For Sale Goods and Equipment in West Chester and Sigourney
For sale listings include a Berkshire boat in West Chester tied to Orville Griggs and a 60 all crop harvester with a 40 all crop counterpart, both described as like new. A pup trailer and Beach Auto Service in Sigourney and Town appear in the ad as additional sale items.
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Berkshire Boat
Orville Griggs
West Chester
Rod
Beach Auto Service
Sigourney
Town
Wayland School News Highlights Local Activities
The Wayland reserves hiked with Aaron Liechty and Miss Owlsby as sponsor. Wayland Dutchmen beat Yarmouth Indians 7 4 in baseball while losing to Riverside 5 4. Seniors interviewed for class photos. faculty plays and operetta rehearsals continue. The Spotlight weekly paper debuts with staff and plans to publish monthly.
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Wayland
Aaron Liechty
Easure
Miss Owlsby
Yarmouth
Wayland Dutchmen
Yarmouth Indians
Hend
Ich
Iverside
D. Kauffman
Miss Grace Hebel Leads Junior Group to Tile Factory Hill
Miss Grace Hebel took the junior primary group to see the drag line in action on the tile factory hill Monday morning. The visit proved interesting and instructive as the students have been studying a steam shovel in their school work.
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Grace Hebel
Five Families Move Around Stringtown in Local Shuffles
Five families in Stringtown relocate to nearby farms and properties over the coming year. Ray mond Rich, Homer Wenger, Elmer Freyenberger, and J. W. Widmer heirs exchange homes with the Freyenberger family vacating the Widmer property. Court and social visits fill the following days as neighbors share meals and tour each other’s homes.
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J. J. Rich
Stringtown
Robert Freyenberger
Silas Korf
Raymond Rich
Raymond
D. W
Washington
George Ankries
Geraldine
J. J. Riehs
P. J. Graber
Noah Widmers
Walter Westen
Barbara Jean
Havre
Jake Graber
Joe Widmer
Peter Widmer
Jakie
Cora. Widmer
Joyce
Bertha Graber
Wayland
Mirs
Arthur Davison
Betty
Homer Davison
Ethan Brooks
Hold Cummings
Mount Blanc Stands as Europe’s Highest Peak Outside Caucasus
Mount Blanc in France near the Italian border rises 15 782 feet above sea level and is Europe’s highest mountain outside the Caucasus region. The landmark lies about 40 miles south of Lake Geneva.
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France
Lake Geneva
Europe
Caucasus
Chicago Markets Report on Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago markets show hogs up to 25 cents higher at 11.50 top for sows and 200 to 300 lb hogs trading 11.15 to 11.45. Cattle with 10,000 head demand strong, best yearlings 12.65 and heavy steers 11.25 to 12.00, cows steady. Sheep 3,000 head with spring lambs up to 15 cents. natives at 11.50 to 11.65 and ewes 4.50 to 5.00. Estimated tomorrow: hogs 9,000, cattle 6,000, sheep 3,000.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U.P
Chicago Cash Grain Quotes October Update
In Chicago, cash grain prices across corn soybeans and oats show varied lots. Corn ranges from 68 to 77 with mixed and yellow types near 72 to 74. Soybeans trade around 1.80 to 1.81 per unit for yellow varieties, with mixed and red special lots cited.
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Chicago
Oct
Grain table shows Chicago futures for wheat corn oats rye soybeans
Open high low and close figures for May July and Dec contracts across wheat corn oats rye and soybeans are listed. Notable values include wheat May at 1.27 percent and 1.28 percent on close, corn May around 87 percent, soybeans May near 1.87 percent and Oct Old at 1.80 percent.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Report Summary
Market report shows eggs and poultry activity with receipts and truck counts. Eggs steady with 4 457 cases including extra firsts and firsts. current receipts 25 dirties 25 checks 24. Poultry market unchanged with 24 trucks received.
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Chicago
Prices on poultry and feed at Powers Produce
Thursday prices list heavy breed hens at 25 cents per dozen and 12 to 15 cents per pound for various items. Sweet cream at 38 cents per half pound and boosters offered. Washington Iowa
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Scceemadiew
Cornhusking Season Underway in State
DES MOINES Farmers across the state have begun harvesting new corn for feed with more activity expected next week if weather remains favorable. Soybean harvesting is in progress with indications of satisfactory yields and a larger seed bean acreage than usual.
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Des Moines
Pemmican Iron Ration Attributed To American Indians
A historical note claims that pemmican, the iron ration used by German parachute troops, was invented by American Indians. The assertion links indigenous innovation to wartime provisioning and survival lore.
Railroads Consume Large Share of U.S. Coal Output
The source notes that over a quarter of all coal mined in the United States is used by the railroad industry. This proportion highlights railroads as a major consumer within the national coal market.
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United States
Local sale notices and auctions upcoming
A series of auction and sale announcements listed by date. Includes hog, Poland China boars and gilts, household goods, and farm estates with locations in Ohio and nearby towns, noting times in October and weekly sales. Key names include Harold J. Horak, Knotek Bros, H B Jones, Virginia Snodgrass, Pennington Brothers, and John Wagner & Son.
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Cit
Midway Sae Co
Columbus
Harold J. Horak
Kalona
Berkshire
Washington St
Walnut Lane Farm
Wapello
Virginia Snodgrass
South Marion
Penningroth Brothers
Wellman
Poland
Hampshire
BE. R. Brenneman
Keota
John Wagner & Son
Washington
Food for Freedom drive launched in Washington County farms
Carl R. Oldfield announces the Food for Freedom farm defense program to marshal Washington County farms for 1942 production. Farmers will set production goals, receive price protections, and work with AAA committees to draft 1942 farm plans between Oct 15 and Dec 1. If goals lag, renewed efforts will be made to boost output.
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Carl R. Oldfield
Washington County
Usda Defense Board
AAA
Secretary of Agriculture
America
Briese Speaks to County Medical Society in Wellman
An audience of Washington County Medical Society members and guests heard a humorous program in Wellman after a turkey dinner at the Methodist church. Capt. Cecil Bates, speaker from Fneyland, discussed American life while noting England’s medical rankings. the event ended with a reveal that the speaker was Art Briese.
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Washington County Medical Society
Wellman
Wellman Methodist Church
Ladies Aid Society
N. J. Lease
Crawfordsville
W. S. Kyle
C. A
Cecil Bates
Fneyland
Burlington
America
Medsical Society
Capt
Bates
England
National Society of Medicine
College of Surgery
Proie
Art. Briese
Influenza Delays Sallie Dickey Lectures in Crawfordsville
Sallie Dickey of Pittsburg Pa. fell ill with influenza after attending the Women's Presbyterial meeting and remains under care at the Williams home. The visitor had canceled other duties and only spoke at church the same night she was taken ill.
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Crawfordsville
Sallie Dickey
Pittsburg
United Presbyterian Church
Women’s Board
R. I. Williams
Officers Elected By Louisa County Religious Council
Election results from the Louisa County Council of Religious Education convention held at Columbus City Methodist church list Donald Howell as president and Margaret Williams as vice president. Secretaries and treasurers, and superintendents for youth and adults, were named with various individuals noted for roles.
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Louisa County Religious Council
Columbus Junction
Louisa Co. Council of Religious Education
Columbus City
Donald Howell
Margaret Williams
Marie Rees
Helen Oak
Mildred Orr
Luther Williams
Kenneth Woodruff
Musa Todd
George Kerr
Washington
Christian Worker
Robert Orr
Henry Orr
C. BE. Hanft
Mr. Reaney
Washington, D.C
Music Department of Columbus
Kansas
W. G. Roberts
Wichita
Kan
Allen Ohlsen
Chicago
Lester Ohlsen
A. CC. Feddersen
Waterloo
R.S. Johnston
Dante Pierce
Missouri
Herbert Ellingson
Cedar Rapids
New Devices Introduced: Battery Razor and Seed Separator
Two new devices debut with a pocket size dry battery powered electric razor and a machine that separates good seeds from bad. The innovations promise portable grooming and improved seed quality for farmers.
Rubber-bearing plants found growing wild in Russia
Wild rubber bearing plants were discovered growing in northern Russia. Researchers note the find could affect local flora and potential future supply, though details on species and exact location remain limited.
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Russia
Origin of Lotteries Traced to Florence in 1530
The article states lotteries originated in Florence around 1530, noting this early adoption as a defining moment in gambling history. It attributes the origin to Italian practices and highlights the historical spread of lottery games.
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Florence
America's Knight of Satire entertains two Washington audiences
The county humorist Briese wowed Wellman at the Washington County Medical Association dinner and drew Rotary wives and faculty Monday evening. As an after-dinner and convention speaker he shares views on humor shaping thought and life. He adopts an English persona, sparking ribbing yet offering thoughtful social critique.
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America
Washington County
Washington County Medical Association
Wellman
Rotary Club
Briese
Mr. Briese
England
British Council
Down
F. W. Eastwood
Chicago
Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs
Cheerio
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Washington Laundry
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Albert Maas
Ainsworth
J. D. Rabenold
Louis Baird
Foster Radio Service
Gamble
George Young
Humble’s
Grogan
East Adams
Dept. 77
Ouse
Goodwin
Hi. E Busby
Lotice
Ziegler Franklin Co
Cook Stove
J. A. Marsh
B. Pressly
Jemoco
Eclipse Lumber Co
Ives Farms
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Poston
Erimyul Monogram
Scott Furniture Co
Phillips & Hebner
Quaker Oil
T. Hl
Peters Hardware
Journal
C. G. Anderson
Lloyd Foster
J. Js. Coffey and Son
Wayne
Albert Graber
Washington Oil Company
Allis Chalmer
Loveless Implement Store
Universal Gas Store
C. FE. Strong
Martin's Cleaners
Duane White
Baker’'s Hatchery
Marion Ave
Wayland School News
C. Herbert Dyall
Mt. Pleasant
Four County
Pleasant Lawn
Kauffman
South Paw
Rich
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Qracie Lorimer
Helen Bowlsby
Diana Vorbes
Chum
Cora Mae Hotle
Cyrenus Nettleton
J. C. Ellis
Augustus Nettleton
Edgar Eckey
Frances Nettleton
Irene Paydon
Sarah Chuttle
Mary Rickey
Bradley Manning
J. Wesley Pritchard
Luella Vine
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Potiphar Piper
D. W. Githens
Adam Good
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Audrey Humble
Ruth Stalder
Dorthy Kauffman
Betty Custer
Wayland High School
Paul Guengerich
Wyman High School
Miss Bowlsby
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William Brooks
Mary Ruth Hulme
Deanne Rinner
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Virginia MacClintic
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Evelyn Tschantz
Maxine Zihlman
Imogene Branch
Duane Wittmer
Betty Allen
Rosemary Kicher
Jim Magdefrau
Betty Wyse
James Magdefray
Tom Wenger
Iowa-Drake
Karen
West Wayland
Tee
Morning Sun Rendering
Geo. J. Breitenbach
L. H. Orr Land CO
Court House
A. H. Harmeier Real Estate
Washington, Ta
Casa Grein
Washington, Iowa
County Medical Society
Williams Hoire
Mary Manners
Bill
Lester Bill
Muscatine
Spirit Lake
Wahneelah Ingalls
Manners
Nelle Sloan
Monmouth
Ingalls
William Henss
Vance Coleman
Willis Shaner
D. D. Owens
Clarence Hering
Lester H. Bill
D. C. Davis
Walker
Cecil Walker
Peoria
Lee Walker
Bradley ‘Technical College
Junction Methodist Church
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Whittaker
Baines
China
H. B. Jones Wapello
Lowa
Harry M. Dunncan
Paul Klotz
Les Stone
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Aledo
H. O. Whitman
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