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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
5
Seaman William Strang among forty American crew saved when tanker EF. J. Bullock sank off British West Africa. Two sailors died. Photo from Fort Lauderdale shows Strang after rescue from the burning vessel in 19.
Emma C. Anderson describes St Distaff Day as the first free day after Christmas when women resume spinning while men mock with fires and water. The piece traces distaff and spindle history from ancient myths to Chaucer and Burns, noting spinning as a symbol of womanhood and its shift to the spinning wheel, and mentions current observances by local chapters and a hospital charity effort.
Multiple closing out sales listed with dates in January. Jeff Yoder near Kalona, P P Winger near Wayland, Will Kendrick west of Washington on Brighton road, and Mrs Paul Peiffer east of Washington on highway No 92. Times noted for some events.
Chicago markets show hogs 25 000 head mostly steady with top at 7 35 and 160 to 240 lb buyers paying 7 20 to 7 35. Cattle at 9 000 head with prime steers and yearlings steady and cows bulls firm. feeds and calves varied. Sheep 7 000 head with lambs and yearlings opening steady and fat lambs 10 00 plus. tomorrow's receipts projected higher across cattle hogs and sheep.
Chicago cash grain prices show mixed corn at 58 58 5. yellow corn ranges 64 65 with other colors near 59 61. sample grade 58 59. Oats heavy at 40. Soybeans at 1.03 with yellow 2 noted as values printed.
A historical note states stopping distances: 24 feet at 20 mph, 97 feet at 40 mph, and 152 feet at 50 mph. The figures illustrate increased stopping distance with speed, likely from a driving safety chart.
A pair of unusual bookends are crafted from clear plastic with large concave carved interiors. The items are highly polished and designed to hold books upright while showcasing the contents.
The article notes 880 species of orchids native to the Philippines. It highlights the diverse orchid flora of the archipelago and identifies the Philippines as a source region for these varieties.
Grain table shows open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats and rye among May July and Sep contracts. Prices list include wheat at 88 16 and 87 percent in some entries. corn around 48 74 and rye near 19 percent with mixed percentages.
Chicago market readings show eggs with receipts at 11 114 cases and 18 to 19 percent current receipts, dirties at 16 percent, checks at 15 percent, plus extra firsts 2144 and fresh attached firsts 2034. Poultry market firmer with receipts of 37 trucks and varied weights in heavy white ducks 16 and heavy colored ducks 15, small ducks 12 to 13, geese 11 to 13 percent. hens 12 percent, young tom turkeys 14 to 15, and No 2 turkeys indicated.
Amid ruins in the Yucatan jungle a pre columbian ball court with a wall ring survives, showing the ancient game akin to basketball.
The future King George I of Great Britain descended from Hanover and was elected king in 1714. He served as ruler of England for 13 years and never fully spoke English.
The pineapple flowers do not fuse into a single mass until after fertilization completes.
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