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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1926
Page
2
Chicago market notes show calf prices mostly 9.00 to 9.50 with lambs steady to higher, several up to 15.50 and beyond. Cattle receipts 14,000 with fat steer trade uneven yet mostly steady, stockers scarce, country demand slow, top prospects around 25.
At Toledo on April 22 the market lists Wheat No 2 red at about 1.77 to 1.78 with clover seed cash domestic around 21.00 and imported 14.35. Timothy seed cash 3.40 with September 3.60 asked and October 1.65 for clover.
Official livestock estimates from Chicago on April 22 project 15 000 hogs or cattle 3 000 sheep and other stock for tomorrow's market.
Chicago grain futures show mixed moves on April 22 with wheat at May levels around 1.65 and corn near 0.74. Rye and live cattle follow smaller shifts while fats linger around 14 dollars for May lard and hogs near 15 to 16 dollars.
Chicago market notes list Wheat Corn Oats Rye Barley and seeds with varied bid prices from No 1 to sample grades. A Russian actor, recalling more than 200 famous persons, carries autographs inscribed in silver on a walking stick.
John Clark of OsKa loosa was sentenced by Judge Charles A. Dewey to three months in the county jail for driving a car while intoxicated. His license was revoked for two years and he may sell the car to a nonfamily member. The incident occurred as he traveled from Davenport to Oska loosa.
The column records multiple deaths and family updates. Mr C. Schantz died April 19 after a serious illness. Laurence Wilson died at Mt. Pleasant hospital after a fall. Several births announced, including Rosemary to the Eicher family and a girl to Karl Swartzendruber. Harry Shaffer of Hutchison, Kansas, formerly of Wayland, died after an appendectomy. Burial and visitation details provided for families from Trenton, Mt. Pleasant, Merrimac, and nearby areas.
A specially constructed radio equipped Pullman car is prepared for the League of Nations Assembly. The car will be used to transport members to troubled areas in times of need for emergency deployment.
Mrs Fanny Grecian died Friday morning April 16 after an illness. She is survived by husband Geo W Grecian two daughters Mrs Mitchell Spreacker and Mrs Lote Meeks one son Riley Grecian plus Omar who preceded her in death. She leaves her mother Mrs Emira Steele of Riverside sister Mrs Grace McCready and brothers Tf C Steele Mellie and Floyd Steele. Funeral was held at the Speacker home Sunday at 2 o clock with burial in Ainsworth cemetery conducted by Rev Moore. The Ainsworth choir provided music. Families noted visitors from West Chester and Keota and local gatherings about church services and farming activity.
Prices listed for poultry and animal products in Washington markets includeCream per pound butterfat test at 87e Exes per dozen Hens four pounds and over per pound Hens under four pounds per pound 56 Hens corn and black per pound 15 Geese large breeds per pound 12 Swan Geese per pound 2 Beef hides per pound 22 One horse hides each 1.83.00 No market for cut sick thin or crippled poultry.
In a few days these flesh making tablets promise to aid weak or under nourished children often after sickness or suspected rickets. They replace cod liver oil and are easy to take. McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets come in 60 tablets for 60 cents. If you’re not delighted, your druggist will refund.
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