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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1940

Page

7

Riverside area closing out sale list promises many items

A sequence of farm and household sale notices runs through February and March. Listings include EK Tobin near Riverside, Law Fence Matter near Washington, Lewis Ebner near Ainsworth, Roy Williams north of Fairfield, Lutterbach of household goods, Bad Kallous north of Washington, D W Lins near Haskins, Maurice Meyer on route 4, J C Huston near Crawfordsville, and P E Adams south of Crawfordsville with start times and locations provided.

Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction City Jeroy Williams Fairfield L. D. Utterbach West Second Bad Kallous Washington D. W. Lins Haskins Maurice Meyer J. C. Huston S.E. Crawfdsville Yman Crawfordsville P. E. Adams

Candidate for County Auditor in June Primary

Walter W. Schroeder seeks the Republican vote in the June primary for the office of County Auditor. He is listed as a candidate in the official notice.

Walter W. Schroeder

Market Report Steady Undertone Across Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Steady undertone with cattle trading 10.00 to 11.00, stockers 7.50 to 8.50, hogs strong near 25 cents higher. Sheep activity slow though 9000 lambs bid 9.00 to 9.25 with top 9.50. no early sales. Receipts tomorrow predicted: cattle 800, hogs 11,000, sheep 6,000.

Breeding quality decides poultry profits more than price

In buying day old chicks focus on breeding flocks rather than price. Evaluate growth rate health feeding and care and stock from flocks chosen for profitable traits. Cheaper chicks often cost more later. buy fewer good chicks if needed. Frank Priebe urges careful sourcing for better returns.

Chicago Hog and Cattle Markets Report Reflect Steady to Strong Trade

Hogs sale of 16 000 head with weights from 180 to 690 pounds noted market strength 6 to 10 cents higher. Prices ranged 5.40 to 5.65 for 180-220 lb hogs, 5.30 to 5.60 for 220-250 lb, 5.10 to 5.40 for 240-270 lb, and 4.90 to 5.25 for 270-320 lb. Sows 4.20 to 4.60, lighter to 4.75. Cattle volume about 4 000 with calves 800. market up to 25 cents higher, mostly 8.00 to 9.75. Top yearlings 16.75 and 1531 lb steers. grades down to 4.25 for common. Best heifers 4.75. cutters 4.75 to 5.25. cannners 4.00 to 4.50. bulls.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Table From Feb 15 Market Update

Grain quotes for wheat corn oats and rye listed by month and contract type. Prices show opening highs lows and closes with May July and September maturities across wheat corn oats and rye markets.

Chicago Lord

Farmers Can Get Cheap Trees from 2 State Nurseries

County Agent J. W. Chandler says farmers may order low cost trees from the state forest nurseries at Ames and Kosduqua for reforestation woodlots and erosion control. Prices range 2.50 to 4 per thousand for broad leaf and 5 to 6.50 for evergreens. AAA pays 30 per farm, or 7.50 per acre, with a minimum 659 trees per acre. Orders must meet species minimums and are limited in supply with 4-H and rural goat group exceptions. Full details at Farm Bureau office.

J. W. Chandler Ames Kosduqua Farm Bureau

Nellie Scearcy and Everett Leave for Starr Idaho

Mrs. Nellie Scearcy and her son Everett departed from Westchester for Cedar Rapids and then Starr Idaho where their future home will be. Everett, a former local high school student, will be missed, and Mrs Scearcy plans to wed J Will Jones of Starr soon.

Westchester Nellie Scearcy Everett Cedar Rapids Starr Idaho Seearey A. T. Augustine J. Will Jones E. H. Whiteheag Keith McClelland Davenport Ola Brumback Ruth McDowell Olive Niffenegger Edna Kleese

Chicago Cash Corn and Soybeans Market Summary

The report lists corn bids with multiple lots in yellow and white grades ranging roughly 57% to 68% moisture and protein levels. Oats and mixed samples show values from the low 20s to mid 40s. Soybeans are cited at about 106% in the sample data.

Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Update

Chicago reports February price and receipt shifts with fresh graded fruits and poultry categories. Receipts show 10,389 cases across produce, with specific grade distributions and poultry items including small white ducks hens and spring chickens, while several categories remain unchanged.

Chicago

Washington Dispatch on Dowell Death and Colflesh Tale

Attorney Robert W. Colflesh travels to Washington after Rep. C. C. Dowell’s death to offer condolences and discuss future prospects. The piece chronicles Colflesh’s path from wounded veteran to successful lawyer, Dowell’s influence, Iowa political figures, new congressional offices, and various Iowa residents in Washington during the session.

Washington, D. C IDPA Robert W. Colflesh Des Moines Washington Rep. C. C. Dowell Dowell Otter Baok Bob” Colflesh France Colflesh Iowa Republican Committee On Committees Highway Committee

Pan American air traffic grows steadily from West Indian and Latin routes

The number of passengers arriving from or departing to West Indian and Latin American points at Pan American Airways Sea Base in Miami has risen every year since service began. In 1930 total passengers reached 11,468, and last year 73,910 were carried.

Pan American Airways Miami Fla

Unfinished Works and Sites Highlight Literary and Historic Mysteries

Unfinished works like Schubert's unfinished symphony Dickens novel and Dickens unfinished novel The Mystery of Edwin Drood are noted alongside a recently returned American tour group reporting Segesta's ancient Greek temple in Sicily. The roofless floorless structure stands for 25 centuries as a majestic ruin.

Schubert Edwin Drood Dickens Segesta Sicily

Prices at Reister's Markets Friday

REISTER'S MARKETS These Prices Paid Friday Sweet Cream. 30e Th. No. 1 Secur Cream. 28¢ No. 2 Sour Cream 26¢ Ib. Henery Brown Eggs 11f¢ doz. Henery White Eggs 116¢ doz. No. 2 Eggs regular market prices listed in a brief shopper note.

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