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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1946
Page
5
Des Moines report shows 17 infantile paralysis cases in Iowa last week, the heaviest week of the season. Year to date 74 cases, up from 11 last year. about 11 deaths noted. Dr. Carl Jordan of the division of communicable diseases says cases have not reached epidemic proportions.
A new glass filter on the market fixes a common problem where filters bob up or fall out during brewing. The design keeps the filter steady, ensuring a stable pour and preventing spills.
Markets show hogs 7 500 head with early steady prices 22.00 at 180 280 lb and later 25 50 cents higher across weights. sows 20.25 20.75. top 22.60. Cattle 8 000 with top steers and yearlings 27 50, bullpecks 26.00, heifers 23.00. cows slower. Sheep 2 000 with lamb bids 21 25 21 50 and ewes around 8 65. light trading noted.
Chicago market notes show poultry receipts at no cars and 25 trucks with steady demand. Eggs total 12 511 cases with firm top and unsettled balance. wholesale price ranges listed for Extras standards and current receipts with dirties and checks also noted.
Notice to voters of the Independent School District of Washington County Iowa. A June 13 1946 board resolution fixes August 27 1946 as the election date to decide a bond issue up to 190000 dollars to build and furnish an addition to the high school with a gym industrial arts shop and extra classrooms. Polling place is City Hall Washington Iowa open 7 AM to 7 PM.
Chicago grain table lists open high low and close figures for corn oats and March futures. Entries include corn Jan Mar and oats Aug Sept Nov Dec and March with varying percentages and fractional values across columns.
Cash grain sales in Chicago show Wheat varying with several lots around 2.02 and 2.01 dollars per bushel for hard and mixed grades. Corn remains steady around 2.10 to 2.16 per bushel with sample yellow at 1.97. Oats trend 2-3 cents lower with mixed and white types around 74 to 77 cents. Barley prices listed for malting at 1.43 to 1.72 and feed at 1.20 to 1.48.
Washington County has been chosen among 18 counties to prepare an Iowa State Fair exhibit. The 10 by 14 foot display titled Yesterday a Gloomy Back Porch, today a Sunny Work Room will show a farm home work room with laundry and canning gear on loan from local merchants.
Ellis E. Eno 84 of Fort Dodge was appointed colonel in the Iowa National Guard air arm with command of the 1324 Fighter group. He replaces Col Lester Orcutt as director of the state aeronautics commission after organizational changes in Des Moines and Sioux City units.
Iowa City July 30 Twenty three persons are being treated for polio at Iowa University hospital Harold K Smith assistant administrator announced yesterday The total exceeds by ten the number reported last Thursday Cases come from all parts of the state Clinton county leads with five cases none in serious condition Officials say the increase is normal for this time of year and not alarming.
Friday and Wednesday livestock auctions announced with specific events listed. Aug 6 features Spotted Poland China bred sow sales by Earl Keilogg and Sons of Winfield Iowa.
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