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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1936
Page
7
A primitive signaling method uses hollowed tree trunk drums to send messages across islands. The drums form a complex “drum language” with signals audible for miles, carved with symbols from native religions. Exhibits at the Field Museum in Chicago display several specimens with carved figures and handles.
The article notes that coinage as money began around 700 B C and marks this invention as a key historical development. It outlines that early metals were used for trade before coins standardized value and exchange.
Markets report hogs 8 000 head with 4 000 direct and morning receipts forecast. Top hogs 10 10.75 for 175 to 250 pounds and 10.50 for 260 to 300 pounds. Cattle and sheep prices listed with ranges for beef steers yearlings cows and lambs. Estimated tomorrow receipts include 6 090 hogs 2 000 cattle 1 000 sheep.
Chicago market summary shows steady tone across Produce Butter Poultry and Potatoes. Receipts include 18069 cases of Produce with various firsts and duties, Butter at stable pricing, and mixed poultry weights and prices alongside on track potatoes and shipments.
July reports from Washington detail farmers combining and threshing across the area. Visitors from Keota, Kalona, and Crawfordsville share news of crops, water on farms, and local celebrations in Winfield, Columbus City, and Kingsbury Inn catfish dinners. Local figures like W J Edgar and Elmer Able are noted, along with road projects by Britt Construction and Henry County improvements.
District Court in Washington County Iowa fixes hearing for a purported last will and testament of Jennie Nelson deceased dated July 18 1938 filed July 28 1936. The hearing will occur at 9 00 AM at the Warrington Court House before the District Court or Clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the will. RR Noonan Clerk of the District Court dated July 17 1936.
The Mason City Globe Gazette notes farmers, including Paul Spotts of Cerro Gordo County, report small grains harvest approaching normally with yields and quality ranging from fair to excellent. Corn may need two more weeks of hot dry weather, and moisture remains a concern but not critical. The piece defends Iowa's crop outlook against sensational heat headlines.
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