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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1946
Page
5
Chicago June market roundup shows 4 000 hogs active and steady with barrows and gilts at 14.85 ceiling and sows at 14.10. Cattle 10 000 with fed steers and yearlings strong, top steers at 18.00 and yearlings near 17.85. Sheep 2 000, lambs sold steady with clipped lambs 16.50 to 16.85 and medium grades 15 to 17.35.
Chicago market round up lists poultry receipts including 1 car and 3 trucks with steady prices. Hens and fryers vary from 25 to 28 dollars, ducks and geese priced, turkeys quoted, and wholesale items on mercantile exchange noted with specific extras and standards.
Chicago June 10 grain market shows light activity with wheat and corn futures all posting modest moves. Trade centers on nearby contract levels and slight shifts in July and September positions amid limited demand signals.
The article describes French Indochina with Indian and Chinese heritage featuring pho togenic costumes festivals and diamond Buddhas. It notes gilded temples classical ballets shown worldwide and Cambodian dancing girls performing Angkor Wat gestures reflecting ancient carvings.
Walnut residents and relatives are reported visiting relatives in Pleasant Plain East Pleasant Plain Muscatine and surrounding areas. The column lists numerous visits including Jean Nelson with her grandmother, weddings at East Pleasant Plain and social visits at several homes throughout the week.
A cork company introduces a noise trapping ceiling made of a fibrous material containing 484 deep holes in each 12 inch square. It is claimed to absorb up to 75 percent of noise, reflect light well, and accept repainting without reducing acoustical efficiency.
In Malaya the so called running amok is now viewed as a form of death by own action rather than a sudden loss of sanity. Triggers include domestic jealousy or gambling losses. The Malay may rush into the street slashing at people until killed.
The department of agriculture notes the name strawberry likely stems from runners resembling scattered straws rather than straw mulching. Yet straw mulch is widely used to protect berries from cold and keep fruit clean in spring, especially in southern regions.
Two national capital parks employees in Washington DC designed an attachment for power driven lawn mowers that converts them into cultivators and seeders. One machine with the attachment can seed as much lawn as 30 laborers.
A growing tip suggests using cello phane instead of cord thread or twine to tie plants. This method aims to prevent stems from being cut or damaged during cultivation.
Burlington visitors Mr. and Mrs. A E Fristedt aged 82 from Sweden. their daughter Mrs S W Kaster hosts them with a large family circle note one death in the immediate family in 57 years. Also mentions relatives, travels, and local visitors across communities.
On Wednesday June 12 Midway Sales Co offers Hereford cows with calves and springers plus stock steers totaling 525 lbs all from one brand. Cattle are viewable at yards and hogs include feeder shoats and light pigs in broad demand amid light supply.
Auction report shows all classes of drafters and shipping horses sold fully steady to somewhat stronger. Big buyers confirmed for this week, with plans for only one more draft sale. Buyers warned not to hold horses past the season as market will close and not return to this locality.
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