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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1936
Page
7
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Chicago livestock report shows hogs at 13 000 head with 2 000 direct, market steady to firm from yesterday and spot gains 5 to 10 cents. Top hog price 11.15, 180-250 lb range 10.75 to 11.10, 250-325 lb 10.00 to 10.75, lows 8.75 to 9.50. Estimated tomorrow receipts include cattle 8 000, hogs 15 000, sheep 11 000. cattle steady, calves 2 000 steady, beef steers 7.50 to 9.50, yearlings 7.25 to 9.25, cows 4.50 to 6.25, bulls 5.00 to 6.50, calves 4.50 to 8.50.
The notice lists community sale events at City Feed Yard every Saturday and Midway Sale Co in Columbus Junction every Wednesday. It shows recurring rural auction activity with no dates provided. Local bidders and buyers are invited to participate in these sales as part of the weekly schedule.
Grain table from Chicago quotes July futures for wheat corn oats and rye. Entries show Open High Low Close ranges across July September December for Wheat Corn Oats and Rye with figures in percentages and dollars. The table lists multiple delivery months and bid ranges reflecting market activity on the prior day.
A peculiar remark notes the rook bird as capable of backward flight among birds, a trait contrasted with the dragonfly in the Inced world, where this power is unique to that insect.
Community briefs from the Journal's subscription representative highlight local events, meetings, and happenings. Short notes cover civic notices, library programs, school activities, and upcoming town gatherings in neighboring jurisdictions.
July notes from Wayland describe Mr Tom Wheelan’s improvement at St John hospital Davenport and local figures like Ralph Kauffman Coppock and Ed Wenger. Residents discuss Washington Wayland road plans advancing, Elmer Roth’s farm renovation, and return of Wayland readers to the Evening Journal. Local chatter mentions a hog caller and a shooter reacting to new three shot ruling alongside food business activity.
Ville recalls panting past ways as residents share small farm updates. W W Robertson and Hanson assist on a herd of Herefords, with 33 steers fat ready since last sighting. Blake Spencer relates family news from Mr Pleasant. Marion Caldwell visits Des Moines, Eva DeBord returns home, New Haven plans an ice cream social at church.
A 1936 Iowa report notes syphilis as a leading infectious disease causing death across ages. It highlights high contagion in early stages, transmission mainly via sexual contact, and outlines the corkscrew spirochete Spirocheta pallida identified by Schaudinn and Hoffman in 1905. Early awareness and prompt treatment are essential to curb spread.
Edward Koester aged 16 son of Mr and Mrs Joe Koester died in a drowning accident while swimming in a sandpit near Sheffield. Police reported no witnesses and the body was recovered by bystanders. Coroner to investigate.
The Board met by call of the Chairman on June 21 1936 with all members present. Bonds approved for Pie Dine Company Iowa City and Risk Construction Company Washington and J B Hannah West Point. R W Fillmore Justice of the Peace Brogh ton Township bond approved. A claim for secondary road maintenance E D Wahl surfacing 227827 approved. County Auditor authorized to issue warrant. Recess taken until reconvened by the Chairman. M T Coon Chairman Attest Ethel Green Clerk B of.
The petition of Roger Sherman seeks judgment against Anna A. Davis for 405.01 plus interest from May 9 1935 and costs for services and materials furnished at her request. An attachment against lands seeds chattels rights and credits is requested as she is alleged to have absconded and to be non resident and potentially removing property. The Iowa Old Age Assistance Commission claims may be inferior to plaintiff. Defendants must appear and defend by noon on a given date.
The court sets the September term to begin September 7 1936 at the Court House in Washington Washington County Iowa. If you fail to appear default will be entered and the decree as prayed may be granted. Edmund D Morrison Jr attorney for plaintiff July 28 August 11 18.
COUNCIL BLUFFS July 28 Gov Clyde L Herring has accepted an invitation to formally open the centennial pageant Aug 9 officials announced today He will also preside at the coronation of Miss Centennial Queen chosen from more than 50 southwestern Iowa beauties Preceding the pageant he will deliver a brief address.
A brief item notes pineapple growing but the fragment includes a confusing phrase about “spero the fenshites” with no clear context or identifiable entities. Further readable text is needed to determine a proper summary and involved parties.
Washington Lodge No 26 at 4 AM holds a regular meeting the first Friday of each month A Bealer W M and A W Yard secretary are listed for contact.
Washington train timetable shows L and Eastbound No 82 with multiple weekly runs plus No 12 Apache and No 2 Sunset Limited. Westbound No 83 operates Tue Thu Sat with No 11 Apache and No 1 Sunset Limited. Knoxville Branch departs 7:00 am daily except Sunday, with No 430 to Washington and No 429 to California. Agent signatures: L Goodlander and J C McKay.
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