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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1936
Page
7
A brief column by the Journal's subscription representative highlights happenings in nearby towns. It notes local events, community efforts, and reader engagement across several surrounding areas.
A July report describes Washington's week as lively with a well attended entertainment meeting. Guests include H. D. Kreese Mary Sherlock Bob Kephart Ode Ferguson Charley Owens Lindly Coon Dr. Ries Ainsworths and others enjoying visits and programs. Local notables Phillips Hebner Everle Schwartz Finke Harrig and Harris are noted among attendees.
Local readers recount visits by Landon era figures in Independence Kansas and praise community ties. Mentions of Mr Sands friend Sam returning home, Ainsworth residents celebrants Mrs Stirling Holmes and Mrs Fitzgerald, and a North Washington concert. Hedrick Poland China hog sale advertised for Monday July 6 by W H Cooper.
Sands Ainsworth Meyer has returned from an extended journey through Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri with stops in multiple states and plans to resume work.
Roger Bacon born about 1214 was the era's most learned man. The English scientist publicist is reputed to have advocated calendar reform, invented gunpowder and crafted magnifying glasses. His opus majus urged philosophical reform and is famed for its learning and prophecy.
The piece contrasts Bromiley and Brumis spelling in Kent and Limehouse districts, and questions how many visitors to Chalfont St. Giles, Milton’s Paradise Lost home, shorten the name to Chalfont.
A Rio top county celebration runs from Thursday to Saturday with contests for twins and triplets, Mrs and Madam titles, parade events, band performances by Brighton and municipal groups, Miss Rubio and Miss Coppock pageants, grandmothers contests, a night of free acts, and a Giant Parade plus fireworks. Highlights include the Indian Dance and Ceremonial by Sac and Fox, a historical society talk, and multiple beauty presentations across Rubio Brighton Coppock and surrounding communities.
A full day of community events marks the Fourth with free theater at the State Theatre, a Riverside and Kalona band concert, Indian ceremonial dances, Miss and Madam pageants, and grand parade. Kalona and Riverside bands perform, Grandmothers and Beauties selected, plus free fireworks and a brigade of one act plays at the Y.M.C.A. Fortnightly Club features two 80 minute plays, Kittenball Riverside vs Brighton, and All Star game tickets with bank nite culminations at Troop Field.
Chicago markets show hogs at 16 000 head with direct 6 500, steady to 10 cent lower. Top at 10 95, 170 to 250 lb. Cattle receipts 10 000 steady, calves 1 500 steady. Sheep 12 000 with lambs 10 50 to 11 00 and yearlings 7 00 to 8 50.
Chicago report shows steady markets across produce butter and poultry with mixed receipts and varying percent changes. Potatoes trend on track with arrivals and shipments noted as market remains weaker compared to prior.
A quoted maxim from F A Grace extols advancing in life through study and thought. It emphasizes initiative determination and self equipage with knowledge as the path to real joy in meaningful achievement born of personal effort.
Prices paid in a local produce market include Sweet Cream at 2 cents per pound, No 2 Heavy hens 14 cents per pound, Leghorn hens 8 cents per pound, No 1 Sour Cream 30 cents per pound, No 2 Eggs 15 cents per dozen, White ducks 7 cents per pound, Colored ducks 7 cents per pound, and various other poultry and dairy items listed by Relster & Sons and other sellers.
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