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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1929

Page

2

Unicago Livestock HOGS AND CATTLE PRICES REPORT

HOGS receipts 6 000 including 4 000 directs with limited sale activity. Top around 1165 for 200 lb pigs. several loads 240 to 300 lb averaging 1135 to 1150. CATTLE receipts mixed with firmer fat cows and steers, high weights around 1495 for steers and 1485 yearlings, light cattle and veal up to 2 dollars. HEEP receipts 1 000 today and 27 000 directs for week with 90 Californians among large traders active early in week.

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Fat lamb market nudges higher as gains slip away

Fat lambs 25 to 50 pounds advanced but gains faded before close while fat wooled lambs and ewes showed scattered results. Grain futures and local prices for wheat corn oats lard and timothy are noted alongside market chatter about shipments and farm activities.

Hudson Announces Light Delivery Cars For Essex Line

Hudson Motor announces a light delivery car line built on Essex chassis with bodies suited to carrier use. The model, to be marketed via Hudson Essex dealers, targets expanded wholesale reach and features a new Finger Tip Control and higher compression sixes for improved power and operation.

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Whippet Models Debut With Greater Interior Roominess

Willys-Overland designers reveal the Superior Whippet Fours and Sixes featuring increased wheelbase and extra headroom. The new interiors offer wider seats, deeper upholstery, and curved rear accommodations for three passengers, plus refined ride quality from oversize tires and longer springs.

Willys-Overland

Weather gossip and a rainy day jaunt in Sockum

A rumor filled note reports ongoing rain and lush growth. Two tired farmers, W. W. Wilton and Dave Wallingford, toured nearby areas including Sockum, returning home with blueberry stories. California heat is mentioned as a comparison while roads remain wet.

W. W. Wilton Dave Wallingford Sockum California

Five Best Features On Radio Sunday Schedule and Guests

Radio Sunday lineup includes programs on NBC CBS and WEAF with John Hay Hammond at 7 15 est Clara Jacobs and Francis MacMillan at 8 est Jack Smith Whispering Baritone at 8 30 est Merle Alcock soprano and symphonic orchestra at 9 est Shakespeare adaptation The Tem pest at 9 to 10 est Lakme in French and social notes report visitors to Fairfield at the Gillespie home

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West Chester notes and community updates in Webster April

In Webster on April 15 Rev Robins and family returned home after a 490 mile drive. Mr Gray and family attended church. funeral for Robert Amlong held in Lexington. Ice and frost caused garden concerns. J E Coffey improves Number 2 farm with new fence and paint. Ralph Dougherty visited from California. Ode Ferguson and Tiarl McCarty seen, with a faded anecdote left untold.

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Meteorologists Doubt Thunderstorm Belief Takes Hold

Science experts say there is no solid basis for the popular idea that thunderstorms tend to follow or cluster in a pattern, despite widespread public belief.

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