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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1931
Page
2
U S Department data show combined hog receipts at 25 yards and 7 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 10 04 am totaling 16460 head, up from 13700 a week earlier. Prices vary by weight with top around 7.90 on 170 to 210 lb hogs and general ranges from 6.00 to 7.00 depending on weight class.
Chicago April 22 livestock report shows hog receipts at 16 000 with 3 000 direct. Market slower with prices 10 to 15 cents lower than Tuesday. Bulk 140 to 210 lbs at 7.25 to 7.55, 220 to 350 lbs 6.50 to 7.30, pigs 6.75 to 7.00, sows 5.75 to 6.15, and lighter weights earning 7.25 to 7.50 for good and choice.
CATTLE receipts 11,000. calves 3,000. Best feeder steers steady to higher. high bids early $9.40 to $10.00. Slaughter cattle generally $7.75 to $10.00 for various weights. cows $4.50 to $6.00. vealers $4.00 to $9.00. STOCKER steers $6.75 to $7.50. SHEEP receipts 1,000. lambs strong to higher, top $10.90. ewes $3.75 down. Slaughter sheep lambs: 90 lb lambs $9.00 to $10.00. navel weights $6.75 to $8.25. cull sheep $1.50 to $3.26.
Chicago reports include produce receipts totaling 26 360 cases with 174 extras firsts 615 ordinaries 151 seconds 14. Butter seen steady with 7 088 tubs and 22 percent extras. Poultry firm with 2 cars of fowls springers lewhorns and ducks noted. potatoes on track with 258 cars arrivals and mixed state prices across Wisconsin Minnesota Idaho Texas markets.
Chicago April 22 price report shows wheat corn and oats futures wavering with May and July contracts posting small gains while September figures drift. Market activity highlights underwriting shifts as traders assess supply demand signals and weather factors shaping grain outcomes.
Nutritionists emphasize butter as a key dairy staple in a balanced diet. The article lists Mr. Average Citizen’s annual food intake, noting butter as the most important dairy product and urging adequate consumption of fats, minerals, and vitamins for proper nutrition.
Burlington announces merger of five railroad districts under J. D. Farrington of St Louis who becomes division manager. Effective May 1 Burlington becomes one of three central division points with Galesboro as eastern center and Lincoln Nebraska as western center. Illinois Iowa Missouri Nebraska Wyoming traffic to be handled here. Burlington previously moved its headquarters to Lakeburg.
An alienist argues insanity is decreasing, though it may seem so because modern standards demand greater craziness to qualify. The Racine Journal News comments on shifting perceptions of mental illness.
The bulletin reports outbreaks of infectious diseases in swine during the past week. Noted conditions include cholera in several counties and enteritis in swine, with locations such as Starwood West Liberty Brighter Lowden Wheatland Ma jtoketu Pid in Swine Cedar Ragic Pig Secours Greene.
Farmers urged to stay in fields six more weeks while livestock and purebred herds are described. Reports from New Sharon say the Frank Hiensman family left for California. Observations include Acheson and Dunsmore purebred herd stock near Ainsworth and shipments of cattle and hogs, with local families and households sketched in brief vignettes.
A breezy hometown roundup highlights Matt Stewart’s Mason anniversary and residents like J Fitzgerald, Jimitzgerald, and Dan Griffith. It notes Frank Hamilton’s visit to Geneseo, Ralph Borman’s recovery, and Dr Lease’s busy practice, with whimsical details about cows and local errands in Crawfordsville.
Mixed infections and multiple diseases plague swine and cattle across numerous Iowa towns including Kalona, Monticello, Oelwein, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Marshalltown, Dubuque, and more. Conditions cited include necrotic enteritis in swine, necrotic arteritis, hemorrhagic septicemia in cattle, abortion in cattle, mange in cattle, influenza in farm horses, cholera in chickens, and rabies in does.
The First National picture Misbehaving Ladies stars Lila Lee as a small town girl who marries an Italian prince and is mistaken for a seamstress upon returning home. Jen Lyon Louise Fazenda and Jucen Littlefield provide laughs as the film unfolds under William Jeanabine’s direction.
A French farce screens at the State Theater with Frank Pay in Warner Pro's latest. A modern Parisian Don Juan juggles many lovers while a doctor orders rest and warns that one more kiss could be fatal. The large cast includes Leura La Plante Joan Blondell and Louise Brooks among others.
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