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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
7
Market brief notes irregular poultry receipts with 38 trucks and 22 percent checks. Fresh graded firsts 26 percent and 24 percent current receipts. Dirties 23 percent. Buyer and seller meet via Journal want ads.
In Wellman July 24 Rev. M. L. Dewey will lead the New Haven church in morning and evening services while Rev. Earl Dale is away on vacation. The report also covers local social visits, picnics of the Ladies Rural club with 65 attendees, and family news including birthday observances and a birth at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids.
Germany is developing its own paprika plants to achieve self-sufficiency in all spices. The effort underscores national aims to reduce reliance on imports and boost domestic production of staple flavorings.
Midway Same Co. in Columbus runs an auction every Wednesday and a Community Sale each Friday at City Feed Yard. The page notes a July 29 closing out sale of the Cornelius J. Sherry Estate in Crawfordsville.
Tokyo reports indicate Japan retains broad freedom of expression despite wartime controls and thought campaigns. Public criticism comes from radicals and financiers, with a central council promoting open policy discussion. Press reaction is mixed, some favor permanent councils, others prefer the Diet. The piece also notes Norman Oklahoma’s curb service wedding with a traveling preacher who was selling produce.
A fragment notes Kiwi the Kiwi is a native of New Zealand. The terse line references the animal’s origin without further context or details.
WAVERLY Kay Moeller two months old is recovering from bites inflicted by a pet white rabbit. The mother Mrs Lawrence Moeller heard cries and found the rabbit on the baby bed causing ten bites to the head and right arm.
Irma Webber, 18, files a $1 million damage suit in Los Angeles against Mazdayazan cult leaders. She alleges the 11 year old girl was attacked during a Norco California gahanbar religious gathering and instructed by the high priest to submit to a disciple as an honor and duty.
A reflective note praises a father for helping his son through a classified ad in the Journal. It extolls the reach of the paper and encourages readers to use the classifieds to buy or reach others, noting a low cost to place an ad.
Chicago markets show HOGS down 15 to 25 cents with 180 to 240 lb at 11.40 to 11.75, cows and sows weaker. CATTLE two way with steer weights largely 11.25 to 12.25, fat cows steady, bulls steady, top 9.25, 13.50 offered. SHEEP slow with native springers 11.75 to 12.00, light stock around 4.00 to 4.56, receipts forecast Hogs 8,000 Cattle 2,000 Sheep 1,000 tomorrow.
Chicago July 24 Up cash grain notes show corn bids listed as 1 yellow 73 to 74, 2 yellow 73 to 74, 3 yellow 73 to 78, 4 yellow 71, 5 yellow 70 to 71 with oats described as 1 mixed 84 and 2 mixed.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday each month. Lee Holland W M and A W Yard Secretary are listed as officials for the lodge notice.
Rail schedule lists westbound trains Nos 3 and 4 Golden State Limited, local Nos 1 and 2, and Californian services with daily or except Sunday frequency. Eastbound locals Nos 2 and 8, and Southwest Limited Nos 25 and 26 shown with departure times and stops at Davenport, Kansas City, and Goodland zones. Agent names B G Anderson and W C Bell appear with branches and depots.
Local routes list departures for Bus No. 3 at 6:00 a m from Sleee, No. 9 at 8:02 p m from Washington ELee, No. 7 at 3:45 p m, and Omaha to Chicago No. 2 at 3:45 p m with other Cambridge notes. Note tickets sold at Bus Depot North Side Square Candy Kitchen for full coast to coast trips. CantonI Agen.
A cryptic market note lists soybeans at 1.49 with two yellow units and white classifications. Eggs are described as firm with receipts noted, while Chicago Produce outlines a firm market for eggs and general receipts.
The grain table lists May, Sep and Dec prices for Wheat, Corn, Oats and Soybeans. Wheat ranges between 1.04 and 1.10, Corn around 1.75 to 1.86, Oats at about 0.41, and Soybeans near 1.37 to 1.39 with July and October maturities noted.
Prices listed by Powers Produce in Washington Iowa show items at 21¢, 17¢, 14¢, 36¢ and 10¢ per pound or dozen as indicated. The ad conveys low unit costs typical of a local market page.
David Farland helps a frightened woman who entrusts him with an envelope to deliver to Richard Garrison. A missing compact triggers a tense meet with Mat Bream, Fan Rubley, and Jane Rider as danger and secrets loom. The story follows secrets tied to Kurt Helm and a looming supper encounter.
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