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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1935
Page
2
Chicago market data shows overall slow demand with varied quotes across cattle calves hogs and sheep. Feeder steers and yearlings rise modestly while light and heavy hogs fetch mixed tops and mid ranges. lambs and sheep show steady to lower inquiries amid thin trading.
Feeding lambs weighing 50 to 75 pounds sold in good and choice condition at 6.25 to 7.25 per hundredweight, with a bulk range from 3.00 to 4.25. Traders noted steady demand for light to mid-weight lambs and standard grading as markets adjust.
Chicago reports firm markets across eggs butter poultry and potatoes with receipts noted for each category. Eggs show strong firsts and dirties while butter holds steady with varied quality grades. poultry receipts and composition by type are listed. potatoes tracked with on track arrivals shipments and a dull market context.
Chicago on February 16 reports corn prices for No 2 yellow 91 cents, No 3 yellow 90 to 90.5 cents, No 4 yellow 89 to 89.5 cents, No 3 white 98 cents, No 4 white 95 cents, with 23 cars received.
The Literary Digest notes the term cashier meaning to remove from command and permanently dismiss from service. Shakespeare used it and it was widely understood in 1600, not a recent coinage.
A column lists multiple estate and personal property sales in the Washington area. Feb 18 Fred B. Weekly hosts a closing out sale at City Feed Yard 1% miles west of Washington. Feb 19 Isaac Kleese and J R Coulter estate hold a closing out sale 1% miles southeast of Washington. Feb 20 DeLonge and Gamble offer a sale 4% miles south of Washington.
An upbeat report recalls a February day in town with March-like cold and sun. The narrative notes Mr Jim Knotek's improved condition after three years bedridden with his wife Mrs Knotek and Ernest sharing care and meals. The writer, Cr B Reed, travels to Columbus Junction for errands and remarks on a busy Gazette office and Miss Margaret James asking about her aunt Mrs Dela Miller of Washington after a fall.
RB H Shearer and sons Paul and William Fay Ignis and 8S A Dwinell planned the Gazette launch as a busy town scene unfolds. By noon Mr Reed noted chicken and noodles on a window display at Rowley’s cafe and we advised them that was not the proper place for food.
Observer praises a clean cafe famous for home made noodles not canned. Diner notes chicken breast and thigh and a wish bone comment. Attendees include Geo. Adams Cone Mrs Richard Elliott Carl Hillstam Ruth Young Margaret James Columbus Junction Bill Gamon Clifford Reeves Wellman and Mr and Mrs Roundy owners operators.
Bill Griffin of Riverside was run Columbus Junction lookieg after business. Jake Washing Machine the Columbus Junction poet is finer falter than ever. He showed us a newspaper printed in London.
A stream of hometown gossip recalls visits with Columbus Junction lawyer Edad Newell and longtime neighbors. Cloyce Dougherty, wintering in Pasadena, previews a February 23 Iowa town picnic and sends regards to Ode Ferguson and Ralph Waggoner while praising California oranges and the Blue Robin grocery in town.
The text credits Everett Johnston of Washington Route 2 for journal support and mentions he raised about three hundred bushels of mice potatoes last year, described as adequate for an off year.
William Hibb of near West Chester reports the road is very bad this Friday morning, describing slippery surfaces and potential hazards for travelers.
Frances Olinger, Co. Supt. L. B. Krabill visited the Dutch Creek Center one afternoon before Christmas. Retha Robertson stopped by during Washington high school vacation. Arlene Robertson, West Chester high student, avoided tests to visit. Christmas break ended January 2 with a Saturday makeup day. Marian Hotle was absent six days after Christmas due to illness. Glen and John Reighard appear in the report nearby.
Several rental notices appear for homes and rooms including 1020 East 2nd St St Louis and a modern 7 room house with garage and new decor. The text also records a Christmas program at the school with Santa and elves distributing gifts and a January 8 surprise party for teachers, plus class activities and snacks.
Esther Ginkens reports strong attendance with several students listed as not absent or tardy for the semester. Visitors during this period include Joan Schoonover Mrs Stark and other staff. Seventh and eighth graders took a test at one school and January decorations featured snowmen and winter posters. A declamatory contest was held with speakers Jae Schoonover Jean Sigafoose James Marsh Lynden Stark Grace Schoonover Pauline Schantz. Christmas exchanges occurred with James Marsh distributing items afterward.
Auction listing includes horses a gray mare eight years old 1500 pounds one brown horse team a dog mule and cattle eleven head milk cows some fresh and heavy springers. Hogs twenty fat hogs a Hampshire sow twelve shoats and a purebred Duroc yearling boar. Grain hay five hundred bushels old corn sixty bushels oats five tons alfalfa ten tons clover ten tons bean hay and other forage plus straw fodder. Chickens about five hundred Single Comb White Leghorn hens laying about two hundred eggs daily. Machinery includes multiple John Deere implements wagons plows cultivators corn planter mower harrow engines harness and incubators. Household goods include a National cook stove Marvel cream separator and canned fruit.
Alvin Shebeck and Harry Duncan attend a cash lunch on the grounds with auditor William Longer and clerk. The brief notice lists attendees and official roles in the event.
A fragment mentions reporters Lloyd Stark Lyn den Stirk and James Marsh in connection with unspecified local coverage. No dates or places are provided.
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