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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1943

Page

5

Markets report hogs and cattle futures in Chicago trading

Hogs observed at 18 000 head with gains 10 to 20 cents, top 14.35 and mixed bulk ranges 14 15 to 14 30 for 180 to 360 pounds. Cattle turnout 16 000 head with slow fed steer and yearling sales. most bids 50 cents or more below peak, with fed steers 14.00 to 16.00 and early top 16.50. calves 700 head, vealers up to 16.00 late, and sheep 2 000 with natives 15.00 to 15.25. Estimates for tomorrow project hogs 15 000, cattle 7 000, sheep 1 000.

Chicago

Cash grain prices in Chicago on June 14

In Chicago on June 14 the cash grain market lists corn with 2 yellow at 107 and 4 yellow at 106, oats with 1 red special at 72 1/2, and soybeans with 4 yellow at 162 1/4.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Report June 14 Egg Market Firm

Chicago June 14 eggs market firm and unchanged with receipts 27,502 cases. Extra firsts 39, firsts 3,844, current receipts 37 percent, dirties 35 percent, checks 34 percent. Poultry receipts include 3 cars and 12 trucks.

Chicago

Grain table reports mixed closing futures for US crops

Chicago grain prices show mixed closes on June 14 with Wheat futures for Sep at about 145 and July near 145 plus. Corn Sep around 105 and Oats Sep around 66 with Rye near 99 to 102 as markets reflect modest moves.

District Notes Show Visiting Friends and Local Guests

District No. 4 notes tell of Mrs Carl Rothlisberger and C J of Wau saw Wis visiting at James Brooks home. Roberta Wheelan travels to Kansas City to visit Bernard Blaine family. Various local families host and visit including Langfritz Ottumwa and Cram Ed Nelson. Joe McGraw hospitalized recovery welcomed. Donald Wheelan promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade.

Bill Crayne Carl Rothlisberger C. J Wausaw Wis James Brooks Roberta Wheelan Kansas City Bernard Blaine Dan Rohrer Wes Ramsey Johnnie Burlington Russell Rohrer Nelson Thompson Joe McGraw Mark Langfritz Becky Ottumwa W. H. McConnell Luther Cram Ed Nelson Dallas Kitzman George Dare Kitzman Keola Ed Mayhew Donald Wheelan

Local residents share visits and moves in Des Moines area

Air Cadet Robert B. Young of Drake University travels with his wife and friends then returns to his post. Georganne Rudiger begins work at Craemer’s Department Store in Cedar Rapids while staying with the Shirley Clark residence. Multiple local residents visit relatives, relocate addresses, or report military postings and promotions across Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota.

Robert B. Young Drake University Des Moines Georganne Rudiger Credit Department of Craemer’s Department Store Cedar Rapids Shirley Clark

Cox son to receive Marine Corps commission at Quantico

Mr and Mrs Will Cox received notice that their son Billy Cox will graduate Wednesday June 16 and receive his commission at the officer candidate school Quantico Virginia He is to graduate at the head of the class of 240 members.

Will Cox Billy Cox Officer Candidate School For the Marine Corps Quantico

Safe painting of concrete through aging or zinc wash

The article advises aging newly laid concrete for several months before painting to avoid alkali damage. If weathering is impractical, wash the surface with two pounds of zinc sulfate per gallon of water, allow to dry, then apply paint to reduce alkali harm to the film.

Canadian Housewives Urged to Sell Bed Springs for Salvage

The Wartime Prices and Trade board asks Canadian housewives to sell old bed springs to dealers who will pass them to manufacturers to repair and repaint. The salvaged springs will be used to ease the bed spring shortage in Canada.

Canadian Wartime Prices and Trade Board Canada

Dry method for cleaning windows in cold weather

Finely powdered whiting mixed to a thick paste with water or alcohol is applied in a thin layer to the glass. It dries before freezing and can be rubbed off with a soft cloth or paper, leaving the surface clean.

Watch Poultry Rations And Local Socials Noted

Nutritional deficiencies in poultry rations may cause curled toe paralysis dermatitis imperfect egg shells rickets or convulsions Growers should monitor feeding rations for several weeks with an infected ear. Mrs Paul Mayer hosted Harmony club Wednesday afternoon. Ed Mayhew surprised at cooperative dinner hosted by Bill Crayne with local families and neighbors. Charles Friese shelled e corn for Bill Crayne W H McCon nell and Ralph Kleese Thursday afternoon. Dallas Kitzman of Fort Bliss Texas called Sunday evening at the George Dare residence and C J Rothlisberger visited Grace and Fred Shaw and Alvin Shaw.

Dorg de Morris Rex de Morris Max de Morris Frank Kephart Dan Rohrer Ramsey Wes Ramsey Harry Rabenold Mary Dell Oskaloosa W. H Francis McConnell Floyd Crayne Phyllis Bill Crayne Wayne Howard Benn Ed Chalupa Howard Caldwell Mida Caldwell Ed Mayhew Charles Friese W. H. McConnell Ralph Kleese Dallas Kitzman Fort Bliss Texas George Dare

Bettendorf Boys Hurt in Car Crash Near Cotter

Five boys from Bettendorf and Darhport suffered cuts and bruises when their car veered from the shoulder of No 92 near Cotter and toppled several times. Driver Sam Leonard was in shock. ambulance took them to a Columbus Junction physician, then back to Bettendorf.

Bettendorf Columbus Junction Charles and Edward Smith Douglas Cudd Wilbur Schroeder Betterdorf Sam Leonard Darthport Fairfield Cotter Stephens M. EK. Fisher Puragopian

Firemen Decorate Sunday at Elm Grove Cemeteries

Firemen decorated 60 to 70 graves in Elm Grove and Woodlawn cemeteries on Decoration Day. Each firefighter brought flowers for the graves, with no special ceremony observed.

Washington Elm Grove Woodawn

Cleaning Shotgun Accident Kills Council Bluffs Man

Alfred Knudson aged 32 of Council Bluffs was fatally injured Saturday night when a shotgun he was cleaning in his room discharged. Authorities classified the death as accidental.

Council Bluffs Alfred Knudson

Omaha Worker Dies in Burkley Envelope Plant

Coroner Jack Tyler reported the death of Knudson an employee of Burkley Envelope & Printing Co in Omaha Nebraska. The coroner said the man was ly discharged from duties when the incident occurred.

Jack Tyler Knudson The Burkley Envelope & Printing Co Omaha Neb

Big Gain Feed Promises Savings for Mason City Farmers

Mason City farmers report Big Gain Pig and Sow Ration saved 100 lbs of flesh on nursing sows and kept piglets lean. They feed Big Gain Pig and Low Ration until piglets reach 75 to 80 lbs, then push for early market as advised by RUBLO MOTOR CO. RUBLO IOWA.

Mason City Territory Big Gain

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