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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1930
Page
2
The Woman's Home Missionary society of West Chester will meet with Mrs. Lindenmeyer on Friday April 18. The notice lists the host and confirms the gathering details for the local chapter.
The Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will hold a Friday gathering in the evening at Mrs Roy Stewart’s home. An expected turnout includes members of the church community and friends assisting with plans and activities.
US Department of Agriculture lists hogs at 10 to 10.40 top for 160 to 230 pounds, cattle with stockers and slaughter classes showing varied price ranges, veal and sheep activity largely steady with modest declines. Numbers include hogs 16 000 head, cattle 7 000 head, sheep 18 000 head with limited movement noted across weights and grades.
Chronicle notes a 1921 April 16 snow storm that hindered Mrs. Hagens sale in Ainsworth as residents recall differing dates. It mentions a later 1924 rain hail event near Sigourney and a disputed road bridge incident west of Washington on Milwaukee line.
The column reports on community events and people in Mt. Pleasant and nearby towns. Mentions Sam Shannon of Mt. Pleasant and a Methodist contest, C. S. Rothlisberger visiting from Out Washington, farmer and baseball player, Perry Deal on Dutch Creek roads, Chris Lechty from Wayland with his Erskine, a letter from Mrs. John Bellville of Oelwein, and updates on John Glover, Joe Shalla, Fred Grasscup, Frank Stoutner, and Mrs. Clarence Fulton with Plymouth Rock chickens. Road conditions and spring rain are noted along with town journalism observations.
In Washington locals prefer Mr and Mrs Herbert Walker to stay but accept their move as an advancement. Dave Temple visited town and planned to return west with road conditions dire. He found work with brother Ernie near the Pavement turning north until roads clear.
A village health board informs Butcher Schultz his permit to keep a pig has expired. He replies sharply that the pig beat him to it, claiming the animal expired about three weeks ago. The text then shifts to a Tuesday morning visit in Washington with Sam Shannon of Mt. Pleasant visiting his mother and family.
Chicago grain prices show modest gains across May and July contracts with corn oats rye and lard posting mixed gains. May and Sept futures indicate varied moves in open high low close ranges reflecting a cautious trading day in Chicago.
Chicago cash grain markets show mixed wheat and corn with various grades and sample values. Prices for oats and timothy appear weak, while barley and other categories show limited activity.
Grain here moved to cash and futures with Clover at 11.40 cash and 12.00 for prime choice, October futures at 12.60 and December at 12.80. Alsike finished at 11.00 while timothy cash new settled around 3.40.
The District Court in Washington County Iowa orders all interested to appear April 22 1930 at 9:00 AM at the courthouse to prove the will of Gertrude Kendall deceased filed this day. Edna C Purvis clerk announces the hearing date and seals the notice. The will validity is in probate proceedings. Journal Want Acts.
A brief catalog entry listing farmyard birds including hens, geese, Leghorn hens, and roosters for sale or display. No dates or locations provided.
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