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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1928
Page
2
Hog prices top at 11.40 for good to choice around 200 lb with mixed gait on 260 to 290 lb hogs. Cattle receipts 5600 with steers 15 to 35c higher on weight and yearlings 1.50 to 2.06 higher. grass cows weak to 25c lower. Sheep receipts 3000 with fat lambs closing unevenly steady to 25c higher and feeding lambs weak.
Chicago market report lists grain and livestock prices with wheat at 118 per bushel and herd cattle at 116 percent in a concise price snapshot. The brief notes trading activity and quotes from local brokers.
Data lists mix ratios and percentage ranges for Corn Oats Barley Timothy and Clover with values such as mixed and yellow grades for corn and oats and SG figures. It covers percentages like 100 to 194 for yellow corn and 40 to 41 for white oats, plus barley ranges 65 to 80 and Timothy 400 to 470 and Clover 2175 to 2900.
Cash entries show clover 1740 in Oct 1840 and Dec 1825, cash and import 1425. Timothy records 250 in cash and 275 in Dec. Alsike lists cash and Oct 1625.
College seniors in Iowa outperform high school seniors in spelling the 268 hardest words among 5,000 used in writing. A University of Iowa study found 86.53 percent accuracy for seniors across 11 institutions versus 76.75 percent for high school seniors and 49.67 percent for eighth graders. Forty-one public systems participated.
Chevrolet announces a new utility truck added to its line with a four speeds forward transmission four wheel brakes and channel steel bumper production began July 2 and the model will appear in dealers showrooms nationwide. The transmission includes an extra low gear for heavy grades and a power take-off port for accessory devices.
Weather outlook for Aug 6 2011 for upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Mostly fair Monday and Tuesday, showers midweek, then mostly fair the end of the week. Warmer start with above normal temps, then cooler late in the period.
The Iowa scholar notes varying grade levels for several subjects beyond the standard core, highlighting shifts in reading math and science emphasis across the district.
Last night at 6 40 a soaking rain fell described as a goslin drownder by locals. Frank Stoutner a Kepta banker arrived on the morning train Friday. A barn was struck by lightning near Rose Hill Friday morning and burned. Mrs Walter Johnson and daughter Jeanne are in town for a few days and like Cedar Rapids.
A fragmentary Paris of rural sale notes shows six spring calves selling for 60.50 each amid a windstorm that lasted two hours. The item also recounts a literary letter from Charles D. Gorham of Garden City Kansas and a long anecdotal tale about a missed meeting and a praiseworthy old friend.
The John R. Davies sale attracted local interest with $5,001.30 recorded as the total. A clerk received 60 cents in cash from a bidder and $5,000.76 was paid by checks. The event featured cattle and swine with cows bringing top prices around $132 and brood sows selling at $81.25 to $76.00.
Critics and the public praise Paramount war drama shot from the air opens Monday at New Graham Theatre. The Legion of the Condemned features romance, daring and thrills from cockpit adventures.
Miss Ruth Bennett of Hedrick and the Canary Trio Misses Myrtle Orris Hope Huston and Genevieve Davis broadcast several numbers over station K T N T Muscatine yesterday at noon. Local residents and visitors attended events and trips included in a busy mobility day with multiple households moving and visiting in Crawfordsville Iowa and nearby towns.
A fragmentary report notes a trial involving an individual or group connected to a vehicle or pavement project. The readable text hints at legal proceedings or charges but provides limited details on parties or outcomes.
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