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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1938

Page

7

FOR SAFETY S SAKE BEAR wheel and axle alignment

Ross Motor Service lists for sale several used tractors and trucks including an F12 tractor a 110 20 McCormick Deering and a Farmall along with a 11935 Ford 78 truck all priced for quick sale at the McCormick Deering Store in Chicago plus a Chicago grain table showing May July and Sept bids for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Bosom with mixed percentages.

Ross Motor Service McCormick Deering Chicago Jan

Chicago Grain Prices Mixed at Noon

Chicago reports mixed grain quotes with No 3 mixed at 59 percent No 4 mixed at 56 percent No 6 mixed 54 to 55 percent No 3 yellow 58 to 59 percent No 4 yellow 56 to 58 percent No 5 yellow 54 to 56 percent No 4 white 57 to 54 percent sample grade 54 estimated carrots 129 units.

Chicago Gasn Chicago

Quip from Artemas Warde on statesmen during emergencies

A nineteenth century humorist quip by Artemas Warde pithily contrasts past and present with a jab at leaders who fail to meet emergencies. The line mocks a statesman who cannot rise to the crisis with decisive action.

Artemas Warde

January 21 Hazelette Family News and Crawfordsville Chickens Sale

Hugh Hazelette of Ainsworth communicates with his sister Miss Martha Hazelette in Whittier California. Albert Cherry travels to T. H. Riely in Crawfordsville to buy about two dozen fine chickens. A large crowd attends the sale with two young men from forty miles away arriving late but most bidders arrive on time.

Hugh Hazelette Ainsworth Martha Hazelette Whittier California Albert Cherry T. H. Riely Crawfordsville Winfield Jersey Litchfield Monmouth

Witty quotes on marriage and humor in a bygone era

A humorous aside critiques marriage norms, noting how a wife might imagine a perfect husband and home, while observing that the average married man proves a wife can endure a joke with grace. The tone reflects light social commentary from a historical newspaper page.

Cattle Sale Boosts Albert Taylor at Riley Sale

Albert Taylor of Pilace north of Haskins buys and raises cows and calves after a Holstein calf sold strong at the Riley sale Thursday. Lowe boys report a good offering that will benefit the buyer.

Albert Taylor Haskins Lowe Boys

Hidden Dollar Bill Sparks Longing in Winters Rest

A lyric fragment mourns separation and memory as the speaker recalls shared warmth and love. The speaker notes December is past and hints of a dollar bill tucked away heighten the emotional ache and longing.

Local Sale Draws Wide Bidding From Across the County

W. H. Henss of Crawfordsville orders his home daily for the future and becomes a new reader to the county’s only daily. The sale proceeds well with buyers from many parts of the country. horses drew less interest. The Rileys were praised as pleasant sellers and K. A. Coats, Crawfordsville banker, clerked the sale. Legion boys provided a solid lunch.

W. H. Henss Crawfordsville Rileys K. A. Coats Legion Boys

The Marvels of Science and Small Town News

A collage of humorous remarks on film progress, a Corkscrew loan request from Bobby Jones, and local notices from Crawfordsville. Items include Fletcher Motor Co. busy days, Marie Welch’s Cedar Rapids trips, Shaffer’s Hardware optimism, and Frank Ferguson’s illness in Pittstown New Jersey.

Fletcher Motor Co Crawfordsville

Ibike dot Ake dot OeEe fragment headlines

Fragmentary OCR text provides limited intelligible items. The readable content hints at a brief local item or notice but no clear names, dates, places, or actions are discernible for a summary. Additional readable context is needed to construct a proper card.

Neighbors Help With Horse Sale At Time Of Listing

Neighbors aided in the sale of horses, acting as helpful partners during the selling process and providing support at the critical listing moment.

Keota Reader Returns Journal Subscription Note

Paul Redeker from Keota Rural Route 2 called on Thursday to report finding the Phillips and Hebner place and left his journal subscription for the writer. Thanks.

Paul Redeker Keota R. 2 Washington Caller Phillips & Hebner

Foggy Damp Friday Weather Across Regions

The forecast describes a foggy damp start to Friday with limited visibility and patchy drizzle. Temperatures stay cool as southwesterly winds shift lightly, bringing hazy sun later in the day for some areas.

Father and Son Dinner Table Tension

A stern father warns at the table after a tense exchange while a son counters with a threat to leave the meal. The short exchange highlights family friction over manners and appetite.

Collegiate-PFather Seeks Stable Life With Flock Plan

A quirky note suggests a plan to settle down and raise chickens with a nod to owls as possible companions. The voice hints at choosing a calmer lifestyle and optimizing daily routines around poultry.

Demonstration Professor Uses Three Recurrent Words

A demonstration professor at a college used three main words repeatedly in lectures. The report highlights how these terms shaped the discourse and influenced student understanding during sessions.

Washington farm sales listed for January and February

Negus Livestock auction and multiple closings and sales are scheduled around Washington Mil waukee Milwaukie areas with events stated as weekly or specific dates. Listings include closing out sales by Busby firms Glenn Dutton Oscar Hughes Joe McGraw and others with farm implement store John Deere Day in Washington.

Negus Livestock Washington Milwaukee Midway Columbus Junction F. O. Pittard Crawfordsville Winfield Mabel Beck Ben W. Bicher Wayland

Notable Freshman Student Quietly Keeps Up With News

A weary freshman, uncertain about his path, is advised by a professor to stay current. John Jacob Simmerings stays active on Washington Road, not running around but reading the home news to keep up with the times.

John Jacob Washington R Times

Lipstick and barns hint at curious old-time ads and notices

The item notes lipstick use totaling enough to paint 40 000 barns and mentions readers subscribing to the Evening Journal. It records subscriptions for M C Smylie on East Washington and J A Marsh at Ainsworth, with a Pittard sale upcoming and word of Woody Dawson’s death near Washington, Ainsworth and Haskins.

United States Department of Commerce Women of America Woody Dawson Washington Ainsworth Haskins North of Rubio

Subscription Enclosed For Washington Evening Journal

A reader in South Flower Street Los Angeles sends a $1.50 money order for a three month subscription to the Washington Evening Journal. He notes homesick feelings and praises the Tournament of the Roses in Pasadena, describing pleasant days and chilly nights.

Frank Macon Washington Evening Journal

Year's day salute from Hannah Luithly to Journal staff

The Evening Journal honors Hannah Luithly with warm thanks for her greetings and best regards to the Journal force and the community. The message expresses sincere appreciation and goodwill.

Journal Force Hannah Luithly The Evening Journal Force Luithly

Hogs and Cattle Prices Jump in Chicago Market Report

Chicago market update shows hogs at 23 000 head with direct 8 000. prices rise to 10 cents above yesterday. Cattle steady with beef steer 8.00-11.00, yearlings 6.50-11.00, cows 4.75-7.00. calves 5.50-11.50. stockers 5.00-8.00. Sheep 10 000 head with lambs 7.75-8.25 and feeders 7.50-8.00.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Reports Jan 21

Eggs market weak with receipts 7 930 cases and mixed quality across firsts and extras. Butter market easy with high specials and strong extra firsts and standards. Poultry market steady with varied prices for broilers ducks geese turkeys and roosters.

Chicago

Tea Croquettes From Boiled Leaves And Fish

Tea is used as a solid food by some Orientals. Boiled tea leaves are mixed with salt oil garlic fat and dried fish to form croquettes. The recipe reflects traditional techniques and flavors in regional cuisine.

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