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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1941
Page
7
Hogs 300 head with limited supply and steady undertone. top at 11.50, closing 11.50 for 1846. week highs 11.35 to 11.50. Cattle 200 head with lighter yearlings 25c higher. steers mostly 25c lower with extreme tops 12.25. yearlings around 11.40. Sheep 100 head. spring lambs up about 10e then down 16e to 15e on close. best natives 11.76. late trade 11.25 to 11.75. fat ewes 4.00–4.75.
Chicago July grain table lists wheat corn and oats with July and September figures. Open high low and close values appear for wheat at about 1.04 to 1.08, corn around 1.35 to 1.72, oats near 0.87 to 1.39 with various August and December contracts.
Chicago cash grain values quoted for corn oats and soybeans with multiple lots and color grades. Corn ranges from 71 to 75 percent yellow, oats show mixed grades around 37 to 38 percent, soybeans cited at 1.50 per bushel.
A note places the bird of paradise among the world's most colorful birds and identifies its relation to the crow. The fact highlights a curiosity about avian relationships and plumage diversity.
Mary C. Whitlock of the University of Illinois urges homemakers to study wardrobe needs by reviewing last year's summer garments and their fit with current styles. She advises testing new clothes by moving naturally to ensure becoming lines, colors, and textures fit the wearer. Manufacturers respond to consumer questions as shoppers seek detailed garment information.
The piece discusses Hamlet and the ghost of his murdered king, exploring whether Shakespeare believed in ghosts and whether Hamlet could trust the specter. It cites Horatio as a skeptic and Dover Wilson on Hamlet accepting spirits yet doubting the ghost’s honesty and purpose.
The text advises reducing idling and maintaining vehicle care to save fuel. It notes wasted gas from underinflated tires, dirty air cleaners, worn spark plugs, and a clogged cooling system. It warns against topping off the tank due to gasoline expansion and mentions faster tire wear at higher speeds.
An AMA News quoted piece by Dr. Frank C. Neff of Kansas City MO notes infants aged one to three months can cry hysterically from fear rather than colic. He emphasizes complete quiet over feeding changes to calm the baby.
Oscar Levant famed for Information Please as a witty pianist writes A Smattering of Ignorance. The book blends his life and musical background with sharp impressions and opinions.
The tale names Tantalus as a mythic king punished in Hades by an ever receding water and fruit just out of reach. The story explains the origin of the phrase tantalize, illustrating eternal desire and unattainable goals.
The article advises selecting a southern exposure and elevated, well drained ground to avoid flooding. It details soil types, manure and legume enrichments, and a step by step method to loosen subsoil and mix in organic matter. It also covers seed selection, storage, and saving seeds, plus poultry housing that emphasizes comfort, air, and light.
The Miami University statue of William Holmes McGuffey unveiled on June 14 honors the educator who created the Eclectic Readers and shaped American schooling. His readers rose from 1836 to 1837 and motivated generations, celebrated by McGuffey Societies across several states.
Instructions describe making a skim milk base by liquefying three and a half ounces of dry skim milk with water to yield about one quart of liquid. Heat until dissolved, then use like fresh milk to produce clabbered cottage cheese.
Puzzled Taylor County Sheriff Ivan Wells received a late night call from a woman asking if her husband was jailed. She gave no name and hung up after learning two new occupants had been placed in the jail. The sheriff cannot identify the absentee husband.
Census Bureau records indicate nearly three million cases of asparagus are canned annually in the United States, highlighting agricultural processing scale and market demand.
In Dyersville two concerns received a letter written entirely in Spanish. Jack Bullinger translated it first, then sent to the University of Iowa for verification. The company conducts substantial business with South and Central American firms, but this is the first Spanish only letter received.
The census bureau reports 19 139 liquor stores selling packaged goods in the United States collectively generate about 586 292 000 dollars in annual sales.
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