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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1946

Page

7

Police raid Oelwein clubs seize liquor and gambling gear

In Oelwein Iowa at 3 10 p m July 11 police and sheriff office raided fraternal and veterans clubs including American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Moose Elks and Knights of Columbus venues near Colwell and the Moose and Elks country club homes. About 55000 in liquor and gambling devices were seized with no arrests. Members and guests were released as raiders moved through the sites. Police Chief Moment cited multiple complaints including minor involvement at one club. He valued confiscated property at 160 cases of liquor plus equipment.

Oelwein Iowa Arthur Kutschat American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Moose, Elks and Knights of Columbus Colwell Moose and Elks Leo Monent

For Rent Modern Stock and Grain Farm in Winfield LA

Rent offer for a modern stock and grain farm at 20 acres with a 60 50 lease. Located on a hard road with good schools and community. Only applicants equipped to farm this much should apply. Address I C Jones General Delivery Winfield La 128t1 Tl

I. C. Jones Gen. Delisery Winfield

Livestock Prices Mixed as Hogs Cattle and Calves Move

Chicago market report shows hogs mostly steady to 17.60 with top 17.65 for 250 lb and lighter. weights over 250 lb decline to 16.50 to 17.35. Cattle and calves active. yearling steers top 23.00 for 1050-1489 lb, typical 19.00-22.50. cows steady and bulls up to 25 cents.

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Weekly sales and real estate auction in Columbus Junction

A Friday community sale is held at Whittaker sale barn. Weekly livestock auctions occur Wednesdays at Midway Sales Co in Columbus Junction Iowa. A public auction of real estate for the old nurse's home opens at 1 30 p m conducted by Trustees of Washington County Hospital.

Whittaker Midway Sales Columbus Junction Iowa Washington County Hospital

Toast Strips Win Praise From Finicky Child

A child with a picky appetite prefers toast cut into strips arranged on a pretty plate, showing that careful presentation and cabin fashion can make simple food more appealing than ordinary slices.

Market Report Bulls and Sheep Steady with Strong Spring Lambs

Bulls at 18.90 and dairy breds 16.96, dealers steady at 19.00 down, stock cattle scarce mostly 15.00-17. Sheep active with early lots light. native spring lambs up to 50 cents, good springers 20.00-22.50, one shipment paid. old crop shorn lambs around 119 lbs, pelts higher. fat shorn lots 10.00-10.25.

Chicago Produce Market Report Summary

Chicago on July 11 reports poultry receipts for two cars and trucks with market steady. Broilers 31-35 ages total 19,046 cases, market weak. Mercantile exchange wholesale prices list various extras and standards with mixed figures. Current receipts include dirties and checks, reflecting a fluctuating market.

Mercantile Exchange

Chicago Cash Grain Prices Reported July 11

Cash grain sales in Chicago list Wheat prices for various grades including red and hard, with values around 2.17 to 2.21 per bushel and mixed lots. Corn shows multiple yellow and white grades with prices near 2.15 to 2.30. Oats include heavy and white varieties ranging from about 0.93 to 0.97 per bushel.

Chicago

Chicago Grain closes with mixed moves in July contracts

Grain quotes show corn oats and futures fluctuating as ranges narrow. Prices for January corn around 1.66, July oats near 89, and additional figures across wheat and oats indicate light volatility in late morning trading.

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