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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1933
Page
2
HOGS and CATTLE listings show price ranges across many weights and classes. Market activity described as slow and uneven with declines in hogs and steady to mixed action in cattle and sheep futures.
District Court notices the probate of J M Maxwell deceased with a last will dated November 1 1924 filed January 25 1933. Hearing set for 9 AM at the Washington Court House to prove the will and allow it as the deceased’s last will and testament with all interested persons invited to appear and show cause. Edna C Purvis Clerk of District Court issued the order.
In Chicago on January 25 the wheat, corn, oats and rye futures posted uneven shifts with May and July contracts quoted across multiple grains. Wheat May to 48% with nearby highs and lows around 47% to 48%. corn May 26% to 27% with subsequent months 28% and 29% in activity. rye May 34% and July 34% with minor variations.
Rainy week prompts renewed flu cases in Richmond area with several families affected. Mrs. W J Keifer from Washington assists at the Welte home as pastors plan a January 29 revival at the M E Church led by Rev Fred Miller of Kalona. Steve Schillig, 6, dies after an operation in Iowa City. funeral set for Wednesday in Iowa City. Community notes include visits, dancing at a local event, and local moves with Ike Kron renting a farm near Clair Kron plans to move in May.
At the district Osteopaths meeting in Burlington Dr. H L Gordon of Brighton was elected vice president. The report lists several local residents visiting, moves, and family news including a death and funeral of Mrs. Mary Baker, and multiple appearances by Brightonians at nearby towns.
A remark attributed to John Wesley proclaims that creaminess is next to godliness, reflecting a playful or humorous sentiment attributed to the historical figure. The statement appears as a paraphrase rather than a verifiable historical quote.
D. F. Macon reports from the Journal’s subscription representative network detailing brief items from nearby towns. Highlights include local meetings, school happenings, and community announcements shaping the June social landscape.
Journal readers discuss road conditions and growing dirt roads as weather shifts. Townspeople visit neighbors including the Reaneys, Chalupa, Horak family, and Rathmels with remarks on community life and upcoming sales near Ainsworth and West Chester.
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