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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1936
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes show terms like Heavy Springs Leghorn Springs No 2 Springs Old Roosters Old Ducks Old Geese with weights and prices such as 3 cents, indicating a historic poultry pricing or stock list. The readable items reference birds and grading terms without complete context.
Chicago report shows hogs at 6 500 with top 106.50 and underweights off. cattle steady to 9.50 for beef steers, calves 200, yearlings 5.00 to 6.50, cows 5.25 to 8.00, bulls 5.00 to 6.50. sheep 2 500 steady with lambs 10 to 11, yearlings 6.50 to 8.50, ewes 2 to 6, feeders 7.50 to 9.00. calves 4.00.
Chicago July 1. Produce market remains steady as buyers and sellers negotiate across Chicago markets. Officials report ordinary volumes with no major price swings observed in vegetables and fruits.
The July Chicago grain table shows closing, opening and intraday figures for wheat corn and oats with varying premiums and percent changes. Details include monthly contracts for July September and December with minor price movements and ranges across WHEAT CORN OATS RYH and other listed grains.
The Journal’s subscription representative compiles brief notes from nearby towns. Highlights include local events, upcoming meetings, and community announcements affecting residents in neighboring communities.
Heber L. Hicks, 37, of Cincinnati, and his employer Miss Flora Miller face murder charges after arrest in Indianapolis. Parts of a mutilated body identified as Harry Miller, a retired Cincinnati fire captain and Flora Miller's brother, were found near Carrollton, Kentucky, as Flora Miller was driving west.
A July 11 letter from Granger Missouri reflects on the Centennial edition of the Journal and life in Washington county Iowa. Residents recount July heat, drought effects on crops and wells, local events, and thanks to the Evening Journal. names include Mrs. Wilson, D. Martin, L. Hayes, John Simmerines, and Frank Macon.
June report from the Washington County Cow Testing Association led by Alvin Lueder shows Chas F. Ashby of Wellman with the high herd. The Grace Guernseys and Holsteins averaged 1039 lbs milk and 46.1 lbs butterfat with 18 cows milked. association-wide averages were 40 lbs milk and 32.8 lbs butterfat. High individual production included A L Duensing’s Grade Holstein at 1950 lbs milk and 75 lbs butterfat, and Hugh Jones and son’s mixed breed at 1200 lbs milk and 75.6 lbs butterfat. The month saw 6 cows sold for feed cost, 1 cow died, 1 sold for dairy, and 5 heifers added to test. annual report forthcoming.
In The District Court of Washington County Iowa Barbara Cox plaintiff vs Robert Boyd John Coulter Robert Rose Sarah Boyd Rachel Rose Margaret Fulton James Roge George Yondree Mary Tondre William Chilcote and others named defendants with unknown surviving spouses heirs representatives or heirs of any of the above named defendants may appear or be represented by counsel in this action to recover claims and determine interests against the described parties in a matter filed in the court of Washington County Iowa
The petition seeks to quiet and confirm fee simple title to parts of the southwest quarter of section 21 in township 75 north range 7 west, describing land south of and north of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad right of way. Unknown claimants are named as defendants. The case, filed by the plaintiff, asks for dismissal of adverse claims and equitable relief. Respondents are warned to appear before noon on September 2, 1936, or face default.
In Washington County Iowa Charles Caldwell sues numerous defendants including George W Thompson and Keeley firms over disputed land claims to Lots seven and eight in block one North East Washington Addition to Washington Iowa. The long list of defendants and unknown claimants faces default if no answer by September 7 1936 in the Washington Court House. The Pullman company story notes the firm as the nations largest housekeeper with vast linen stock and 5000 cars moving 8 million miles daily.
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