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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1938
Page
7
An industry classified ad pricing note outlines per word charges for multiple insertions and a 25 cent minimum. It argues that a single 500 word ad can reach more people in one day than a personal representative can in six months.
For sale factory recon ditioned heads for Chevrolet Six 1929 1933 inclusive 7 50 and exchange 1934 up 10 exchange Sorrell Auto Parts 28513 83e Ib newsprint style ad lists poultry prices and deliveries with various weights and conditions pay 5c per pound for delivery to plant cull poultry rejected.
Chicago grain prices show a mixed session with wheat and corn fluctuating. May wheat ranges around 98 to 92 while corn stays near 60 to 61, oats hover around 32 to 41, rye cited at 76 with July at 70.
Chicago markets report hogs 19 000 head with direct 5 000. prices steady to 10 cents higher on lighter weights. 150 200 lbs 8.35 8.55. top 8.60. 210 250 lbs 7.45 8.15. 260 300 lbs 7.00 7.40. 6.25 6.50 lows. Cattle and calves steady. beef steers 9.00 12.00. cows 4.75 7.00. calves 5.50 12.00. Sheep 11 000 steady. lambs 8.50 9.00. feeders 7.50 8.50. Estimated tomorrow: cattle 1 000. hogs 7 000. sheep 3 000.
Richland residents T W Parker and others collected auto plates and joined a large crowd from Ainsworth Keota and surrounding areas. The Rothschilds sale opened strong with many buyers and encouraging reports from Hugh Hazlett and others.
On his day off Pat Evans of Houston Texas complained to the city council about train whistles. He has calculated that in Houston they whistle 12 500 times a day and seek relief from the noise.
A sequence of weekly and near weekly livestock and closing out sales announced for Washington and surrounding towns. Listings include buyers such as Negaa Livestock and Ness Pence, with sale dates from January through February and locations spread across Kalona, Wellman, Crawfordsville, Washington, West Chester, Milton, and nearby roads. Public notices mention cattle and horse auctions, closing out sales, and Admx announcements.
Evans urges colon erl to enact a law forcing trains to whistle four times at every grade crossing. Eugene Stephens warns the Journal may be silenced if not issued, and many readers can pressure road access, while observations mention the Quints and Leesburg Ohio potentially beating Canada by at least one.
The Leesburg Citizen reports a full page offer of 10000 dollars for the first quintuplets born within eight miles of Leesburg during 1938. The tongue in cheek piece celebrates American pride and urges local men to consider cooking careers while noting local residents and visitors.
Arthur and Mrs. Dawson celebrate 71 years of marriage saying they have never argued and never scolded each other. They maintain a rule of harmony while local weather is cloudy with a light sprinkle of snow expected Thursday night.
Chicago market report shows eggs with receipts 7 479 cases and varied quality grades. Butter market steady to firm with receipts 9 204 and grade breakdowns. Poultry market described as mostly steady with current receipts and assorted categories noted.
Chicago market records show various corn grades with mixed protein percentages and moisture readings. The listing includes No 3 and No 4 yellow white mixed samples with percentage ranges and an estimated carrot-equivalent score of 96.
Readable figures show variety in counts for several poultry types with ranges noted for broilers ducks geese turkeys and roosters. Specifics indicate higher ducks and geese, lower roosters, illustrating disparate stock levels.
Market notes show soybeans holding steady with May and July positions, futures near unchanged as traders wait on fresh data. Prices listed include May and July figures around 1.00 percent gains with July at 1.01 percent, signaling cautious activity in the grain sector.
A sequence of sale dates from Chas. Brown lists buyers and locations around Kalona Washington West Chester and Washington area. Entries include Jan 17 Burr Gingerich Jan 18 Ross Pence Jan 20 Mrs Roy Turnipseed Jan 21 Whittaker Sale Company Jan 24 Mrs Mable Heck Jan 28 Whittaker Sale Company Feb 2 Walter Reed Feb 3 8 Joe McGraw Feb 4 Whittaker Sale Company Feb 9 Joe Miller and Son with locations described as northwest of Washington east of Kalona etc.
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