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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1941
Page
7
Chicago markets report hogs 35 to 50 cents higher with top at 11.00 and farrow gilts averaging 10.84. Cattle trend mixed with vealers up 50 to 70 cents and extreme top 12.75. cows and heifers mostly down. Sheep and lambs feature spring lambs 50 to 75 cents lower, shorn lambs up to 9.75 with fat sheep steady.
Open and close grain figures for wheat corn oats and soybeans shown in a Chicago market table. July and September contracts listed with new and old figures across wheat corn oats and soybeans, indicating minor percentage changes and settlement ranges.
Egg types listed include straight run heavy breed and Leghorn hens. Sweet cream priced per dozen and by pound with costs given. Local produce ad from Powers Produce in Washington Iowa.
Chicago June 28 eggs market unsettled with 21,468 cases received. Extra firsts 27 percent and firsts 27 percent of receipts. Current receipts 2614 with dirties 26 percent and checks 25 percent.
Cash grain prices for corn and oats listed with multiple lots and grade variations. Corn prices show bids from yellow and white kernels with moisture indicators and sample grades. oats feature mixed and white lots with percentages and dollar amounts.
Brighton June 27 Corporal Dale Hyde leaves Tuesday for Camp Bowie Texas after a 10 day furlough. Will and Rex Brier Donald Pauls Ronald Hyde Hod Brier R H Tracy Mary Maxine and others attended. Helping Hand Club members surprised Bessie Myers with 15 members and two guests.
An 81 year old Milwaukee driver said he has been driving since cars were invented and called this his first offense. The judge suspended the sentence.
Save celery tops wash and dry them then bake in the oven turning occasionally. Store celery leaves in an airtight tin for flavoring soups salads and similar dishes.
Official publication of Ordinance No 48 grants Iowa Southern Utilities Company Delaware the right to construct operate and maintain electric works in Crawfordsville Washington County Iowa for 25 years. The ordinance sets poles wires and meters at company expense with town rate regulation and emergency power rights and requires modern up to date service.
The document authorizes a 25 year franchise for Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware to operate continually 24 hours daily in Crawfordsville Iowa subject to fire Acts of God and unavoidable incidents. It sets election date July 24 1941 and requires written acceptance within 30 days. Public notice and publication costs borne by the utility. Town Clerk K A Coates attests.
Notice sets date July 24 1941 for a special election in Crawfordsville Washington County Iowa on a measure granting Iowa Southern Utilities Company Delaware its successors and assigns the right to acquire construct maintain and operate electric generation and distribution for 25 years with poles lines and transmission in the town The polling place William's Store opening 8 am to 6 pm and ballot form explains Yes or No marks for approval and details of rights and duties under the ordinance.
Experts predict Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun may become a center for soil less farming. Scientist Ernest Brundin says the area offers ideal conditions for mass production of vegetables using nutrient tanks, with labor and water cost advantages once perfected. The piece notes method limits and historical background, and mentions a 1941 town ordinance and franchise details in Crawfordsville, Iowa.
Brighton residents express sympathy to Mr and Mrs Fred Shalla on the death of their son Daryl. Several local families like Earl Neal and Kosmer Borkoski visited Fairfield, Washington calls by Prody Borkoski and others followed by Des Moines air show attendance. Lucille Coffin from Birmingham visits Arthur Koch home with Rothan Borkoski also calling Washington.
Mrs Katia Kauffman and Wannita called at the Leonard Leichty home Friday afternoon. Families visited, hosted dinners and attended a funeral near Archbold as relatives traveled from Toledo and Washington to join the events.
An exhaustive study indicates the world's finest short story writers reach their mental peak between ages thirty and thirty four. The finding highlights a narrow five year window when literary output is most influential and prolific.
A local household sale is set for June 28 at 7390 EK Main hosted by Lawrence Wilson. The listing notes an ongoing Midway Safe Co., Columbus auction and weekly sales including Wednesday auctions and Friday Community Sale at City Feed Yard.
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