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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1940

Page

7

Missouri Turkey Steaks Capture Missouri Palate

Frank Priebe reports on a poultry idea spreading in central Missouri with turkey steaks. Hotels in St Louis Jefferson City and Columbia feature it while Hutchinson Kansas observers urge tasting. Butchers offer boned meat sliced into steaks and finished by frying then steaming. potential impact on turkey demand remains uncertain.

Missouri Commissioner of Agriculture Jefferson City St. Louis Columbia Hutchinsen Kansas

Rudolph and Owen Seek Republican Board and County Attorney Nominations

Political notices announce Ernest S. Slin Rudolph as a candidate for member of the Board of Supervisors with term starting January 1 and subject to June Republican primary. John C. Owen declares candidacy for county attorney, also pending June primary.

Board of Supervisors Ernest S Slin Rudolph

County Board Nominee Term Starts January 1 1942

The notice states the term for the county board of supervisors begins January 1 1942 and is subject to the will of Republican voters in the June primary.

County Board of Supervisors

Primary bid for Washington county auditor nomination

A candidate announces intent to run in the June Primary for the office of County Auditor in Washington County, seeking the Republican nomination and subject to Republican voters' will.

Washington County

Re-election Bid for E L Stewart and County Board

A candidate statement urges voters to reelect E L Stewart for the county board of supervisors with term starting January 1 1941 and notes a June primary. The message also promotes Stewart for State Representative on the Republican ticket emphasizing economy and efficiency.

E. L. Stewart

Riverside News Highlights Local Visits and Connections

Riverside residents report a busy week with visits from across Iowa and beyond. Mrs. Robert McCattaghey travels to Indianapolis to visit her daughter, while Elmer A. Mellree and Paul Mellree visit Riverdale relatives and recall Elmer’s Riverside Leader past. Lavina Eagle and Loretta Eagle visit Iowa City relatives, and Mamie Scott spends days with daughter Mrs. James Wallace in Iowa City.

Riverside Robert McCattaghey Indianapolis Indiana Henry Klein Maynard Cunningham Mr. Klein John Klein LeRoy Fredenburg J. W. Cook Ray HH Cress Davenport Mason Ingram Moline Lil Newton Whetsun Elmer A. Mellree Weat Union Paul Mellree Hottolulu Hawaii Vatnee Mellree Dubuque Helen Crag Rivergdle Elmer Mc Ilree Riverside Leader West Union Paul Hotolulu Lavina Loretta Eagle Iowa City M. Jd. Wilkinson Mamie Scott James Wallace

Rusted steel shoe found in Texas linked to 16th century explorer

A rusted steel shoe uncovered in Texas is believed to be part of a coat of mail worn by a Spanish explorer during the sixteenth century. The artifact's provenance suggests it was tied to early exploration in the region.

Texas

Markets Chicago hogs and cattle trends May 21

Hogs 12,000 with early bids up about ten cents. later trade slow. Cattle 5,500 with calves 1,500. General market stronger for steers and yearlings. top price 11.00 for cattle, 10.50 for choice fed heifers, 8.75 to 10.00 for bulk fed heifers. Sheep 2,000 with fed lambs steady and fat sheep softer. Estimated tomorrow receipts: cattle 9,000. hogs 10,000. sheep 2,000.

Chicago U.P

Chicago Cash Corn Market Snapshot May 21

Cash grain report from Chicago notes corn at mixed 71 percent white and 2 yellow 67 percent, oats at 39 percent white and 10 percent. The detail lists corn and oats composition as buyers assess feed ingredient quality.

Chicago

Grain Table Improves Mixed Wheat and Corn Signals

The table shows May and July quotes for wheat, corn, rye, and oats with open high low close figures. Varied movements appear across wheat and corn, while rye shows modest gains and oats display smaller shifts.

ChicaGo

Chicago Market Report Shows Steady Prices Across Produce and Poultry

Chicago on May 21 reports a steady market for produce with 40 825 cases received and 164 extra firsts traded. Fresh trades include 16 current receipts 14 percent dirties 12 percent. poultry also steady with 53 trucks received and 1 ear dye. Prices remain unchanged for heavy white ducks and heavy colored ducks.

Friends Send Flowers as Mrs. Luers Recovers in Hospital

Mrs. Lloyd Luers writes of gratitude from White War on her hospital stay at Washington County Hospital. She thanks La Pawn and Mrs. John Robinson for steadfast care, praises doctors and nurses, and notes family updates including Keith and LeRoy Duering and LeRoy Luere. Farmers report corn planting and a rain, with several neighbors visiting.

Lloyd Luers Washington County la Pawn John Robinson Keith Duering Seh Hess Harold tLuere LeRoy Luere LeRoy White Oak Harry Hamilton Car Mere George Augustine Lloyd Juers

Birmingham Area Contributes Major Share to Cast Iron Pipe Output

Approximately 60 percent of North American cast iron pipe production originates in the Birmingham Alabama area. The stat underscores the city’s prominence in industrial manufacturing and its role in supplying municipal and infrastructure projects across the region.

Birmingham, Ala

Six diplomas awarded at Riverside High School exercises

Riverside High School held its annual commencement with six seniors receiving diplomas. The program included processional, songs by the school chorus, an address by Prof. Sterbert Martin on care and education, and perfect attendance certificates for several students. Diplomas were presented to Elaine Bell, Carl Craig Jr., Dorothy Kenny, Kay Marner Jr., Dorothy Meeks, and Donald Rada.

CC. B. Pitgeuiniones Hint School Gewly Orzalinien Ekrony MM. &. Borup Martin Robert Smnolt Joseph Turtzier Donald Fox Donald Wilkes John Soukup Nora Goets Betty Bute Joan Florang Ikan Haurtzier Wiiladene Korous Hope Rae Stransky Glenys Marner Hubert Myles Moud C. EB Fitesimmons Young Ladies Riverside Methodist Church Jon W. Teer Moth

Tree shelter belts planted in high plains region

Over four years more than 6000 miles of tree shelter belts have been planted in the high plains country, forming a substantial environmental effort. The initiative spotlights extensive tree planting across farmland to reduce wind erosion and improve soil protection.

High Plains

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