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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary notes show varied prices per pound and dozen for meat products and produce. Values include 29 cents per pound and 27 cents per pound with other figures around 19 cents per dozen or per unit, indicating a grocery or market listing.
Closing out and public sales listed across multiple Iowa towns from February dates. Auctions include Martin Gingerich near Wellman, J Crawford northwest of West Chester, Walter Duvall Coppock area, and others with precise mile markers and starting times, reflecting a regional sale column.
Chicago cash grain markets show mixed corn bids from 53 to 58 percent on 2 lots and 3 lots at 58 to 44 percent with one yellow sample at 58 to 58 percent. Oats range from 42 to 44 percent on mixed lots with a 39 percent sample. white oats from 42 to 43 percent.
A candidate announces for nomination for County Treasurer in Washington county at the June primary. Jesse R. Busby seeks County Recorder reelection at the June Primary, subject to Republican voters. Harriet Coulter also appears as a candidate in the same county race context.
Florida agricultural profile highlights that three fourths of the state's farms are dedicated to citrus production, underscoring citrus crops as the dominant agricultural activity statewide.
The listing shows 60 head cattle plus more available, including fresh cows with calves and black heifers. Hogs include nice shores and piggy sows with boars sought. Sheep have strong demand for ewes and lambs. A special horse sale is set for February 15 with 21 head horses listed. Furniture and other items also sought by Col Bruty Brown Whitaker & Son managers.
Chicago weathered market update shows EEGS receipts at 8,691 cases with fresh graded firsts 2 234 and extra firsts 2 percent. Current receipts total 25 dirties 20. Poultry receipts 89 trucks with ducks 11 to 12 and spring chickens 17 percent.
The Better Vision Institute reports that pupils shrink with age from about the size at 20 to roughly half by 80. Nighttime pupils are larger than daytime, and some studies suggest weekly pupil growth during weekdays and slight shrinkage during weekend rest.
The five leading agricultural states named are California, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, and North Carolina as reported in regional farming statistics. Authorities rank these states by production value, with California topping the list followed by Texas and Illinois.
Mrs. Zager received five stitches after a fall in her kitchen injuring her thumb. Several residents moved farms or homes, including Emer Krantz, Elmer Thomas, and Vince Schubal. Gale Skull underwent an appendectomy at Washington county hospital. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lord in the Washington County Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Smith visited, and Mrs. Parry Killgore learned of her mother Mrs. John Squire breaking her hip. The article notes multiple family moves and local visits around Letts and Washington area.
Chicago market data show 14 000 hogs with steady to 10 cent gains, top at 6 55 for 180 240 lb hogs and 4 85 6 35 for 240 300 lb. calves and yearlings hold 8 00 11 75, cows and bulls mix strength. sheep 4 000 with lambs weak and ewes near 5 00. Estimated tomorrow: cattle 15 000, hogs 4 000, sheep 7 000.
Chicago grain table shows Wheat Corn and Oats with May and Sept contracts. Prices range around May 98 for Wheat, 56 for Corn, and 39 for Oats, with varying highs and lows across months.
An investment house study finds that an investor would need about $114 000 in U S Treasury bonds maturing in a little over two years to afford a daily newspaper and about $558 000 to provide enough income for a daily pack of cigarettes, illustrating how low yields affect living costs.
Spanish explorers brought orange trees to Florida early in the 17th century. Spanish missions introduced citrus and other fruits to California by the late 18th century. California and Florida together produce about 97 percent of American oranges.
Holstein breeders in Washington and ten neighboring counties will meet February 12 at 2:00 PM at Brazelton Hotel Mount Pleasant. District plans include the Holstein show and 1940 activities with last year’s nine district shows drawing 146 breeders and 502 cattle. Seed of five new sweet corn hybrids from Iowa State College are being distributed with prices listed per weight and mail charges.
Washington County farmers in 1939 completed soil-building practices on 44 939 acres under the AAA Farm Program, up about 30 percent from the prior year. Practices included lime spreading, alfalfa, sweet clover, timothy, redtop, and red clover seeding across numerous acres, with credit adjustments to emphasize broader conservation efforts.
In medieval markets coins were heavily battered and chipped so merchants valued them by weight rather than face value. The compromise reflects coinage degradation and currency practices as trade persisted despite debasement.
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