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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1942

Page

7

Market Report Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Markets in Chicago show hogs 5 to 10 cents lower across weights with top hogs at 14.45 and 14.40 for 180 to 3380 pounds. Cattle demand strong with steer and yearling trade mostly 12.25 to 14.00. best heifers about 14.35. Sheep supply meager with lambs at 13.50 and ewes 4.50 to 6.25. Wednesday estimates set hogs 12,000 cattle 11,000 sheep 2,000.

Chicago Franklin Center West Chester Highland Iowa Jackson Marion Oregon Washington City Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward Washington Ectiniven Toning Seechiesi Custer Wilson

Chicago Produce Market Report Shows Firm Prices

Chicago market notes receipts for hogs at 9 982 cases with firm to steady prices. Firsts and extras move with small gains in currant and storage packed lines. Poultry receipts include 1 car and 29 trucks with steady to firm demand. hens and White Rock varieties show small price shifts.

White Rock White Rock Springs Colored Springs

Chicago Grain Table Showcases June Market Moves

Chicago grain prices latest: wheat contracts for Sept and Dec show gains above 1 percent in early June. Corn futures for Sept Dec and July trade near 88 to 91 cents, with modest shifts. Oats display Sept and Dec activity around 48 to 50 cents, July steady near 47 to 49 cents.

RVR and Soybean figures show fluctuating percentages

Readable figures list RVR and SOYBEANS rates across months and instruments. RVR values hover around mid to upper sixties with declines and rebounds noted in Sept, Dec, July, and Oct. Soybeans show prices or rates near 1.72 to 1.76 with old and new values and minor moves.

Chicago Cash Grain Report Summary

Chicago cash grain markets report mixed sift of corn and soybeans with several price quotes shown for yellow and white varieties. Notable entries include yellow corn at multiple percent ranges and soybeans priced across various lots, reflecting a varied bid environment.

Broiling and Panbroiling Basics for Meats

The article explains broiling as placing meat on a rack with the top surface three inches from the heat source and turning when browning. It notes browning both sides before removing and offers panbroiling as an alternative method without adding liquid or covering.

Luck Bringers: Hunchback Figurines Found in Alexandria

Ancient bronze and terracotta images uncovered at Alexandria depict a humpback figure believed to bring luck and ward off evil. Ranging from crude to detailed, these talismanic representations show pharaohs and courtiers seeking fortune through a recognizable hump.

Alexandria

Lemmings migrate in swarms damaging crops and drowning at sea

Lemmings are small Arctic rodents with long fur and tiny ears. Certain species move in large swarms that damage crops and cross barriers including water. Many leap into the sea and drown.

Arctic

Midway Sale Column Lists Weekly Auctions

The notice lists weekly sales at Midway Cnp Columbus Junction every Wednesday and at Whittaker sale barn every Friday. A Fleetwood Household Goods sale occurs in West Chester on Saturday June 6 at 1 30 PM. A June 6 closing out sale of the Florence Sellers estate at 747 East 2nd Street is also advertised.

Midway Sale Cnp Columbus Junction Whittaker Fleetwood Household Goods Sale West Chester Florence Sellers East 2Nd Street

Ducks Use Mallards to Fight Mosquito Larvae in Texas

Texas game department biologists say mallards are efficient mosquito control, eliminating most larvae even in heavily infested areas.

Texas Game Department

Memorial Day thanks from Fred Longer for helpers

Fred Longer, chairman of the general committee for Memorial day, expressed gratitude for the support and participation in Saturday's services. He cited those who supplied cars and labor, patriotic organizations, and carriers of the day. He praised cemetery caretakers Roy Stewart at Woodlawn and the Springman brothers at Elm Grove for their extra hours preparing and cleaning the sites.

Fred Longer Longer Roy Stewart Woodlawn Springman Elm Grove

Elementary Pupils Give Finale Program at St Marys

St Marys school closes its eighth grade. 14 seniors receive diplomas from Rt Rev Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier who urged saying no. Entertainment includes plays and solos by grades and seniors. local visitors to Riverside and nearby towns noted.

Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier Monsignor Jacobsmeier Rita Stransky Mary Jane Quinn Mary Kathleen Knittel Tommy

Weather Radio Waves Do Not Cause Bad Weather

Weather bureau states radio waves do not affect the weather and claims that global radio emissions have no scientific basis. It notes that thunderstorm energy far exceeds radio sources, and the added energy from stations is comparatively minute.

The Weather Bureau

Oldest Living Tree Advocated in Sequoia Park

The General Sherman tree in Sequoia National Park is described as the oldest and largest living thing on Earth. Researchers emphasize its massive trunk, height, and age as evidence of its ancient status.

General Sherman Sequoia National Park

Flag colors of Thailand and its self-titled meaning

The phrase notes that Siamese people call their country muang Thai meaning land of the free and describes the flag with red white and blue stripes.

Land of the Free

Summer School Classes at High School Start June 8

Summer school at the high school begins June 8 with courses in typing mechanical drawing and voice. Adults and students may enroll. instructors include Mrs. Bartow for typing Boyd White for voice and Foster Bickel for drafting. Registration is one dollar per course per week plus incidental costs.

Fred Bartow Boyd White Foster Bickel Wesley Pritchard Wayland Imf

Local residents spend Memorial Day visits and family time

Mrs Emma Nordyke and relatives spent Memorial Day weekend in Leon with kin. Wendell Marsh and son Kenton from Chicago arrive for a brief vacation with Mrs Nordyke’s family. Dr and Mrs F L Wheelan and sons returned to Britt after visiting George Wheelan. Garden department requests flower donations for tomorrow's church flower show. Bernard and Ambrose Hermann visited Sigourney with Frank Haupert family. Do rothy Musser and daughter called on Howard McCleer before heading to Iowa City from Tucson. Redlinger group returned from West Point after commencement.

Walter Lemley Parnell Emery Sharp Trinity Methodist Church S. L. Gringer Charles Ehl Moline Til William Carroll Silvis Ebl George Waldschmidt Duane Perkins Des Moines Iowa City Elmo Knittel Saint Louis Emma_ Nordyke Wallace Nordyke Bill Nordyke Wilma Leon Wendell Marsh Kenton Chicago Charles Rothlisberger F.l Wheelan and Sons Britt George Wheelan Bernard and Ambrose Hermann Sigourney Frank Haupert John

Kos Reports Rotary Convention to Club

Frank Kos, president elect of the Washington Rotary club, spoke on the Des Moines district meeting with the theme Winning the War and Building World Order. Ralph W. Thompson praised the Des Moines gathering, and Wilbur Chandler showed color moving pictures on North Carolina. Harry Ramsayer chaired the program.

Frank Kos Washington Rotary Club Des Moines Frank Ralph W. Thompson Wilbur Chandler North Carolina Harry Ramseyer

Simpson Family Returns From Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Harry Simpson and Bonnie returned Sunday night from a weekend visit with friends in West Union and McGregor.

Harry Simpson Bonnie West Union McGregor

More Production More Production for Egg and Poultry Year

Growers urged to maximize egg and poultry output this year. Plan fall chick starts, replace unproductive stock with wood pallets, and use Red Comb Balancer for free choice feeding through growing and laying seasons.

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