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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1940

Page

5

If All The Pain Of An Toothache Is In The Mind

A humorous quip suggests that if pain from an aching tooth is imagined, the mind should be pulled to ease it. The line uses a paradox to comment on mental versus physical discomfort.

Mrs. N. E. Lease Leaves Crawfordsville for Washington

Mrs. N E Lease of Crawfordsville moved to Washington to live at the Rest Home. She has been active in the United Presbyterian church and is well known locally. The piece notes visits from relatives and community events including the Washington Concert band and a new pastor arrival at the Methodist church.

N. E. Lease Crawfordsville Washington Mary Manners United Presbyterian Church Howard Kratter Richard Cedar Falls J.C. Mitchell Janice Frank McCoy Helen Df Martelle Washington Concert Band Lester Bill Methodist

Plane Swoop Triggers Old Joe’s Heart Attack

In Des Moines a hard working field hand known as Old Joe suffered a heart attack after a small aircraft with a faltering motor swooped low and landed nearby. The event startled him and he appeared shaken by the sudden aerial intrusion.

Old Joe Des Moines Joe

Have a Good Time This 4th of July

July 4th scenes bring big crowds and high risk of accidents and tragedy. The article warns about common causes and offers tips to avoid harm during the holiday celebration.

All America

July Public Accidents Peak in Drownings and Fireworks

Public injuries aside from motor crashes reach a yearly high in July with many drownings occurring at unsupervised beaches. Fireworks greatly boost July's accident rate as legislation fails to curb private displays by children leading to disastrous outcomes.

Market Report Chicago Hogs Cattle And Sheep Prices Rise

Hogs 7000 head 250 lb+ active 10 to 15 cents higher. top 5.75. 180-250 lb 5.50-5.70. 250-300 lb butchers 5.25-5.50. sows 4.30-4.75. Cattle 1000 head. steers up about 50 cents. best 10.90 to 10.40 for heavy weight. Heifers around 9.80. yearlings 8.75-9.75. cows 5.50-6.25. Sheep 1000 head. strong across all classes. packers up to 11.15. Next day cattle 300, hogs 800, sheep 500 anticipated.

Chicago U.P

Chicago Cash Corn market figures in late June

Chicago cash grain report lists corn bids with 1 yellow 65 to 67, 3 yellow 63½ to 64¼, 1 white 75½. Oats show 2 mixed 33, sample grade 32½ to 33, 1 white 35, 2 white 35, 3 white 34 to 34½. Soybeans include 2 yellow 80, 3 yellow 79½ to 80, 4 yellow 78.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Table Shows Mixed Wheat and Corn Quotes

Open high and low values for wheat and corn futures listed for July September and December. Wheat July at 44% s1TH, Sept at 11% near 12, Dec around 7.19%. Corn July 15 61% to 60%. Sept 59% to 58% to 59% at close. Market figures from Chicago grain table dated June 28.

Chicago

Opaque OCR Summary of Percent Data by Month

The fragment lists percentages across months July September December and values for RYR OATS and related figures. It shows repeated 40 39 42 41 28 43 29 percent entries with scattered decimals. No clear events or entities to name.

Chicago Produce Market Report Noted For June

Chicago June 28 market report shows steady receipts across produce and poultry. Fresh graded firsts rise slightly with current receipts of 13, and poultry prices hold firm as hens and chickens stay steady with unchanged rates amidst mixed truck arrivals.

Chicago Kriggs

Old Hatteras Lighthouse Faces Erosion Threat

The Old Hatteras lighthouse on the Atlantic coast near Cape Hatteras was built in 1870 one mile from high water but erosion now brings tides to within a few yards of its base threatening the structure and prompting concern from authorities.

Old Hatteras Atlantic Coast United States

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