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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1938
Page
7
Poem praises a loving mother living on a treedined street with a white house and roses, highlighting her hard work, care for children, and lifelong devotion. The piece ends with the reveal that she is the speaker's mom. A nearby note references J. J. Anwyl home in Crawfordsville and a candidate for County Treasurer and Supervisor positions in 1940 with Republican backing.
D F Macon, Journal subscription representative, reports steady renewals and new signups. He notes promotional rates, calls on customers to renew, and urges advertisers to consider bundled offerings for daily and Sunday editions.
May 6 report notes Andy Sheetz family visiting Valley via muddy roads to gravel. J D Rabenolds of Ainsworth active in buying selling livestock and stock feeds. Don praised for town service as Mike Fleener ships about 270 hogs from Ainsworth. The town is described as a strong livestock point with stores and business houses.
W D Simkins visited his ill mother in Mason City and met H L Busby near Clear Lake. Thanks to subscribers including Mrs N J Walker age 83 and C C Keiper for Evening Journal renewals. Rural routes and farm life updates remark on roads and family visits.
Republican candidate W. H. Bill Brown declares his bid for the office of Supervisor for the 1939 term. He outlines key local priorities and calls for voter support.
The candidate announces voluntary run to succeed self for the Board of Supervisors term starting January 1, 1939. Primary election scheduled for June 6, 1938, under Republican voters.
Clint Fletcher of Crawfordsville started his car and auto sales business in 1910 and by 1911 he had erected his present up to date shop with several assistants aiding steady growth.
Local residents Howard B. Anderson and his wife, long-time Washingtonians turned Crawfordsville farmers, boast a well kept farm and ample produce to feed visiting preachers. Daisy Huber and sister Ella DeLong visit daily, sharing news of Washington and former neighbors. Ralph Orr of Wellman retrieves a box at Phillips and Hebners on Thursday. Harold Miller, Crawfordsville lumberman, reports strong stock and poultry feed sales. A great day in Crawfordsville on Saturday May 7, with notes to read in the Journal.
A professor dismisses a bootblack asking for a shine and offers a quarter if he washes his face. The boy returns cleaner and quips about keeping the quarter, while a barber defends his hair restorer by wearing rubber gloves to prevent hair growth on his hands, selling a bottle.
Open high and low values for soy bran contracts are listed across months May July October with percentages 92 93 94 93.8 94.4 and 87 respectively. The data shows volatility and year structure indicating price shifts across near and far contracts.
Xenia district residents note the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Gene Stephens on May 4 weighing seven and a half pounds. The family reports thanks from a first born sister. The report mentions visits from Mrs David Edmondson and Rob Quinn family, a foot injury recovery for Richard Stephens, and soy bean purchases by Harry Baker. Field work pauses due to heavy rain.
The text notes that chocolate carried heavy taxes in England, restricting access to the well to do until the 1800s, explaining how taxation shaped consumption and social access.
Chicago markets show hogs 10 to 15 cents lower than Thursday with 10 000 head turnout including 4500 direct. Top hogs at 8.15 with bids across weight ranges. Cattle calves and feeders steady to mixed with beef steer top 10.50 and cows 5.25 to 7.25. Sheep and lambs largely steady with lambs 8.25 to 8.75 and feeders 7.00 to 8.00. Estimated receipts tomorrow include cattle 500 hogs 5000 sheep 9000.
Egg section reports receipts totaling 2 632 cases with firsts around 18 to 19 percent and extras near 19 6 percent. current receipts 18 percent and dir ty at 17 percent. Bur er section notes receipts 14 290 pounds with specials 26 4 to 26 percent and extras 26 percent. firsts 22 to 23 percent and standards 24 percent. Poultry shows market irregular with broilers at 22 and turkeys at 15 to 1 percent roosters 183 to 14 percent.
Chicago grain table shows bid prices for wheat corn oats and rye across May July and September contracts. Entries list percentages and decimals for May July and Sept, reflecting daily bid levels and minor variations by month.
Mixed futures show No 2 mixed at 59 to 59 cents, No 3 mixed at 57 to 58 cents, No 1 yellow around 694 to 60, and No 2 yellow at 59 to 59 cents. This Chicago market brief reports daily price ranges for corn varieties.
The sale column lists Negus Livestock Auction in Washington every Tuesday near the Busby building by Milwaukee yards, Midway Sale for Columbus Junction every Wednesday, Community Sale every Friday at City Feed Yard. May 7 Public Sale of household goods 1042 South 6th Avenue starting 1 30 p m. May 12 Estate sale of household goods 732 East Washington Street May 12 Hanna Lemon estate sale of household goods 733 Fast Washington Street.
The note lists uncertain scores with colors and numbers such as No 8 yellow 58 to 59 and No 4 yellow 56 to 56 percent as well as No 2 white 59 percent and No 3 white 58 to 69. A sample grade of 35 percent to 5h is mentioned along with an estimated total of 624 es timated ecarlots.
A May storm brought strong winds and rain to Franklin District on Wednesday afternoon, blowing down several trees. Local residents mentioned include Mrs. Ella Boileau visiting at the Howard Hoyle home and various Sunday gatherings at multiple homes. News notes Lloyd Thompson’s engagement to Mary Hudson of Quincy, Ill., with plans to reside there.
Saturday price sheet lists sweet cream sour cream and eggs with per dozen and per pound rates. Leghorn hens and roosters priced by type, with adjustments for inferior poultry and delivery terms to the plant.
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