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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1939
Page
7
Brighton News Roundup From March 2 Visit
Mr George Wallace reports a trip downtown with no bid and 43 minutes of fun. In Brighton Ira Saunders sowed 16 acres of oats by noon. Mrs Dora Saunders reads journals and shares hers for a year. Keota residents A Snider and family visited Washington while Charley Weldon and Charley Robertson recalled sales. The Koch sale attracted many bidders and buyers, with Lawrence Drish noted as a strong bidder. multiple local stops and renewals occurred at Martin Dairy and Bridges. A Kethel church sale is planned for March 30 at 1:39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Ira Saunders
McNeeces
J. F. Koch
Koch
Charley Hoover
Mr. Koch
Lawrence Drish
East Pieasant Plains
Lawrence
Coast Mother Slain Join Jr Child Slaying Shocks City
John Varnell 25 of Los Angeles and Melvin Morris were questioned by police after the mysterious killing of Maxine Varnell shot while over her crib with nine month old Join Jr. Mia. The incident prompted strong community reactions and a family linkage to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Varnell
Los Angeles
Cal
Melvin Morris
John
Maxine
Join, Jr
Mia
Varnell
Lorraine
War of Devolution Explained
The 1667 68 war stemmed from Louis XIV claims to Spanish territories through his wife Maria Theresa and a supposed devolution of ownership. The conflict arose as the crown asserted rights tied to Maria Theresa's inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis XIV
Maria Theresa
Chicago Markets Edge Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices
Markets show hogs 10 to 26 cents lower with most 16 to 20 off. top at 7.50 for 170 to 220 lbs. Cattle strongest on best grades with top around 13.50 and loads 11.60 to 12.50. feeders higher. Sheep steady to weaker for fat lambs with best 9.90 to 10.00. overall downward tone for lambs, receipts forecast cattle 9,000 hogs 7,000 sheep 7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grain table for Chicago March values shows mixed gains
Chicago March grain table lists Wheat May 67% to 68 high, July 67% to 68, Sept 68. Corn May 47% to 48, July 49% to 49, Sept 50%. Oats May 29% to 29, July 27% to 27, Sept 26%. Rye May 41% to 41, July 42% to 42, Sept 45% to 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago cash grain mixed corn and soybeans market notes
Chicago cash grain quotes show mixed corn and soybeans with varying grades and percentages. Reports include corn receipts at 44 cars and multiple color grade notes such as yellow and white with percentage ranges.
Chicago Produce Market Mixed U S Garbled Data
Chicago March 8 market report shows varied produce and poultry trading. Receipts and quotational ranges appear, including fresh graded firsts and extra firsts, dirties and current receipts. Poultry shows steady demand with mixed weights and prices across hens, spring chickens, turkeys, and broilers.
Correct plural of fish for anglers and science
The correct plural form of fish depends on usage. For anglers’ catch or food, use fish. for scientific specimens, use fishes. This distinction helps avoid awkward phrasing in reports and biological texts.
Simple home dip claims to fireproof fabrics
The article proposes a cheap method to fireproof clothing and home furnishings by dipping them in a solution of seven ounces borax, three quarts boric acid, and two quarts water. The claim suggests the treatment makes fabrics safer and reduces fire risk.
Journal Sale Date Column Midway Sale Co
Community sale notices list weekly and monthly events in Columbus Junction and nearby areas. Dates include March late, April events, and Fridays at Bethel Church. Names such as Mrs Wilbur Miller and local households are mentioned with addresses like 426 BE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway Sale Co
Columbus Junction
Bethel Church
Dublin
Wilbur Miller
Scooda
Jetffer
Divisi and Due in Musical Signs Explained
The divisi sign tells players on a single staff to split into upper and lower parts. When two instruments share the same note, the due marks indicate both play jointly.
Whiskey Insurrection in Western Pennsylvania 1794
A serious outbreak in western Pennsylvania in 1794 followed an attempt to suppress illicit distillation. About six to seven thousand insurgents took up arms and the disturbance was quelled after 15,000 militia were called out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Rank order in the British navy
The British navy ranks from top to bottom are Admiral of the Fleet, Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, Lieutenant, Sub Lieutenant, and Midshipman.
Tourists Visit Cemetery for Cher Ami Veterans
Tourists who have seen Cher Ami in Washington visit the Asnieres cemetery near Paris to honor a group of winged veterans sleeping in small graves. The site preserves many pigeons that served in World War I alongside the Lost Battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Asnieres
Paris
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J. D. Rabenoid
Karl Little
Paul Horak
Ginls
Louis Baird
West
Madison
Inquire of Journal
Washington Company
Otice
W. Nelson
John Dodds Garage
West Sth
Ainting
Chas
Carolis
Rass
Wessler's
M.E. Church
East Second
Nicola
Mace Motor Co
Ross Motor Service
Radio
General Radio
Cunningham
Win Sloat
Grubb Maytag
North
Iowa
Lemmon’s Jewelry
Belipse Lumber Company
Washington Oil Company
McCor
Mick Deering
Smart
Parrish
Jurging and Son
Séotaeed
Bae
Wolfe Hatchery
J. A. Hunsaker
Sea Shoe Repair
Seth Thomas
Lemmon
Sale
John Stout
West Chester
Wolfe's
C. E. Phillips
John LeFever
S. Marion Ave
Mason Farm
Havre
Sorrell Auto Parts
Washington Oo Company
Farmers’ Livestock Co
Milwaukee Stock Yards
Henry Leichty
Noble
Wood, Mfc. Co
Voss Piano
Inquire Journal
Marion
Janatin
Dewbpy
Holland Furnace Company
Neiswanger Building
K. Lemkau
Sylhet
Assam
N.E. Kalona
Omar Sleichter
Frank Kallaus
MARIS
Springer
Fred
Donaldson
Cy Birka
Phillips & Hebner
Star Brand
BAKER
Paul Shahan
Washington County
Darlings
Stler-Phosphate Fertilizer
Jog Knotek
Ross Motor Service Adtheod
Ed Gallagher
INTER
Onal
Woile Hatchery
Por Sale
W. D. Booth
International
Tucker & Bicher
Spartan Ey
Reister’s Markets
Washington, Iowa
Reister & Sons
Jennery Brown
Lennery
Backa
A Fine Iowa Company
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Laverne Graber
Crawfordsville
Journal Office
Iown
Yours Truly
Journal
D. F. Macon
George Wallace
South Iowa
Dora Saunders
A. Snider
Keota R 2
Recreasion
B.C. True
Bert
Home
Tracy
Charley
Roy Crosset
Dave Kilgore
Charley Reitentach
Martin Dairy
J. A. Hendrick
Rack
Wayland
Folke
Coast
Quiz
Eben
Uncle Eben
Mre. Varnell
Chicago Livestock
E. D. Rayburn
Red
South Side Square
George Baker
Odran Parrish
Made Motor CO
Rock Foundation
Stove
Bethel Church Graveyard
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