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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1938
Page
7
Frank Priebe notes a government price report showing chickens as the only crop rising in value over the year. He points to high poultry prices, low feed costs, and profitable margins for raisers on the Atlantic coast and in the Midwest, urging others to invest in chicks and convert grain into poultry meat.
The Journal Subscription Representative reports brief items from nearby towns. Short notices highlight local events, gatherings, and community updates latest by editors.
May 3 notes Raymond Sweet of Mt Pleasant R 6 as a new subscriber to the Evening Journal this week. Jim Deal Valley reports Mrs Jake Sommer of Crawfordsville and Mr and Mrs Wyatt Marbourg of Washington R 3 were shopping in Washington earlier in the week.
Sally asks Ann how she lost her job at the dress shop. Ann explains a customer praised a flowing look after trying 30 dresses, provoking a sharp remark about jumping in the river and ending with a dark joke.
Conversation on neighbors and farming notes describes stock and feed on S J Baird and son Homer’s farm in Ainsworth R 1. N J Benson farms corn and alfalfa on R 3 with others planting corn nearby. Esther Ashby Hamilton farm hosts four saddle colts. Charles Ashby visiting, sharing local scenery and past travels.
One man in northwestern Iowa placed 850 chicks in January and expects 900 more this month. He foresees 1500 pullets next winter, turning grain into poultry meat and eggs. He notes profits rise when concentrates supplement own grains, unlike mere corn and oats feeding. Sincerely, Frank Priebe.
Kiln drying of wood completes in two weeks to a month, far faster than air drying which spans two years or more. The method drastically reduces time required and accelerates production timelines.
The remark notes that someone shared intriguing true stories never heard before, as attendees enjoyed listening to the anecdotes and reflections.
The piece notes ongoing family discussions and charity at home, mentions George Greens from Keota now near Pilotsburg on the Hamilton farm, and describes livestock at Gail Shull’s north of Straw college with 122 pigs and well cared for property. It also references local farmers on 81 and No. 1 with early promising prospects and Clay Humston family visiting from Washington R. 1 to tend to young chickens.
A humorous exchange about spouse dreams. One man jokes his wife dreams nightly of wealth, while another notes his wife has similar daytime fantasies. The amusement centers on marriage and imagined prosperity.
Mrs Smith asks if costly treatment cured her husband bald. Mrs Jones answers yes, noting he ripped out hair in rage at the charges. Easy CCC Foreman quips about moving chores as a punchline about laziness and two logs.
Louisa county Four H clubs name officers at the annual meeting. Girls presidents Earline Wilson and Mary Jane Dotson as well as secretary Lucile Wince and historian Jeanne Weber. Boys presidents Max Hafner and Robert Weber with secretary Kenneth Blasi and historian Roy Swan. Separate notes mention rural electrification crews and local school staff rehires.
Market at Chicago shows hogs 15 000 head 4 500 direct with a steady to 10 cent lower tone from Monday. Tops at 8 25 with good and choice 170 to 240 pounds mostly 8.00 to 8.20. 250 to 300 pounds 7.80 to 8.05. 310 to 350 pounds 7.65 to 7.80. good sows 7.00 to 7.15. Cattle receipts 7 000 and calves 2 500 steady with beef steers 9.00 to 10.50, mediums 7.50 to 9.00, yearlings 8.00 to 10.25, butcher cows 5.50 to 7.50, bulls 5.00 to 7.50, calves 5.00 to 9.50. Sheep 7 000 steady with lambs 8.50 to 9.00, commons 6.00 to 8.50, yearlings 7.00 to 8.00, ewes 3.50 to 6.50.
Chicago report shows steady markets across produce dairy and poultry with receipts for produce at 31 754 cases and butter at 16 710 pounds. Extra firsts and firsts ranges are noted for commodities with varied percentages. poultry markets mostly steady including broilers ducks geese and turkeys with specified percent ranges.
Grain quotes list mixed corn and white yellow varieties with prices by grade and color. Estimates show 349 carlots for delivery, with percentages ranging from 54 to 59 across grades.
Grain table from Chicago dated May 3 lists May July and Sept prices for WHEAT CORN OATS and RYE with multiple bid offer and closing figures. Data appears mixed with several percent entries and unclear formatting for May July Sept positions.
Evelyn Widmer is on crutches after tearing ankle ligaments in a Saturday fall. The incident will cause her to miss the end of the school year. The town notes include local visits and family activities among the Widmers and neighbors.
Prices from Wednesday show No 1 and No 2 sour cream at 23 and 21 cents per pound. Henhouse eggs priced at 18 cents per dozen for Brown and White varieties. Leghorn hens roosters and old stock listed with various cents per pound. Delivery pays per pound to plant. culls and defective birds discounted by up to four cents.
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