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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
7
Sir Percy Loraine and his staff are ready to leave Rome for England as Italy’s entry into the war against the Allies appears imminent.
In Chicago fair to strong hog trade with weights over 250 pounds closing up to ten cents higher, top 6.50. cattle slow to steady on good and choice, calves 2,000 head with steady demand also fat cows to 11.50 and bulls up to 7.50. sheep around steady with few California springers at 31.25. estimated tomorrow totals hogs 12,000 cattle 9,000 sheep 1,000.
Chicago market summary shows wheat, corn, oats and rye futures at various July September and December maturities. Prices quoted include July wheat 82 percent, July corn 62 percent, oats around 23 percent, and rye July 44 percent with several minor nearby shifts and context of trading day.
Market for eggs remains steady with 28 814 cases received the extra firsts at 15 percent and current receipts 13 percent while dirties and checks at 12 percent. Poultry market easier with 158 trucks received including ducklings 14 4 and broilers 16 to 20. other prices unchanged.
In Estonia during winter children travel to school on skis while sleigh bells ring. Chairs are strapped to skis to carry the young, reflecting a season of snowy mobility and hardy routines.
For sale several used items including leather rocker and settee with sanitary touches. Also gas water heaters and seed soy beans offered by Octjen's Seed Co. plus a used piano. Rail schedule details and a short note on Bamileke tribe living high in trees.
Chicago price notes list cash corn for several lots with varying yellow color indicators and percentages, oats with white lots, and soy beans with a yellow lot. The figures show small ranges like 66 to 667%%5 for corn and 36% to 37% for oats, indicating commodity quality categories and bid levels.
Near Interlaken Switzerland the Harder Ibex Preserve conserves the once numerous Alpine ibex. A two month old ibex in the preserve can jump over a three foot obstacle.
Analysts estimate millions of dollars worth of dairy products could be sold annually in China if market development efforts succeed. Trade officials note potential growth for Chinese demand and U S dairy exporters aiming to expand presence amid evolving regulatory climate.
Eastbound buses from Washington to Chicago depart on multiple routes. Service includes Bus No 3 at 6:13 AM, No 2 at 2:58 PM, No 2 at 4:16 PM, No 6 at 12:02 AM, and No 10 at 10:38 AM. Tickets available at Mus Depot Candy Kitchen North Side Square via agent Al Cantoni.
Francis Rolt-Wheeler notes Abbe Leblanc coined phonograph for Charles Cros in 1877. Cros invented an instrument later named phonograph. Edison’s device was also called the grapho phone and adopted the same term.
Old razor blades remain a problem but Watertown Wisconsin fishermen have adopted old inner tubes as a substitute for angleworms. Hugo Briesemeister originated the idea of using red inner tube bits as bait.
Dr Edward Weiss of Temple University Medical School says language of the body expresses tense emotions. He estimates about one third of patients consult physicians for nonphysical complaints, with another third having psychological factors layered on physical disease.
The largest hammer in the United States weighs more than 40 000 pounds and serves as a steam forging hammer for large aluminum alloy forgings. It produces parts for aviation including nine foot propeller blades engine crank cases and landing gear forgings.
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