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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
7
Local columnist quips that Congressman Robbins wastes time with obvious remarks and laments shrinking public funds after heavy taxation. He notes the tax collector’s impact on available resources and civic discourse.
A collection of brief items from Washington and Brighton include mentions of J W Dunbar, local farm updates on corn and plowing, residents like W M Sutherland and Mrs Gertrude Doig, and social notices such as birthdays at Grant Humston's. Reports note War Admiral earnings on American tracks and Pullman’s passenger record through 1937.
Chicago markets show hogs 10 to 20 cents higher with 4 000 head including 1 500 direct. calves and cattle mixed with highs around 15.60 for steers and 11.60 for hogs. cattle receipts expected for tomorrow include 1 500 cattle and 2 000 hogs. sheep at 3 000 with prices 11.50 to 12.85 for fine lambs. Upshot: demand firm, grain trades muted. mixed feed costs cited.
Chicago market summary shows steady to firm conditions across produce poultry and potatoes. Receipts include 2005 cases of eggs with extras and high turnover. butter markets steady with numerous types. poultry prices steady with range for broilers ducks turkeys roosters and geese. potatoes on track with arrivals and shipments noted.
The Chicago grain table shows July wheat at around 1.08 to 1.09 with September near 1.08 to 1.11, corn July around 2.11 and September near 1.14, oats trading in the mid 0.30s. Prices include several broker codes and irregular annotations.
Notice to all interested parties that an instrument purporting to be the will of Alice is awaiting probate in Washington County District Court under case number 6978. The document requires timely response from heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors per state probate procedures.
Washington Lodge No 26 A M and A M announces its regular meeting schedule noting Friday sessions. McDaniel W Bl A W Yard Secretary.
Local timetable lists multiple passenger and mixed trains with daily, partial, and Sunday operations. California passengers served on Nos 12 4 and 44 with specific departure times. Golden State limited, Californian and Apache lines noted. Knoxville Branch No 430 Mixed Train arrives daily except Sunday at 9:55 a.m.. No 429 Mixed Train departs daily except Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Agent GOODLANDER records timetable details.
Arrie. No 23 Morning Paw 11 00 a m No 22 Freight 11 45 p m All trains daily except Sunday J C Mackay Agent oM 8 T P RK KR CO Westbound Train No 3 leaves Washington local 9 58 a m Train 25 leaves Washington Southwest Limited L S Ca 8 Fastbound Train 8 leaves Washington? Miegton local 6 08 p m Train 26 leaves Washington Southwest Limited 1 09 a m Wed 8 and 8 daily except Sunday CG Bell Agent
Hearing set for June 24 1937 at 9:00 A M in Washington Iowa before the District Court or Clerk to prove Laine as the last will of the deceased Kennedy. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Clerk R R Noonan signs the notice dated June 18 1937.
The Christian mission at Selig Enbrunn in 1772 issued about twenty conduct rules. Key points include prohibitions on dances and heathen festivals, limits on polygamy and obedience requirements, bans on spirits, and controls on travel and marriage with parental guidance and ministerial oversight.
A rustic saying from Uncle Eber asserts that everyone errs. He debunks the idea of flawlessness with a humorous twist on belief in perfection, reflecting frontier humor and local speech.
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