Claims Paid by Farmers Mutual Insurance June to July
Secretary James J. Benda reports payments from June 4 to July 2 for livestock and property losses. Names include A. M. Wagner Richland heifer. Theresa Bolofen Keota steer. J. Devore Columbus Junction calf. Dale Edmondson Columbus Junction calf. K. A. Mathers Haskins steer. Fr. A. Rowe Wellman boar. Dillon Hinshaw Richland cow. Joe Knotek Washington steer. T. H. Lowery Washington chicks. C. L. Page Washington horse. Joe Snider Brighton heifer. Mrs L. A. Knopp Fairfield contents of house. James Jones FE W Wise Brighton two cows. Albert Greiner Wellman house damage. T. KR Wallerich Fairfield cow. Jack Beaver Columbus Junction heifer. Fort Kephart Washington heifer. Washington Exchange Washington sheep. Otto Navy Riverside colt. Magdefray Bros Wayland pig. Allen Schaeffer Brighton horse. W. P. Leeper Packwood cow killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Benda
Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
A. M. Wagner
Richland
Theresa Bolofen
Keota
J. ©. Devore
Fr. A. Rowe
Wellman
Dillon Hinshaw
Joe Knotek
Washington
T. H. Lowery
C. L. Page
Joe Snider
Brighton
L. A. Knopp
Pleasant Plain
James Jones & FE
W. Wise
Albert Greiner
T. KR. Wallerich
Fairfield
Jack Beaver
Columbus
Juneiine Felding
Fort Kephart
Washington Exchange
Otto Navy
Riverside
Magdefray Bros
Wayland
Allen Schaeffer
W. P. Leeper
Packwood
Chicago Market Close Details on Grains Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago cash grain mixed values led by No 2 yellow at 1.27 to 1.28 with other classes ranging from 1.16% to 1.28. Hog and cattle trade described as nominally steady with holdovers and varied gains across weights. Calves beef steers and other cattle catégories show wide price spreads. sheep prices steady with lambs quoted 10.50 to 11.60 and feeders 8.00 to 9.00.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Report Summary
Chicago market notes show steady butter and eggs with mixed receipts. Eggs include 11,111 cases with 20 percent extra firsts and 20 percent firsts. dirties 18 percent. Butter receipts total 15,787 with specials 30 percent and extras 30 percent. extra firsts 29 percent. firsts 27 percent. standards 29 percent.
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Chicago
Soybean Market Opens with Mixed Futures
Soybean trading opens with July at 141 percent and October and December futures showing modest gains. The market records include open, high, low, and close figures with July and late-year contract activity.
Grain table shows mixed July prices in Chicago market
The grain table lists WHEAT, CORN and RYE with July, Sept and Dec quotes. Prices include highs and lows, with wheat near 1.22 to 1.27, corn around 1.23 to 1.26 and rye near 0.80 to 0.92, reflecting fluctuating daily values.
Left Handed Couple Wed In Mapleton Matrimony Scene
In Nashua Rev William Kent of the Little Brown Church officiated as Mapleton Minnesota couple Doyle Bunch and Lorraine Jones signed their marriage certificate. Bunch first signed then handed the pen to Jones proclaiming, At last the left handed couple. Kent noted he has married 8690 couples in seven years but never two left handers before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
William Kent
Littl Brown
The
Vale
Mapleton, Minn
Doyle Bunch
Lorraine Jones
Mr. Kent
Claims Against State Funds Paid in 3 Years
Des Moines Three years will see the 6.5 million dollars in claims against the state sinking fund paid by sub divisions with funds tied up in closed banks. Payments in the just ended fiscal year totaled 2.799 million, bringing the twelve year total to 29.24 million. Fund revenue comes from beer taxes interest on public deposits and bank payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Leo J. Wegman
Perry Boy 16 Ends Life as Mother Returns from Concert
Perry schoolboy Harley Hicks, 16, was found dying from a self inflicted wound by his mother Mrs. Blanche Hicks when she came home from a band concert. A 22 caliber revolver lay beside him. Coroner L H Deford of Dallas County judged it suicide, while the mother suspects accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Harley Hicks
Blanche Hicks
L. H. Deford
Dallas County
Fighting Against One's Nature and Puritanism Clash
The saying argues that opposing human nature through Puritanism is inherently unpleasant. It frames moral rigidity as a form of self-denial that fails to align with inherent human traits.
Farm Folk Gather as Navy Son Returns Home
On July 3 H. W Marion near Washington busy with harvest on the DeLong farm south of town. Parents anticipate their navy son’s homecoming visit. Neighbors led by Ovey Wayland helped harvest. John Imphoff harvested rye. Imphoff family mourned with funeral Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W Marion
M. C. DeLong
Washington
Navy
Ovey Wayland
John Imphoff
Mrs . Imphoff
Lewis Nebel
Imphoff
Wayland Fourth Fest Draws Crowd with Shows and Music
Wayland hosts a second and third street Fourth of July with front street rides stalls and eating stands. A large crowd from neighboring towns attended Friday and Friday night. Marshall H J Goldsmith kept order as Bill Allen predicts a trapeze act by Wayland resident Bill Allen. Local farmers Lewis Nebel and Charley Turner family noted among residents. Magde frans horses teased for Saturday show with Magdefrau handling noted.
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Wayland
Mrs Glassburner Visits Old Home Town And Son
Mrs Glassburner traveled to her former home town in Washington where she met her son Charley Ballard and many acquaintances from the Ottonwood church community. She noted they had no invitation to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glassburner
Washington
Charley Ballard
Ottonwood Church
Chris Kauffman Partners in Ongoing Project Review
The note references Chris Kauffman and indicates collaboration on an ongoing project, with a cooperative stance to adjust and refine details as work progresses.
Washington Way lands road opens with crowd and speaker
Elmey McFadden joined a Washington reception to celebrate the new Washington Way road opening. The loud speaker system from Washington operated smoothly as attendees marked the completion of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington-Wayland Road
Elmey McFadden
Washington
Son Glen Rejoins Farm Work After Auto Accident
Dave Wengers reports his son Glen is out of bed and able to help on the farm after a car crash. Orrie remains bedridden and will stay in bed until the doctor says he is well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Wengers
Glen
Orrie
Waldo Boller notes strong crowd for busy period
Wayland businessman Waldo Boller says the town has a splendid crowd during a busy time, signaling robust local activity and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Boller
Waylands
Harvest ready corn noted near Washington
Howard MecArlin south of Washington reports his corn laid and ready for harvest. Fred J. Shalla of Riverside visited Friday and continues his daily Washington Evening Journal. Ame Chabal of Riverside rural route on the Knotek farm north of Washington expresses long time support for the Evening Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard MecArlin
Washington
Fred J. Shalla
Riverside
Washington Evening Journal
Ame
Chabal
Knotek
Evening Journal
Barber and Student Exchange Fuzzy Medieval Dialogue
A quirky dialogue scene features a barber offering a mustache trim and cigar advice while a teacher quizzes a pupil on Napoleon and the siege of a citadel. The pupil confirms a bold assault as the teacher enforces discipline.
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Napoleon
Butcher and Grocer Dispute Over Weight
A conflict arises as a butcher complains the pound of butter is three ounces short while the grocer explains the previous day’s pound of chops was weighed differently. The exchange underscores a debate over accurate measurement and standardization.
Barber-How is the razor, sir
A dialogue features a barber asking about the razor and whether it goes easy. The man replies that shaving him is hard, while skinning him would be tolerably easy, signaling a grim, darkly comic exchange.
Keota School Receives New Roof Under Seven-Man Crew
A seven man crew from Powell Roofing of Cedar Rapids started installing a new 20 year bonded roof on the Keota School at an estimated cost around 1200 dollars. A.M. OR. Services. The Rev H M Berry of Wash ington will preach at a union service in the Federated church Sunday night accompanied by a Wash ington singer. Notice of expiration tax sale to heirs of Nellie Walker Est. describes Erdices Add Lot 6 Block 2 Town of Ainsworth in Washington County Iowa sold for 1929 26 31 taxes with redemption period ninety days from service date. Dated July 2 1937. J W OLINGER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Walker
Washington County
Iowa
Erdices
Ainsworth
Negro entertainers to headline community service
The event features The Three Radio Kings, a group of Negro singers, performing for a public service program. The service is open to all residents and will be held at a local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Livestock Sale At Columbus Junction Iowa July 7
Livestock sale in Columbus Junction Iowa features a choice Texas and Kansas Herefords consignment. 20 heifers 300 lbs, 28 steers 420 lbs, 22 yearling steers 525 lbs, 31 yearling steers 575 lbs, 20 white faced 750 lb steers. Also home bred stock cattle, fat steers, veals, milk cows and bulls. Horses and hogs listed with premiums. pigs and sows with litters priced. Midday cedar posts and miscellaneous items noted. Auctions by Duncan & Dunlap with R F Smylie mgr.
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Columbus Junction
Iowa
Texas
Kansas
Chicago
Midway Sale
Midway Sale Coo
R. F. Smylie
Mgr
Klotz Duncan & Dunlap
Clean Hog Pens Boost Profits and Health
A Purina swine expert urges hog raisers to keep pens clean and farrowing areas disinfected, detailing sanitation steps before farrowing, straw bedding, sow cleaning, and moving pigs to pasture. He also advises early vaccination, lice control with a kerosene mixture, and worming with pigsules to protect growth and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Hamel
Purina Mills
Hamel
Purina
Hangling Purina
Big pullets drive flock profits and lay bigger eggs
The article notes that large pullets are the main profit drivers, laying more and bigger eggs with lasting stamina. It contrasts strong pullets with knotty ones that fail under production pressure during the fourteen week development period and recommends Purina Growena for growth. It also stresses hardy poultry with proper care and preventive disease control, plus disinfecting with creosote to keep houses clean.
Flint artifacts dated 400000 years old found in Somme sands
Ancient flints showing human workmanship were uncovered in the Somme river sands in France, suggesting they were dropped about 400000 years ago based on their depth and stratigraphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme River
France
Washington Lodge Announces Regular Monthly Meeting
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Master McDaniel presides and W Yard serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. FP
A. M
M. Bk. McDaniel
W. M
A W. Yard
Railway Timetable Details for East and West Bound Trains
The notice lists daily departures of multiple RL & P trains including No. 12 Apache at 3 52 p m No 2 Local at 1 06 am No 44 Californian at 2 00 am No 4 Golden State Limited at 2 03 am No 11 Apache at 4 16 p m No 1 Local at 11 25 p m No 48 Californian at 2 00 am and No 3 Golden State Limited at 23 am Knoxville Branch No 430 Mixed Train arrives daily except Sunday at 9 65 m and No 429 leaves daily except Sunday at 10 46 m Note Nos 3 and 4 stop to receive or discharge California passengers only. L Goodlander Agent.
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Golden State Limited
Knoxville
California
L. Goodlander
Train Schedule Notice for No 33 and No 22
Co B and Q arrives No 33 morning pays at 11 00 a m No 22 freight at 11 45 a m All trains daily except Sunday J C MeKAY Agent.
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J. C. Meckay
Train Schedule Notes for Washington Service
Westbound Train No 2 departs Washington at 9 58 p m. Local service Nos 1 and 8 run daily except Sunday with Southwest Limited eastbound trains leaving Washington at 5 08 p m and 1 09 a m respectively. Train 25 runs Southwest Limited at 1 30 a m and Train 26 at 1 09 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southwest Limited
Burlington Trailways Local Bus Schedule
Daily departures from Washington for routes to Des Moines Chicago Omaha and Moline. Bus No 1 from Chicago to Omaha leaves 4 04 p m. Bus No 8 from Omaha to Chicago leaves 4 15 p m. Bus No 10 A Des Moines to Moline leaves 8 20 p m. Tickets at Bus Depot Colenso Hotel for coast to coast travel. Ray C Tracy agent.
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Burlington Trailways
Moline
Des Moines
Washington
Chicago
Omaha
Colenso Hotel
Ray C. Tracy
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Inquire of Journal
C. BE. Root
Washington State Bank
Harry Reed
Eclipse Lumber Co
Earl Simpson
Era
Address Care Journal
Journal
Eclipse Taimber Company
Journal Sa
Midway Sale Co
Leghorn
Leghorn Springs
E. D. Rayburn
Harwoods
Vhone
Reister
Londay
E. Phillips
Taylor Auto Parts
East Madison
Ubt3
Sorrel
Auto Parts
Carson Plumbing
West Side
J. Martin White
Poland
China
Washington Company
Sound
Oscar D. Miller
Mt. Pleasant
Wayland Phone
Br. A. C
J. R. McCreedy
Haskins
Karl Schuerman
Carl Howard Mangold
West Chester
Powers Produce
S.bh. Corner Square
Benda
Washington County Association
Geo. J. Norman
Bennie Turner
Charley Turner
Bill Allen
H. J. Goldsmith
Marshall
Bill Alliman
Trenton
Singmaster Ranch
Valley
George Brooks
Magdefrans
Geo
Magdefrau
Chris Kauffman
J. W. Olinger
Herman’s Funeral Home
Eph Watts
Sodom
Dead Sea
Howard L. McCleery
Nicola
North Side
Rickey’s
Barber Shop
South
Ia, Ave
P. R. RB. CO
Cc. Bell
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