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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1949
Page
7
Hogs and sheep sold higher this week on the Chicago live stock market as lamb and mutton demand rose. Cattle prices fell up to a dollar with lighter beef supplies and a late week rebound. top price reached 28.75 for prime fed steers. Good to choice feeders traded 26.50 to 27.25, with cows and vealers holding steadier margins.
The hornet, among several large wasps, is described as the first papermaker on earth. It creates its nest by chewing wood and plant fibers to form the paper material used in its home.
Franklin July 8 local notices list numerous visitors and calls with families from Des Moines Washington Ottumwa Columbus Junction Fairfield Birmingham and Sigourney. Social rounds include dinners picnics and Sunday visits at Bartholomew Daw son McKay Hoyle and related households around July week.
The Walnut Women's Club and families held their annual ice cream social at Sunset Park on Monday evening. Several local residents and guests visited, with gatherings at multiple homes and a picnic at Silver Jake.
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