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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1926
Page
2
Chicago markets report April 23 shows hog receipts at 17 000 with prices rising to new highs while large packers stay inactive. Cattle receipts reach 13 000 with fed steers steady and fat cows uneven. veal and bulls show mixed movement. Sheep receipts 9 000 with fat lambs and clippers showing strength and keener demand for westerns.
A Fortnightly Club division, the Garden Club, plans a flower show to spark beauty and happiness while directing youth gardeners. The article praises gardening as wholesome, urges taking part in National Garden Association events, and notes store offerings from seed to tools and sprays.
Open shied lows and closes for wheat, corn, oats, rye, and fats list May July and Sept futures with small percentage changes. Wheat May at 1.65 and 1.63 1.64, corn May 73, oats May 41, rye May 20, lard May 14.17 with July 14.40, bellies May 16.50 and July 16.60, reflecting modest fluctuations in Chicago exchanges.
Toledo market report lists cash wheat at 1.73 to 1.74, clover seed cash and domestic 21.00, imported 14.35, October 16.66, alsike 17.00, Timothy seed 3.40 asked, September 3.50 asked.
The Washington Liberty Bell 2 cent stamp gains approval for use with the Philadelphia sesquicentennial exposition and debuts May 10 in Philadelphia Boston and Washington. Texas marks the 90th anniversary of independence with reenactments of San Jacinto. Oklahoma City discusses Pershing leading Allied forces to France in 1927 as American Legion Post 35 endorses him for national commander ahead of Paris convention.
A historical market sheet lists prices for dairy butterfat and eggs by weight and grade, fresh hens and roosters by dozen or pound, duck and goose rates, and per pound pricing for beef and horse hides. It notes no market for damaged poultry and includes a general price range for hides.
Engineers from General Electric report radio signal strength increases at about 600 miles from a transmitter, after a steep drop in the first 300 miles, then gradually declines toward station range. The article lists several broadcast schedules for stations WEA F WEBH WGN WJZ WLS WMAQ WOAW WOC WQJ and others with times and programs.
Radio Digest lists dozens of stations and times for Saturday programming. KGO and KMOX feature light opera and a Fra Diavalo broadcast, while WDAF and WBAL present town features and mystery serials. Cities include Pittsburgh Saint Louis Denver San Francisco and Los Angeles.
An advertisement touts Allenrhu Special Formula No. 2 capsules as the quickest, safest way to end severe neuritis pains. It claims relief within 24 hours and full disappearance with continued use, offered by Lemmon's Pharmacy and other druggists.
A customer describes long stomach discomfort and gas, then tries Maya's remedy on the suggestion of praise. The product is pitched as a harmless preparation that clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose is claimed to convince with money refunded.
Wanted reliable sales representative to handle nationally advertised products in Washington county Iowa. Male 25 to 40 with farm trade experience preferred. Full time position with training and factory trip. Interview at Evening Journal address L 5714. For sale ads list items from Dick's 2nd Hand store and Warren's Seed Store plants. Walnut bookcase offered by Asa B Jones 6913.
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