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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1936

Page

7

Grand surprise marks Mrs Wells 79th birthday in Wasnington

Relatives including Mary Elizabeth Wells ten-year-old great niece baked a cake and joined a large Wells family gathering in Wasnington to celebrate Mrs W P Wells birthday. Neighbors and friends such as Mrs J E Lemmon and others shared dinners gifts and cards while local farming notes and neighbors from Ainsworth Wayland and Washington appeared in the page’s community update.

W. P. Wells W. P Wells Mrs. Wells Mary Elizabeth Wells Wells Marion Wells Ruth Roy Wells Mary Elisabeth Keith Water Rower West Chester Glen Martin Clara J. E. Lemmon

Riverside Birth and Local News Narrowed to Readable Fragments

Locals note a 6% pound baby boy named William Paul born at home Sunday June 14 to Mr and Mrs Ray Marner living northwest of Riverside. Visitors include Mrs Hubert Swift and Dorothy Rose of Manchester with Grace Quinn and the Quinn homes. Harley Ford and Mrs Ford of Pinewood Minnesota come for family illness in Mercy hospital Iowa City. Ivan Rummelhart and Frances Jean of Hills visit John Moss home. Riverside firemen defeat last Hills team 6 to 3 in eight innings before rain halted play.

Riverside Ray Marner William Paul Hubert Swift Dorothy Rose Manchester Grace Quinn Joseph John HK. Quinn Harley Ford Pinewood Minnesota

Marryingest Man of Olney Explains His Loves

Sylvester Plumie of Olney recalls marrying at age 21 and continuing to propose to many women. He describes courtship using a horse and buggy or on foot, noting he has had multiple marriages and is currently considering more.

Sylvester Plumie Olney

By the Journal's Subscriptions Representative

D. F. Macon serves as the subscription representative for the Journal, handling renewals and new subscriptions.

The City of Roses Montevideo Showcases Roses

Montevideo, Uruguay known as The City of Roses for its parks and private gardens, which boast hundreds of varieties of roses, the queen of flowers, coloring the city.

Montevideo Uruguay

Chicago Market Hogs and Cattle Prices Move Mixed

Markets report hogs at 8 000 head with steady to 10 cent gains and top at 10.40 for 150 to 260 lb hogs. Cattle and calves saw steady ranges with beef steers 7.00 to 9.25 and cows 4.75 to 6.75. Sheep offerings reach 4 000 with lambs 11.50 to 12.00 and feeders 2.00 to 4.00.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Summary June 19

Chicago reports mixed produce and dairy activity with eggs receipts at 24 355 cases showing firsts and extras around 21 percent and dirtings at 19 percent. Butter market steady with high specials and extras near 28 to 29 percent. Poultry market steady with varied receipts by truck and percent changes across fowls broilers ducks and turkeys. Potatoes on track with 306 arrivals and shipments 905 as market weakens.

Chicago

Chicago cash corn price quotes for futures delivery

Chicago cash corn prices list No 4 mixed 63 to 64 percent moisture No 1 yellow 66 percent No 2 yellow 65 to 66 percent No 3 yellow 65 to 66 percent No 4 yellow 64 percent No 5 yellow 62 to 68 percent No 2 white 73 percent No 56 white 68 percent

Chicago

Grain Market Report Shows Mixed Wheat and Rye Quotes

The sample data from Des Moines lists soybeans and a grain table with wheat and rye futures. Wheat futures for July to December show modest gains and declines across open high low and close, while rye futures reflect varied movement by month.

Chicago

Sequoia Chosen as National Tree in National Poll

The National Life Conservation Society announced Sequoia as the national tree after a public poll. The designation highlights the tree’s iconic status and is intended to promote conservation awareness nationwide.

National Life Conservation Society

Hottentots Use Soap Plant for Washing and Water Collection

Hottentots of Africa reportedly wash with a soap plant that yields a soapy substance and also collects water, aiding daily cleaning and hydration in dry regions.

Hottentots Africa

A Charitable Nature Recognized in Kind Deeds

A description extols a charitable nature as sweeter than roses, praising readiness to do good for others and to help whenever in one's power.

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