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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1935
Page
2
Market figures show 6 000 head traded with 5 500 on holdover. Cattle and calf grades improved with fed steers rising to 13.50, top week at 13.75, light weights 13.70, yearlings 13.25, heifers 11.75. Lambs softer on week end. feeding lambs up 10 to 25 cents, top around 8.85.
Chicago market reports weak tone with receipts of 1 355 cases and 8529 titbs. Extra firsts and specials show varied percentages. current receipts and dirties noted, with firsts and seconds also listed amid overall softness.
EW's LivestockSale lists Wednesday February 27 sale items including native draft horses mules mares and geldings from 3 to 8 years weights 1400 to 1700 pounds shipping horses spring colts and mule pairs. cattle includes fresh cows and springers shorthorn hereford steers yearlings and calves hogs feature 150 feeders brood sows and litters.
A miscellaneous item notes a truck load of A-No. 1 cobbler potatoes for seed and urges immediate consignments for a Purebred horse sale on March 13 hosted by Blow & Duncan Audts at Midway Sale Co. Local notice invites consignments now.
Market steady for POULTRY with receipts of eight trucks. Fowls 19 percent, broilers 14 percent, Leghorns 23, ducks 20, geese 14, turkeys 21, roosters 1634, Leghorn broilers 144 percent, stags 16. POTATOES show on track with 244 arrivals 199 shipments 884 imarket steady.
Chicago cash corn quotations show No 3 mixed at 85 percent, No 5 mixed at 82, No 1 yellow at 91 1/4, No 3 yellow at 86 1/4, No 4 yellow at 85, No 8 white at 94, No 4 white at 90, and No 6 white at 82.
Shirley Temple’s mother shares insights on the Fox star’s traits as she co stars with Lionel Barrymore in The Little Colonel. Shirley is active curious and loves games while avoiding vanity and flattery. She communicates with movement and facial expressions and remains kind with peers.
Mike Gordon a fireman at the city waterworks plant received a birthday anniversary greeting from President Roosevelt as his birth time closely matched the President’s.
A column by Representative D. F Macon highlights the Journal’s subscription drive for nearby communities. It outlines civic interests, regional concerns, and advocacy for wider newspaper coverage. The piece frames local participation as essential to informed public life.
A reader notes a beautiful bright sunshiny Saturday morning with clear skies and pleasant conditions. The message reflects optimism about the day ahead.
A local report highlights streets in need of crushed rock to improve safety as residents encounter hazards such as a hat in the road. A citizen, attempting to recover the object, discovers a man beneath it.
A Richland Clarion remark notes that while one can easily shunt a cat, cover a bird cage, and shut off a stove draft, managing a nagging spouse proves far more challenging. The quip contrasts household tasks with domestic difficulties.
With tears in our eyes we persuaded Mr. Elder to let 115 have the Richland Clarion that comes to the Evening Journal office. John Cannon of Wyman was in our city Friday morning and many others visited the office.
Mr and Mrs Don Brown and R 2 were seen shopping early in the morning suggesting a routine outing by local residents.
Mr. and Mrs. Latimer Doyle of Crawfordsville were here and Wilbur Beenblossom of Alinsworth attended the event.
Alex Dawson who has been ill for a time was able Friday to come to the dinner table with the family. He is past 91 years of age and his friends are glad to know he is so much improved.
Mr and Mrs Clint Rhea Mr and Mrs Lisie Maxwell and Mrs Frank Maxwell of Crawfords ville visited Washington on Friday. Gratitude expressed to Mr Rhea for his father. Mr J H Rheas Evening Journal subscription sent to Colorado Springs Colorado.
Mrs. Mary Sojka and her son Wes Sojka and his wife and daughter of Riverside R. 2 were in Washington Friday.
The note lists numerous local residents celebrating birthdays today and tomorrow. Mrs. Harry Mathew and Mrs. C. R. Barr mark 95 and busy dressmaker milestones, while Helen Mae DeWit is 13 and Wanda Ruth Smith 13 also share the day. Other honorees include Pearl Houseal, Mrs. Voorhis planning a Washington visit, and Lucile Coffin. several names appear for tomorrow.
Community sale announced for Feb 25 at Winley Garrett four miles north of Brighton. Yard sale items from City Feed Yard. A sale of Lexington church parsonage is listed for March 4 with uncertain price.
A group recalls visitors to Washington in 1899 including C Lemmon arriving April 1 and J E Lemmon arriving May 1. Walter Statler and wife Mr and Mrs Tom West of West Chester and W T Hobbs of Keota R 2 were among callers. The note mentions old age pension and a humorous picture show cough.
George Washington Duncan of Columbus Junction visited Friday and noted a birthday while skipping talk about closing the post office and banks. Several locals from Wahington and nearby areas were in town Friday for road reports and social visits as residents urged spending locally to boost the town.
Relatives gathered Thursday evening on the Zieglowsky porch to celebrate Ethel Zieglowsky’s 14th birthday with singing, cards, and music. Carl Zieglowsky and Everett and Walter Westen played guitar mandolin violin and organ as guests enjoyed a pink and white cake and refreshments.
A group of five friends surprised Helen Holden on her 16th birthday and gifted her presents. Mrs. Lloyd Walker hosted the birthday dinner in Helen’s honor before they attended a basketball game. Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Holden, was celebrated Thursday.
In Wellman on February 22 under mystic instructor J Elson Cook a school band party followed a short practice and gym games. Afterward band members and guests adjourned to the band room for candlelit refreshments. The local basketball team plays Keota here Friday night. There will be three
The Ke-Wash football champions receive a bronze statue of a boy kicking a football on an ebony base. The event honors senior and alumnae teams from Wellman and Keota junior high and high schools.
Cornetz, a Warsaw banker, wore a suit crafted from historic relief fragments. The garment included pieces from Napoleon's coat, a 1812 Russian flag, Lord Palmerston's shawl, and General Moltke's bed blanket.
The article describes Burma as part of India with borders to China and deep wild country where head hunters exist. It cites Rangoon as the capital and site of the Shwe Dagon pagoda, a major Buddhist center. It names Mandalay Magok and the ruby mining region north of Rangoon.
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