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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1943
Page
5
FOR RENT one room apartment. FOR RENT unfurnished apartment. FOR RENT three room unfurnished modern apartment at 220 West 5th. Contact C. S. Lemmon or L. E. Wilson for details.
The Clover Leaf 4-H club met at leader Mrs How ard Andersons home July 2 with five members. Ruth Foster county home economist guest offered canning tips and planned Achievement day. Many relatives visited Crawfordsville for the Fourth while locals shared news of vacations visits and church events.
Market notes show hogs 15 000 head moderately active with prices 13.90 to 14.15 for 190 to 360 pounds and 12.50 to 18.85 for lighter weights. Cattle seen 9 500 with feeders and yearlings steady, top calves 16.90, loads 15.75 to 16.75, heifers 138.75 to 160.00, but lighter demand on younger stock. Sheep at 1 500 mostly steady with native lambs 14.00 to 15.00 and ewes down to 6.00 to 7.50. Tomorrow's estimates: hogs 14 000, cattle 4 000, sheep 1 000.
Chicago July cash corn and soybeans mixed quality readings show white corn at 74 percent, white mix at 71 percent, mixed Brain at 72 percent and soybeans at 1704 with yellow 3 readings.
Chicago on July 7 reports unsettled market for eggs with receipts 21,923 cases. Firsts and extras show 40 percent, currents 37 percent, dirties 35 percent. Poultry the market firm with 18 trucks, no cars.
Chicago July 9 UP grain table lists Wheat contracts Sep Dec May and July with mixed gains and losses. Oats Sept Dec May show steady levels around 70 percent. Rye Sept Dec May indicate modest gains and slight shifts in price figures.
United States Senator George A. Wilson of Iowa blamed the Washington administration for confusion and lack of candor. He cited the WallaceJones feud and the Chester Davis resignation as examples, noting Congress members hoped for Davis for his food knowledge. Wilson spoke on returning to Des Moines to visit two sons in the armed forces.
In the District Court of Iowa Washington County September Term 1943 Lady Boston as plaintiff seeks to quiet and confirm title to the NW 1 4 of SE 1 4 and NE 1 4 of SW 1 4 in Section 35 75 8. The petition claims open notorious exclusive adverse possession for over twenty years and asserts that all defendants and unknown claimants have sold and conveyed rights to plaintiff or his predecessors. Defendants are to appear by September 14 1943 or risk judgment by default. HANLEY HANLEY and G ALLBEE Attorneys for Plaintiff. 10514 June 16 23 30 July 7
In wartime rhetoric the U S Treasury urges extensive War Bond purchases to fund armored support for advancing Allied forces toward Berlin Unter den Linden. The message frames the drive as essential and broad, stressing collective effort and financial sacrifice.
No 1 Cork Center formerly Spain was the world's largest cork producer but recently Portugal has taken first place and Spain now ranks second. Cork is also produced in southern France Italy and Northern Africa.
It is estimated that American housewives will can more than five billion jars of foods in 1943. This amount could supply every person in the United States with about 40 jars each.
Diesel powered ships use high temperature forced circulation hot water for heating, while most vessels rely on steam heating. The method improves cabin comfort and operational efficiency aboard seafaring craft.
A newspaper note explains that about fifteen hours of actual labor go into making an average-price men’s suit. It highlights the scale of work behind ready-to-wear fashion and the investment of time by tailors and workers.
The northwest African air forces used Flying Fortresses and light fighter bombers in yesterday's push on Sicilian air dromes. Mosquito bombers of the Royal Air Force supported the Anglo American offensive against German railway targets in France while British bombers conducted extensive minelaying operations and lost one aircraft.
Pfc. John B. Needham of 27 Palmyra street Springfield Massachusetts is described as a descendant of Sir Francis Drake. His father served in World War I his grandfather fought in the Civil War and both great grandfathers participated in the Revolution.
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