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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1944
Page
7
Market notes from Chicago on May 17 show hogs at 14,000 head with slow steady demand across weights and sows. Cattle counted 12,000 with fed steers and yearlings up about a quarter, early top 16.90, general steer 14.90 to 16.75, feeders weaker. Sheep 2,000 with lamb bids 15.25 and small lots of wooled ewes sold. estimates put hogs 17,000, cattle 5,000, sheep 3,000 ongoing.
Chicago May 17 market notes show egg receipts 22 932 cases with unsettled market. Firsts 29 31 percent split. Poultry receipts listed as 3 cars and unknown truck counts. Affected by dirties and checks figures. prices and exact items unclear.
Market table notes show various commodity figures for oats rye and corn with monthly and contract dates. Prices listed include September and December contracts with percentage changes and closing values. The data appears as a structured futures table from a historical source.
Large Wellman Methodist service honors Lola O Coffey named State Mother of Iowa. Mayors Teeters and McIntosh greet, Dr Miller recalls 30 years with the Coffey family, son Max Coffey and PFC Jas Coffey attend, citation read by Eardley Bell Jr. and benediction by Pastor Pinnell.
Gray residents report Mother's Day visits at various homes. Howard Moberty returns from California on 15 day leave. Bob Sorrel heads to the navy. Seniors take a Cedar Rapids class trip. J. Reagan Adams leaves for Navy induction. Local residents share routine updates and community happenings.
Mrs Milton Smith receives flowers from son Donald in England sent via Wolfe Floral. Another son Dale also serves in England and both read The Evening Journal. Local social notices list Sunday visits and family gatherings at multiple homes, with several names and towns cited. Lingering farm chores keep the housewife busy, delaying phone contact.
Whole wheat is a good food providing energy and protein for body build and repair. It supports daily nutrition by supplying one or more servings of whole grain cereal.
The Kalona district Scout Court of Honor was held Monday evening with a 6 30 potluck dinner. Owen B Thiel of Iowa City introduced Ensign Ralph Ward who spoke on scouting and manhood preparation. A National Scout Council film was shown to a large Kalona contingent. Tenderfoot awards went to George Fry Jr Daryl Kelley Junior Drol linger Vere Allen. Second class awards were given to Richard Conklin Richard Beck Sher wood Strickler Earl Fry Dean Jackson Leroy Hochsteiner Bob Wahl David Hender Jack
Instructions advise gentle handling of rayon stockings especially when wet. Detailing turning inside out before washing then right side out, washing in sudsy water, rinsing in lukewarm water, rolling in a towel to remove moisture, and note that drying can take about 24 hours.
The piece explains how improper handling wastes nutrients. It warns that finely cut cabbage kept warm degrades vitamin C, milk left in sun on a doorstep loses riboflavin, and overcooking vegetables in water reduces valuable soluble nutrients.
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