For Sale Fully Guaranteed Wilkin Hose Line
For sale a complete line of Wilkin hose guaranteed by the manufacturer. Direct from Mrs. R. J. Chorpenning. Phone R29-21.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1938
Page
7
For sale a complete line of Wilkin hose guaranteed by the manufacturer. Direct from Mrs. R. J. Chorpenning. Phone R29-21.
Ed Schmidt of Davenport flew his own plane to Crawfordsville to visit his World War II buddy Lloyd Deharper from Camp Pike days. Wayne Davis returns to school after an accident, with a broken forearm not fully healed, sidelining him from the basketball team for the season.
The notice states a purchase price scheme for poultry including various defects. Crooked breasts bare backs water blisters and extreme thinness lead to a deduction of 4 cents per pound or more, with all full poultry rejected from the buyback.
Jud Tunkins argues that a truthless man often amuses audiences enough to attract new crowds. He contends entertainment value can sustain popularity despite a lack of truth.
YOUNG AMERICA Iowa January 1 Helen Schantz contracted the flu around Christmas and has not returned to school. She is recovering at home though still weak amid local pink eye cases. Weekend visits and family gatherings include Dayton Eden in Columbus Junction and Esili Dodson in Lone Tree. Charles Bartholow Jr stayed with grandparents Lincoln and Bartholow. Bert Dickinson and Harve Porter households saw extended family time.
A brief notice identifies D.F. Macon as the Journal Subscription Representative. It notes duties in managing subscriber accounts and coordinating renewals for the newspaper.
Mr and Mrs Warren W Donaldson recount a day visiting Brighton shops A B Clark and F F Dunbar and a warm reception at McNeese place They note Walton sale where A C Saunders bought a year’s Evening Journal subscription and praise local hospitality at the sale Meanwhile C W Leeper climbs McCain hill with chains and Ralph Beliel operates custom cawing as George Augustine home near White Oak reports an empty house and good gravel road feedback
Sunday evening calls at Floyd Humston home noted. dinners at Elmer Cherry and Centerville weekend visits. Heil and Schuartz homes hosted short stays last week. Funeral attendance for Will McCarty reported Friday morning. Spelling contest at Red Hrick school Friday with Ruth Humston and others participating.
White Oak pupils Orlena Augustine Harold Luers eighth grade Keith Doering LeRoy Sucres seventh grade took state standard tests at New Haven school house Friday. Local residents and families visited over the weekend with several families listed.
Riverside residents Mr and Mrs George W Deutsch hosted events north of Riverside last week featuring the Langenberg family. Participants included Mr and Mrs Louis Langenberg and their sons Robert Joseph Carl and Thomas and Mr and Mrs Ned Langenberg and their daughter.
A letter dated January 17, 1938 from G. FE. Porter of Ainsworth, Ta, enclosed one dollar for the Evening Journal subscription. He notes their time expired on the 14th and they were unaware until it stopped.
A neighborly note invites recipients to mail birthday wishes to a former Washington citizen now living elsewhere. The writer recalls John Barham as a boy and expresses gratitude to the Burhams and Mrs Harbaugh for their kindness and well wishes for future birthdays.
Amekia Minn January 17 1938 letter from Elmer Burham and family to Mr D F Macon requests a six month Journal subscription and praises their Anoka home Washington Iowa ties. They mention son John in his second year at Dunwoody Industrial Institute Minneapolis and a sister's funeral in Decatur IL unavoidable family misfortunes.
Tiffin and Mr and Mrs Thomas Butts and daughter Betty of Cosgrove attend the St Mary's parish benefit event. On Wednesday evening January 19 a sound picture titled Shower of Roses about St Theresa the Little Flower will be shown at St Mary's hall. Louise Florang of Iowa City visited her mother Mrs Elizabeth Florang and family. Mr and Mrs Raymond Owen and sons of West Liberty visited the Ross family and other relatives.
A list of sales and closing out auctions around Washington Iowa shows events at Negus Livestock in Washington Mil waukee yards Midway Sale Columbus Junction Community Sale Kalona Wellman Crawfordville Washington Winefield Keota West Chester Ainsworth and nearby locales. Dates span January to February with multiple buyers and buyers agents including EF Pittard Mabel Teck and Glenn Dutton.
Hog prices range to 8.70 for 150 to 210 pounds with top values across weights. hog receipts estimate 28,000 tomorrow alongside cattle at 11,000 with mixed declines. Sheep and calves also noted with lambs at 8.00 to 8.50 and cattle classes quoted across several ranges. Chicago produce and eggs listed with firm markets and varied receipts.
Test results show yellow 55 to 56 in sample, No 8 white at 59 to 59 percent, No 4 white 57 to 57 percent, No 56 white 55 to 55 percent. Sample grade ranges 52 to 56 percent with estimated carrots at 84.
Market notes show soybean prices with May up 1.05 percent and July up 1.06 percent. Quotes list open high low and close figures suggesting modest gains for both contracts amid trading.
Grain prices show varied front month movements with wheat trading near mid 90s and corn steady around 60, oats hovering around 30, rye around mid 70s as of January 19. Market activity centers on May and July contracts across wheat corn oats and rye with fluctuating highs and lows.
A sale listing shows oxen, milk cows, lambs, sows, and heavy springers offered. Also available are watering tanks, horse collars, roofing, hedge furnace wood, antique dishes, oyster shells for chickens, and furniture. Next horse sale slated for January 28 at noon. bring stock early and enjoy lunch. Whittaker and Son managers. Mrs Walker and Babcock clerks. Bruty and Brown auctioneers.
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