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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1947

Page

7

Riverside Community Notes Include Visits and Real Estate Moves

The Cedar Rapids family visited with William and Mrs Mary Colbert and family. Mrs Edward Bushek returned from Mercy Hospital to Riverside after two weeks of treatment. Henry C Keiffer who bought BR H Heitzman Hardware in Riverside took possession Jan 6 and visited Burlington. Mr and Mrs Joseph Birka rented their Riverside property south of the Rock Island tracks to their son and daughter in law and moved to a newly purchased home in the northeast part. The Birka home was vacated by Mr and Mrs Alex Mehaffey who moved to Ivan McCreedy’s newly purchased home. Mrs Milt Sojka of Cedar Rapids visited at the home of her son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Hilman Stromley and family.

Cedar Rapids William Colbert Mary Colbert Edward Bushek Riverside Mercy Hospital Henry C. Keiffer BR. H. Heitzman Burlington Joseph Birka Rock Island Hilman Stromley

Market Report Chicago Livestock Prices Deepens Gains

Chicago markets show hogs 11 000 head with gains 25 to 50 cents led by weights over 246 pounds. Cattle 17 000 head with fed cattle steady to weak and beef cows 11.00 to 13.50. calves and bulls varied. Sheep 6 000 head with slaughter lambs down about 25 cents, wooled lambs at 28.00 to 23.50 for large lots.

Chicago Produce Prices and Egg Rates Jan 20

Poultry prices listed for 7 cars with hens leghorn springs old/new crop colored rock and other items. Turkeys geese ducks and pigeons quoted with ranges. Eggs show 19020 cases firm with various grade prices current receipts dirties and checks noted.

Gas Heating Safety Instructions for Inspectors

Gas equipment should have supply lines checked for leaks and all gas fired heating appliances vented through flue connections. Ensure mix ing valves are adjusted to provide sufficient air for complete combustion.

Chicago Grain Table Shows January to July Prices

Chicago grain table dated January 2 with open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats across January March May July contracts. The data lists Wheat at Jan 214 to 217, Corn at Jan 132 to 1334, and Oats around 74 to 68 in various months with several percentage figures and slashes indicating price ranges.

Chicago Cash Grain Reports From Jan 26

Chicago cash grain prices show firmer wheat with slight gains and corn and oats mixed. Wheat advances a half to one cent nudging higher. corn quotes dip about four and a half cents across yellow and white varieties. oats ease about half to one and a half cents with various grades listed.

Chicago

Wet mop care guide for cotton loose head use

A practical note advises choosing a loose head cotton mop for easier cleansing. After use, wash, bleach and disinfect, then air and dry thoroughly to prevent moisture buildup.

Candy Industry Surges as Major U.S. Producer

The candy industry ranks as a top food manufacturer, producing 2.7 billion pounds of sweets in 1945 valued at about 640 million dollars wholesale. The sector remains a key economic force with extensive production and distribution nationwide.

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