Sea lilies reveal ancient lineage through deep sea dredging
Sea lilies trace ancient origins with many forms found by deep sea dredging. Most forms attach permanently to the sea bed while the feather stars become free-swimming in later life.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1938
Page
7
Sea lilies trace ancient origins with many forms found by deep sea dredging. Most forms attach permanently to the sea bed while the feather stars become free-swimming in later life.
The notice lists prices for various poultry and dairy items including sweet cream 30e per lb, No 1 sour cream 30e per lb, No 2 sour cream 26e per lb, heavy hens 14e per lb, leghorn hens 11e per lb, old roosters 9e per lb, leghorn stags 5e per lb, ducks 5 lbs and over 15e per lb, ducks under 6 lbs 11e per lb, and geese We pay per pound for delivery to plant. Also notes purchase of No 2 poultry with defects at quarter prices and outlines delivery and payment terms.
Chicago market update shows hog receipts at 15 000 with 4 000 direct and losses of 10 to 70 cents from yesterday. Top hogs 9.35 for 180 to 280 pounds with other weights 8.50 to 9.30 and sows 7.75 to 8.00. Cattle steady and calves and beef classes listed with price ranges. sheep at 8 000 head with lambs 8.50 to 8.75 and feeders 7.00 to 8.00. Estimated tomorrow’s receipts include cattle 8 000 hogs 11 000 sheep 7 000.
Journal Subscription Representative reports brief items from nearby towns. Short notes mention local events, upcoming meetings, and community happenings with quick updates on civic activity and social gatherings.
On March 22 visitors from Waterloo and North English stopped by O M Cuddy and others in Crawfordsville. Farmers began spring field work with raking and burning stalks as locals mention barber E S Beauchamp and other daily activities. A show at the Lease cafe drew attention and Jesse H Raymond praised local harness and shoe business.
Prison drama opens with Sally Eilers and Louis Hayward in a romance set in a women’s penitentiary. The jailbreak climaxes the story as convicts and a doctor confront security, with Anne Shirley and a notable cast in support.
Mae West stars in a turn of the century comedy set in the Gay Nineties at the State theater. A Brooklyn Bridge seller, she lands in police chases with Detective Edmund Lowe who secretly loves her. Walter Catlett pursues her for a stage project.
In Crawfordsville on Monday, Jess posted a new dandy sign signaling a local update and daily activity.
In Olds residents greet St Clair filling station owner Mr Boshart who reads Evening Journal. Community names include John Hustians Sam Miller Ira Owens Ralph Gorham Fred Shaffer and Mr Wetzgard. A fire near Rich farm west of Crawfordsville prompted neighborly news and thanks to Jake Snyder for a subscription.
A new show features Miss West transforming into Mile Fifi with a French accent and black wig. The plot follows a town election that sweeps Lowe into reform office as Mile Fifi aids a better government crusade. Notable performers include Charles Butterworth Charles Winninger Lloyd Nolan and Louis Armstrong with his orchestra.
Crawfordsville reports a strong showing by school music students at Kalona's contest. Doreen Lease earned excellent for contralto solo while the girls sextette and glee club scored good with higher marks than many peers. The group debuted new black Daisy Bell print uniforms with white collars.
Chicago grain table dated March 22 lists open high low close for May July and Sept futures across wheat corn oats and rye with values such as wheat May 85 and 86 percent, corn May 89 59 percent, oats May 29 percent, rye May 66 percent, and corresponding July and September figures.
Chicago cash corn quotes show No 3 mixed 57 44, No 4 mixed 64 to 56, No 2 yellow 59, No 4 yellow 56 to 58 3. No 3% white 58 to 58. Sample grade 60 to 62 4. Estimated carlots 133.
Guests attended a Wednesday afternoon Co operative party hosted at Mrs. C. B. Roberts home in Wayland. The ladies were entertained and served at the home of Mrs. Lyle Myers.
Chicago market report lists eggs with receipts of 25 271 cases for extra firsts 18 percent and firsts 18 percent. current receipts 16 14, dirties 15 percent. Butter market steady with receipts 11 269 pounds, extras 29 percent, entry firsts 29 percent, standards 29 percent. Poultry market steady strong with broilers 21, ducks 1 to 22, geese 12 to 14, turkeys 15 to 25, roosters 13 to 14 percent.
The text notes a 20 year interval between God’s warning to Noah and the flood and mentions Noah preached righteousness during the ark’s construction. It adds a theory that the original term for years might mean months or moons.
Negus Livestock auction in Washington holds sales every Tuesday at the Busby building near Milwaukee yards. Midway Sale Co in Columbus Junction runs auctions every Wednesday. Community Sale every Friday at City Feed Yard. March 24 features a Horse and Mule sale by Negus Bros with a March 25 Horse sale led by Chas Brown.
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