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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1939
Page
7
The Loveliest rooms in Washington homes feature Imperial wallpaper guaranteed washable and color fast. Phillips & Hebner at 6416 S advertise the largest selection of wallpaper in the area. For sale also advertised a fresh cow by Leo Shelangoski, age 76.
In Washington today Western senators attacked President Roosevelt's directive to buy 48,000 pounds of Argentine canned corned beef for the navy. Senator David Walsh predicted the Senate appropriations committee would strike the purchase unless supplies are unavailable domestically.
The state highway commission announced bid opening on May 28 for 16 road projects including maintenance bituminous surfacing in Washington county. The work covers 12.1 miles on No 1 from Washington to Jefferson county and 25.2 miles on No 22 from Keokuk county to Riverside and from No 218 to Lone Tree on No 22.
The article recalls Archimedes using sun rays and reflectors to burn ships during the Roman assault on Syracuse in 214 B C, citing mirrors on the shore as the aid. The historical note emphasizes early use of solar concentration in warfare.
Subscription representative D. F. Macon reports brief items from nearby towns. Short notices cover local events, community updates, and public notices that reflect regional activity and civic life.
Local column reports community residents and farm activity. John Havel Ainsworth R 2 corrects an earlier name, Anton Weber visits for shopping, Mrs. Harry Campbell on Prairie Flower farm, 160 acre farm near 4 forties corner, Mrs E Smith on Washington area farm with 40 acres pasture, Mrs Juergen Koehler’s improved acreage, Ed Knotek cleaning up orchard, Duroes noted for cattle, 1900 lb steer sold in Chicago, Annabell Zeck family washing, Mrs Howard Custer drives tractor while managing chores.
The entry details farm activity around corn and hogs at Howard and Albert Redeker on Oscar Davis dirt, with Kegar Stout returning seed corn from Dad. It notes magazines, an Evening Journal, and a plan to plant sod corn ground next week. Visitors view Duane's filly colts and a refused sale, Cal Beenblossom visit, a school bus demo by John H. Simmering, and a grant of thanks for a subscription from the writer’s circle.
Reports describe near perfect conditions in Washington this Saturday morning with clear skies and mild temperatures enjoyed by residents and visitors alike across the state.
SHILOH May 13 Mr and Mrs Sam Marsh entertained his parents Mr and Mrs James Marsh for birthdays. His father is 85 and his mother will be 81 on May 19. Other local families visited or attended events at several homes including the Nichols, Andersons, and Marsh place.
Markets show hogs selling around 7.10 to 7.25 for 170 to 250 lb, with 100 head sold. Cattle and calves weak with steers mostly 12.00 to 14.00 top for prime 1525 lb, yearlings 11.90, cows down 25-40c. Sheep at 9.60 top for fed wooled lambs, Colorado top 11.00 for week.
Open high low close data for WHEA OATS RYE SOY BEANS and other crops. Indicates May July Sept futures with percentages for May 18 May 24 July 18 and various settlement figures. Includes grains WHEA OATS RYE SOY BEANS futures activity from Chicago source with multiple contract months.
Chicago market notes show butter receipts 1,143,352 lb with extra firsts 23 percent and first 22 percent while eggs face easy market with 37,165 cases and 16 percent fresh graded firsts. Potatoes run weaker to steady with 64 arrivals and 899 shipments tracked.
Chicago cash grain quotes show wheat mixed with 4 red 80 and hard 77, corn at several yellow and white sample ranges with 52 to 62 percent values, oats mixed 25 to 38 percent, soybeans yellow 98. Receipts list 112 corn cars.
The quote attributed to Uncle Eben warns that proceeding requires confidence yet cautions that absolute certainty is rare nowadays. It reflects practical prudence and the value of careful consideration before action.
A restless traveler who abandoned home returns to recount a wild journey and the lessons learned. The explorer describes hardship, discovery, and the lure of distant places that drew him away.
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