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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1928

Page

2

Hogs and Cattle Markets Report From Chicago Auction

Chicago prices show hogs mostly 20 to 35 higher with top 12.00 for 286 to 210 lb hogs and varied bids across weights. Cattle receipts about 2000 with slow to weak demand. slaughter classes range 14.25 to 16.85 for steers and 8.00 to 16.75 for heifers and cows 7.75 to 13.00. Sheep and lambs: 10,000 fat lambs active and mostly steady. natives valued around 14.75 or less, sheep 25 to 50 lower than early in week.

Chicago

Feeder Lamb Prices Range Across Grades and Weights

The report lists price ranges for feeder lambs across grades and weights. Good and choice at 92 lbs down range 14.00 to 15.50 dollars, medium 12.90 to 14.00, and lower grades 8.50 to 12.00. At 150 lbs down, good and choice 4.50 to 7.25, and common 7.75 to 5.50. Feeder lambs overall show good and choice 12.50 to 14.00.

Grain market standings for September December March

Chicago open high low close figures show Wheat Corn and Oats with Sept Dec and Mar contracts. Ranges include percent changes and daily values reflecting steady activity in grain trading on the exchange.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Grain Prices for Wheat Corn and More

Report of Chicago cash grain quotes across Wheat Corn and related feeds. Names of grades and percentages show bid ranges for hard mixed white yellow red and other varieties with figures for oats barley timothy and clover prices.

SG &Ko

Toledo Seed Market Clover and Timothy Crop Totals

Seed market figures show Clover with cash 17600, Oct 1800, Dec 1785, cash imports 1425. Timothy lists cash 225 and Dee 275. Alsike records cash 1625, Oct 1625.

Timothy Alsike

Livestock Receipts Estimated for Tomorrow in Chicago

Chicago August 16 livestock desk reports tomorrow’s receipts include 500 cattle 3,000 hogs 2,000 sheep with 2,000 hogs listed as overs. Local market observers note hogs are dominant in the expected mix as trading days open.

Chicago

Body of youth found after seven weeks in Wyoming mountains

Pearl Dupuis of Keota learns that Jack Hosburg, 17, disappeared June 10 near Shel don Wyoming during a fishing trip with companions. His body was found July 29 after a seven week search led by rangers and Sheridan volunteers. Funeral held August 1 in Sheridan.

Keota Pearl Dupuis Jack Hosburg Sheldon Wyoming Sheridan Young Hosburg

Weather and threshing forecast in a cooler morning note

A cooler morning counts as ideal weather for threshing with grain expected to be in the bin after a few more days of similar conditions. The report compares current conditions to the warmer mornings of Wednesday and Thursday, noting ongoing harvest progress.

Demolition of daily life and travel in Cedar Falls

The article notes three local youths James Morrow Harry Macon and Reverend Macon visiting Cedar Falls in Morrow s car and describes social scenes including a housewife’s generosity toward tramps and residents Andy Beenblossom and Steve Stewart with their Washington home on South Marion Avenue and nearby properties Forest garden patches and berry patches are mentioned as part of local life.

James Morrow Harry Macon Revt Macon Cedar Falls Mr. Morrow Andy Beenblossom Washington South Marion Avenue

Whittaker Family Dominates Burlington Fair Week

Whittaker family wins again on Thursday and are noted as prominent at the Burlington fair. Their new in law is among fair officials, with W. I. Duncan and many Washington residents attending the Columbus Junction fair yesterday. The final day features a strong program and favorable weather for the event.

Whittaker Burlington Whitaker Burlington Fair W. I. Duncan Washington Columbus Junction Fair

Historic Haskins sales record in 1918 auction notes

The item recalls 1918 auctions near Haskins with G. C. Ebner and J. L. Sands selling cows hogs calves and farm implements. Prices included calves at 75 dollars, cows up to 184 dollars, corn 1.35 a bushel, hay 27 dollars a ton, and horses to 187.50.

G. C. Ebner Haskins J. L M. &. Sands

Second Hand Shop Question Sparks Watch Purchase

A young man asks if the shop is a second hand store and a clerk confirms. Ralph Dougherty accompanies Harry seeking to have a watch purchased or repaired, reflecting a brief shopping interaction.

Sheridan Boy Thad Hosbure Found Dead After Search

Camps were set for the search when an airplane aided. On July 29 the body of Thad Hosbure was found in Bex Canyon along Big Goose Creek eight miles below the fishing site. He was 15, born May 8 1912 near Banner Wyoming. He lived in Sheridan and was active in school and church groups. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Hosbure and four sisters and three brothers. His mother was Clara Louders from Delta Iowa.

Sheridan Big Goose Creek Hosburg H E Sher'dan Bex Canyon Jack Hosbure Banner Wyoming Thad Hiv. Club Sheridan High School Commission Tie First Church of Christ, Scientist Fred Hisbure Clara Louders Delta Towa

Chicago visitors with Burham family stay in old hometown

Mr and Mrs Jin Burham and daughter Winong and son in law and daughter visit Mrs A J Knauss in their old hometown. The Burhams, now in Chicago, left town twenty five years ago but return often. They winter in Florida for Mr Burham s health.

Jin Burham Winong T. P. Armstrong Chicago A. J. Knauss

Trail of Courage Excites With Young Cowboy’s Steady Ride

Bob Steele stars in The Trail of Courage at New Graham theatre. The 21 year old western star tamps a wild horse and rides through climactic fights with three villains. Marjorie Bonner plays the engaging heroine as Wallace Fox directs high excitement and romance.

Bob Steele FBO Trail of Courage New Graham Theatre Wallace Fox Young Steele Marjorie Bonner Priscilla Bonner

Red Fox Poison Kernels Ad in Drug Stores

Meyers Red Fox Poison Kernels made from natural wheat grain, designed to attract red foxes. Not carried by rats like meat or bread poisons. Safe for poultry. dogs and cats will not eat them. Ready to use and marketed for a sure kill with 35c and 75c prices.

Hoover notification ceremonies broadcast coast to coast

Direct from Palo Alto California NBC and WJZ present Hoover notification ceremonies. Columbia broadcasting system and WEAF networks relay with the Goldman band and Lewi sohn stadium concert. Municipal band and Red Heads also listed across stations in central and mountain time zones.

United Press NBC Coast To Coast Columbia Broadcasting System Hoover Palo Alto Calif WJZ WEAF Lewisohn Stadium KOA Denver WSB Atlantic

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Chicago Livestock Chicago Cash Grain Toledo Dodge Brothers Walter P.chrysler Dodge Brothers, Inc Chrysler Corporation Graham Brothers Dodge Brothers Works Dodge Brothers Dealers Dodge Brothers Corporatiogy Division Blake Smith Black Butch Steve Stewart Evening Journal John May & Son W. F. Main Company C. KR. S. B. Bldg Cedar Rapids Iowa Ralph Dougherty Harry Nora Dewey South Marion Goodin A. Claire Dewey R. L. Badger 2Nd Street Ainsworth Richard Farrell Singer Shop Solowa Ave A. Anderson James Chapman Schaffer Motor Co Triangle Auto Supply CO Crandall Motor Co Marion E. Busby Button Factory Guy Knauss Harwoods Washington Produce Markets Iowa Live.stock Commission Company John A. Babcock R. L. Gibson W. S. Reister E. 3Rd St Eggs and Poultry Reister E. Wash. St
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