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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
2
Hog prices show 17 000 head with 3 000 directs and varied weights. Cattle and calves index reveals fed steers and yearlings advancing, slaughter cattle and feeders delivering mixed quotes across weight classes, with fat lambs opening slow and trends steady to easier.
The report lists cattle pricing across grades common and medium and good and choice. Prices vary by weight bands from 90 to 98 pounds up to 90 to 110 pounds and note ranges such as 7.00 to 9.00 and 8.75 to 9.50 for higher grades.
Chicago market report shows steady conditions across several staples. Butter prices firm with substantial receipts and high percent changes for extras and firsts. Poultry receipts include trucks and various poultry types, while potatoes stay on track with steady market.
Chicago on April 12 shows mixed No 2 yellow at 49 to 49 1 2 percent and No 2 white at 51 with receipts of 51 cars. Other grades range from 47 4 to 49 1 2 percent for No 6 yellow and No 3 yellow old at 49 percent.
Evangelical Ladies hold a community food sale on Saturday April 14 at Washington Cleaners. Proceeds support church activities and local missions.
Washington April 12 Senate neared final action on a new tax bill that raises taxes on large inheritances. Rates range from one percent on small estates to sixty percent on estates over ten million dollars.
Richard Johnson gave a spin for about 38 miles ending in Washington at Minicks for breakfast. mentions visitors from Grace Hill, Coppock, Columbus Junction, Havre, and Pleasant Hill. birthday flowers for Mrs Charley Anderson. notes on home fires, youth, and a set of horses and mules for sale. thanks to Paul Horak for insurance agency details.
D F Macon delivers brief items from nearby towns through the Journal’s subscription service. Community updates include local events, business news, and social happenings gathered from reader submissions and correspondent reports.
On a Wednesday event in Washington several Methodists including C. C. Palmer showcased a two year old brown Swiss bull in harness while G. A. Swanson and Al Huber gave speeches. E. H. Testroet plans to raise chickens with Mrs. Testroet on the Baker farm as Howard Brown and Clement Griffith participate in rural chores. Neighbors expressed appreciation for a warm reception as townsfolk discuss local life and a car sighting near the hospital Saturday.
New Improved SEMESAN JK being marketed for seed corn treatment claims higher yields. Field tests on Corn Belt farms show an average 10 percent gain, with protection against rotting and improved stand. Cost cited as 2d per acre with various package options and a free Corn Pamphlet offered.
Advertisement offering raspberry blackberry and strawberry plants for sale with price details and mail order option. Includes vendor name and incomplete postal reference.
A candidate announces his bid for sheriff of Washington County subject to Republican voters at the June primary. The note appears in the Evening Journal and references prior political entries and local figures.
The Keota junior class presented You Wouldn't Fool Me in the high seven auditorium on Tuesday night April 19 and will repeat Friday night April 18. Cast includes Trobert Hamilton Jack Ross Clyde Stoutner Jr Tod ney Donn John Robert Hels cher Everett Romine Raymond Gallister Louise Pulver Betty Singmaster Corinne Adrian Helen Tiene Arnold Charlotte Kirk Patrick Anna Ruth Palmer Catherine Russell Ben Annaber ry. Director is Kate St Glover. Junior-Senior banquet set for May 10.
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