Threshers Finish Early at Bethel
Elmer and Ervin Wulf lead a smaller Pine Grove run with seven threshing machines and one combine. Most runs ended by July 23 as oats and other grains are harvested. Davis Bros. oats yield 46 to 50 bushes per acre. Local women assist with threshers’ meals as crews wrap up ahead of hay and grain work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Gideon
Bethel
Elmer
Ervin Wulf
Pine Grove
Davis Bros
Mie Gideon
Doyle Plecker
Chas
Kolosick
Plecker
Grove Letts
Wolfe
Gray
White
Green
Ruth
Mae Gideon
News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities
Journal Subscription Representative reports brief items from nearby towns. Snippets include community events, local meetings, school activities, and small notices about gatherings, sales, and public announcements observed in the region.
Hogs and cattle prices rise on Chicago markets
Chicago July 26 market report shows hogs up 10 to 15 cents on many weights with top at 10.25 and sow gains 25 to 40 cents. Cattle steady to higher with beef steers 11.00 to 13.00 and calves 5.00 to 10.00. lambs 9.00 to 9.50 and feeders 7.50 to 8.50. Estimated tomorrow: cattle 8,000 hogs 12,000 sheep 7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hi-bred corn near Washington noted during detassling
July 26 report from Elmus Brenneman describes detassling corn for Oetjen Ryes north of Calvary barns, noting hi-bred corn fields near Washington. Coppock highway shows road work with weed removal and grading, expected to improve the road when finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Calvary Barns
Washington
Midget combines loom large in Iowa harvest shift
Ames Iowa July 27 and farm experts report a surge in small combines changing harvesting in Iowa. 40 percent more in Warren County with 140 machines, many arriving in the last three years. Tests of 40 inch midgets begin as farmers value time and cost savings despite limited share of total grain handled by combines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
RE. V. Collins
Iowa State College
Warren County
L. J. Nickle
Collins
Home Daily News Brought To Family Future Plans Shared
Ed Robertson and Mrs. Wykoff teased about the old fashioned whooping cough while Raymond Wykoff was away. Helen and Keith, now nearly grown, told their mother they wanted the home daily news for the future, and their thanks were gratefully noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Wykoff
Ed Robertson
Mrs. Wykoff
Helen
Keith
Home Daily News
Threshing Underway Across Local Roads
Residents report widespread threshing on many roads toward Coppock with grain runs in full swing. Mrs. Chas Marek thanks for daily home support as Earl Nicolas Roy Davison and Davison Bros. operate a large threshing job nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Marek
Earl Nicolas Roy Davison
Davison Bros. Machine
First Sunday Welcome Spurs Quiet Reply
A girl new to town attends her first church service where the young minister offers to visit next week. She politely declines saying she already has a young man. The brief vignette ends with a hint of an implied romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youmg
Experienced Veteran Sportsman at County Fair Races
The speaker notes two years of experience firing starting guns for county fair races, highlighting expertise in handling race announcements and event starts. The exchange frames him as an experienced veteran in a sports setting.
Turner and Partners Grains Field Onslaught Noted
Report notes John Turner and associates with extensive grain shocks in their land. Fred Edwards and C S Davison are described as busy this week handling the workload. A small German band is reportedly securing dates for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Turner
Fred Edwards
C. S. Davison
Pessimism on a Flight Route Amid Rumors of Crash
Passengers and crew discuss fears during the flight with half the people on the ground and in the air believing a crash was likely. Reininger Bros and several others were away from home, while aircraft machines were visible in many directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reininger Bros
Chicago Produce Market Updates
The Chicago market report notes firm egg receipts at 9,652 cases with firsts and dirties showing small shifts and current receipts at 19 percent. Butter remains steady with varied levels across specials extras and firsts. Poultry prices stay steady with ranges for springers broilers ducks geese turkeys and roosters listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cochran Family Drives Native Lumber Across County
H G Cochran and parents Mr and Mrs W S Cochran near Coppock haul thousands of feet of good native lumber to communities across the region showcasing active rural lumbering in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Cochran
W. 8S. Cochran
Coppock
Visit highlights community ties at the Evening Journal
A reader from Kyle Brighton R. 2 expressed appreciation for the Evening Journal and its familiarity with local families. The note suggests the paper feels like a home newspaper and underscores its role in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Cc. Kyle
Brighton R. 2
Evening Journal
Coppock bridge and road to Brighton described as dandy
The note mentions Coppock bridge and road to Brighton with Joe Stalder completing a task on Monday. It cites 240 streets in Greater New York designated for learner drivers and predicts heated highways of the future. Clarence Reighard threshing on Jake Koch farm described as producing extra good wheat. Rye and Mrs Anna Shafer farm wheat noted as fine quality where Owen Blick resides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Joe Stalder
Greater
New York
Clarence Reighard
Jake Koch
Local eateries report strong meal service in town
Reports spread that threshing meals satisfy crowds with cafes and churches thriving. Pringle Tea Room in Brighton served 58 meals last Saturday as the town notes a busy season for meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pringle Tea Room
Brighton
Chicago Grain Table Highlights July Market Activity
Grain table from Chicago shows wheat, corn, oats and rye quotes for May, Sept, and Dec delivery. Wheat near 72 for May with varied highs and lows, corn around 58 to 57, oats around 26, rye around 50, across multiple months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dee
Mixed colors and grades show varied performance results
A brief report catalogs several color coded grades and percentages. No. 1 yellow drops from 68 to 58 percent while No. 2 yellow sits at 58. No. 3 yellow sits 56 to 57 percent and No. 4 yellow at 57. Mixed 57 4 percent and No. 4 mixed 56 to 56 percent. Sample grade h1 at 56 and estimated car lots 174.
Soybean Market Prices and Futures Summary
Market notes show soybeans for July at 89, October at 82 percent, with nearby futures around .831 and .82 and December futures at .825 percent. Prices shown include 825 and $3 readings, reflecting mixed bids and futures activity.
The Smallest Monkey of Brazil Described
The pygmy marmoset, Brazil's smallest monkey, weighs about four ounces, roughly twice a mouse, with heavy fur and a long tail.
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Brazil
Catgut Production Details From Sheep Intestines
The article explains catgut is produced from the muscular coat of sheep intestines. After processing with steeping scouring fermentation and inflation the material is cut into long strips and twisted. It notes the finest strings are made in Rome and Naples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Naples
Midnight bragging and threshing chores at Peters
At Seven o'clock the Peters household and neighbors helped finish threshing for the Dunbar family after the loss of their little girl. Mrs Peters Mildred watched chores while Harrison and R E Peters assisted. A funeral was held Monday. Henry J Yoder of Wayland visited Monday leaving thanks for Journal support at Phillips and Hebner. A large Sunset Park crowd gathered near the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Peters
Mrs. Peters
Mildred
Harrison
R. E
Carl Dunbers
Dunbar
Henry J. Yoder
Wayland
Phillips and Hebners
Farewell Party for Edward Eicher Couple Held in Chicago
The Chicago fundraiser notes a farewell gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Eicher in Chicago on Monday evening. Mixed groups attended, marking a community farewell event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Edward ©. Eicher
Weather and health updates from a rural community
The community notes ongoing threshing and cooking challenges due to lack of staples. John Flynn is improving after a serious illness, with his mother at the hospital. Several residents visit relatives, and rain is badly needed for corn and gardens. Donald Brown baled straw, Lawrence Heck baled hay, and Ruth Gideon visited the George family in Washington for improved health. Grace Brinning and daughter Elanora also called on the Wolfe family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flynn
Billy Birka
Charley Kolosick
Ernest Green
Donald Brown
Lawrence Heck
Ruth Gideon
J. R. George
Washington
Grace Brinning
Elanora
C. J. Wolfe
Local Visit Notes From Past Week
Mrs Gideon and Ruth called at the C J Wolfe home on Wednesday. Mary Gale Letts visited Chicago the past week returning Saturday evening. Mrs Gladys Hughes returned home with her for a visit at Floyd Letts home. Ruth Houseal spent the weekend at home from her school duties at Mt Pleasant.
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