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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1940
Page
5
Betty Hardaker 26 of Palm Springs Cal confessed to killing her five year old daughter stating the child was too good to live. She told police she planned to end it all but did not know how to. the child was dropped on its head.
A Libbey Owens-Ford Glass survey shows the plass industry producing over 3,000,000 square feet of ass annually to service alarm clocks banjo clocks and more. Clock makers employ 18,000 workers to turn out 16,590,000 clocks valued at more than 61 million dollars.
Germany showcases its mastery of sea defenses at Husum known as the city by the sea. The visitor learns how the nation’s dikes and locks reclaimed land once dominated by tides for the father land.
Chicago grain table dated February 24 lists open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats and soybeans across May July September contracts. Data shows minor percentage changes with wheat around 1.04 to 1.05, corn in mid 50s, oats around 41 to 46, and soybeans near 69 to 70.
Chicago markets show hogs around steady with week declines near ten cents, receipts about 74 000. Hogs mostly 240 to 270 pounds 4 90 to 6 25, heavier cuts weaker. Cattle include 100 calves with fed steers and yearlings 8 25 to 12 75, heifers 9 25 and up, cows 5 40 to 15 00, bulls up. Fat lambs steady with sales near 10 00, western and native lambs 9 00 to 10 00, slaughter ewes 4 40 to 5 60.
The summary lists corn bids with 2 lots at 58 percent to 66 and 4 percent, 2 yellow at 57 to 59, 3 yellow at 57 to 58, 1 white at 65. Oats show samples around 41 to 44 percent with several white oat lots from 42 to 44 percent.
Chicago on February 24 reports a weak eggs market with 14 014 cases received. Fresh graded firsts account for 18 percent and extra firsts 19 percent while current receipts total 1 744 dirties 16 percent and checks 16 percent.
A report notes birds observed at an altitude of 14,009 feet, illustrating remarkable high altitude flight capability. The sighting underscores avian adaptation to extreme elevations and raises interest in local wildlife behavior.
Public sale notices list Midway Sale Co and Ainsworth school events with dates Feb 27 Feb 29 and locations 2 miles south of Alnmeworth half mile north. Names John EB Adams James C Bean and household goods included. Weekly Community and Journal sale columns advise readers of upcoming closeout and closing out sales.
A writ of special execution finances a public sale of the Kosseup property in Washington County Iowa. The sheriff will offer the Southwest Quarter and West Half of the Southeast Quarter in Section 25 and additional land in Section 36 starting at 2:00 PM. Auctions occur in front of the Washington Court House with cash terms.
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