Local notes on poultry, visits, and school day events
Jess Nicola built a new brooder house and bought 4100 leghorn chicks. Henry Rath visited at the Louis Rath home. Mrs. Helen Bell returned home after an extended visit with her parents. Mrs. Jesse Longer and Hage and Evelin Hoxworth and Verla Fiesha rt attended high school class days last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Nicola
Henry Rath
Louis Rath
Helen Bell
Jesse Longer
Hage
Evelin Hoxworth
Verla Fiesha
Local Market Prices Keep Shifting for Eggs
Fragmentary OCR shows price notations for eggs with inconsistent units and punctuation. A rough read indicates bids around 18 cents per dozen with variations and negative marks, suggesting a pricing note or error rather than a clear market quote.
H. H. Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Dick Blanchard
Gray May 26 The H. H. club met at Mrs Dick Blanchard's home last Thursday afternoon They planned an entertainment to be held at the Louis Bath residence Wednesday evening Spencer Reed and Will Langer sold hogs to Washington buyers last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Longer
Gray
H. H. Club
Dick Blanchard
Louis Bath
Spencer Reed
Will Langer
Washington
Political Notes for County Supervisor Candidacy
Announcement of 1937 county supervisor bid subject to Republican voters June primary. Name A J Robertson referenced. address 8616. Urban notice style with partial line breaks and OCR quirks.
Kehoe Announces Candidacy for County Attorney Nomination
L J Kehoe declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney at the June primary asking Republican voters for support. The announcement notes the race is subject to party will and invites voter backing.
County Supervisors Begin Term Jan First
County board of supervisors term begins January 1 1938 with publican voters and Co W Schmitter listed for May 7 8 12 15 19 22 26 29 as voting dates or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office County Board of Supervisors
W. Schmitter
Newslites Earn High Honor In Iowa High School Contest
Ruth Norris reports that the Behovl paper Newslites placed third in the Iowa State high school mimeographed paper contest. Grinnell College and Prof H N Colbert praised the publication for strong quality shared by all entries. Delegates include Ovid Bell and M W Stauffer as out of state judges. Also noted are home trips and local visits including Mary Marr returning from Long Beach and attendance at the Royal Neighbor Convention in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norris
AI Unsworkrh
E. Butterworth
Behovl
Newslites
Neweslites
H. N. Colbert
Grinnell College
Newélites
Ovid Bell
Ovid Bell Press
Fuliqu. Mo
M. W. Stauffer
Maryville
Craary Forum
California
Mary Marr
Long Beach
Edith Richards
Thelma Peterson
Cedar Rapids
Thelma
Mrs. Woodrow
Ida Simpson
Delta
Wesley Sawyer
J. A. Marsh
Davenport
Mart Stewart
Fairfield
W. I. Smylie
Florence Goble
T. J. Simons
Fred Barber
Adele McFarland
Rose Wood
Myrtle O'Conner
Mary Hopping
Florence Wheeler
Carrie Wheeler
Genevieve Peterson
Mabel Gesling
Leila Gesling
Markets Report Hogs Lead Chicago Trading May 26
Hogs totaled 18 000 with 6500 direct as market held steady to 10 cents higher. Top 10.10 for 210 pounders. 160 to 250 ibs 9.85 to 10.05. 140 to 160 ibs 9.65 to 10.00. 250 to 300 ibs 9.75 to 10.00. 800 to 350 ibs 9.55 to 9.90. sows 8.60 to 9.00. Estimated futures: cattle 9000, hogs 15000, sheep 4000. Beef cattle steady with various price ranges for steers, heifers, cows, calves and feeders. Sheep receipts 3000 with lambs 11.00 to 11.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Snapshot May 26
Chicago market report shows Bees steady to easy with receipts 25 178 cases. Butter steady with receipts 15 993 tubs and notable percentages for specials extras and firsts. Poultry markets mixed with varied receipts and price ranges for fowls springers broilers leghorns ducks and turkeys. Potatoes on track with arrivals 205 shipments 591 and a slow market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Market Report Signals Mixed Corn and Soybean Prices
Chicago notes show No. 2 mixed corn at 62% to 64% with variety listings from No. 1 yellow at 64% to 66% and No. 4 yellow around 60% to 66% while No. 2 yellow ranges 66% to 66% and No. 8 yellow at 66%. Soybean Market lists Chicaro No. 2 yellow at 44. Des Moines quotation at 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Des Moines
Memorial Day program plans in Kalona
Memorial Day observance planned in Kalona with decoration day services Saturday at Sharon Hill cemetery led by the American Legion and W RR CC. Schools closed for the year May 22 with grade picnics at Sunset Park Washington Cedar Rapids Wild Cat Den Muscatine. Walter Marner injured his left small finger catching a planet and had the finger amputated at the first joint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lahey
Kalona
Sharon Hill Cemetery
American Legion
W. RR. CC
Evelyn Gingerich
Iowa
City Hospital
Martha ‘Thrasher
Prairie Flower
Gerald Teets
Sunset Park
Washington
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids Park
Piente
Wild Cat den
Muscatine
Walter Marner
Amrines Visit Wellman Friends During Short Stay
Harold Amrine, Donald Amrine, and Mrs. A N Amrine traveled to Wellman on Tuesday to spend the day with Mrs. Mary Starr and Mrs. Vina Potsander. John Amrine, who has been staying with them, returned home with the Amrines for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Donald
A. N. Amrine
Wellman
Mary Starr
Vina Potsander
John Amrine
Amrines
Temples Draw Hindus for Worship Rest and Trade
Hindus visit temples for worship and daily chores such as bathing washing clothes and eating meals while also enjoying dancing performances and social activities. Many temples are plastered with advertisements reflecting their mixed uses beyond religious rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's Weekly
Wool shipments from Washington reach Boston carload
B D Duwa reports shipping a carload of 11,000 pounds of wool from Van Buren county to Boston last week. He says this year's wool is cleaner and firmer, with southern Iowa wool outperforming northern. Wool from sheep on rough hills is better than that from sheep on easier terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Duwa
Washington
Boston
Mass
Cora Ellen Lambert Honored for Perfect Attendance at School
In Jubio on May 26 the school closed Friday for a picnic. Cora Ellen Lambert completed six years of perfect attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Mood welcomed a baby girl May 22. Arthur Lambert’s family visited, and Howard Snyder recovered after a horse incident. Mrs. Joe Lambert and Art Stoutner visited, Ladies Aid met at Frank Strickland’s, and J. J. Fleig made a Washington visit. Apple Mae and Harold Reighenhagen visited Muscatine with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lambert
Jubio
Cora Ellen Lambert
Dwight Mood
Arthur
Howard Snyder
Joe Lambert
Art Stoutner
Keota
Ladies Aid
Frank Strickland
J. J. Fleig
Washington
Apple Mae
Harold Reigenhagen
Muscatine
Mra
Jim Morrow
Emma Diers Visits Daughter in Merrimac District
Mrs. Emma Diers visited Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Andrew Ziblimman and family. Many relatives gathered at various parental homes in Merrimac and Brighton, with several residents described as visiting or staying over. The obituary for George Shuppy was held Monday with Delaware and Burlington attendees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Diers
Daughter
Merrimac
Carl Amrine
Andrew Ziblimman
al Palmer
Glen Shaffer
Thema
Roy Duttwellers
George Ackey
Donald
Brighton
Doss van Winkle
Harlan Diera
Robert
Charley Graft
Graff
Willis Wellington
Dos van Wink
Arthur van Winkle
Lyle
Annie Bringham
State of
Delaware
Edward Mitchell
Burlington
George Shuppy
Tom Thumb Wedding Big Civil War Era Sensation
During the Civil War era the marriage of Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren drew immense attention. The New York Illustrated News dedicated extensive coverage, allocating far more column space to the event than the war years themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thumb
Lavinia Warren
New York Illustrated News
Warrews
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Journal
Sid Greenblat
P Green
Georg
Carpenter
Askea
P. A. Care Journal
T. M Beenblossom
Elmer Morrison
Green
Sita
Homer Stephen
Carson Plumbing Company
Co. K
the Welding Company
Gall H. Ss. Hammond
Crawfordeyil . Service
Frances Cherry
Airhead
Martin’s Modern Cleaners
Vlan
Low Kates
Howard L. McCleery
Batley Building
Fuller
J. Rollie Gallagher
Knauss Shell
J. C. Penney Company
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Martin
Nicola & Harmon
the Evening Journal
National Bank
Phillips & Hebner
Kaperta Beauty Shop
Scott Fournitere Company
Rayen
Lsle
Klein Klothing Kio
South Iowa Ave
Sinclair Station
East Washington
J. L. McGraw
Farmall Ff
Hermanstorfer Motor Co
Sorrell Auto Parts
Shalla
Kalou
Journal 8É
Reington Typewriter
W. Madison
St—Rem
Ralph Robertson
West Chester Matubal
A. D. Rathmel
Josefith Jones
Ain
Sworth
Crawfordsville
Mazie Stewart
Chester
P. F. Whisler
Stoutner
Weert Chester
Firestone
Washington Oi Company
Washington Oil Company
H A
Luithly
Rubio
Towa
Aqis
Charles Casper
Casper
Journal Office
Midway Sale Co
Columbiat Junction
Iowa Ave
Scott Jarrard
North
Mangold
George Stewarts
West Monroe
Centennial School
Local Produce Market
Off &. Reister & Sons
Gray District
Hrimeare
A. J. Robertson
L. J. Kehoe
Unsworth
Chicago Livestock
Wor CG
C. E. Phillips
Allis Chalmers Farm Equipment
Allis Chalmers
Bran
Purina Mills
J. W. McBurney
Ramseyer’s Hatchery Phone
North Lawa
International
Milwaukee
D. F. Macon
Auet
Charley Lemley
Wits
Sherman’ Wie
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