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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1937

Page

7

Chicago Markets Report Shows Mixed Hog and Cattle Prices

Chicago markets May 24 show hogs at 11.80 to 12.00 for 200 to 300 lb and 11.25 to 11.90 for 150 to 190 lb. Packing sows bring 10.50 to 10.848, with receipts forecast for tomorrow including cattle about 12,000, hogs 11,000, and sheep 5,000. Cattle steady to strong with steady calves. steers 18.00 to 15.75 for choice to mid grades, yearlings 6.50 to 15.90, cows 4.00 to 9.25, bulls 8.00 to 8.00, feeders 6.50 to 16.00, stockers 6.90 to 9.50. sheep 17,900 with lambs 10.00 to 10.50 and yearlings 8.00 to 9.50.

Chicago Columbus Junction Iowa Hampshire

Chicago Produce Market Steady Receipts Reported May 24

Chicago remarks show market steady with receipts totaling 45124 cases. First 20 percent extra and firsta 1914 figures appear in the May 24 INS dispatch describing current conditions and prices in the produce market.

Chicago

Local Produce Market Prices From Tuesday

Tuesday prices paid at the local market include No 1 Sour Cream at 28 cents per pound No 2 sour cream 26 cents per pound Hennery Brown Eggs 18 cents per dozen Hennery White Eggs 18 cents per dozen heavy hens 5 to 12 pounds 6 cents per pound roosters 6 cents per pound heavy hens over 12 pounds 10 cents per pound.

Community Sales Schedule This Week and Nearby Events

Community sale notes list weekly events at ity Feed Yard and Midway Sale Co in Columbus Junction with Wednesday May dates and a furniture sale at 739 South Iowa scheduled 1:30. Details are incomplete with missing year and final timing.

Ity Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction C Hillhouse South Iowa

May 24 Reader Notes and Local Sales and Vignettes

A snapshot of community life includes a thank you for an Evening Journal gift from Mr and Mrs Or ville Caldwell and a visit from Mr and Mrs Roy Wood, with reports on the John V Mayer sale near 76 and the upcoming C C Hillhouse sale at 739 South Iowa. Also includes farm outlook comments, a verse about a neighborly rooster conflict, church services at First United Presbyterian, and light social jottings plus market quotes for rye.

Roy Wood Ainsworth John V. Mayer Mayers Harry Dusenbery

Readers note and local items mix in town report

A patchwork column recalls the Rocking Chair Brigade history, soldiers graves, and praise for Dave Bilder’s photo of the Barr brothers in Friday's Journal. Mentions Mrs Johnson driving lessons, shoppers at a crowded store, and town residents like George Cannotts and the Reeves family. Market notes list butter and poultry prices and receipts.

Rocking Chair Brigade History of Washington Avenanter Shurch Dave Bilder Barr

Faith and understanding drive shared beliefs at gathering

Speakers at the event included Bryant S. Hinckley of Chicago and Olga Carlson of New York City. Mayor J. E. Irwin of Boone also attended, with Hinckley serving as president of the Northern States mission as the group discussed living and understanding faith alike.

Bryants. Hinckley Chicago Iil Northern States Mission J. E. Irwin Boone Olga Carlson New York City N. Y

Lepers Buried Alive Under Harsh Practices in China

A report describes lepers being sealed in animal skins and buried alive in certain Chinese regions when their disease becomes visible. The practice reflects extreme stigma and severe quarantine measures reportedly used to prevent spread.

China

Chicago Grain Table May Market Totals

Grain table from Chicago shows May quotes for wheat corn and oats with contracts for May July and Sept. Wheat May 1.27 percent high 1.27 percent low 1.25 percent close 1.26 percent. Corn May 550M open 208 high 134 low 135 close 135. Oats May 51 percent.

Grain and Produce Prices From Local Market Report

A fragmented local market listing shows varied price quotes for corn and carrots. Entries include No. 1 yellow 136 to 187 and No. 2 yellow 136 to 137, with other grades and a sample grade of 120 to 132 and estimated carrots at 41.

Chicago

Apostle of Mormons Give Dedicatory Address

ROONE Jonn mn. Taylor, apostle of the Mormon church at Salt Lake City Utad, dedi cated a new chapel for the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints here. He outlined the history of the church and said, "Although we do not.

Roone Jonn Mn. Taylor Mormon Church Salt Lake City Utad Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints

School leadership lineup listed for district schools

Superintendent B A Ralston and Harland W Mead named as dean and principal of junior college and high school respectively. Miss Della Patton leads the junior high. Miss Ethel McCreedy serves with the school board president C W Tucker secretary, and board members Dr P L Etter Dr J Pease Glenn Mace A E xasaien.

B. A. Ralston Harland W. Mead Della Patton Ethel McCreedy C. W. Tucker Ralph W. Eee P. L. Etter J. Pease Glenn Mace A. E. Xasaien

One-Trip Plumber Offers Plumbing and Heating Service

Local plumber advertises installation and repair services at low prices with guaranteed workmanship. Phone contact listed as 67 211 8.

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