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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1941
Page
7
Market summary shows hogs at 9,000 head with tops up to 8.00 and 240 to 270 lb ranges 6.75 to 8.00. Sheep with 4,000 through bid up to 11.25 for good lambs. Cattle around 7,000 with steers 9.50 to 13.00, prime 14.35, heifers 9.50 to 11.00, cows 10 to 15 higher. Estimated receipts Cattle 5,000 hogs 12,000 sheep 10,000.
Chicago market table shows wheat corn oats and beans with May July and Sep quotes. Notes May open high low close figures for wheat corn oats and soybeans plus old and new oat figures and bean data across months.
Chicago cash grain listings for March 12 show mixed corn with bids from 57% to 66% for various grades, oats with samples and white grades around 35 to 40 percent, and soybeans with yellow and mixed samples trading near 1.00 to 1.01 percent. Aiming to capture market activity across corn oats and soybeans with grade distinctions and sample notes.
Market firm for kegs and poultry with strong receipts. Kegs show 17,916 cases and extra firsts 1714, firsts 16 percent. Poultry receipts total 14 trucks with small hens 24 percent, No 2 hens 15, leghorn 16 44, hen turkeys 21, turkeys 18.
John Simmering and children express gratitude for comforting sympathy service floral offerings and assistance following their sorrow.
Beau Brummel, born George Bryan Brummel, is credited as the first to popularize long trousers in England, signaling a shift in male fashion and attire norms during his era.
The five units of the Washington county American Legion auxiliary were represented at a cooperative luncheon with 28 members. Reports covered year’s work, occupational therapy for veterans, Child Welfare month, and upcoming conferences. District president Mrs. Abraham spoke on past work and future projects, with spring conference set for Mt. Pleasant and carnival prizes requested for April 24 at Knoxville facility.
Harold Johnson, local manager, announces the Spurgeon company’s 34th anniversary. Founded by H. F. Spurgeon at Afton Town, the chain has grown to 43 stores. The Washington store has been open three years under Johnson’s leadership. A 384th anniversary sale is planned and noted elsewhere in the Journal.
Mrs Walter R Brown Mrs Ward Essley and Mrs Nora Faulkner led the committee for the Pythian Sisters pot luck supper at the hall. Thirty five attended the meal and later enjoyed visiting and ecards.
Iowa State College concert band including Richard Birney, Washington agricultural engineering junior, will perform spring vacation concerts starting March 18 in Fairfield and marching through Missouri and Kansas before returning to Mount Ayr. Seventy nine band members cover about 1600 miles under Prof. A R Edgar.
Farmers hear a panel on postwar defense and rising government control. Dr. Gaus warns increased wartime power may become a long term trend, urging state and local governments to improve efficiency and allow citizen participation through AAA committees. The speakers will tour Manchester after Iowa City. Sponsors include County Farm Bureaus Extension Service and the U S Department of Agriculture.
Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction lists journal sale dates. Community Sale every Friday at City Feed Ward. March 15 sale for Mary T. Benz at 432 East Washington features household goods.
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