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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1928

Page

2

Market Figures Show Hog and Cattle Prices Mixed. Sheep Steady

Hog receipts 25 000 with prices mostly 25 to 35 higher than Friday. top 12.25 for choice 170 to 220 lb hogs. Butchers 250 to 350 lbs 11.75 to 12.00. 200 to 250 lbs 11.25 to 12.25. 160 to 200 lbs 11.10 to 12.25. 130 to 160 lbs 10.50 to 12.20. sows 10.00 to 11.00. pigs 10.00 to 11.25. Cattle receipts 13 000. calves 2 000. fat steers steady, trading slow. steers 1300–1500 lbs 14.25–16.50. 1100–1300 lbs 14.25–16.75. 950–1100 lbs 14.50–16.85. yearlings 14.50–16.85. cows 9.50–13.00. bulls 9.75–11.00. Sheep receipts 22 000. fat lambs slow then fairly active. lambs 14.06–16.50. cull and common 1.75–5.50. feeder lambs 13.50–14.00.

Melo cleans hard water laundry without scum

Hard water and soap form scum that dirties clothes and leaves rings. Melo softens water and prevents residue, making whites brighter and preserving fabric. It works with or without soap, saving soap and boosting cleaning power. Get Melo at your grocer.

Chicago Grain Markets Update With August Prices

Chicago cash grain quotes show wheat near 1.11 for September spec and 1.16 for December. Corn ranges around .88 to .73 with September and March figures. oats around 1.04 to 1.06 with September and March data. Market activity lists open high low and close readings for wheat corn and oats.

Toledo Seed Market Prices Report

In Toledo on August 13 Clover and Timothy seed prices listed with cash and future quotes. Clover cash 17.00 Ocet 18.00 Dec 17.75. cash imported 14.25. Timothy cash 2.15 Dec 2.60. Alsike cash 16.25 Oct 16.25.

Toledo Clover Timothy Alsike

Livestock Estimates From Chicago Market Report

Chicago livestock receipts on August 13 show cattle 7000 hogs 17000 sheep 13000 with market activity continuing. The report cites Tomosg row as the source for estimated numbers.

Dr T J Pease Dentist Provides Care in Bank Building

Dr T J Pease operates as a dentist at 602 503 Washington National Bank Building with phone listing 264 Blue.

VY. A. Michels Washington, Iowa Frank Boller Washington St T. J. Pease Washington National Bank

South States in 1916 1920 and 1924 Presidential Votes

The piece analyzes southern voting patterns with figures for Virginia South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana and Texas across 1916 1920 and 1924. It notes Democratic dominance but acknowledges Republican strength in pockets and potential shifts that could affect a 1926 or 1928 outcome.

Atlantic Seaboard Old South New England South C Carolina Tennessee Georgia Abraham Lincoln Virginia North South Carolina Florida Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana Texas United Press North Carolina Hughes Wilson Harding Cox Davis Coolidge Bol

Wayland Homecoming Parade Draws Big Crowd and Praise

August 13 Wayland notes an impressive homecoming parade with about 2000 attendees. Floats built by local businessmen impressed, horses showcased by Magde fran Bros and Geo Brooks, and tributes to Jap Allen and the church celebration highlight the event. Local figures Mussleman Neff Wenger McKinley Brookhart and Bill Allen appear in scenes of music, dining, and camaraderie.

Col John Wenger Elmer McKinley Brookhart Bill Allen Bill

Fairfield to Burlington train run and small town notes

Old Rip and Clyde Putnam travel with June to Fairfield for the midnight Burlington train. Harry McConnell warns about missing his train if Old Rip coughs again. Dale Gallagher sustains a foot injury but hopes for quick recovery. Mrs Newlywed remarks on cleaning frankfurters and skins, while O L Blake of Crawfordsville is noted for keeping the journal active.

Ington Old Rip Clyde Putnam June Harry Macon Fairfield Burlington Bedford Iowa Jim Cunningham Harry O. L. Blake Crawfordsville

Lauder offers $50,000 for Atlantic Ocean swim

Ty reports Harry Lauder has posted a $50 000 purse for the first person to swim the Atlantic Ocean, aiming to match or outdo William Wrigley Jr who posted a Catalina Island prize. The challenge targets an historic long swim.

Harry Lauder William Wrigley, Jr Catalina Island Atlantic Ocean

Local notes on meals, pastors, and street life

A collage of small town observations mentions a dollar chicken dinner at a Feed and Grain store, Mr. Donaldson passing with his daughter, a first trip to the butcher shop for sausage, a Davidson family church visit aided by new pavement, and Dr. Sawhill preaching at First church with John McCall's funeral conducted in the afternoon for neighbors and friends.

F. D. Donaldson Washington R. J. Davison Davidson R. J Dr. Sawhill John McCall John

Jim Cunningham and Harry Mac Visit Fairfield for Dinner

Jim Cunningham and Harry Mac traveled to Fairfield yesterday for a big dinner and to show off some items. They returned to Wash-

Jim Cunningham Harry Macon Fairfield

Chicago Grain Prices Reported for Wheat Corn and More

Cash grain close lists Wheat varieties and bids across grades with ranges from 1.04 to 1.50 per bushel. Corn shows mixed and yellow prices from 87 to 97 cents with several grade splits. Oats Rye Barley Timothy and Clover quotes included with varying bids and ranges.

Chicago

Retired farmer A D Miller found dead in barn

OSKALOOSA August 13. A D Miller 69 a retired farmer and gardener at James A Devitt’s home was found hanging in a barn at the Devitt place. Authorities said he committed suicide with no motive advanced.

Oskaloosa A. D. Miller James A. Devitt Devitt

Harding Tops Republican Vote Across Three Elections

The fragment notes Harding had the largest Republican vote in three elections and references protests in the South. It mentions Tennessee and Phi? sheds light on potential future events, with a local prejudice driven protest seen as stronger than antiwar sentiment.

Harding League of Nations Woodrow Wilson South

Three Ring Marriage Sequel Moves Across Circus Road

New screen extras join the Al Barnes Circus for the film Three Ring Marriage as gangsters drive a thrilling intrigue. The plot unfolds on the road with principals touring in a real circus setting and seasoned sideshow performers doubling as actors.

Fox Theatre First National Picture Mary Astor Lloyd Hughes Dixie Willson Hay Lawford Davidson Alice White Yola d’Avril Barnes Circus

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