contest is set for Friday afternoon at Living Lake school with likely blue ribbon winners. Mrs Cloyce Stewart is in Iowa City with daughter Mildred for hospital treatment. several local families visited Ottumwa last weekend.
In Bethel Rosemary club members and families were guests at the Marek home on Tuesday evening. Frances Whisler visited with Aryus Larson. The Friendship club hosted a pot luck supper at Charley Wolfe's home.
A Wagieiase of Cochin China punished boats by placing them in stocks after bad sailing.
Journal column notes sale dates at City Feed Yard near Verdi on Feb 19 and at Washington area estate 1% miles southeast, with Ed Morrison and Isaac Kleese mentioned. Closure details indicate an auction and closing out sale led by J R Coulter.
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