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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1939
Page
7
Local advertisements emphasize reliable staffing and customer care as core duties. Employers seek workers with integrity, punctuality, and a proactive attitude. The notices urge applicants to respond promptly and present references.
McCormick Deering No 61 Combine eliminates twine shocking stacking threshing bills and feeding crews for $695 Lob. factory by Smart and Parrish. Reinforced stitching ensures wear in every pair Star Brand Work Shoes at B and B Store. Child's play pen teeter jumper for sale $3 each or $5 for both.
After four months at sea, Sailor Glenn Shipman of the heavy cruiser Louisville comes home to his family in Los Angeles. He introduces his three month old son Ross, the newcomer to the family, seen for the first time.
About 100 men and several women attend a rat demonstration at Charley Kennedy's farm east of Washington. The event shows how to trap and kill rats, with feeding stations and a tally of thousands of rats observed, plus comments from attendees and local reporters. The piece notes follow-up visits to nearby farms and social observations of the day.
Journal Subscription Representative D F Macon compiles local briefs from nearby towns, including service updates, polite notices, and small community milestones. Readers gain a compact snapshot of area happenings and ongoing local concerns.
Alan lists American magazines and Mrs Christner adds to the annual Evening Journal selection. Darrel Youngs near Crawfordsville hosts Journal readers with Mrs Dude Lowe and Phyllis, while Grandpa Clark watches Phyllis. Dale and Mrs Riley begin farming this year with neighborly plans.
Clarence Lowe reports six cows plus six more equals a total of twelve cows and a six head feeding plan. The Evening Journal is popular at Coast to Coast cafes and filling stations in Ainsworth where locals and travelers read daily news. Various town residents are noted visiting, including Levi Blanchard, W M Dawson, Addie Brinton, George Lemon, and George Slosser, with retirements and farewells mentioned.
In Quebec moose reach about 1400 pounds with antlers up to 72 inches. They inhabit regions around Lake St. John St. Maurice valley the Laurentians north of Montreal and the Gaspe peninsula tip.
Collier's notes the thyroxine hormone from the thyroid sits at about 1/2500 ounce in a normal adult. Excess thyroxine can trigger an ophthalmic goiter while deficiency may lead to a cystic goiter, highlighting balanced gland function.
Geologists estimate the Blue Ridge mountains once rose above 30,000 feet, taller than any peak on earth. Erosion has since reduced their highest summits by more than two thirds.
Community notice details weekly journal and midweek sales in Columbus Junction area. The item lists sale dates and locations with folds in the weekly schedule. It mentions a recurring event labeled Journal Sale Date Column and a Wednesday timing.
Market reports show hogs 8000 head with uneven gains 5 to 15 cents top 7.20. cattle 8500 with calves 1200 and varied to weak demand dull on fed heifers 8.75 to 10.00 and best steers about 12.50. bulk 9.00 to 11.00. weaners 10.00 to 11.00 largely 16.50. sheep 3000 very slow to steady. Estimated tomorrow receipts Cattle 4000 hogs 11000 sheep 4000.
Chicago cash grain prices show mixed readings with wheat at 75 to 78 percent quality for samples, corn varieties around 51 to 58 percent, oats mainly 30 to 38 percent, and soybeans listed at 98 percent for yellow 3. Corn receipts totaled 98 cars.
Grain table from Chicago shows Wheat May July and Sept figures with Open High Low and Close values. Corn May Sept and oats May July Sept listed with corresponding price figures and percent changes.
Market reports show Eros. produce unsettled with receipts 40 495 cases split between free graded firsts 15 percent extra firsts 15 current receipts 14 and dirties 12. Poultry receipts include 62 trucks with ducks 10 to 12 geese 10 hens 18 to 15 leghorn hens 12 spring chickens 20 to 22 roosters 10 to 11 broilers 18 to 21 percent turkeys 13 to 16.
Whittaker & Son managers advertise a community sale featuring 125 cattle including white face yearlings and heavy springers, Hampshire boars, hogs of all kinds, sheep and lambs, hedge posts, 5000 feet lumber, 2500 chicks, new hardware, handles and furniture for consignment.
Snakes cannot cross very smooth surfaces like ice or glass. They must grip rough surfaces to pull their body forward with rhythmic contractions. If you fear snakes, surround yourself with ice or glass to keep them from approaching.
The Forsyte Saga is a trilogy by John Galsworthy exploring a middle class Victorian family and its possessive instincts. It includes Man of Property 1906 In Chancery 1920 and To Let 1922.
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