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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1945
Page
5
For sale offers include extra nice baled oats straw at R31-30 and a house listed at 725 West Madison Street in SoTtis.
A large black leather billfold containing important papers and money is reported lost and a liberal reward is offered. Contact phone number 1 28613 for recovery.
Chicago markets show hogs at 12 000 head volume. most sellers 10 to 15 cents higher than Friday. Sows steady. good barrows and gilts 190 pounds and over around 14.75. Cattle 16 000 head. fed steers and yearlings firm to 25 cents higher. top yearling steers 16.65. Calves 1 000. 15.50 for weakers. Sheep 11 000. slaughter lambs bid up to 16.60 with lower bidding for other lots.
Chicago January 15 reports unsettled produce markets with receipts 6 048 cases and mixed firsts and extra firsts prices. Poultry receipts include 1 car of trucks and ducks at 27.2 with small and heavy hens around 24 percent. Tom turkeys listed at 4 8 dollars per unit and old tom turkeys at 62 5.
Market quotes show mixed action for oats and rye as trading volume thins due to a holiday period. Prices list in small margins with percent changes ranging around unchanged to slight declines for May and Sep contracts.
Chicago grain table shows Wheat and Corn futures with May and July contracts. Prices range from highs around 168 to lows near 155 for Wheat, while Corn shows May around 174 and 111 for the other listed contract.
Journal sale dates and venues across Whittaker Midway Sales Columbus Junction Riverside Ainsworth West Chester Brighton and surrounding areas. Entries include closing out sales with times and auctioneers such as Klotz Duncan Bruty Henderson Hendrickson and others.
In Des Moines on January 15, Iowa lawmakers weigh extending the state income tax at 59 percent for three years to avoid confusion in 1947. Gov. Blue advocates economy over new taxes while Ward Barnes faces inaugural line scrutiny. reports say Wallis York may later follow.
The document lists Republicans for state posts including highway commission seats and other appointed roles. Names tied to districts include Walter Dietz Walcott, Robert C. Reilly Dubuque, S. R. Torgeson Lake Mills, A. A. Coburn Cherokee, and a seventh district GOP committee member, reflecting party organization positions and chairmanships.
Lieut. Gov. Evans used an opening as President Pro Tem Hart presided to name committee assignments on his first day in office relieving senatorial pressure for resignations. Speaker Felton struggles with the opening chores but remains a near unanimous choice. Discussion of session delay and political maneuvers include possible secretary candidates and the Blue Network nickname for an official memo.
A simple tasty sandwich blends peanut butter with honey and crisp bacon. Any bread works and toasting enhances flavor and texture.
Funeral plans unspecified after Adda May Wood Swank 40 of Portland Oregon dies. Born September 26 1895 in Ainsworth she married Ralph Swank April 27 1929 in Muscatine and lived in Muscatine until moving to Oregon a year ago. Survived by husband parents Clark and Pearl Wood three children Gary Wayne Sharon and brothers Delbert Donatan Parv.
Iowa refunds of three cents a gallon on gasoline used for non highway purposes totaled 4,187,179.29 dollars in 1944, with Treasurer John M. Grimes noting 92 percent went to farmers. The prior year refunds were 3,951,441.43 dollars.
John J. Jack Carroll longtime Iowa City mayor died in Colorado Springs after living there seven years He was elected in 1925 and served four consecutive terms ending in 1938 His body was brought back for burial in Iowa City
The statement emphasizes that proper feeding and good management are as crucial as a cow’s inheritance in determining production quality. It frames husbandry as a key factor alongside genetics in dairy outcomes.
Livestock sale reports a brisk market with butcher cows heifers and steers in a moderate run. Hereford Angus and Shorthorn stock steers and heifers offered with strong dairy and beef cattle demand. Hogs showing good demand especially feeder shoats and bred sows. buyers expected Wednesday.
A large crowd attended the opening sale on January 4 with 124 head consigned and sold to diverse buyers including shippers and locals. The note highlights rising eastern business, demand for saddle horses and ponies, and strong competition for matched teams, with colts and common work horses fetching lower prices than past years. Consignors cooperated by bringing horses in early, aiding a smooth start on Thursday.
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