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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1941
Page
7
Prices for cattle and hogs range widely with late lambs finishing lower. Top sheep quoted at 9.00, bulk fed lambs around 10.25, western lambs claimed higher, receipts estimated Friday include 1000 cattle 10000 hogs and 6000 sheep.
Local sale listings show Midway Sale Co in Columbus Junction and Community Sale in City Feed Yard with weekly and Friday events. February highlights include livestock judging demonstrations on Feb 14, public sales near Mt. Pleasant and Ainsworth on Feb 14 18 20 25 27, featuring transfers, dissolutions, and farm asset closings across Keota Sigourney Washington and surrounding areas.
Chicago markets report hogs 16,000 head steady to 10 cents lower. Top 8.10, best 180 to 240 pounds 7.85 to 8.10, 240 to 270 pounds 7.70 to 7.90, 240 to 330 pounds 7.50 to 7.80. Sows 4000 pounds and under 6.90, most 245 to 450 pounds 6.75 to 7.10. Cattle 4,000. Calves 700. Fed steers and yearlings up 10 to 15 cents, some 25 cents. Top 14.25 for heavy weight, mostly 9.00 to 19.50, best around 11.75. Other killing class steady, cutters up to 6.00.
Chicago grain table dated February 13 shows wheat, corn, oats and soybeans with May and July futures quotes. Wheat May at 79 and 80 percent with nearby declines. Corn May around 161, July 60 percent near unchanged. Oats May 35.5, July 02, soybeans May 92 with slight adjustments.
Eggs market weak with 18 988 cases receipts and mixed grades for extras and fresh firsts. Poultry market firm with receipts of 21 trucks and one car due. small hens and heavy hens reported along with colored broilers and springs at steady prices.
Chicago market notes show mixed corn prices around 56 to 64 cents with several lots described as old, yellow, or white and varying percentages. Oats and soybeans are listed with few details, including white heavy and yellow lots with scattered figures.
The coldest area in a refrigerator is typically beside or just below the freezing unit or ice compartment.
In Washington and Philadelphia reports the British aid measure H R 1776 moves through Congress with a $1.23 billion cap on foreign aid without extra action. Senator Barkley signals no formal debate until Monday while Patterson announces $13.7 million in early defense contracts to fortify six Atlantic bases. Gerald Nye Attack Willkie over aid stance.
Explains capital assets excluding inventory and items held for sale, with short-term and long-term classifications. Discusses carryover of net short-term losses, alternative tax implications for long-term gains or losses, and bases for charitable contributions deductions and earned income credit under specified tax sections.
The United States spent 1,210,674 dollars to acquire cemeteries in France from World War I through 1925. Annual maintenance has cost about 100,000 dollars to the government.
In Washington, officials from the German and Italian embassies welcomed Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura, the new Japanese ambassador to the United States, marking the first public Axis solidarity demonstration in the U.S. George T. Summerlin, head of state department protocol, represented the U.S. government. The photo shows Nomura flanked by Hans Thomsen, Alberto Rossi Longhi, Morito Morishima, and others.
The Grace Hill Ladies Aid meeting at the Community building featured the losing side entertaining the winners. Eighteen members two children and Mrs Small attended. Prizes went to Mrs Lloyd Hayes and Mrs LeRoy Brown. A reading by Mrs Wes Angel and an organ solo followed. Mrs H A Engel hosted tea before gifts of teaspoons were presented to Mrs Robert Miksch. Mrs Lyle Hayes led a vote of thanks.
Edward C Leyden longtime Drake University business manager and Des Moines civic leader died at the Hotel Blackstone in Omaha at 8 40 p m on Wednesday from a heart ailment. The death comes weeks after Drake president Daniel W Morehouse died January 21 after an extended illness.
Miss Virginia Fox of Tomahawk Wisconsin married Sergt Wendell J Spencer of Marshalltown at Mercy hospital bedside where the bride was a patient. Sgt Spencer, a National Guard member, will leave March 1 for training in Louisiana.
Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson hosted a buffet three course dinner for Spurgeon department store employees including regular and part time staff. The event featured a drum cake centerpiece with American flags and red white blue table decor. W Hergenstadt of Chicago, superintendent of Spurgeon stores, attended as an out of town guest.
Mr and Mrs Harry Sizer and son Harry Jr were honored guests at a dinner by Washington State bank employees and directors. Twenty nine guests attended in Winga’s North Side cafe private room with Lee Holland presiding. The honorees received a gift and spoke in the after dinner program. The event concluded with social time at the Kos home.
In McGregor Mississippi a commemorative elm near Main Street honors Abraham Lincoln. John Jarrett, a Civil War era merchant, and his wife planted the elm sapling after Lincoln’s death with the belief it signified peace. Apr 15 marks the planting by Mr Jarrett.
A speaker laments a supposed ally who appears friendly in person but plots against him behind his back. He notes no provocation and fears discovery of the misconduct, holding to the adage that a poor friend is better than an enemy. He vows to continue treating the man as a friend in hopes of change.
A speaker expresses readiness to hear frank feedback if they have offended someone. They state willingness to acknowledge mistakes and wonder if the other party believes they would be offended by candid confrontation.
A speaker intends to confront a troubled acquaintance to repair frayed relations. He plans a candid talk to “iron out” issues and aims to become real friends, signaling a personal effort toward reconciliation.
A civic voice urges frank dialogue to learn and understand others better. The speaker says open talk can reduce conflict, boosting happiness and harmony in the community.
The Builders society of young people in the United Presbyterian church held a Valentine party Tuesday evening at sponsor Mrs. Cloyce Stewart’s home. Audrey Hotle led games for twenty five guests with refreshments in a Valentine motif. Rev. and Mrs. George Kerr attended.
We thank friends neighbors and the Farmers Mutual fire department of Washington for their assistance at the time of our recent fire. The George Howard family.
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