Iowa Insurance Commissioner certifies 1926 financials in Des Moines
Ray Murphy, Commissioner of Insurance, attests under oath in Des Moines on June 1 1937 that the sworn statement for December 31 1926 shows total admitted assets 3 713 128 71 liabilities 2 654 927 96 capital paid up 750 000 00 surplus over liabilities 308 200 75 and standard surplus as regards policyholders 1 058 200 75 with auto compensation and bar until April 1 1938 as required by Iowa law.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Ray Murphy
Insects in amber display at Harvard University
A collection of well preserved insects encased in amber after 60 million years is shown at Harvard University. The specimens retain color and form, hermetically sealed by nature to prevent decay.
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Harvard University
Revolutionary War Privateers Fought Across Global Seas
More than two thousand American privateers roamed the Atlantic coast West Indies and extended into the English Channel and the North Sea during the Revolutionary War. Their extended cruises targeted British commerce and disrupted maritime routes.
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Atlantic
West Indies
English Channel
North Sea
Hens Leehorn Hens No 2 Hena White Young Ducks
In a brief poultry listing, Hens Leehorn Hens No 2 Hena White Young Ducks are noted with a balance of over 4 percent Iba.
Community letter notes thanks and local events of June 1937
Messages express appreciation for the Evening Journal and send thanks to recipients in Wayland Iowa and South Bend Indiana. The note mentions a $1 subscription, a Guernsey calf sold for $200, circus attendance praised, and a jovial reflection on weather around June 9/10 with family names and local places cited.
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Wayland
D. E. Maron
Washington
Gladys M. Wittrig
la Salle Ave
South Bend
Indiana
Margaret Wittiig
Chicago Market Hogs and Cattle Prices Slip and Stand
Market report from Chicago shows hogs at 11.60 top with 13 000 head including 6 000 direct. Cattle mostly steady to strong with beef steers 13.00 to 14.50, yearlings 6.00 to 14.00, cows 4.00 to 10.00. Lambs 11.50 to 18.25, feeders 6.89 to 9.00. Estimated tomorrow receipts: cattle 4 500, hogs 5 000, sheep 4 000.
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Chicago
Journal Subscription Representative Details Listed
D F Macon, in his role as Journal Subscription Representative, provides contact and service information for readers seeking to subscribe to or renew their newspaper, outlining procedures and benefits of longstanding subscription plans.
Washington area notes and visits include many locals
A roundup of residents and visitors around Washington Iowa area reports A J Votruba carpentry on Ernest Knotek farm north of Washington and Wellman activity. Mentions include Lester W Stone McNeese products, Sam Murphy W J Toyd of Ainsworth, J M Lord Rock Island and George M Lord Ainsworth shopping, Mrs J M Lord improving after a hip fall, Rev Walter Scranton and Wayne Scranton Parls Village Conn, Scranton Bros in Kes ta R3 near West Chester, large turnout at George Crone funeral, Peter Witting Kalona visiting while son Vernon attends Des Moines harness event. Weather note suggests warmer day.
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J. M. Lord
Rock Island
Jim
George M. Lord
Ainsworth
Walter Scranton
New Burgh
New York
Wayne Scranton
Joe Hamsick
Parls Village
Conn
Washington
Scranton Bros
Frank Scranton
Kesta R 3
West Chester
Peter Witting
Kalona
Vernon
Des Moines
Insurance Department of Iowa Publicizes Western Casualty Company
Public notice from the Iowa Insurance Department certifies Western Casualty Company, listed as authorized to transact compensation insurance in Iowa as of December 31, 1936, with assets of 828 615.12, liabilities 326 521.54, paid-up capital 250 000.00, and surplus figures including 252 093.59 overall and 502 099.59 for policyholders, dated June 1937.
Chicago Produce Market Report Summary
Chicago market updates show steady trends across departments with detailed receipts and grade breakdowns. Produce receipts total 27 396 cases with extra firsts 19 and firsts 18 percent, butter stocks and specials, poultry movement including broilers ducks geese and turkeys, and potatoes on track with 212 arrivals and 12 638 shipments.
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Chicago
Chicago Grain Table Reflects July to December Movements
The Chicago grain table shows open high low and close figures for wheat corn and oats across July, September and December contracts. Wheat ranges around 1.08 to 1.13 dollars per bushel with small gains. Corn lasts near 1.02 to 1.16 dollars. oats hover around 0.39 to 0.88 dollars.
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Jose
Dee
Chicago Cash Corn Prices and Grades Report
Chicago market notes list cash corn values with No 1 yellow 122 percent No 2 yellow 128 to 124 percent No 4 yellow 122 No 5 yellow 120 and sample grade 11 to 118 percent plus No 2 white 125 percent No 3 white 122 percent. estimated carrots at 84 percent.
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Chicago
Kenneth B. Haney Weds Miss Allen in Topeka
Miss Louise Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Allen of Topeka Kans married Kenneth B Haney son of Mrs D N Haney also of Topeka and formerly of Washington The ceremony was held Saturday at 2 pm in the home of Rev Alvin J Lee Read the service The couple will reside in Topeka after a wedding trip to Washington and Moline Illinois They are employed in the cre nulation department of Capper Publishing Mr Haney a 1927 Washington High School graduate and known to many in Washington
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Louise Allen
John T. Allen
Topeka
Kans
Kenneth B. Haney
D. N. Haney
Washington
Alvin J. Lee
Moline
Thecouple
Capper Publishing Company
Haney
Washington High School
Switzerland's Largest Lake Near Hatel Elevation Noted
A fragment notes Switzerland's largest lake near Hatel standing about 1420 feet above sea level. The text provides minimal details beyond the elevation and location hint.
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Switzerland
Hatel
Humble Burmese Women See Path to Nobility via Rebirth
In Burma, women believe rebirth as men is needed to join the noble yellow robe and attain humanity, a view shaping gender roles in local Buddhist communities.
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Burma
Principal and School Board Names Listed
The document lists Miss Della Patton as principal of the high school and states Ethel McCreedy as principal of the junior high. The school board is headed by President C. W. Tucker with secretary Ralph W Thompson and members Dr. P. L. Etter Dr. T. J. Pease Glenn Mace and A B&B Atchiecn.
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Della Patton
Ethel McCreedy School Board
C. W. Tucker
Ralph W Thompson
P. L. Etter
T. J. Pease
Glenn Mace
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Washington State Bank
Morrison
Marion
Harry Reed
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Canada
Charles C. Work
Colenso Hotel
Geo
Askea
J. C. Cannon
Crawfordsville
C. Ceare Journal
Eee Eerok
Rookery Building
L H
Orr Land Co
OR & Light Rooms
L. HM
F. Wilson
Ykthead
East 2Nd State
Havre
John van Syce
Otist-H
Eclipse Lumber Co
McDaniel Drug Store
Howard G. Skinner
Globe Beauty Shop
Old
Nicola
Herrick Ice
Aeaka Ay
Bextra
GEO. J. Breitenbach
South Side
Harwood
Hampshire Cc
Taylor Auto Parts
International Binder
John Zieglowsky
Ead
W. BS. Reister
Irtésy of Sons Sursday
Lée Doz
Leghorn Springs
Underwood and
Royal Portables
H. RB Busby
Glenn Miller
FORD
Chevrolet
Sorrell Auto Parts
East 2Nd St
Ford Coach
Jay Brown
Insurance Department OF
Western Casualty and Surety Company
Fort Scott
State of
Kansas
Insurance Department of News
Code of
I. Ray Murphy
Duro
Carson Plumbing
Oet- Jen Seed Store
Jay Brewer
Shannon
East 7Th Street
Eclipse Lumber Company
Ed Gallacher
F. m. Gore
Farm Bureau Service Company
H L Walker
Melton Smith
Knorf
E. Madison St
Illini
Wade Gardner Washington
Journal
Midway Sale
Colombie
Unger 2
The
Howard J. McCleery
North Side
P. M. Swartzendruber
Wellman
O. K
Lamont
Austin Sutherland
Henry
Robert Ferguson
Roy Carter
John
Matts Wehr
Keota R. 2
Chicago Livestock
D. F. Macon
A. J. Votruba
Ernest Knotek
R. 3
Out of State Evening Journal
Lester W. Stone
McNeese
Sam Murphy
W. J. Toyd
Ainsworth RK
Circus
George Crone
L. A. Jones
George
Crone
Western Casualty Company
Chicaen
Ilinoie
Incuinee Department of Iowe
Code of Iowa
Andi
Mangold
Herman’¢ Funeral Home
Angel
Jane Withers
Little Miss Dynamite
Twentieth Century-Fox Picture
State Theatre
Miss Allen
Topeka, Kans
Victor
Iowa Ave
Official
Washington Directory
Ita
Richard Stewart
Ethel Grecian
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Helen Creagewell
Mre
Harriet Coulter County
Marold
Putnam County
Marion S. George
Pamatake
Lester B
DK. A
North
Washington, Iowa
Optometrists
John W Lemmon
Analytica
Washington Loan & Trust
Lemley & Yard General Insurance
Washington Independent School District
R. A. Raleton
Harland W. Mead
Evempady Plumbing Shop
Chiropractors
DK. Chas, C, Brown
Court House
OR. Co. F. Koller Turd
State Bank Corner
Washington St
Theodore B. Bailey
Nicola Wide
Livingston
W. Livingston
C Richer
West
Mate St
Officers
Sheen
Lirovd
Wythe Ciel Girt
Potes
Mites
Henry Bailes
Jordan Oo
Assensor
Dre W. & Kyte
Marian Bailey
Frank V. Miller
Joy Lemmon
Lester H. Orr
R. Power
J. H. Squire
Will Dupute
Carl Hedges
Fred Held
City Library
Eva Denny
Homer Stephen
Assiatens Real Estate
J.D. Dayton Land
Seherman's Funeral Home
West Main St
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