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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1947

Page

7

State Corn Growth Slow In Iowa Reports

Des Moines Iowa July 1 UP progress in the Iowa corn crop was modest last week with growth slower than normal. Cultivation advanced rapidly as skies cleared and winds stayed light. By week’s end about 83 percent of acreage had been cultivated, up from 50 percent the prior week. Northwest Iowa reached 96 percent cultivated, though some acreage was lost and will not be replanted. Many farmers will skip planting after July 1 unless fodder or silage is required.

Des Moines Iowa

Demonstrate Weed Pulling Machine at L H Huber Farm

Prairie Flower July 1 report describes L H Huber farm demonstration of a new weed pulling machine bought by Cy Bush. Loren and Donal showcased its ability as a weed mower plow and weeder with remote potential, thrilling the Huber family.

L. H. Huber Farm Martha Thrasher Prairie Flower L. H. Huber Cy Bush Loren Donal Clayde Knupp Joe Wolfe D. Quinn Washington Knupp Peward P. Summerlin Fort Pierce Fla HL. Tuber Summerlin Hough Hubers Southland David Schantz Wayland Car Hering

Community Sale and Livestock Auctions Announced

Weekly events list a Friday community sale at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday livestock sales at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa. A closing out sale of household goods at 308 West Jefferson Street begins at 1 3 PM hosted by Mrs Bessie Palmer.

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa West Jefferson Street Bessie Palmer

Livestock Markets Report From Chicago on July First

Chicago markets show hogs around 12 000 head with under 256 lb weights active and lower prices as heavier hogs and sows decline. Cattle and calves trade mixed with grain fed steers up to 28 30 dollars, top hogs at 25 dollars, and sheep market easing with lambs and ewes mainly steady to lower.

Poultry Produce Figures Show Steady Trade In Chicago

Chicago July 1 United Press steady poultry trade with 87 trucks and no price change. Eyes on 21 958 unsettled cases with extras and standards quoted across multiple codes. Current receipts and dirties listed. processed and car numbers noted for market tracking.

Chicago

Grain table shows mixed futures for Wheat Corn and oats

Readable text lists grain futures with open high low and close figures for Wheat Corn and Oats across July September December and May contracts. Values appear noisy and contain OCR errors but indicate price ranges and at least partial contract activity.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Grain Prices and Local Social Notes

Grain market reports show wheat and corn prices higher by several cents with various grade listings. Local social brief describes Mr. Schantz’s birthday celebration and visits by 4H club members and area residents, including Washington callers and neighborhood calls on Friday.

Chicago

Cooking fallacy on aluminum utensils and spoilage

The article argues that aluminum cooking utensils are not inherently harmful and that food spoilage stems from improper handling and insufficient cooling. Proper storage and temperature control prevent spoilage organisms from growing, regardless of material.

Wax Furniture Feet to Protect Floors

When waxing floors, wax the feet of furniture as well. This prevents scratching or marring the surface when moving items.

Cargill Appeals Massive Damages Suit Over Board of Trade

Cargill Inc a leading grain dealer filed notice of appeal from a ruling dismissing its suit to recover treble damages of 10 624 867 from the Chicago Board of Trade Attorney Lee Tierney said the appeal aims to protect the integrity of future contracts on the board of trade against those who dominate its policies.

Chicago Cargill, Inc Chicago Board of Trade I.ee Tierney U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Cargill Board of Trade

Fuel Dealers Seek Fair Distribution of Oil

Minneapolis July 1 Up Oil and fuel dealers met in the mid season session of the American Petroleum Institute Marketing Division to discuss supply allocation programs. More than 500 members debated just division of transportable oil to prevent shortages while some regions faced oversupply. Standard Oil Co Ind has already begun a three month allocation system based on consumption levels from last summer.

Minneapolis American Petroleum Institute Middle West Standard Oil Co Ind

Radar hopes to track tornadoes for warnings

Washington July 1 Forecasters see radar enabling tornado tracking to issue warnings and save hundreds of lives yearly. Brig Gen D N Yates chief of the air weather service notes the challenge is distinguishing tornadoes from ordinary thunderstorms.

Washington D. N. Yates Air Weather Service Yates Oklahoma Texas Southwest

Boy Reverses Death After Chalk Choking Rescue

Three year old Gerald Green appeared dead after choking on chalk at home. Paramedics revived him with oxygen and artificial respiration during transport, and he regained breathing and was out of danger by morning at General Hospital.

Hollywood Gerald Green General Hospital Receiving Hospital

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