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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1934
Page
2
Chicago livestock prices show hogs at 4.05 top, 140 to 160 lb pigs 3.50 to 3.96, heavy hogs up to 8.95. Cattle and calves total 11000 and 2000 respectively with steers 650 to 900 lb 6.50 to 7.90 and 1100 to 1500 lb 6.75 to 8.15. Slaughter cows 3.75 to 4.78, bulls strong, lambs opening slow with lambs 40 lb to 10.00 and ewes noted low.
Miss Ida Cavender comes back to her home after spending the winter with her aunt Mrs. Alice Maas near Town City Mrs. Maas has been seriously ill but is much improved Mrs Malin visits Columbus Junction to see daughter Mrs E O Newell
The report lists prices for beef by weight and grade. 150 lb stock sells as good and choice from 3.75 to 6.25 per unit, common and medium from 3.00 to 4.25. Prices reflect lighter weights and grading factors across the ranged lot.
Chicago notes unsettled produce trading with mixed receipts across categories. Eyes show 27 8523 cases with boosts for extras and firsts. poultry markets weaken despite high truck count and varied poultry yields. potatoes on track with shipments and arrivals figures.
Chicago April 18 cash corn market shows No 2 mixed old at 49 cents, No 2 yellow 4514 cents, No 3 yellow 44 1/2 cents. Receipts total 42 cars.
The Art department hosted two visiting speakers including Billy Cox who observed Wayman Adams paint a portrait. Cox described portrait work and noted his membership in the Philadelphia chapter during the session continued from page 1.
Local items compiled by D F Macon from neighboring towns for the Journal. Brief notices cover civic matters, events, and community updates sourced from subscriber reports and correspondents.
April notes mention Mrs Seth Thomas daughter of the late B F E Brown sister of Charles R Brown from Maple Lane farm northwest of Washington, and Mrs Edwin G Bowman once Gertie Stewart wife of Ed Bowman of Bowman Bros. Also recalled are Gertie Stewart Lou Vogt Jessie Ashby and Amos Alberson who sang in the Methodist choir. W C Richards tilled black soil on his farm northeast of Havre.
Thanks from 0. K. Clapper for his sister Miss Accie Clapper of Keota and for keeping her home daily news. Mrs. Harry Hesseltine of RK 1 southwest of Washington sent $4 for the home daily. T. H. Huston of Crawfordsville renewed his subscription for a year. Louis Evans of Orange California visits and now owns a farm 30 miles northwest of Fairfield. Mr. Evans supports the Evening Journal at his home and for his daughter at Fairfield. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. McCreedy and Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Orrot near Grace Hill were shopping.
Washington Tuesday report from the Columbu Junction sale notes attendees and remarks. Citizens including Lee Colton James Bridg es Howell Davis R W Howell and others visit report on locals and transfers of daily papers and home news.
Saturday program at the Memorial Union featured Lorado Taft and fashion insight by Benblossom noting lemon yellow vogue sparked by Marshall Fields Chicago. He described midwest window designs from Illinois, and warned designers to prepare adaptable designs for current trends. The Watts talk by Jeannette Kyle covered Hope Watchman and Galahad.
The federation invites all to attend the Crawfordsville convention with Soro sis Study club of Riverside joining as a twenty five member group. The program includes morning assembly, welcome by Mrs. Denis Jones, reports by club presidents, and luncheon at Crawfordsville high school. Afternoon features Baldrige and Elliott remarks, Miss Johnsons violin, craft and pottery talks, and state committee reports. Lunch reservations due April 24 to Mrs. Denis Jones.
A local school expresses optimism about its high school band performing strongly at the state contest scheduled for May 3 4 and 5. The goal is to match or surpass previous strong showings and earn top honors.
J A Taylor explains the council functions and duties. It guides school policies on discipline and social activities and helps connect administration with students. Popularity hinges on broad student support and administrator backing.
Yesterday and today results show Chicago beating Cincinnati and New York defeating Philadelphia. Brooklyn topped Boston while St Louis defeated Pittsburgh. Upcoming games include Boston at Brooklyn and Chicago at Cincinnati with Philadelphia at New York and Pittsburgh at St Louis.
A large number of students have missed two to three weeks due to spring illnesses. About 13 are believed to have measles including Beulah Harvey June Gorham Robert Spera Maxine Allen Maurice Putnam Burke Gillespie Velma Kephart Mary Lytle Dick Fields Ruthmary Dunbar Robert Hansen and Charles Bear. Myron Salladay returned after mumps. Willis Jones and Elwyn Gardner also back this week. Willis had measles and Elwyn Gardner had appendicitis surgery.
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