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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
7
The southeast cornerstone of the original Capitol in Washington was laid on September 18, 1793, by President Washington with Masonic ceremonies. The north wing was finished in 1800, and the government, which came from Philadelphia, took possession in October of that year.
Chicago market report shows hogs at 16 000 head with top 11.75 for 200 to 300 pound pigs and prices slipping 10 cents from Tuesday. Cattle receipts projected at 9 000 with mixed ranges from calves to feeder cattle and varied grain prices. sheep market steady to strong with lambs 11.50 to 13.00 and feeders 7.50 to 8.50.
Bargains on used Underwood and Royal portables with rental terms offered by Mrs H E Busby. Crochet patterns and books for bedspreads and tablecloths at Yarn Shoppe. Special poultry supply discount this Thursday at Bamseyer's Hatchery. For sale Chester White hogs time vaccinated available August 1. GH 1BRED Lone tred 922.
Havre reports on Friday May 28 Harry McConnell celebrated a birthday. A later gathering featured numerous relatives with baskets and visiting friends including the McConnells and Carrs among others. The article lists many local families visiting, calling on kin, and sharing Sunday and Monday visits across multiple homes.
Yesterday's totals show New York defeating Brooklyn 5 2. Chicago leads the NL with 23 wins while Pittsburgh trails with 12. In the AL New York tops Cleveland 28 4 six games postponed with several matchups listed. Evening activities note visits to the Ferguson home by Mrs. Sam Wittrie.
Tuesday reports from Washington and Ainsworth describe farmers plowing corn across several farms. Ed Chrissinger returns to Crawfordsville, Earl Fisher recovers from appendicitis, and Dale Jones notes a good crop outlook. Old timers recall bluegrass mowing and a large herd of western cows with lambs.
Edward Heck of Washington R. 1 visited town Tuesday and left his home daily to support. Custer, Washington RK. 3 is thriving with farming and new cows to milk. A grandson took his grandmother to the cinema but she left early complaining of uncomfortable seats.
In a breezy exchange, two people discuss a lemon colored dress and a humorous remark about choices. The chatter mentions neighbors, a telephoned update, and a lighthearted question about quality of milk from new farming machinery. A playful line ends with a gift of cigars.
Readable grain market table shows WHEAT CORN OATS RYE quotes for July and September with mixed highs lows opens and percent changes. Entries appear inconsistent but indicate activity in Wheat Corn Oats Rye futures with several percent figures and misprints across months and options.
The short tailed shrew is the smallest fur bearing mammal in North America. It measures two and a quarter inches from nose to tail tip.
The notice invites cattle owners to bring head of cattle including 12 white face steers, hogs, sows and pigs, plus 1000 oak posts seven feet long and hedge posts. It lists wagon tongues and assorted lumber, furniture, a new cook stove, and encourages customer trade while noting names Val Bruty Aud.
Chicago report shows eggs weak with receipts 47 485 cases and 19 firsts 1843 plus current receipts 17 percent and dirties 16 percent. Butter market steady with 26 215 tubs and various quality levels. Poultry steady with broilers 18 to 21 ducks 1 to 15 geese 9 to 11 turkeys 13 to 16 roosters 12 to 13. Potatoes on track 239 arrivals 44 shipments 924.
Chicago cash corn prices show No 2 yellow at 130 and 129 to 130, No 3 yellow at 127 to 129, No 2 white 130, No 4 white 126, sample grade 122 to 127 with an estimated carlot of 27.
The brief entry shows stock or commodity prices with values for Open 1.59, High 1.59, Low 1.57, and Close 1.57 for July. No additional context or entities are provided.
Principal of High School Miss Della Patton and Principal of Junior High Miss Ethel McCreedy appear in a School Board roster. Officials: President C. W. Tucker, secretary Ralph W. Thompson, Dr. P. L. Biter, De. 7. J. Pease, Glenn Mace, A. B. Alchivon.
Plumbing and heating services offered with guaranteed work. Competitive prices and reliable results. Contact phone 675211 for details and estimates.
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