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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1939
Page
5
The message requests reader feedback on the Journal's Classified section and asks if readers use it and with what results. It promises a $1.00 credit in the Want-ad section if the estimate is 90 percent correct and the testimonial is published.
SELECT FAMILY LOT NOW it is good judgment to choose before need. Elm Grove offers desirable lots with personal inspection by appointment. Phillips & Hebner display Imperial Washable wallpaper in new colors and designs. Also for sale a 1935 Oldsmobile 4 door sedan with low mileage and excellent condition from Tucker & Hieber.
Senior and Junior classes from Westchester visited Des Moines visiting the state capitol the legislature Des Moines Register and Tribune WHS broadcasting station and the State Historical Building. They ate in Oskaloosa returned for dinner and a movie. The trip was described as the worst of the season. Mr and Mrs Almon Harschman of Mulberry Indiana visited Ferguson home for Marteeny Henasle event.
A brief notice by D F Macon presents subscription information for neighboring communities. It outlines options, rates, and contact details for readers seeking to enroll in the paper’s delivery across nearby towns.
Saturday rain boosts business prospects while roads improve. Weather slows travel but moisture promises crop benefits. Obituaries include John Atchison funeral in Washington with sermons by Margaret Cowden and Lucile Knox solo Ninety and Nine. Residents share news of visitors, weddings, new births, and local club meetings.
The note recalls a proverb about economic interdependence from William G Fern. The Fairfield Philharmonic Choir performed at the Presbyterian church to a receptive audience. Local residents Hal Richards Sam Marsh and KR Knottnerns are thanked for visits and contributions.
A 21 month old child died of third degree burns at an army post hospital after spilling hot grease from a skillet onto his face and chest. The accident occurred while the mother prepared the evening meal as she poured hot fryings into a lard can on a table.
Western light heifer and steer calves yearlings expected in two or three car loads with about 75 head from nearby farms if side roads permit. Stock cattle market offers good offerings in varied weights at unbeatable price savings. FAT CATTLE ALL WEIGHTS VEALS AND BUTCHER STOCK and COWS fetch solid prices. HOGS scarce feeding shares. miscellaneous items include hog houses fence posts lumber and general farm equipment.
Chicago March 13 hogs slow and uneven with most 5 to 10 cents lower. top at 8.00 and bulk 160 to 220 pounds 7.75 to 8.00. sows 6.50 to 6.75. Cattle and calves also soft with heifers and feeders lower. fed steers 9.00 to 11.50, early up to 12.75, some near 13.00. Fat lambs steady at 8.50 to 8.90 with top 9.10. Tomorrow’s receipts: cattle 6,000 hogs 41,000 sheep 11,000.
March 13 cash grain prices list a range of Wheat Corn and Soybeans values. Wheat shows red and sample hard bids. Corn ranges include mixed yellow and white samples. Soybeans quoted with yellow bids. Corn receipts total 84.
Chicago markets show steady produce and butter with receipts of 785 450 lbs and eggs at 16 762 cases. Poultry stays steady as hens and spring chickens sell at varied prices while potatoes remain firm amid approaching Saturday shipments.
A Malayan tiger has attacked rubber tappers on Malay rubber plantations. The incident is noted as part of reports from the region with reference to tiger activity and safety concerns for plantation workers.
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