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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1935
Page
7
Chicago markets show slow steady to lower tone with hogs around top 10.00 and light weights 9.00 to 9.95. Cattle and calves weaken, with steers 8.00 to 12.50 and cows 4.25 to 6.75. sheep offerings large at 138000 with spring lambs 7.00 to 8.50 and ewes 1.75 to 3.26, receipts Monday and Tuesday estimated.
Chicago reports mixed produce results with eggs unsettled and high receipts, butter market unsettled with numerous grade breakdowns, poultry steady with multiple category figures, and potatoes on track with 882 arrivals and 669 shipments amid a weak market.
The report lists commodity quotes with mixed corn at No 2 and No 3 mixed, No 8 yellow at 84 percent, No 3 yellow at 84, No 4 yellow at 81, No 2 white at 88. Receipts total 45 cars.
Diphtheria has persisted in nearly every civilized country since the widespread mid nineteenth century epidemic, remaining a constant public health concern and prompting ongoing vigilance and control measures.
The Informer presents Liam O Flahertys tale at the Fox Tuesday and Wednesday with Victor McLaglen as Gypo Nolan betraying a friend. The drama follows Nolan as conscience drives him to confess, aided by Margot Grahame and Heather Angel in key roles.
A community sale column notes every Saturday at City Feed Yard with sale dates listed. Local residents are encouraged to attend to view items and participate in weekly auctions.
Auction note lists cattle hogs horses and miscellaneous goods for sale on Wednesday June 19 at 12 30 pm in Columbus Junction Iowa. Describes 65 Shorthorn White Faced Angus calves and yearlings plus fat stock and veal cattle and an average of 200 cattle weekly. Also mentions light calves, bred sows pigs mowers household goods and the use of amplifying system for clear bidding by Klotz and Duncan auctioneers.
The record lists price ranges for grain and oats with percent figures for July, September, and December, including rye and rye percentages, plus August-like values. Data appears as fragmented numeric ranges without full context or clear subjects.
A long reader letter describes a touring trip from Zion Park to Las Vegas in mid June 1935. The writer notes scenic drives along the Pacific Coast Highway through Nebraska Colorado and Utah, visits Cheyenne Denver Provo and Bryce Canyon, and details road hazards heat tunnels and overnight stays. The tone mixes humor family updates and admiration for landscapes and travel hardened by delays and weather.
The report notes a Saturday sale drew fewer farmers than expected as many were busy in the fields. Rain on Sunday and Sunday night kept farmers away, leaving buyers with limited offerings and the community hoping for better turnout next week.
Jim Embree predicts rain by Sunday morning while locals note changes in mail delivery and express thanks for newspaper subscriptions. People mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Milt Sojka, L. H. Rinner, Floyd Shockley, Mrs. G. W. Mast, John Hindahl, Ralph Kelsey, Ode Ferguson, and Opal Moath with Keota.
The note describes oversized gooseberries, rain effects, and unusually large crops in York state history. It mentions Alvin C Hasty and Loren Hazen, alfaifa and clover on heads, and a late corn crop by mid June. Local visitors include Mrs EB Benson and Des Moines guests at the Howard Hotle home.
The building rented to A. B. Carr, formerly owned by T. W. Schenefelt, was sold to Mrs. John McCarl. The transfer confirms a change in ownership with the property now under McCarl’s title.
In federal court at Oklahoma City Ben Laska of Denver and James C. Mathers of Oklahoma City are charged with taking ransom money as attorney fees for defending abductors of Charles F. Ursechel. Mathers’ father, James M. Mathers, defends his son in the case.
Avonne Welsh ten and a Madison School pupil from Mason City lives on a south farm and trained her father’s Guernsey calf Beauty to ride. After being told to ride a calf she pursued the idea and now finds Beauty easier to handle than any pony. Her dog Racchia is also mentioned.
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