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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1942
Page
7
Chicago markets show hogs at 14 14.25 for top, 13.75 to 14.15 for 160 to 80 pounders, sows 13.50 to 13.75. Cattle with 20 000 head, fed steers weak early 26 to 40 cents lower, best 14.75, cows scarce. Fat shorn lambs up 10 to 15 cents, doubles good to choice 84 to 96 6 lb clips at 13.36 to 13.76. Overall mixed activity across livestock segments.
Chicago market reports unsettled egg receipts of 33 063 cases with various grade prices and storage packed firsts at 31 percent. Poultry receipts include 28 trucks with a steady to firm market listing numerous hen and turkey weights and various No 2 and colored classifications.
Open high low close figures listed for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Soybeans with Sep Dec and July contracts. The table shows fractional prices and percentage changes for each commodity across multiple months, reflecting grain market activity in Chicago.
Chicago cash grain quotes show corn grades 1 to 5 trading between 81 and 86 cents, with oats across mixed and white categories ranging from 47 to 50 percent moisture and 49 to 50 plus cents.
The owner of a work may obtain a renewal and 28 year extension by applying to the Copyright Office and registering within one year before the original term expires. The renewal term follows the initial 28 year period, preserving rights for a further term.
The Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction hosts a weekly sale every Wednesday and a community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. June 13 notes include the late Ed Gray’s household goods at 618 QB 3rd St at 1:30 p.m.
The Clarence Jackson and Harry Campbell families and friends picnic at Sunset Park Tuesday evening. Local visits include cemeteries Tyrone Pilotburg and Hirichmond, plus park program at Richmond. Guests and visits span Kalona Wellman and Des Moines Mercy Hospital nursing student Mildred Anderson.
Mary Pogge of Riverside was crowned May Queen at the Blessed Virgin ceremony beside Mercy hospital in Davenport. She and classmate nurses received diplomas from Bishop Rohiman as part of Mercy hospital events. Family and friends from Riverside Iowa City Lone Tree East Pleasant Plain and Chicago joined the celebratory crowd.
Grace Hill entertained at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Nelson Woodford in honor of Ira Hough and Mrs Karl Hough. Attendees include Ida Hough John Hough Larry and Presley Niffenegger Karl Hough Lulu Bell Romine Ann Richards and others. The community welcomed rain to help gardens and crops. memorial services were attended at Clay church. Jesse Meyers of St Petersburg Florida plans a summer stay.
Bethel notes from June recount USO services at an Army camp including refreshments on the house and entertainment. References to Navy transfers and training, farmer activity in Iowa, and local residents Ruth and Mae Gideon plus Clara Wallace. Luella Sojka’s celebration appears among town updates.
Ainsworth Iowa sees a guest list during Decoration day at the G F Trotter home. Attendees include Jack Trotter and wife and daughter from Des Moines and Will Ross and son from Keota along with Leonard Trotters of Cincinnati. T. J. Easter of Bettendorf greets friends and stays at the Mason ic home while visiting longtime Rock Island agent days.
The note marks her eleventh birthday set for Friday June 5. Ernest and Mae Gideon were guests Thursday evening at the Ray Niffenegger home.
In a Philippine Aeta ritual, tribesmen call on a great serpent to bless the harvest, seeking yams and honey. The ceremonial act reflects deep traditional belief in serpent guardianship guiding crops and food offerings.
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