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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1948

Page

7

Local residents visit Iowa City art exhibit

Mr and Mrs Ira Mikseh visited in Iowa City last Sunday to see a national art exhibit. Other notes mention Mr and Mrs Lyle Hayes Saundra visiting the Howard Zillman home near Coppock, and multiple Sunday dinners with Woodford and Robinson families. Lyle Hayes drives a new truck.

Ira Mikseh Iowa City Nelson Woodford Gracehille Marehive Ira Miksel Lyle Hayes Saundra Howard Zillman Coppock Max Waterhouse David Lawrence Mikseh Warren Carris Kreota Nel Woodford John Hough West Chester

Chicago Produce Poultry Prices and Market Update

Chicago March 11 report shows poultry market steady with multiple categories and case counts. Prices listed for hens leghorn hens colored fryers Plymouth Rock fryers white rock fryers broilers springs and ducks with current receipts 3914 and checks 38.

Plymouth Rock White Rock White Rock Springs Plymouth Rock Springs Colored Springs

Catgut and Chamois Skin Origins Explained

The article clarifies that chamois skin is produced from calf goat and sheep hides and that catgut comes from sheep intestines rather than cats. It dispels common myths about the sources of these materials.

Chicago Livestock Market Report Shows Wide Declines

Chicago March 11 livestock market: hogs 11 000 tons with weights under 230 lbs 1.00 lower while over 230 lbs fall 1.00 to 1.25. most 280 lbs and over decline. Cattle 4000 and calves 600, fed steers and heifers steady to active. cows steady to uneven. Lambs scarce with slaughter lambs around steady and wool lambs bid 25 cents lower on some lots. Top hog price 88.25 per cwt, top steer 29.00 per cwt.

Wayland Visit Highlights Local Arrivals and Moves

Dr and Mrs Hoyt Allen of Little Rock Ark arrive in Wayland for a visit with relatives including Mrs EF C Allen and Mrs Lyle Zehr. Mary E Wittmer returns after completing a medical secretarial course in Elkhart Ind. The community notes several relocations and visitors among local families and a caucus names a town election ticket.

Mrs. Hoyt Allen Little Rock, Ark Wayland Ezra Wittmer March Hoyt Allen Little Rock Ark EF. C. Allen Lyle Zehr Mary E. Wittmer Elkhart Ind Maurice Stone David Wittmer Burlington Joe Ezra Willmer Bill McKirahan Bob McKirahan Iowa City J. R. McKirahan Ivan Marvin Yode Archbold Ohio Anna Beer John Hensley Mrs Roth Dale Clark Lucy Ann Grant Johnnie Shaffer San Antonio Texas

Columbus City Man Runs for Louisa County Auditor

E W Fullerton of Columbus City announces candidacy for the Louisa County auditor position. The move comes from Columbus Junction as details emerge on his campaign.

Columbus City Louisa County Columbus Junction Mar E. W. Fullerton

Sweet potatoes featured in custard pie and dinner menus

Sweet potatoes can be used in custard and pie as well as a vegetable for dinner menus.

Industry drinks about 21 billion gallons daily

U S industry consumes roughly 21 billion gallons of water each day a figure tied to SKF. The quantity mirrors about twice the Hudson River’s daily flow and underscores water use in manufacturing.

U. S Hudson River SKF

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