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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
2
Hogs receipts 24 000 with direct 6 000. market slow with 10 to 15 cents lower, bids 25 cents under, tops near 7.40, most hog weights around 6.50 to 7.40. sows and pigs mix lower. Cattle receipts 8 000. calves 3 000. steers and yearlings mixed weakness, yearlings top at 10 25, most cattle priced around 8 50 or lower.
The market lists steer prices from 6.00 to 10.28 per hundredweight across weight ranges with good and choice grades dominant. Heifers 5.50 to 9.00, cows 3.25 to 6.00, bulls 4.00 to 5.00, wealers 4.00 to 9.00, stockers 5.25 to 8.00. Sheep receipts 15,000 with fat lambs and lambs priced around 8.25 to 9.85, ewes 3.00 to 4.25, and cull ranges 1.50 to 3.25.
Des Moines area hog receipts for the 14 hour period ending 10 a m totaled 13 600 up from 11 000 a week ago Mostly 10 to the lower with light marketing and prices mostly under 7 00 for heavy butchers. pigs 100 to 130 lb quoted but not shown. sows 275 to 250 lb 5 to 6 80. 350 to 425 lb 5 30 to 5 40.
Chicago produce price and receipt rundown shows steady butter poultry and cheese markets. Beans potatoes and various regional whites and mussets move within narrow ranges as receipts and shipments adjust.
Chicago grain notes show May wheat and corn futures with erratic quotes and mixed highs and lows. May oats trade around uncertain figures with July and December months indicated, reflecting volatility in old and new crop positions.
A partially legible financial ledger fragment shows oil figures and percentage values, with scattered dates and figures such as 36 36% 35% and 86% alongside month-like tokens July September December. The readability is limited and no clear event or result is discernible.
Grain estimates show 74 cars of wheat, 88 cars of corn, and 38 cars of oats.
Chicago April 13 Cash Grain closes show wheat values mixed with several hard and white wheat bids around 82% to 82 and 80s, corn bids ranging from 56% to 60 with mixed lots and sample grades from 47 to 62, oats and timothy prices noted and clover bids from 11 50 to 19 25.
April updates show UP and prime grain prices with Toledo Seed Co quoting Prime old 14.00 Prime new 14.25 Oct 14.25 Dec 14.50 Clover and alsike values and timothy hay at 1.25 ewt All figures in dollars per unit and reflect cash and contract terms amid farm commodities commentary
Paris April 23 An Infanta Isabelle aunt of exiled King Alfonso died today at 79 after a year of ill health and a long journey from Madrid to Paris. Her death follows the royal family's exile and the travel fatigue contributed to the decline. King Alfonso and Queen were notified and awaiting burial instructions.
A historical note explains that rubber tubing in optical and aero equipment grows brittle and perishes, often cracking when aged. It suggests extending life by periodically soaking tubes for an hour in a solution of one part ammonia to two parts water.
Poultry suppliers urge farmers to buy Ramseyer's Master Mated chicks and related equipment to boost profits. Daily customer feedback highlights solid satisfaction from numerous local friends who have purchased the line.
A vintage ad touts Vitaminized Vitalex Tablets from I. S Johnson Laboratories claiming immediate weight gain and boosted pep. It markets vitamins B and D as essential, promising three pounds in seven days with a money back guarantee through local pharmacies including Lemmons Pharmacy and Sand's Drug Store.
Community updates from The Journal highlight subscription efforts and local outreach. The notes mention events, reader engagement, and the role of the subscription representative in promoting papers across neighborhoods.
April 28 residents from Kalona Wayland Noble Olds Washington and Ainsworth report weather rain road conditions and road repairs. A farm incident west of Washington involved a coon trapped in six inch tile and died, leaving a curious local tale about tile sizes and fate.
Rain disrupts work and outdoor plans as residents expect few hours of labor after dry weather. Charley Kennedy buys lumber for Kennedy land east of Washington. Edinburg patrol wagons charge 25 cents per seat. Crime reportedly down 75 percent since a local program began. Madison Orr highlights unreadable items from earlier in the week. Fourteen teams tied at the square with two more nearby noted. Thermometer showed 2 degrees at 5:40 am and optimism for a better fruit crop. John and Willam Gammon visit Davenport to see Mrs. Gammon in hospital. Mrs. Gauanon improving.
Denis Brom from Brighton R. 3 traveled to our city on Wednesday. He recalls reading the Journal and mentions the journey as proving travel is not burdensome.
The report notes A J Corbin remains about the same and expects improvement once the cloudy weather ends and warmth returns, aiding recovery efforts.
Jaimes J Bidwell died yesterday in Wellman after a week long illness. Born December 17 1854 in Monnes County Town he lived in Leighton before moving to Wellman 26 years ago. He operated the undertaking parlors with his son and left a widow Loren and five grandchildren. Funeral services Friday at the Methodist church conducted by Rev Moore of Wilton. Allen Taylor dies of heart trouble in Iowa City age sixty one. funeral held in Wellman Methodist church with burial in Wellman cemetery.
More than 1,000 invitations were sent today for a vindication rally sponsored by local merchants in support of the university administration. The event Monday night will be attended by mayors, alumni, staff, and friends, with a broadcast on WSUL. Henry G. Walker and George T.
Baker, president of the board of education, will be joined by President Walter A. Jessup to speak at the event. The appearance aims to address community concerns and outline future plans for the district.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a cure for eczema and itchy skin. It claims bathing affected areas twice daily with antiseptic oil ends itching in ten days or money back. A bottle sells for five cents at progressive drugstores with directions provided.
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