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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1936

Page

7

Market FX Data Brief

The feed shows high 1.1145 and low around 1.09 with close near 1.10 percent changes noted. Additional lines indicate minor AO values and fluctuating quotes around 1.08 1.10.

Sands Family Visits and Harvest Work Report

Mr and Mrs Doyle Sands stay with the latter s parents near New London. Bobby Hesseltine visits grandparents Albert and Mrs Hesseltine. Dale Riley visits home folks briefly before leaving for Minnesota harvest work. Victor Hesseltine and Habn boys harvest Tipton fields. Frank Sands slowly improves after illness. John Mulhern makes a Washington business call.

Vera Sands South Hill Doyle Sands New London Sittle Bobby Hesseltine Albert Hesseltine Dale Riley Dale New Liberty Minnesota Victor Hesseltine Habn Tipton Bert Hesseltine Frank Sands Clint Shull John Mulhern Washington

Brighton and Washington visitors recall a cool July in Iowa

Dock Johnson of Washington admires Iowa’s cool nights and plans to return Friday or Monday. The note mentions friends from Brighton and Washington, local tradesmen like A. J. Morgan, E. W. Kessell, and R. S. Borkoski, and memories of 1995 to 1906. It cites crops, rain, and market notes while praising community ties and a Beitel estate purchase.

Sam Houston Byrd San Benito Texas Frank Macon Washington Iowa Frank Centennial San Antono Henry Johnson Dock Johnson

Markets Report Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Chicago markets show hogs at 13 000 head with 3 000 direct and steady gains for many weights. Cattle numbers 7 500 steady with beef steers 7.50 to 9.50 and calves 4.50 to 9.00. sheep 8 000 steady with lambs 10.00 to 10.75 and yearlings 6.00 to 8.50.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Update July 30

Chicago reports firm produce receipts in Biggs and steady market for Kutter. Poultry market unsettled with varied percentages for fowls springers broilers and turkeys. Potatoes on track arrivals and shipments show market slightly stronger.

Chicago Biggs Kutter

Chicago Cash Corn Prices and Receipts Report

Chicago market notes show No 1 yellow at 102 cents, No 2 yellow 102 to 1021 2 cents, No 8 yellow 100 to 101 cents, No 4 yellow 100, No 2 mixed 111, No 8 white 110, sample grade 95 to 96 percent. Estimated receipts 43 percent carlots.

Chicago

Neighbor Receives Thanks For Caring Support

Acknowledgment to S. M. Brinton and his neighbor to the west on the north side for caring during illness. The note mentions he now reads his home daily and the Centennial book. Also thanks Gene McClelland for two years of companionship with Mr. Benton.

S. M. Brinton Gene McClelland Mr. Benton

Local residents discuss paper and crops in dry time

C P Grosscup and wife debated keeping the Evening Journal while driving in Macon for home news. Clarence asked for a dollar and was told to give him one, not their last. The note thanks Mr and Mrs Grosscup and mentions she is well informed on crop conditions during the dry period.

C. P. Grosscup

Brinton Joins Evening Journal Subscription in Brighton

A. H. Brinton in Brighton joined the Evening Journal Subscription. The note thanks him and hopes he continues with the thousands of home daily readers.

A. H. Brinton Brighton Evening Journal

Cathedral of Mexico City stands on Aztec temple site

The Cathedral of the City of Mexico sits near the ruins of the Aztec temple razed in 1521. Foundations began in 1573 with completion around 1811. The structure extends about 460 feet in length and its towers reach 204 feet in height.

City of Mexico Cortez

Community Sale Saturday With Furniture Cattle and Poultry

A Saturday sale starts at 12 50 featuring a large consignment of stored furniture including walnut pieces. The listing also offers cattle cows calves and springers, sows with pigs, White Rock pullets, posts, and other items. Local buyers will be present and buyers can bring real calves to Macon Auci.

Lawrence Mottet Gerald Duncan Wade Page Grace Beitel Be'tel Estate Jay Brewer

Local Produce Market Prices Weekend Update

Local market lists prices for dairy and poultry items. Sweet cream 85 cents per pound, No 1 sour cream 33 8 cents per pound, No 2 sour cream 33 8 cents per pound. Hens, eggs, and poultry rates include heavy hens 4 1/2 pounds at 12 cents per pound and Leghorn hens 8 cents per pound. Old roosters 8 cents per pound, ducks and geese also priced.

Voliebed iDruugi Reister Hennery

Cedric Wigglesworth Becomes Cherry Creek Schoolmaster

A Maine narrator recalls Cedric Wigglesworth the schoolmaster of Cherry Creek. Despite mockery over his clothes and skills he wins respect by teaching without beating pupils, later delivering a decisive defeat to Slim Thomas, prompting his departure from the town.

Cedric Cracle Gracie Mr. Bartlette Cherry Creek Thomas Tle Gracies Slim Thomas Slim Cherry Creek Bridge Sim Thomas Sissy Cedric Wigglesworth Ben

Cold Pole of Wert Levated Noted at Greenland Harbor

A fragment notes the cold pole in the Western Hemisphere at Rensselaer harbor in Northwest Greenland with temperatures stated as extreme low values. The text uses unclear terms like 70 scarces below vera, gryte and lacks clear dates or organizations.

Rensselaer Harbor Greenland Vera, Gryte

Authenticity of Joan's Sword Sparks French Debate

Dispute over the sword of Joan of Arc in a Dion museum centers on its authenticity. Critics argue the blade decorations date to 1575, not Joan's era, while supporters cite an alleged Merimee letter claiming the sword was given to Joan and worn, though not used in battle.

France Joan of Arc Museum of Dion Europe Detroit News Joan Rouen Prosper Merimee

Jud Tunkins Envious of Prize Ring Payouts

Jud Tunkins quotes Jud Tooting noting envy at prize ring earnings versus regular battery wages. The remark highlights the disparity between athletic prize money and common labor pay.

Jud Tooting

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