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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1944

Page

5

Train Schedule Fragments with Mixed Trains and Local Departures

The notice lists several railroad trains with times and routes including No. 430 daily, No. 429 Sunday schedule, No. 23 Mixed Train at 10 45 a m, No. 22 Mixed Train at 11 30 a m, East Bound No. 8 Kansas City Davenport local at 5 14 p m, and Southwest Limited No. 26 with times shown. agent credits C B Q and W C Bell with departures and duties.

Goodlander C. F Anderson Davenport Kansas City Kansas City-Davenport W. C. Bell Southwest Express Washington California

Market Report Chicago Hogs Cattle Sheep May 6

Hogs 1000 head slow and mostly good to choice 270 lb hogs at 13.75. Barrows and gilts 270 lb steady but heavier weights off 25 to 30 cents. Butchers 280 to 350 lb finished 12.00 to 12.60. Cattle 100 head. Week shows steers 25 to 50 cents higher in active trade. top 16.85 for choice steers. yearlings steady at 16.65. Heifers 16.65. Sheep 300 head. fed lambs weak 25 to 60 cents lower. western lambs 16.25 to 16.75. top 16.85 for one load 110 lb Colorado choice.

Chicago

Chinese Color Symbolism and the Five Elements

The text assigns colors to directions elements seasons and planets. Red joins South fire summer Mars yellow links Middle Kingdom earth Saturn green aligns East wood spring Jupiter white marks West metal autumn Venus black pairs with North water winter Mercury.

China Mars Middle Kingdom Earth Saturn Jupiter Venus Mercury

TRASHAWAYS Local Bus Schedule Me eth

CARMINGTON schedule lists westbound and fastbound buses with departure times from Washington including 6:08 am 10:56 am and 7:45 pm for westbound and 2:50 am 10:35 am 8:50 pm for fastbound to Omaha Chicago. Tickets available at Bus Depot and Winga's North Side Cafe.

Carmington Washington Omaha Chicago Winga North Side North Side Square

Railroad timetable fragment listing routes and departures

Schedule entries show departures and arrivals among Washington, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Ft. Madison, Winfield, and Sigourney with multiple morning and evening times. The text includes fare notes and local depot information, plus a local Brighton notice of community arrivals and residents moving or visiting.

Grain table from Chicago futures shows mixed closing values

Open high low and close figures for Wheat Oats and Rye on Sep Dec May contracts. Data include misprinted percentages with notable inconsistencies, reflecting a partial grain table snapshot from the Chicago market report dated May 6.

Chicago

Sized Coals Improve Burning Efficiency When Buying

When purchasing coal, choose sized coal as mixed sizes burn less efficiently and complicate ignition. Experts note uniform sizes promote steadier flames and easier handling for heating needs.

May Closing Out Sales Advertised at Various Addresses

Household goods sale at 701 South 4th Avenue filed by Mrs. Roy Means starts at 1 30. Another sale lists 732 East Main by W F Jurging Est with closing out safe household goods on May 20.

South 4Th Avenue Roy Means East Main W. F. Jurging

Navy Welcomes 17 Year Olds to Enlist This Year

Chief John R. Van Osdel announces 17 year olds who will be 18 before graduation may apply now. Enlistment lasts until 21 for active duty. naval reserve extends to war end plus six months. Navy promotes service schools and skilled trades, with applications at Burlington recruiting station or Washington on Fridays.

Frank Stine Libertyville Phillip Rich Warren van Winkle Deshler Ohio Charles van Winkle Michigan Carter Abingeon Noel Carter Walter Heyde Virginia Olds Henry Lechner H. W. Helmick LeRoy Chris Mipeart East Peasant Plain Edgar ,Olazinger E.A. Stout Moline Wm. Stout Aguty John R. van Osdel UC. S. Navy Burlington Navy Naval Reserve Upion van Qsdo U. S. Navy Washington Harry Carey Henry “Dobie” G. Carey U.S. Navy Pop New York Carey

Navy recruit Ryan begins indoctrination at Great Lakes

Frank J. Ryan 38 husband of Gwendolyn Ryan of 616 Second St Washington Iowa is starting initial naval indoctrination at the United States naval training center at Great Lakes. His boat training includes seamanship military drill and general naval procedure. When his recruit training is

Seaman to Spend Leave at Home

A seaman will spend a period of leave at home, awaiting next assignment.

Potato Storage Losses Linked to Poor Ventilation

Reports of losses due to early potatoes traceable to overloaded storage facilities and improper ventilation. Overfilled bins blocked airflow and faulty or missing ventilating equipment are chief causes of storage losses.

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