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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1936

Page

5

Chicago Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Hogs Cattle

Chicago livestock market notes hog receipts at 6000 with 5000 direct and price ranges from 10.50 to 10.75 for 190 to 260 lb hogs, top at 10.75, with holdovers about 500. 270 to 310 lb hogs 9.90 to 10.44, lows 9.10 and down. Compared to last week, some gains in 240 lb and lighter. heavier weights and sows 10 to 25 cents higher. Cattle mostly steady. calves 100 steady. beef cattle good to choice 7.50 to 9.50, mediums.

Chicago Livestock Chicago

Market Report Prices for Livestock and Sheep

The report lists live cattle and sheep price ranges: yearlings 7.25 to 9.25, butcher cattle heifers 5.00 to 8.50, cows 4.25 to 6.00, bulls 5.00 to 6.50, calves 4.00 to 7.50, feeder steers 5.00 to 7.50, stocker steers 6.00 to 7.25, stocker cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.75. Sheep show 500 head steady with lambs 4.00 to 9.75, commons 6.00 to 7.50, yearlings 6.00 to 7.75, ewes 2.00 to 4.50, feeders 6.00 to 7.59.

Chicago Produce Market Report July 18

Chicago market update lists BEGGS market steady with receipts of 13 014 cases and various grade percentages. Butter market steady with mixed receipts and prices. Poultry market steady with truck receipts and range of prices for fowls broilers and turkeys. Potatoes on track with arrivals and shipments showing a weak market.

Chicago

Market Report on Corn Prices and Receipts

Chicago report lists corn prices for various grades with No 1 and 2 yellow at 91-92 cents and No 4 white at 96 cents. No 2 white trades at 101 cents. A note mentions animated receipts and 123 cars.

Chicago

Journal Sale Date Column Auction Listings

Community notices indicate sales every Saturday at City Feed Yard. Midway Sale Co lists Columbus Junction as the location with Wednesday dates.

Journal Midway Sale Co Columbu’ Junction

Grain price spread seen in Chicago markets

Chicago prices show narrow moves across wheat corn oats rye with July and September posts. Futures held firm with slight fractional gains and varied daily highs and lows in the latest session.

Esterday Chicago

All motor vehicle accidents are avoidable says expert

A writer argues that a driver training school in every community would teach that most car crashes are preventable. He challenges readers to audit familiar accidents, asking if any could have been prevented by pre or during emergency action, noting human error and occasional mechanical faults could be mitigated by careful inspection or steadier driving.

July 18 adds seven purebred Guernseys to Golden herd

Emmett Hays bought seven purebred Guernseys from the Oak Dale Guernsey herd at Albia on July 15, expanding his Golden Guernsey dairy. Earl F. Lemley threshes Friday and reports a good crop but needs rain. Mrs. J. E. Lind er of Pleasant Hill is ill amid hot weather. Ed Champa notes cows lack pasture but have shade and roadside grazing. A new bridge west of Pleasant Hill church will ease Sunday trips. The Millers report 106 on the north side and desire cooler weather and rain. Fred Bleese’s son and Mr Young repair the wind mill pump. they have water but no wind. Mrs. Bleese now reads the Journal and Centennial book. Fred Blees threshes at Tony Kauffman’s. S. F. Bolon plans to hire a housekeeper as he awaits the journal. The note praises local neighbors and family ties, mentioning Chalupa home and C. B. Schneider’s wash day and a helpful nephew Wagher.

Emmett Hays Golden Guernsey Oak Dale Albia Fred Bleese Young Bleees Fred Bleeés Tony Kauffman Ici Lynn Dunning’s Ladies Susanne Lowry

Hot Thanksgiving Turkeys and Crops in Drought Areas

Fred Merryfield of Ainsworth says heat helps his many turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Bert Gixons notes good crops if rain comes while grain is turning out well despite the dry spell. Grasshoppers cause damage in places. Janett Fletcher visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Fletcher in Crawfordville. Mrs Alex Devard and Mrs ing at the moment. Rare accidents may fall under Act of God but can often be prevented by foresight.

Fred Merryfield Ainsworth Fred Bert Gixons Ainsworth R. 3

Welsh Corgi noted for very short tail

The corgi, a Welsh breed, is famous for its hob tail or very short tail. It is described as a novelty in this country, akin to the Manx cat, born with its distinctive tail.

Wales

Sea sled described as high speed torpedo carrier

A sea sled is a long light wood and aluminum trail shell capable of 60 knot contract speed and occasionally reaching 75 to 80 knots. Each sled carries two torpedoes.

Overweight in Youth Brings Mixed Health Signals

A physiologist notes that being mildly overweight may be a health advantage for people under thirty five, while for those older than that threshold excess weight becomes a liability. The finding highlights age related differences in metabolic risk and suggests nuanced guidance for weight management across life stages.

Apples Fail to Grow in Yucatan Legend

In Yucatan, locals maintain apple trees will not yield fruit there, insisting that planted apples produce guavas instead. The odd belief reflects regional lore about climate and fruit species adaptation.

Yucatan

Mongolian Nose Feature Described in Vivid Detail

The passage highlights the Mongolian nose as an essential feature with a low sunken bridge. It notes that its shape allows one eye to nearly see the neighboring eye, portraying a distinctive facial trait.

Howard Hotle Visit Noted at Ainsworth Home

Friday evening Howard Hotle was visited at a local home. The home daily was sent to heir mother Mrs BE M Bergen in Des Moines. Thanks are extended to Raymond Sweet of Ainsworth for his past support and to his mother and girls for their kindness, with no way to adequately express gratitude.

Howard Hotle BE. M. Bergen Des Moines Raymond Sweet Ainsworth Raymond

Railroad Night and Program at the Park Event Summary

Railroad night and program at the railroad park featured fine music and tap dancing. Speakers followed with an old fashioned dance ending the evening at the Milwaukee depot.

Railroad Park Milwaukee

Remarkable turnout at special seating event by J M Kelley

Thanks go to Mac Conner and Jean Mangold for a specially arranged seat by J M Kelley. A very large crowd attended this splendid program with pop corn and lively atmosphere.

Mac Conner Jean Mangold J. M. Kelley

Woman Suffers Pain From Broken Cartilage

Mrs Art Rathmel of R 3 has endured severe pain since April 18 from a broken cartilage. After University Hospital Town City diagnosed no relief short of operation, she returned home to recover with help at home as Miss Bessie Baker and Miss Bernice Love join William Steele Jr to supervise.

Art Rathmel University Hospital Bessie Baker West Sunset Bernice Love Crawfordsville

Nurse Quinn Honored By Rathmel Family

Mrs Rathmel praised Miss Quinn a nurse at the hospital calling her a wonderfully good nurse. Quinn is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Quinn of Ainsworth as stated by Rathmel.

Farm Mutual Pays Claims for Month

Secretary James J. Benda of the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association reports settlements of claims by policy holders from June 16 to July 17. The list includes J. C. Deimerly of Keota for house fire $1200, J. Finke Crawfordsville calf killed by lightning $20, J. S. Crawford Washington hay and farm machinery fire $649.75, P. Ek. Babcock Washington house fire $3800, and numerous others with cattle, sheep, and livestock losses from lightning and fire across Washington County communities.

James J. Benda Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association J. C. Deimerly Keota House Walter H. Johnson Ainsworth J. @. Jones Lester R. Lease W. Chester Paul Harvey Washington A. J. Hauenstein Crawfordsville Washington Co. Hospital Washington House Chas. R. Coble Allie Lefever Finke Genkinger Jacob Fisher Wellman P. Ek. Babcock J. S. Crawford Peter Gerot Riverside Henry C. Kiefer Kalona Jesse Sleichter Walter A. Anderson Younh America Threshing Co

Landon pick elevates Lola Williams as secretary in Kansas

Lola Williams, longtime secretary to former Vice President Charles Curtis, wins the post as secretary to Kansas Governor Alfred Landon, the Republican presidential nominee. The appointment marks Williams’ first major government role after fourteen years of service in Curtis’s office.

Charles Curtis Lola Wiliams Kansan Alfred Landon

Return North After a Week of High Romance

Lynn leaves the south after a revelatory week with Doll and Jack. She frets over the lovers’ collision with Doll’s orderly plans, but resolves to go north. At the station she parts with friends who gift books and flowers, while Jack’s kiss lingers in her memory as she heads to Chicago. Susanne greets her homecoming with warmth as she contemplates the future.

Lynn Poti Zola Colonel Jack Dotl Dewey Mr. Condon Chicago Susanne Doll

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