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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1938

Page

7

Magazine Salesmen Fined for Abusive Conduct in Jefferson

Two magazine salesmen, F. O. Strand of Kansas City Missouri and J. R. Gabriel of Des Moines Iowa, paid ten dollar fines for violating the soliciting ordinance. Strand was jailed in lieu of a twenty five dollar fine for disturbing the peace after a woman claimed he became abusive when she would not listen to his sales talk.

Jefferson F. O. Strand Kansas City J. R. Gabriel Des Moines Strand Ehe

Police Radio Solves Mystery Of Rudy The Collie

A state police radio inquiry traced the so called Rudy mystery to a black and white collie named Rudy seen pacing the city square. The dog had been reported missing from Denson 150 miles away and was found by Marguerite Goodwin the local auditor who took him home until a broadcast confirmed the theft.

Rudy Collie

Halt Lost Love Suit for New Location

A $20,000 alienation of affections case filed by Chester Martin, a Story County farmer, against Gilbert Giffin formerly of Palo Alto County. The suit paused at the plaintiff’s request after Giffin testified he had recently resided in Des Moines, with Martin claiming Giffin stole Mrs. Martin’s love.

Emmetsburg Chester Martin Story County Gilbert Giffin Palo Alto County Martin Giffin Des Moines

Anniversary notes and farm life around Washington area

The column records Mr and Mrs C R Rickey marking their 43rd wedding anniversary with family Erwin Rickey from Rock Ill visiting. It notes local farming activity including C W Neill repairing fence, Lester Stone potato patch, Redliners sowing oats, and E T Nash becoming a new daily reader. Roads east of Washington praised as the best yet with a maintainer at work. References to the International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa and routine local happenings fill the page.

C. R. Rickey Washington Erwin Rock Ill

Weekly Livestock Auctions Listed Across Nearby Yards

Negus Livestock Auction in Washington holds sales every Tuesday at the former Busby building near Milwaukee yards. Midway Sale in Columbus Junction conducts auctions every Wednesday. Community Sale at City Feed Yard runs on Fridays. Horse sale scheduled March 25. Chas Brown noted.

Negus Livestock Washington Milwaukee Yards Midway Sale Columbu Junction Chas Brown

Local Produce Market Prices From Friday

Prices paid by W. 8. Reister & Sons for fresh dairy and eggs with poultry and geese rates. No. 1 sour cream 28 cents per lb No. 2 sour cream 26 cents per lb Hennery Brown Eggs 18 cents per dozen Hennery White Eggs 16 cents per dozen Heavy Hens 14 cents per pound Leghorn hens 10 cents per pound Leghorn stags 8 1/2 cents per pound Ducks five pounds and over 15 cents per pound Ducks under six pounds 6 1/2 cents per pound Geese 8 cents per pound Delivery paid to plant 5 cents per pound No. 2 poultry with defects valued 4 cents less than quoted. cull poultry rejected.

Leghorn

McClintic Bros Feed Travelers as Spring Work Begins

Travelers are fed by Dave McNeese during a rest stop amid a lengthy journey. McClintic Bros. have oats sown and show good young horses well broke for spring work this season.

Dave McNeese McClintic Bros

Fall pigs on market hint from farm notes

Oe and Mrs Grosscup describe raising a large group of hogs for market. A brother’s coon hunting led to an accident with a saw and a broken leg. Cy Dickinson reports a busy garden with potatoes, strawberries, and 27 chicks. A Hampshire sow with nine piglets shows remarkable fence-crossing ability.

Grosscup Cy Dickinsons Hampshire

Community thanks and notes from readers

Bert Brown thanks Mrs. Joseph Hendrick and readers for their support. Chas Rothlisberger and Washington R. 3 delivered a year’s subscription and other reading material while Philip and Hebner went to the same place. McClintie Bros found the same location in Washington and C A Thompson of Keota R 2 headed for the dentist.

Bert Brown Sond Joseph Hendrick Evening Journal Chas, Rothlisberger Washington

Ten Men in Nine Rooms Riddle From a Wayside Inn

A classic verse puzzle describes ten weary travelers seeking shelter at a stormy inn. The host assigns two per room across nine rooms A to H while one room, labeled 1, remains for the final traveler, creating nine single rooms by sharing. The clever arrangement prompts puzzled readers to count rooms and travelers.

Two youths held in ransom plot in New Rochelle

Fred Luck a 23 year old chauffeur and Edward John Penn a high school student were held without bail for grand jury action in New Rochelle New York in connection with an alleged attempt to obtain 30000 dollars in ransom from Peter Levine's parents who disappeared a month ago.

New Rochelle N. Y Med Fred Luck Edward John Penn Peter Levine

Japan Diet Passes Mobilization Bill in War Time

The Japanese upper house approved the national mobilization bill and sent it to Emperor Hirohito for sanction. It aims to convert the empire into an armed state for the China war, facing charges it would establish a fascist dictatorship with the army council in supreme control.

Tokio INS China Diet Hirohito Army Council

Kidneys and Bladder Health Tip From Doctors

Doctors note the kidneys contain about 15 miles of tiny tubes that filter blood and keep you healthy. Frequent burning pain or unusual urine can signal kidney or bladder issues and may include backache swelling and headaches.

Hogs rise in Chicago market report

Chicago markets show hog prices up about ten cents from Wednesday with 10 000 head traded including 3000 direct. Bulk hogs 170 to 280 pounds bring 9.10 to 9.45, with extremes to 9.55 for 290 plus. Cattle and sheep receipts and prices outlined for tomorrow include 1500 cattle and 10000 hogs versus 7000 sheep. beef steers 9.00 to 10.50, yearlings 7.50 to 10.50, cows 5.25 to 7.25, lambs 8.00 to 8.50.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report Highlights Steady Butter and Strong Poultry

Chicago notes mixed momentum with steady to easy butter markets and stronger poultry activity. Produce receipts total 29 524 cases with varied grades. butter specials 29 to 80 percent, extras 29, firsts 27 percent, dirties 15 1. Poultry markets show gains across bird categories including ducks 12 to 22, geese 12 to 14, turkeys 15 to 26, roosters 14 to 15.

Chicago

Grain Table Shows Mixed Open in May July and Sept Contracts

Chicago grain table lists Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Soybean prices with open high low and close figures for May July and Sept maturities. Wheat May 86 percent high 87 percent July 83 percent Sept 84 percent. Corn May 60 percent high 60 percent July 61 percent Sept 63 percent. Soybeans open about 98 percent with varied highs and closes across months.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Corn Prices Reported by Market Tags

Chicago cash corn prices for various grades show mixed ranges with No 3 mixed at 57 to 59 percent, No 4 mixed 54 to 56, No 2 yellow 60, No 3 yellow 57 to 59, No 4 yellow 55 to 65, No 5 yellow 52 to 54, No 2 white 58 to 59, No 4 white 55 to 57, and sample grades 38 to 52. Estimated car lots total 290.

Chicago

Verrazzano First EU Sail New York Harbor 1524

Giovanni da Verrazzano set foot in New York Harbor on July 8 1524. He named the bay Santa Margarita and the adjacent land Angeleme in homage to the French rulers who employed him.

New York Harbor Giovanni de Verrazzano Bay Santa Margarita Angeleme

End of the Road Urges Concrete for Highway Maintenance

Taxpayers save from 88 to 465 dollars per mile yearly in surface upkeep on concrete highways. Concrete is the standard for safety comfort and economy for motorists with high night visibility and easy entries. Demand concrete for roads.

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