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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1939
Page
5
The text notes grandfathers clocks arose between 1660 and 1670 and identifies David Rittenhouse as the earliest American maker, producing one in Philadelphia in 1787. This links European origin with early U.S. craftsmanship and dates.
The Chicago livestock market reports hogs 11 000 head steady to 10 cents lower with top 6.95 and most 240 to 270 pounds 6.10 to 6.70. Cows 12 000 and calves 1 000 with fed steers and yearlings steady to strong and yearling heifers firm to higher. Sheep 2 000 market slow with spring lambs 9.00 to 9.25 and native slaughter lambs 2.50 to 2.60. total receipts forecast for tomorrow include cattle 7 000 hogs 16 000 sheep 4 000.
Chicago grain table dated July 24 shows Wheat May and Sept figures around mid to high sixties with diverse Open and Close splits. Corn May and Sept trading near forty, with Oats May and Sept steady in mid-twenties. Rye and Barley entries appear with mixed percentages across May and Sept contracts.
Chicago notes a steady market across produce and poultry. Receipts total 9 712 cases with various adjustments and small shifts in freight and poultry figures including ducks hens leghorn hens and turkeys within modest ranges.
Chicago market notes list corn prices with grades 1 mined 50 and 1 yellow 40 to 41 percent, oats mixed 25 to 27 cents, white 25 to 26, and soybeans at 3 percent yellow 81 cents. The report captures daily price ranges by grain type and color.
The Rio Grande was originally called Rio Bravo by early Spanish explorers in the sixteenth century and remains the name used by people in Mexico.
Fritz Kuh nicknamed little Fuehrer of a German American band is arrested on profanity and drunkenness charges and leaves Webster Massachusetts courthouse after paying an $85 fine.
D F Macon files a brief column listing subscription updates and service reminders for readers. He notes renewal deadlines, pricing, upcoming issues, and contact details for assistance.
Farmers reported oats yielding about sixty bushels per acre on the R L Duncan farm near the county line. The Washington gathering drew many locals for a band concert and church services. Ainsworth residents shared news of visits, travel plans, funerals, and farm scenes while a letter from Pasadena sparked regional interest.
Brighton report notes Jimmy Meek hired by local merchants to clean pavement along Front Street. Also includes Legion Auxiliary dinner and officer installation, a funeral for Celeste Bierce, social events, and visitors from Ottumwa and Texas.
Frank Priebe argues good weather and high hatch numbers push poultry supply up while demand remains robust. He notes margins stay favorable as feed prices fall, and widespread consumption supports prices. He predicts continued profitability for those managing flocks well despite surpluses in other foods.
The peak Mount Rainier was named after Peter Rainier, a British admiral involved in the American Revolution. Captain George Vancouver, the English navigator, bestowed the name in 1792.
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