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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
8
Our recent sad loss leaves us grateful for neighbors and friends. Their comforting sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered by Elmer Wallerich and son Charles, and Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Baker and family.
Mrs J J Rich reports a shower in Stringtown with Marian Delight Runner and Madge Brooks as attendees as part of the festivities honoring Mrs Stanley Beck. The event highlights social ties and local community. no further details on gifts or exact timing are provided.
Elizabeth Neff wed Mrs Stanley Beck at her mother’s home last Thursday evening. Bob Shaffer delivered a John Deere thrashing machine to Noah Widmer last Friday. Sunday dinner guests included J J Rich family and others from Havre Washington Des Moines and Burlington. Several farm helpers and extended families shared meals and helped with chores throughout the week.
Herman Gowey is detasseling corn at the Hibred field near Keota this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ermin Perisho and daughter visited Elmer Coffin’s parental home. Other small notes include farm exchanges and family visits across the community.
Puerto Rico hosts 21 bird species found nowhere else in the world due to its year round temperate climate which reduces the need for migration. Researchers note the island’s unique habitats support these endemic species throughout the year.
Iowa farmers boost pig production to near 1929 levels with a 16 percent rise from last year and a 20 percent jump nationwide. Leslie M. Carl warns marketing year prices will ease Oct 1 due to more pigs and AAA loan effects. Summer price peaks may come late July or August, with sow-heavy markets tempering gains.
Farmers pour 500 tons of grasshopper bait into Iowa as Dr Carl J. Drake says the infestation rivals any in a decade. Harrison and Plymouth counties report about 20 tons daily, with western Iowa hardest hit while rains curb pests elsewhere. Creosote totals near 75,000 gallons, used mainly around Guthrie Center and Red Oak as chunch bug control winds down. Small grain quality appears short on straw but decent overall.
The article argues portable self contained room coolers provide inexpensive easy installation for offices conferences and waiting rooms. It praises cleaner filtered air increased worker comfort and productivity during hot humid summers and frames coolers as a smart business investment.
A design resembling fine furniture adapts to office and home spaces by simple window attachment. Frigidaire offers such equipment powered by the meter miser, integrated into Frigidaire electric refrigerators. Finger tip control maintains comfortable conditions at minimal operating cost.
Mr and Mrs Frank Pratt and children Ted Charles and Joe hosted a cooperative dinner in Fairfield honoring two birthdays. Visitors included Jane Anderson from Olds and Jim River. Various local residents and extended family are listed as attending events and visiting homes over a week.
Friday evening Clyle and Margaret spent at Ray Smith’s home while Sunday dinners included Mr. and Mrs. Howard McBride with his mother. other guests visited J. J. Rich, Marion Sheets, and Martin Westen homes. The text also notes various names and a feature on chicory with blue flower heads and growth details.
Frank L. Kea cashier certifies the above statement true to the best knowledge and belief. The document notes deposits secured by pledged assets under law with a figure of 8 361.39 and is sworn before officials including directors Foster McDaniel Holland Jarrard Barclay on July 10 1939.
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