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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1935
Page
7
Chicago livestock prices show slow but steady strength across hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs 11 000 head with 5 000 directs mix light medium and heavy weights around 8.50 to 10.50. cattle 9 000 and calves 2 000 with varied steer heifer and cow quotes. sheep 7 000 with active bids and spring lambs 7.50 to 9.75, bulk 7.35 to 7.75.
Chicago market reports receipts at 17 009 cases with 23 percent extra firsts and 23 percent firsts in current totals for produce shown by Kees.
Prices paid for poultry and eggs listed by W. and Reister Sons. Heavy hens leghorn hens and heavy brooders priced per dozen for eggs and per pound for poultry. Old roosters and assorted broilers shown with small denominations in cents.
Receipts for dairy show 19 439 tubs with butter steady as prices range from 24 9 to 25 and 22 to 22 with extras 24 and firsts 22 234. Poultry market steady with receipts 34 trucks. fowls 19 to 20 percent. springers 23 to 25 4 percent. broilers 19 to 21. leghorns 17. ducks 14 to 18. geese 12. turkeys 14 to 17. roosters 13 to 14. Potatoes on track at 87. arrivals 235. shipments 805. market stronger.
Chicago June 5 cash corn prices listed for No 2 yellow 87, No 8 yellow 86, No 4 yellow 85 1/2, No 5 white 85, with 12 cars of receipts.
The state of Iowa Washington county notifies all interested that a document claimed to be the last will of Ara bella M Neal deceased dated March 18 1981 has been filed opened and read Hearing is set for June 11 1935 at 9:00 AM in the Washington Iowa Court House before the District Court or the Clerk to prove probate and validity of the will.
Shirley Temple performs in Our Little Girl her first post Academy award film. The story centers on a child’s heartbreak and heartbreak turned to resilience as she acts sings and tugs at heartstrings. Produced from many story drafts the script was chosen for her and promises a poignant screen experience.
D F Macon writes about nearby towns and events, highlighting local happenings and community notes. The column discusses civic affairs, markets, and social news across the region as gathered by the newspaper’s subscription service.
J W Dunbar of Brighton R 1 visited our town on Tuesday for a home daily receipt. A large crowd attended the Miksch sale with Mrs Miksch and daughter Olive preparing a lavish dinner for buyers from Wayland, Noble, Ainsworth, Riverside, Washington, Crawfordsville, Columbus Junction and beyond.
Mr and Mrs W H Jackson of Kalona were in town Tuesday. Mrs Jackson brought William to town and showed him around.
James Brooks Mrs Weigman R 2 Matt Wehr Keota R 2 were shopping here early Tuesday but soon headed back home.
A letter from W. A. Harper in Hollywood mentions keeping tabs on news from his hometown daily and thanks Bill for the contact. The writer suggests possible developments in Washington may follow, reflecting ongoing interest from local friends.
In the Black Hills a poor family owed a doctor years of service with no fee. After a Scottish uncle left a fortune, the patient offered 4000 dollars a year for twenty years, without interest, and handed the doctor a large envelope of cash. The doctor accepted and marveled at such rare justice.
Corn averaged around 90 cents and oats 45 cents. Cattle sold satisfactory to buyer and seller. The sale totaled four thousand five hundred seventy seven dollars in just over an hour. Palmer Babcock the clerk settled up quickly and we were on our way to town.
The Miksch farm shows long established native trees believed to be 170 years old. Mode Harbison’s crew laid a foundation as Arnot Mathers buys and improves the property. Harbison’s cows praised, Jockey-Well race results mentioned, and local weather notes remark on cold mornings and dry spell. Exchange with E Speidel and daughter of Wayland reports on shop visit and return from travel.
City of Washington Iowa informs owners and residents of a proposed Resolution of Necessity for street and street segment improvements under Iowa Code. The document lists planned widenings on multiple streets, widths of 27 feet in most cases, and includes a provision about private property adjacent to the streets under consideration.
The ordinance details streets to be improved with oil and gravel using crushed limestone and asphalt oil. It specifies sections of North and East streets, the method of construction, required plat and schedules, and the process for city led execution. It also outlines assessment rules for private property and payment schedules, with limitations on which parcels may be charged.
Harmony town reports a midsummer picnic at Harmony School with a short program by children. Several residents, including Isabelle and family, visited nearby relatives. various locals attended Memorial Day events and neighborhood calls were noted.
City of Washington Iowa sets June 27 1935 at 730 pm for hearing on proposed necessity and intention to issue street improvement certificates. Objections to assessments must be filed with the City Clerk. if none, the resolution will be passed. W H Fulton City Clerk. 9512
The explosion of a gasoline iron set fire to the interior of the country home of Mr and Mrs Bruce Stoutner Monday afternoon. Mrs Stoutner ran a quarter mile to call the Keota fire company as flames damaged the lower floor and furnishings. The family is staying with relatives in town.
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