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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1938
Page
7
MEDICRUDE MIX AND VARIED SALE OFFERS LISTED
A collage of classified style notices includes Medicrude mix for worms in hogs with a trial offer from G L Wilson of Mid-Continent Petroleum, new Silvertown Life-Saver features from Washington Oil Co, and assorted sales like athlete's foot treatment raspberries piano seed corn and a stock fly spray. The Iowa Insurance Department certifies Security Mutual Casualty Company authorized to transfer liability business through April 1939 with asset and surplus figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Wilson
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Hot Friday Plowing and Hay Harvest Amid Corn Work
On Friday farmers spent the afternoon plowing corn and gathering hay showcasing a strong crop season. The day proved exceptionally hot with ample field activity and notable hay yields.
Local notes mix humor and farm life in Keota report
The record captures quick vignettes from Keota including jury quip, road conditions to Dublin, farm work by Glen Littles and Oscar Axthelm, corn and oats yields, a cement bridge by Oscar Sr, a duck filled yard, and a remark on steering wheel mats. It notes social life with Esther’s lamb, Henry’s family, a marriage, and local reader interest in the Evening Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Axthelms
Oscar Jr
Oscar Sr
Insurance Commissioner Certifies 1937 Financials in Des Moines
By law, through April 1, 1939, verify December 31, 1937 figures: Total Admitted Assets 8 725 338 72 Liabilities Ex com Capital 5 681 743 78 Capital Paid Up 1 000 000 Surplus over liabilities 2 043 594 94 Std Surplus as regards policyholders 3 042 594 94 Des Moines on June 1 1938 Maurice B B Pew Commissioner of Insurance Seal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insersncre Department
Iowa
Security Mutual Casualty Company
Chicago
Illinois
Insurance Department of Iowa
Caid Insurance Company
Maurice V. Pew
Commissioner of Insurance
Des Moines
SFAL
Excom
Insurance Department Notice of Publica tion St Paul Mercury Indemnity
The Insurance Department of Des Moines issues an annual certificate for the St Paul Mercury Indemnity Company of St Paul Minnesota. It states the company complies with Iowa code provisions and is authorized to transact automobile liability property damage collision and health and other insurance risks in Iowa under state law as of the date shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Mercury Indemnity Company of
St. Paul
Minnesota
Insurance Department of
Iowa
Maurice V. Pew
Commissioner of Insurance
State of
Public Notice of Seaboard Surety Company Assets and Surplus
I Maurice V Pew Com acting for Seaboard Surety Company certifies, as required by law, that on December 31, 1927 the admitted assets totaled 3 783 571 88 with capital 1 784 571 88 paid up 1 008 006 00 and surplus over liabilities 1 900 000 00. remaining surplus as regards policies noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Seaboard Surety Company
New York
Insurance Department of Iowa
Code of
Iowa
I. Maurice V. Pew
Commissioner of Insurance
Fidelity and Surety Insurance
Local Hogs and Cows. Cars Stir Keota Streets
The report notes intense heat and a farmer tending many hogs while milking five productive cows and caring for fine calves. Mrs. Carlson sighed that she quit early due to the day’s conditions. Residents saw many cars on Keota streets suggesting extra activity nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Trade asked at registration reveals lodge ties
A man registering before the election states he is a Mason and builder. The next applicant, an old Trishman, answers Knight of Columbus and bricklayer, showing varied lodge affiliations at the registration desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trishman
Knight O' Columbus
To understand everything would be to pardon everything
A concise quote attributed to C George Eliot reflects on mercy and judgment. The line suggests understanding others as a path to absolution and forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgeorge Eliot
Real life sightings in Washington interest locals
In Washington, reports spread after Malcolm Montgomery of Ainsworth visited Phillips and Hebners and others claimed to have seen a person resembling Helen. Opal Mouths of Keota, now Brighton R1, joined the visits, with Walton family members later moving from Walton farm to the C. B. Reed place in West Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Malcolm Montgomery
Ainsworth
Phillips and
Hebners
Helen
Opal Mouths
Keota
Brighton R
Walton Farm
Brighton
Waltons
C. B. Reed Place
West
Let the words of my mouth be acceptable to thee
Psalm verse text quoted requesting divine approval of speech and thoughts. The passage invokes the Lord as strength and redeemer, framing personal devotion in a brief single citation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psalm XIII
Getting It Done Farly Budgeting Quotes and Visits
A compact clipping notes quotes on budgeting and virtue from Meredith and Foliot, then mentions Harry Macon his wife and daughter arriving on the Rock Island with Harry traveling to Chicago for a new car. Ray Simpson of Manchester plans a Fourth of July visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Macon
Mary
Rock Island
Harry
Chicago
Ray Simpson
Manchester
Shelby Mutual Plate Glass and Casualty Co Insurance Certificate
The document shows Maurice V. Pew, Commissioner of Insurance, certifying Iowa in 1938 that Shelby Mutual Plate Glass and Casualty Co, based in Shelby Ohio, is authorized to transact automobile liability and property damage insurance. It lists total admitted assets 1 432 822 68, liabilities 435 157 07, and surplus 435 132 67 as of December 31 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Shelby Mutual Plate Glass and Casuality Company
Shelby
Ohio
Insurance Department of Iowa
Iowa
Maurice V. Pew
Commissioner of Insurance
Beal
A Hobby Defined as Diversion from Regular Occupation
A hobby is described as an occupation enjoyed as a diversion from one’s regular work, offering leisure and personal interest outside professional duties.
Foreign Red Clover High Priced as Gift
Professor H D Hughes of Iowa State College summarizes 15 years of testing foreign red clover seed at the Iowa Station. Foreign seed yielded little hay per acre versus domestic clovers, with some seasons producing nothing. Tests used seed from growers, seed companies, cargo lots, and foreign governments, as farmers tour the station explain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Billames
H. D. Hughes
Towa State College
Towa
Iowa Experiment Station
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Mineral rations cut hog costs and boost returns
Records from Humboldt County farmers show a mineral mix raises pork profits by nearly six cents per bushel of corn fed. A recommended blend is limestone dust steamed bone meal and common salt, with equal parts hardwood ashes and salt also being satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt’ County
RE. L. Quaife
Iowa Extension Service
Seychelles Islands Crown Colony Details
The Seychelles Islands lie in the Indian Ocean near the equator about 1,000 miles east of Africa and constitute a British crown colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seychelles Islands
Indian Ocean
Equator
Africa
Chicago markets show steady hog and cattle pricing
Chicago July 2 hogs 4000 head including 3500 direct with 8.75 to 8.90 for light weights. market steady from Friday. Cattle 200 head steady with calves 100 steady. beef steers 10.00 to 11.40, mediums 7.75 to 10.00, yearlings 9.00 to 11.00, cows 5.50 to 8.25, bulls 5.00 to 7.50, feeders 8.00 to 9.25. stock er steers 6.00 to 8.90, stocker cows 5.25 to 7.75. Sheep 4000 head steady. lambs 9.25 to 9.75, commons 8.50 to 9.25, yearlings 6.00 to 7.50, ewes 3.00 to 4.00, feeders 6.50 to 7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Update From July First Half
Chicago reports steady markets for eggs and butter. Egg receipts total 18 272 cases with various grades and current receipts at 184 percent. firsts and extras show mixed percentages through 1914 to 19 percent. Butter receipts reach 19 740 pounds with specials and extras ranging from 24 to 26 percent and firsts 23 to 24 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Grain Prices Reported by INS
Chicago prices for mixed corn and yellow varieties are listed with several grades and ranges. No. 1 mixed 58 14, No. 2 mixed 58 to 58, No. 1 yellow 53 to 59, No. 2 yellow 58 to 58, No. 8 yellow 57, 3 yellow 57, No. 2 white 58, No. 8 white 65, sample grade 47 to 52. Estimated car rots 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dee
Soybean Market Report Mixed Trading Signals
The market shows futures quotes with July, ROY, and Dec contracts trading around 85 to 90 percent. Open high low and closing indicators appear steady at 85 percent for several maturities, indicating limited price movement and a wait‑and‑watch stance among traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rob
Hashish in India Long Known as Anesthetic Use
The text notes marijuana, called hashish in India, used since ancient times as an anesthetic and its effects resemble alcohol. It claims the word assassin derives from hashish due to natives running amok and committing murder. It states marijuana is a narcotic with no indispensable medical use and is less potent than opium or cocaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
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The
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Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association
Henry Trier
Koom Modern
J. P Wood
Fairfield
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Elm Grove
L. G. James
Fox Chemical Co
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Edd Sakagher
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Glen Littles
Mormaing
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Fritcher Bros
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American Gar Association
Henry
Boyd
Esther
Ernest Carlson
Maurice BB. Pew
Insurance
Owen Meredith
George Foliot
Luke
Maurice VY. Plw
Lowa
Washington County
K. Cherry
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R. R. Noonan
P.L. Etter
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Herman’ Funeral Home
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