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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1938
Page
7
Various ads show livestock bulls furniture and stoves for sale along with seasonal items and vehicle parts. Neighboring notes mention cattle trading activity and local social visits from Keota Wellman Wellston and Washington figures amid community commerce. Local store ads list prices for tires hay and winter lubricant as residents share weekend activities and market chatter.
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McCale of Washington Route 4 sends season greetings amid sunny Monday weather. Mrs. Walter E. Smith of Washington Route 1 is noted for an early visit to Washington. Hazel Anwyll of Crawfordsville is thanked for continuing the Evening Journal subscription. Arnot Mathers of Haskins comments on slick pavement today.
January 31 notes greet Mr and Mrs Fred Steck of Los Angeles California and praise their visit. Jacob Shraders once from Crawfordsville has moved to northeast Washington. Thanks expressed for a one year Evening Journal home daily subscription.
Orie Kephart of Keota R. 2 arranged for a sale soon. C. W. Woodford of Oakland reads the Eve ning Journal. His mother Mrs. Bob McCaleb handles his wishes. The paper thanks both families for a big Saturday check and many other papers, though they were told not to mention it.
Mrs John Van Syce of Washington RR 1 south of Havre forwards a payment for the newspaper and includes a letter full of appreciation and encouragement for the journal staff.
C RR Lambert of Washington R1 north of Pleasant Hill reports poor road conditions. The home features a new warm chicken house and other sound buildings. Neighbor Boyd Stephens was present.
D B Twinams and Claud McCoys of Crawfordsville visited on business and thanks to D B for a coin toward a year’s subscription. A D Rathmel of R 3 was noted as overdue. J F Eicher of Wayland reports travel via a rough Wayland Washington road and comments on gravel conditions. Will O Shaffer of Brighton expresses requests to the writer. J O Crawford of Washington R 3 urges trading despite weather.
Chicago market reports 22,000 hogs sold on the day with 6,000 direct sales. Prices climbed 15 to 25 cents from Friday on average, with spot sales up 30 to 35 cents.
G. R. Genkinger reports weather and roads are very different from last harvest while near Washington at Point four northwest of town. Mrs. D. E. Brumback travels to Illinois and witnesses extensive high water she hopes to avoid in the future.
Weather made little difference to regular churchgoers Sunday morning as families and members from Crawfordsville to nearby routes attended services at their churches. Names listed include Ka cars, Lee Hannas, the Stewarts families, Neill Trotman, Ralph Livingston, Arthur Duensing, Mrs A B Swift and son, and Washington R.3.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow include cattle at 7 000, hogs 27 000, and sheep 11 000 with cattlemen expecting steady demand. Beef steers range 8.00 to 11.00, calves 5.50 to 12.00, lambs 7.75 to 8.25, and feeders 7.00 to 7.75, while packing sows bring 6.90 to 7.15.
Chicago wires a market update showing eggs receipts 9,132 cases with grades extra firsts 19 to 19 percent and firsts 18 to 19 percent current receipts 18 percent and dirties 17. Butter market steady with receipts 8,192 tubs and specials percentage not shown.
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