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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1968
Page
7
Chicago readers learn a replica of the 1768 first edition of Britannica is issued for its 200th anniversary. The set features aging pages, odd do it yourself articles, midwifery notes, and explicit surgery tips, with editorial quirks and a playful take on 18th century science.
Grain market quotes from Chicago show varying highs lows and closes across wheat corn oats rye and soybeans for March May July September and December contracts. Data includes bid prices and percent changes with multiple futures series listed.
Brighton on February 6 Mr and Mrs Dell Farrier and relatives hosted Sunday visits from Columbus Junction and East Pleasant Plain friends including the Messers, Baker, and Borkoski families. Local progress notes mention hospital admission for Mary Klett and Cub Scouts meeting with blue and gold banquet preparations.
Mrs. A A Jackson was the guest of honor at a Kalona dessert party on Tuesday afternoon with co hosts in the same apartment. Attending were her daughter Mrs Calvin Clark of Wayland and several relatives and friends. Other local news notes mention a chiropractic society dinner meeting in Washington and visits among area residents.
Riverside hosts nine VFW Auxiliary members in a February meeting led by president Mrs. John Moss. Birthday handkerchief and door prize awarded to Mrs. Joe Frantz. March hostesses named. Washington County Democratic Women’s Club gathers at Community Building for a membership drive and dues mailings led by Mrs. John E. Elliott and Mrs. John Quinn.
Dr Harold Weimer of Riverside is a Mercy Hospital patient in Washington Iowa city in room 214 after a Friday accident while tending cattle. He was injured during treatment and remains admitted.
Frank discusses limited time for farm visits due to growing business and suggests farm visits or calls be made. He notes Crop Improvement Day on Feb 12 in Ames and announces open hours. The notice reviews soybean brown stem rot risk, clover and alfalfa benefits, and promotes Cer tified Embro A-59 alfalfa from Mangelsdorf Bros. Co. as a top new variety with strong winter hardiness and leaf quality, urging early reserve.
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