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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
7
Xenia report notes Gene Stephens shows a monstrous wolf after a hunt and mentions five foxes credited this season. A coon scare led to a badger fight with dogs during one pursuit. Wagenknecht brothers also shot a fox on Monday amid snowy conditions.
In Des Moines Iowa the house fights over allowing farmers to count federal corn loans as income on state tax returns. Democrats Keeney and Stanek propose retroactive inclusion to 1938 1939 crops. Republicans on the Ways and Means panel weigh the measure. The bill remains uncertain as to who will gain credit.
Mrs Paul Horak hosts a charity tea at 118 East Polk Street on Saturday from two to five to support the Infantile Paralysis drive. Chairman Mrs Nels Westermark reports strong response and more badges ordered as donors seek to contribute without wearing them.
Chicago markets report active hog trade up to 25 cents higher with top at 8.40 and varying weights selling 8.10 to 8.30 for 230 to 270 Ibs. Cattle receipts at 4,000 with fed steers generally steady to down 25 cents. calves 800 with best near 14.25. Sheep at 11,000 with lambs 15 to 25 cents lower, western lambs 10.50 to 10.60. native lambs to 10.35. Estimated next day cattle 1,000 hogs 8,000 sheep 4,000.
Chicago grain table reports Wheat May at 82 83 open high low close, July at 77 76.5 close, Sep at 16. Corn May 61 61, July 61 62, Sep 62. Oats May 36 36. July 32 32, Sep 31. Soybeans May 94 91 92, July 90 91, Sep 90. Market quotes reflect unsettled early action.
Chicago market notes a steady overall tone with 11 604 cases received for produce including 17 extra firsts and 163 percent fresh graded firsts. Current receipts show 15 percent with 14 percent dirties and checks. Poultry shows irregular market with 20 trucks received including 12 geese 19 small hens and 19 to 20 springs, other prices unchanged.
Turkeys males hatch at one tenth of a pound and reach about 26 pounds in 72 weeks. The notes describe the rapid growth trajectory and final average weight for male turkeys under standard development.
The Journal lists sales from Midway Sale Co in Columbus Junction every Wednesday and a Community Sale on Fridays with notices for January 30 closing out sale and other events. Listings include buyers such as Tony Johnson, John M. Boshart, Melo Kallous, Elmas QR Brenneman, J B and O W Long, Robert J Shaw, with locations near Washington, Kinross, Wellman, Brighton, Sigourney and routes Highway 92. Starts generally at 10:00 A M.
In Verdi Jan 30 report, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Gates and sons with Dan Gates conducted Davenport business. Ruth Glassgrew of Elden visited John Simmering. Linus Woods of Ainsworth and Addie Thompson of Washington joined Mrs. John Simmering Friday. Edd Miller and Jamita dined at Harry Miller’s Monday. Aleene Smith of Havre helps at James Baird home. Stanley Baird and Jess Crandal hosts Friday evening at Brighton. Nita Winters spent weekend with Baird household.
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