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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1937

Page

7

Haskins Vacation Visitors and Local Meetings

June 23 report notes visitors and relatives in Haskins. Ethel and Vivian Board arrived for vacation. Mrs May Hopengardner of Washington visited with Mrs Godlove then traveled to Ainsworth. Several families and friends gathered for picnics dinners and visits across local towns.

Clara Godlove Haskins Ethel and Vivian Board May Hopengardner Washington Godlove Ainsworth Glen Andersons Sue Thoma Chas. Neff Davenport M. Y. Coon Coon Neff Jim Bean Lone Tree Mr. Bean Everett Coon Murry Lewis Phyllis Lewis Coon Albert Nun- Nally Dunane River Junction al Raymond Crawfor’sville Jess Raymond Fred Strain Baby Jean Frey Eureka Carol Benson Floyd Martin Will Murphy Willie Lucille James Murphy Donna Wellman J. R. McCreedy Ross

Market Report Chicago Livestock Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago markets show hogs 12 000 head including 4 500 direct with prices up about 10 cents from yesterday. Top hogs 11 75 for 200 to 300 pounds. lighter weights 11 40 to 11 70. 150 to 190 pounds 11 00 to 11 60. packing sows 9 75 to 10 50. Cattle receipts 8 000 steady. calves 2 000 steady. beef steers 13 50 to 15 50. mediums 7 00 to 13 00. yearlings 6 50 to 14 50. heifers 6 50 to 13 50. cows 4 00 to 10 00. bulls 5 50 to 8 50. calves 7 00 to 10 08. feeder steers 7 50 to 10 00. Sheep 11 000 weak. lambs 11 25 to 12 00. commons 8 00 to 11 00. ewes 2 00 to 4 50. feeders 8 00 to 9 00. Estimated tomorrows receipts: cattle 4 500, hogs 146 000, sheep 9 000.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Summary

Chicago markets report steady conditions across produce and poultry. Receipts reach 15,200 cases for extra firsts and 21,624 tubs for putter items, with dirties 18 percent and extra firsts 29 percent. Poultry shows steady to strong with broilers up 15 to 18 cents, ducks 9 to 12 cents, turkeys 13 to 15 cents. Potatoes track at 104 to 107 and shipments 1,079.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Corn Prices From June Market Report

In Chicago on June 23, 117 to 119 percent for No 1 yellow corn and 116 to 119 percent for No 2 yellow, with No 3 yellow at 117 and No 4 yellow 112 to 115 percent. Sample grade ranges from 107 to 114. Estimated carrots at 37.

Chicago

Grain table data from Chicago market report

The Chicago grain table shows July and September prices for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Soybeans with values across Open High Low and Close. The report also notes a visit by No Yo from Rome accompanying her parents Mr and Mrs Will McCreedy and mentions McCreedy patting a?

Chicago Rome No Yo Will McCreedy Floyd Martin

Farming life and local notes from Havre area and beyond

Busy June farming with corn fields near Havre as Fred Heck and Wilmer Lauderman tend promising crops on Frank Mayhew and Lauderman farms. Landowners report large fields, roan mares for sale, plowing by Everett West and partners, and a new roof on the Mayhew log chain. Local stories include a jury duty joke in Omaha, a novel hay ladder by Frank Wood, and community updates from Ainsworth and Wellston areas.

Wilmer Lauderman Frank Mayhew Havre

Building and painting notes and local moves of residents

The report mentions various scenes of construction and painting across town. Mrs Florence Baird returns home for the summer after teaching in Waterloo for twelve years. Mrs George Baird travels from Davenport with a new car. George Baird plows corn with a large mule team while a for sale ad is submitted. Johnny Holmes from Crawfordsville tours the county with road maintenance, traveling by team and buggy.

Florence Baird Waterloo George Baird Davenport George Baird Johnny Holmes Crawfordsville

Field of grain stands strong under Ray Rathmel crop

Ray Rathmel reports his wheat and oats are thriving and standing upright, presenting a robust field of grain at the current season.

Ray Rathmel

New Roof Work At Mrs Nicholson Home Noted

Report mentions a new roof on the house where Mrs. Anna Nicholson lives owned by Ralph Lefler who assisted her after a family dinner at her son Lee's home this past Sunday.

Anna Nicholson Ralph Leffler

Showing in Fight on Hoppers

Six thousand tons of bran and sodium arsenate have been sent to crosshopper infested counties in western and southern Iowa to combat the pest. The measure aims to curb hopper outbreaks and protect crops during the growing season.

Des Moines Iowa

Curran Reports Pest Battle Incomplete Yet Noted Progress

Dr. Thomas L. Curran states that for this year compared with 4 463 for the entire summer of 1936 there have been no surveys to judge success in the pest battle but progress is implied by ongoing efforts and reported figures.

Thomas L. Curran

Farmers Increase Use of Bait Despite Reports

Dr Curran says more farmers than last year use the bait and unofficial reports show gains in the fight. The remark underscores rising adoption among farmers amid unclear success signals.

Dr. Curran

Geisha Girls Trade Early Training in Japan Schools

Geisha girls aged nine to eleven are enrolled in schools in Japan to learn singing dancing and social graces including graceful walking and smart conversation. The program aims to prepare them for later roles in entertainment and hospitality.

Japan

Black Tar Yields Wide Range of Dyes

Coal tar is black native substance yet produces hundreds of dyes in many colors. Scientists explain the process of extracting and refining color from tar into vivid pigments used in fabrics and shows.

Journal Sale Date Column

Community notices show sale dates with weekly timing. Midway Sale Co in Columbne Junction advertises regular Wednesday sales while another column notes Friday deadlines for journal listings.

Journal Midway Sale Co Columbne Junction

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