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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1940
Page
7
Closing Out and Public Farm Sale Listings
Several village and county sales announced with dates in late January through February. Farmers like F W Hagist Lewis E Yoder & Sons Herman Koenig Carlson Lowe Knotek Bros Robert C Wells & Son Coppock schedule closing out and public farm sales at various rural points including Kalona Riverside Washington Ainsworth and nearby highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Hagist
Keota
Lewis E. Yoder & Sons
Kalona
Herman Koenig
Riverside
Carlson & Lowe
Duroee
Knotek
Knotek Broa, February 8 Robert C. Wells & Son
Washington
Ainsworth
Coppock
FOR SALE Vehicle and home improvement notices
FOR SALE 1931 CHEVROLET 1s tow truck with 133 inch wheel base grain body and cab and only 25000 miles Tucker Chevrolet. FOR SALE TWO 1929 FORDS Tudor and Forder good running cheap transportation Tucker Chevrolet. FOR SALE HEAT SAVING INSULATION from Capitol House Insulating Co check free survey estimates F Barden 711 727813SW. FOR SALE SEED OATS AND FEEDING OATS John K Miller. FOR SALE MONARCH coal and wood ranges closing at cost Modern Appliance Store 287t3eo0d
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Tucker Chevrolet
Capitol House Insulating Co. F. &. Barden
Monarch
REISTER'S MARKETS PRICES FOR DAIRY AND EGGS THURSDAY
Prices listed for sweet cream and sour cream by the pound. Eggs shown include Hennery Brown at 16 cents a dozen and Hennery White at 16 cents a dozen. Additional entries include various egg sizes and prices.
Weather and politics mingle in Iowa notes from Mount Pleasant
Iowa endures a length of winter with little complaint while politics shift toward a potential third term for Roosevelt. The Mount Pleasant News editor reflects on Roosevelt’s stance, suggesting he will not seek the nomination but be compelled by public demand. Cold weather prompts a Pella Chronicle fire safety editorial urging home heating checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Richards
Toledo Chronicle
Lowa
Iowa
Mount Pleasant
Roosevelt
Caesar of Old
Pella Chronicle
Hogs Cattle Sheep Market Totals From Chicago Trade
Chicago markets show hogs at 18 000 head with steady to 10 cent gains and tops at 5 75. Cattle receipts 8 500 with fed cattle and yearlings steady to firm and yearlings up to 12 00. Sheep 4 000 with fat lambs 15 cents higher and best woolled lambs 9 00 to 9 10. native ewes 4 00 to 4 50. Estimated tomorrow: cattle 5 000 hogs 20 000 sheep 9 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Grain futures show mixed open with modest gains
Chicago trading opened with wheat May at 99 to 101, July 96 to 98, and Sep around 92 to 95. Corn May around 58 and July near 58. Oats May near 39, July around 34, and rye May about 68 to 69 with July at 67 to 69. Market quotes reflect light activity in early session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Cash Corn and Grain Prices Report
Chicago cash grain prices list for January 17 shows corn bids in town ranges: several yellow corn lots at 69% to 60 and 58% to 59 percent. white corn around 65 to 66. oats quoted at 42 to 43 and 41 to 42 percent. soybeans in the 1.115 to 1.18 percent band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Produce and Poultry Market Report Notes
Market data shows receipts varying by category with fresh graded firsts and extra firsts. Poultry arrivals include one car and multiple trucks with hens and spring chickens noted. overall market sentiment steady. Africa's highest mountain Kilimanjaro is described with etymology linking to Kilima and Njaro meanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Africa
Kilimanjaro
Kilima
Njaro
Postman Bypasses Snowed House Highlights Insurance Risk
A weather and property care message warns that snow and hazards block mail delivery and owner negligence in coverage worsens fire losses. The piece condemns partial insurance as gambling and urges full protection to avoid ruin when a fire destroys property.
Foxes Captured and Local News From Wayland
In Wayland on Sunday Hap py McGuire trapped a large fox bringing his season total to 55. Fox pelts fetch about three dollars each. Birth of Karen Diane Roth, 8½ pounds, to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Roth northeast of town Sunday Jan 14. A tractor crew freed Dr McKilahan from the Roth farm after five hours in a blizzard. Peter Krabill plans a spa visit to Excelsior Springs, Missouri, until late April. Ezra Conrad buys Krabill household goods and runs bachelor’s hall at the Krabill farm east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
McGuire
Happy
Gilbert Roth
Karen Diane
Roth
Bernice Steckley
Albany
Ore
Dr. McKilahan
Roth Farm
Peter Krabill
Excelsior Springs
Ezra Conrad
Laverne
Elmer Basinger
Summerfield
Bobby Henss
Paul Henss
Moline
Bobby
Early Market Report For Cattle Hogs Sheep And Misc Goods
Livestock buyers are urged to bring in stock early with prices for cows from 80 to 98 per head last week. Several choice cows fat heifers and stock calves listed. Hog market favorable last week with strong inquiry for photos. Sheep and lambs in quantity but need 100 more. Miscellaneous offers include two portable hog houses hedge anchors line posts. Sellers invited to bring items to sell.
Residents Move Into East Wayland House Formerly Ervin Reshely Family
Olds fire on Sunday afternoon Jan 7 prompted residents to relocate to the home in east Wayland once occupied by the Ervin Reshely family. A shower for the new occupants occurred Saturday at the Victor Stacey residence with about twenty five women in attendance. Mrs. Mike Richard has been seriously ill since Sunday with heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olds
East Wayland
Ervin Resehly
Victor Stacey
Mike Richard
Historic tolls of war and peace on American lives
The record shows 244000 American soldiers killed or dying of wounds in the major wars since 1776, while 442000 people died in traffic accidents during 15 years of peace.
Haypenny: The British half-penny pronunciation
The note explains that the British half-penny is correctly pronounced haypenny. It clarifies the pronunciation without delving into historical context.
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