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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1927
Page
2
Chicago cattle receipts 200 and sheep 4,000 reflected overall declines in fat cattle and yearlings while heifers and cutters weakness appeared. Hogs steady to lower with top around 9.55 and varied weights. stocks showed mixed demand as buyers shifted for leaner lots.
A town portrait of Charles A Lindbergh from Little Falls Minnesota charts his boyhood experiments with parachutes and bikes to a fearless early love of speed. It notes his father Congressman Lindbergh shaped his drive and how the two shared canoe adventures and relentless work ethic.
Chicago closing grain prices show mixed results with wheat percentages fluctuating between two and four categories and corn prices moving modestly. The report notes varied bid levels across hard and yellow varieties, highlighting a tense trading day for buyers and sellers.
A fragment lists color and grade figures including 1% and 1S mixed yellow and white samples, percentages and ratios such as 944% and 9644 to 1S, with Timothy values 4.00 to 6.25 and Clover ranging from 25.00 to 4.00. Contains inconsistent and partially readable data points.
Forrest Davidson visited Washington yesterday. In Crawfordsville Iowa the Social Hour club met at Mrs. Maryal Graham’s home despite a stormy day. Most members attended and discussed dogs over a two course lunch served by Mrs. Graham with Mrs. Bullers and Mrs. Mand Lease assisting. Relatives report Mrs Clofield Harper Cotton of Hollywood California is mother to a girl named Alline Louise Cotton born May 22.
A historic tracing links the modern motto We dont know where we're going but we're on our way to lmnte around 1800 A D. 1 and a Latin Italian phrase As one who goes but knows not whither he tends. Verily that which is done is that which shall be done.
Classified notice seeks an innocent unsophisticated ingenue for film roles only experienced applicants need apply.
A Florida couple Mr and Mrs Joe Sands visit as a southern breeze lifts spirits in town. Mr Shehan and his eleven year old son plan a cow sale in Whittaker s yard on Monday June 6. Local farmers discuss rains, grazing, corn, Hereford cattle, and farm life across Lisle New Haven Havreway and nearby farms.
Miss Catharine Rees earned a B A from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls as June events unfold. The American Legion Auxiliary raised 65 dollars in poppy sales. Local figures attend college commencements and plan church services while residents travel, teach, or move. Local clergy and society groups hold meetings and funerals.
Mrs E W Spessard notes a Florida return by Mr and Mrs Lee Sands after a year away. Miss Alice Pearson enjoys vacation from Ainsworth Savings Bank visiting Rev Clayton Pearson in Kansas. Families in Texas Kansas Ohio and Iowa plan reunions as travel and visits fill the week.
A tip advises rubbing lemon on new shoes and drying thoroughly before applying polish to achieve a real shine. It notes new shoes can be difficult to polish and may require drastic steps.
Mt Pleasant hosts Care-Away Circle at Mrs J H Jones country home with Mrs Daisy Huber presiding. Guests include Mrs Mary Packer Mrs John Thomas and Mrs Emma Millson who discussed easier work methods and shared recipes before a two course luncheon. Mrs Emma Millson travels to Monmouth for a several day visit. Rev E W Griffith in Burlington faces eryipelas illness locally.
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