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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1933
Page
2
Chicago markets show hogs at 3.00 to 3.70, cattle and calves mixed with feeders at 4.50 to 5.75, and sheep around 5.50 to 6.00 for lambs. Grain prices read May wheat near 4S to 48, corn 25 to 27, oats 16 to 17, rye around 33. Market notes include numerous weights and class names with receipts and price ranges observed in the day’s trading.
Local sale notices appear with dates Feb 17 Feb 18 and Feb 21. Gertrude Beatty conducts a sale 4 miles northeast of West Chester. Mrs Charles H Kerr closes out a sale 4 miles northwest of Washington at City Feed Yard.
The senate voted 58 to 2 to take up the compromise prohibition repeal plank from the judiciary committee. Senators Brookhart and Dickinson of Iowa voted against consideration.
Boone reports sheriff found 47 year old Wilbur Hartquist dead from gunshot wounds in a field after an all night search. Sheriff Moore says Hartquist likely died accidentally while dragging his gun through a fence.
Lars J. Skromme unites eight Iowa counties into the United Farmers of Iowa aiming to halt farm mortgage foreclosures. More than 3,000 agrarians plan a Fort Dodge conference to form a temporary relief organization advocating patient, legally grounded action and possible extra legal measures.
H W Rieke of Burlington doing business as Rieke Motor Transfer Line has applied to the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to move freight among numerous towns in multiple counties with a limited exception for local routes. A public hearing is set for Tuesday March 14 1933 at 10 A M at the Washington County Auditor's office.
A brief column by D. F. Macon updates happenings from nearby towns, highlighting social events, local visits, and notable community activities observed by the journal’s subscription representative. It sketches small-town life and keeps readers informed of regional happenings.
Cloyd Knupp writes a hopeful February 15 message for the Evening Journal predicting better times and conditions in the coming year. He expresses optimism for improvement as the year progresses.
Fred Genkins of Brighton delivered hogs in Washington for Ben Stout on Tuesday.
Thanks to John Hamil of near Crawfordeville for sending his daughter’s Evening Journal subscription to Des Moines.
Mr Henry Leffler and Mrs Leffler with Al McCreedy of Ainsworth journeyed to Washington Tuesday for business matters while O C Patterson from Washington Route 6 also appears in the report.
John Wagener, south of Washington, holds Poland China sales about twice yearly. He is known for raising quality hogs and sells to all who wish to invest. Neighbors and nearby farmers within 34 to 50 miles are typically buyers.
A warm building hosted a local sale where buyers including many farmers purchased items. Billy Cooper of Hedrick was praised as a fine man, Paul Gorham served as clerk and drove a fully wired car.
The Journal notes a Beatty sale near Lexington with strong support urged for next Friday February 17 and invites readers to read the advertisement and attend.
A fragment recalls a suitor recounting a late night moment with a daughter in a dark corner. He admits daylight shifts his view and prompts self doubt about the interaction.
Tuesday opened with a stormy morning but afternoon turned beautiful as roads remained mostly clear. Drivers reported smooth travel despite lingering clouds in parts of town.
A light exchange about handicaps ends with a punchline about standing too close to the ball. The piece notes recent splendid weather benefiting fuel dealers and the public’s indifference to their job of supplying fuel and food.
A village tailor explains his branding idea citing the transformational effect of an apple on the clothing business. The grocer questions the rationale while the tailor defends his use of the trademarked image.
The Evening Journal notes that good roads will let the car show travel across country between set sale dates. The paper expresses appreciation for the journal's past support over the weeks.
A confused discussion unfolds as an editor tries to define a joint banking account and its implications. An angry parent questions why both spouses are involved and how access is managed when funds are drawn.
Washington county agricultural outlook and adjustment meeting set for February 21 at city hall with Ex Extension specialists G Westecott and W D Termohien from Iowa State College outlining 1932 farm trends and adjustments The National Outlook Conference report adapted for Iowa will be presented Also Jackson Township meat dealers' short course at Iowa State College February 21 22 featuring cutting demonstrations lectures grading and displays to boost state livestock merchandising efforts.
February 13 17 features Miss Ruth Cesena Nutrition Specialist on Milk. February 15 Boys Club meeting at Farm Bureau office. February 16 Marketing Meet with Fletcher Copes Ottumwa Organization Manager. February 21 22 Retail Meat Dealers Short Course at Ames. February 21 Agricultural Outlook Meeting Westcott Termohilen. February 24 Achievement Day Plans Mrs Gregg.
Jackson Township farm bureau holds a meeting at Center schoolhouse this Friday evening February 17 starting promptly at o'clock. A fine program including a good play and moving pictures will be presented.
Geo L McCaughan, Secretary of the Board of Railroad Commissioners of Iowa, issues a hearing notice from Des Moines dated February 1933. The notice references time notes February 15 to 22 for the hearing regarding the above named application.
The Tuesday sale offered 41 Poland bred sows at average $11.00, top $15.00, with matchings to three herd sires. Major buyers included Glenn Knapp purchasing 11 head and Henry Miller, Wim Fleming, Joe McGraw each taking five, plus several Richland and Winfield buyers.
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