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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1938

Page

7

Saturday visitors fill town as farmers sow oats

On March 28 a sunny day drew people to town with farmers busy sowing oats. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Murphy and child from Haskins, John May of Ainsworth, Wright McConnell, Chris Huston and M D Huston, Ernest family of Wayland Crawfordsville, Joe Schlatters and many others.

Sam Murphy Haskins John May Ainsworth Wright McConnell Chris Hal Huston M. D. Huston Ernest Wayland Crawfordsville Joe Schlatters Wilmer Landerman Havre John Erlenbush John Gamon Roll Gamons

Mrs Martha Adams Sees Crone's New Business Location

Wellman correspondent Martha Jennings Adams tours her old town and admires Crone's new business location amid hundreds of others.

Martha Jennings Adams Wellman The Evening Journal Crone

Local residents visit on county seat weekend

George Miller and others from Ainsworth and Keota visited the county seat amid farm talk. W H. Brown, Walter H. Johnson, and James H. Thompson stopped by with thanks and stories. Local residents like Medco Dusenberry and Wilmer Lander also spent the day sharing farm news and arrivals.

Banker Davis Moves Through Wellston Haskins Kalona

Knew Mr. Davis who has been a banker in Wellston Haskins and now in Kalona. The note highlights his career path across three towns and his evolving role in local banking.

Mr. Davis Wellston Haskins Kalona

Washington visitors from multiple states seen Saturday

WwW ZL Bishop of Lexington Mrs. Clarence Work of Columbus Junction Otto Frey Noble Merchant Mrs Edith Peterson Richards and niece Miss Thelma Peterson of Wisconsin were in Washington for a Saturday visit joining local residents and other guests.

Bishop Lexington Clarence Work Columbus Junction Otto Frey Noble Merchant Edith Peterson Richards Thelma Peterson Wisconsin Washington

Faithful Readers in Washington R. 8 Noted

Oscar Sheetz of Washington Route 8 was in town and thanks locals for staying loyal to their home news.

Oscar Sheetz Washington R

Farm couple with renowned soil at Satan Pulver farm

Bob Roberts and his wife, formerly of Crawfordsville, now own the Satan Pulver farm northwest of Washington. The property is praised as among the best soil in a good neighborhood.

W. H. Brown Ainsworth Bill Washington Bob Roberts Crawfordsville Satan Pulver

Tragedy of a Journal Subscribing Visitor

Homer Hunt of the Havre area arrived with a broken ankle and crutches. He remained unable to move but subscribed for the Journal and selected several magazines alongside Mrs. Hunt who handled the trading.

Homer Hunt Havre

Cotter Folks Get Washington Mail Earlier

R L Duncan and Cotter residents have been receiving Washington mail around 1 p m after a period of 4 p m deliveries. The change is credited to Mr Duncan and Cotter residents for making it happen.

R. L. Duncan Cotter Washington Mr. Duncan

Local notices highlight weekend visitors and obituaries

Thanks to Mr and Mrs J D Hamil and son of Columbus Junction for trading here this weekend. Mr and Mrs Henry Loeffler of Burlington visited Washington Saturday formerly of east of Haskins. Ralph Brinning Homer Meyers and George Augustines of west of Wellston were here Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Collins of Tracey renew their home news by letter. J C Cannons here leaving another want ad. Rubio Sunday funeral for the late Jacob Rudolph with a strong crowd and a fine sermon by Rev Klein. Burial at Valleys Frank Hoskins funeral director. Rudolph well liked with many friends. Malcolm Montgomery Ainsworth here early this morning to finish oats today. Thanks to Carl Havel Ainsworth for a renewal this morning.

J. Db. Hamil and Son Columbus Junction Ralph Brinning Homer Meyers George Augustines West of Wellston Rubio Jacob Rudolph Klein Valleys Frank Hoskins

Riches Have Wings Says Jud Tunkins

Jud Tunkins claims riches have wings yet lack a scientific pilot when they soar.

Jud Tunkins

Double Header Sale Week at The Midway

Big sale week at the Midway Iowa features 288 cattle 150 shares 45 bred sows 36 ewes and a range of stock. Robertson Bros Keota regular buyers took 60 Herefords 400 to 700 lbs with buyers from Louisa Muscatine and Henry counties. March 30 auction lists Angus calves 24 steer 22 steer 18 heifer and Hereford Shorthorn lots with notes on Angus black color and quality. Hog lots include 50 to 100 pigs and Hampshire stock with farm tools and fence posts for sale at 12 o clock.

Midway Columbus Jungation Iowa Robertson Bros Keota Monroe County Joe Guinn Washington County Louisa Muscatine Henry Appanoose County Colorado Louisa County Farrow Hampshire

Chicago Markets Hogs Fall As Live Prices Slide Across Board

Chicago markets report hogs at 15 000 head with 5 000 direct sale and prices 15 to 25 cents lower than Friday. Top hogs at 9.25 with various weight groups ranging from 8.50 to 9.25 in the mid sections. cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges for calves, steers, cows, and yearlings listed with gains and stability implied for tomorrow.

Chicago Livestock Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report Shows Mixed Steady Trends

The Chicago produce market remains steady with receipts at 7.323 cases and firsts around 25 to 27 percent. Butter markets stay firm with high specials and extras near 28 to 29 percent. Poultry shows a mostly steady tone with broilers at 23 and various birds listed in tighter ranges.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Corn Prices Mixed On Market Report

Chicago prices show mixed results with options in the 50s and 60s. Specific grades include No. 3 mixed 58 to 58 percent, No. 4 mixed 55 to 56, No. 2 yellow 61, No. 3 yellow 58 to 61, No. 4 yellow 55 to 58, No. 6 yellow 52 to 54, No. 2 white 61, No. 3 White 59 to 59.42, No. 4 white 58 percent, No. 5 white 63 percent, and Des Moines soybeans at 81 percent.

Chicago Des Moines

Grain Table Confirms Mixed March Trading in Chicago

Chicago March grain table shows WHEAT May 85 86 84 86 and July 81 82 80 82 with Sept 82 83 81. CORN May 61 61 60 61 Sept 63 63 34 62 July 62 62 62 62 OATS May 29 30 29 29 Sept 28 28 28 28 July 38 34 28 28 RYE May 64 65 63 64 July 64 63 62 62 Sept 61 62 61 61 SOYBEAN MARKET May 9 July 97 Oct 93.

Early American Tourists Shaped by Elite Minds

The first Americans to travel Europe were viewed as the era’s most intelligent and progressive men. Notables named include Emerson Poe Fenimore Cooper Irving Taylor Longfellow Holmes and Greeley.

America Europe Emerson, Poe Fenimore Cooper Washington Irving Bayard Taylor Longfellow Oliver Wendell Holmes Horace Greeley

Nations’ Diets Spotlight Leading Food Picks

New Zealand leads meat and butter consumption, England tops fruit and fish, Switzerland favors cheese, Canada eats most eggs, and France drinks most spirits according to the report.

New Zealand England Switzerland Canada France

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