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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1936
Page
7
Classified ad fragment lists vehicle service claim Washington company and multiple for sale items. Mentions two mares in foal two-year-old gelding and five brood sows with upcoming farrow date plus sprayed winter apples and a few contact lines.
On Monday morning residents noticed a large influx of visitors arriving from various directions, despite dirt roads and some unopen routes tied to the show. The unscheduled traffic reflected wider attendance from multiple places.
W. C. Sheets of Keota stopped by town while Mr and Mrs Bernard Presse of R 3 Washington said they had just arrived that Monday morning.
Lloyd Anderson formerly of Pleasant Hill now living in Ainsworth subscribes to the Evening Journal. Mr and Mrs Anderson are announced as newlyweds.
E V Green, staying near Lexington, was in town and keeps his home daily routines appreciated by residents during a busy local week.
A fragmentary note relays Abraham Lincoln's reply to a Baltimore committee of colored people who presented him a Bible. He reportedly said the gift was the best God has given men and that without the Bible one could not know right from wrong, noting all things desirable to man are contained in this book.
Frank Eagle of Kalona R. 3 was in Washington on Monday morning to attend to business. His home is on No 1 a well graveled road.
At Brighton E and Swank ran a bustling filling station with many travelers passing through for a Richland horse sale. We hurried to Richland for the event and to visit Al Roach, editor of the Richland Clarion.
Paul Klotz sold machinery and began the horse sale, followed by Jake Henderson selling horses. Cleo Ferguson and after a visit with Harry Duncan of Columbus Junction, along with about a thousand to twelve hundred attendees, moved the event to the Clairton newspaper office.
A lively horse sale drew crowds as bidders eyed quality mounts and a bustling auc tioneers convention atmosphere. The event showcased spirited bidding and diverse listings, reflecting strong interest in equine assets.
Roach, a respected local gentleman and citizen, earned praise from residents and nearby newspapers for his positive character and steady stewardship of community values. His good word and reputation reflected well on the town and its surrounding citizens.
Richland reports spring mood as the public speaking class presented two plays The Dummy and His First Girl Friday evening The town notes moving away and welcomes new residents including the Bernice family Mrs Hadley 83 dies after hip fracture and stroke in Sigourney funeral held at Allen funeral home with Rev Mayer A Kinney sale of household goods set for Saturday
A visitor praised the town editor for hosting a group and sharing the weekly paper. The edition is described as a hub of the town with reading for all ages from grandma to the baby. The sender invites a return visit someday.
Last week Joe Hartnell paid a year ahead on his Clarion, Cliff Morgan followed, and Will Augustine paid two years. Herman advanced to January 1937, while L. B. Reed moved to next year. Frank Seaton also paid a year ahead for the Richland Clarion.
Returning via Brighton, travelers found a bustling town and a friendly group at Dave McNeese, praising the warm reception and fine roads.
A local note from Washington County reports an unusual repair at E. G. Koch where a flying couch was reoil and greased. The result is a smoother operation and a satisfaction from a day well spent in business.
Several readers asked for directions to W. C. Wallace's sale set for Wednesday, described as located south of Wet Chester about two miles and tied to a local auction event.
Everett Vincent and neighbors Nick Schmidt and J H Thompson attended the Richland sale. Vincent thanks Everett for renewing his Journal at the event.
Crawfordville resident Luther Williams sends in his Evening Journal subscription by mail due to a busy schedule and asks residents to note the courtesy.
A post office contact Roy Jugenheimer offered money for the Evening Journal. Officials remained calm and thanked him, noting they could not accept the proposal.
A longtime observer gathers notes from Sheetz west of Washington on Route 4, recording yearly entries with various special clubs over the years.
Ernest Carlson thanks for sending daily neighbor notifications via telephone. The note highlights community outreach and regular contact among residents.
The report notes a beautiful clear Tuesday morning at 6 30 registering around 32 degrees. Robins and red birds are attempting to start up their songs as the day begins.
A brief note records an event occurring in the east part of town during the afternoon at a resident's home. It mentions no further details or identifiers.
Am boy March 1 The Home Makers Sunday school class honors I K Beal and his wife as they move to Illinois with a potluck supper and games. The group presented three Edgar Guest books to Beal. Other items note visits and family motions in the Am boy area.
March dates show closing out sales at W C Wallace location southeast of West Chester and at route No 2 then east. A public sale of Oklahoma horses is listed at 703 West Ltd Brown and Snyder. Mrs Anna Sheets announces closing out sales south of Keota with a weekly community sale at City Feed Yard and Midway Sale Co Columbus Jauvetion every Wednesday.
Chicago March 3 hogs 12 000 including 2 000 direct market steady to 10 cents higher top 10 60 150 to 250 lbs cattle steady calves 1500 steady beef steers 10 to 11 50 yearlings 7 to 11 stocker cattle 6 to 8 25 sheep 12 000 lambs 9 50 to 10 00 yearlings 7 to 9 25 ewes 3 50 to 5 26 indicates steady tone and Friday’s receipts forecast
Chicago dispatch shows produce market easy with receipts listed for beans butter and potatoes. Butter receipts total 12 624 tubs with remaining specials 3314 and high firsts 82 percent. Poultry market steady with leg horns ducks geese and turkeys noted and prices given. Potatoes on track with 263 rivals and shipment 657.
Chicago market update lists No 5 mixed 65 to 66 percent, No 4 yellow 57 to 58 percent, No 5 yellow 65 to 57 percent, No 4 white 59 14, No 5 white 66 percent with receipts at 132 cars.
A finish named hene adds a dull luster to slate. In the slate mill a building machine runs fine grained rubbing blocks over the surface to apply the finish.
Over 1800 attended J. W. Hendrickson sale of horses and used farm machinery. Fifty four head sold totaling about $8000 with Farmall tractors and 10 20s bringing $450 to $470. Paul Klotz led the auction with Jake Hendrickson assisting.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Butterbaugh were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist church in Wellman with Rev and Mrs M L Dewey officiating and burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery. The Rollie Erb family moved into the Miranda Murphy house. Wim Murphy will reside with them. Mrs H D McIntosh has been ill with a heart attack.
A historical note from Molucca mentions a beverage called the tears of the widow Malabar TM. The phrase appears in local lore as a distinctive name for a regional drink.
Prices paid Wednesday at local market courtesy of Retster & Sone include Sweet Cream 34¢ per lb No 1 Sour Cream 30¢ per lb No 2 Sour Cream 30¢ per lb Henery Brown Eggs 20¢ per dozen Henery White Eggs 22¢ per dozen Leghorn Hens 12¢ per lb Ducks White 4¢ per lb Ducks Colored 2.20 per lb Boggs scikcieecnide 10¢ per lb
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