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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
2
Chicago market data shows hogs receipts around 17 000 with responsive trade mainly to shippers. Cattle receipts 1 800 with generally steady prices on red steers and grass cattle. sheep receipts 6 000 with fat lambs weak to steady and feeding lambs firm.
Chicago cash grain report notes wheat prices with 1 red 1.41 percent change and 2 red. Market activity centers on wheat futures and price shifts in the grain trade.
Prices for corn and oats move within narrow ranges with several grades showing small gains. Barley and timothy rise in value while clover climbs from 18.50 to 27.00. Mixed and white categories show modest changes across varieties.
Mrs E S Spessard reports on visits including Mrs Marietta Workman and Cleo of Lone Tree, and Martha Sands returning from Burlington. Lyle Robertson vacationing with family in Libertyville and Kansas City. Ed Sands painting Milburn Spessard’s house with Gene Annas handling work.
Grains of Gold bulbs Madonna Lilies crocus and mystery lily promoted with planting guidance and prices. Free dark Iris with orders. radish planting urged. Purina Chicken Chowder feeds hens for fall and winter egg profit. Large pumpkin contest offers $650 in cash and prizes.
You can rely on a strong rigid feeder that lifts off the floor, holding about 100 lbs and saving feed. A special offer promotes 20th Century Tonic and Purina Cow Chow claiming higher egg production and better milk from goats. Dairy cows may show improvement with proper feeding and record keeping. The ad warns against price alone and highlights quality and results.
August 19 notes mark a standout chautauqua with praise from attendees. People recount biscuits discussions, farming chatter, and local visits from Des Moines to Muscatine. Fibers of small town life, humor about water, baths, and a bottled glimpse of rural social scenes emerge in this lively, era-tinged column.
Manford and Louise returned from Emmettsburg visit. Mr and Mrs Milburn Spessard left for Chicago to buy fall goods for EF Sands store. Roy Moore and family plan to move to Washington this week, renting their home to Albert Swift. William Goble suffered a chin cut after an ax struck him during stake pounding. he required stitches.
In Washington County Iowa a plaintiff James D Beckler files a district court petition seeking foreclosure of a mortgage on multiple parcels in section 17 and 18 township 75 north range 9 west with 422 acres more or less. Defendants include G C Bennett Alma M Bennett H L Nehls and J P Rodgers and the case requests judgment for 754.60 plus interest from July 6 1927 costs and attorney fees with a receiver appointed to collect rents for plaintiff. The notice warns defendants to appear before the next term starting September 6 1927 or default and judgment will be entered.
Washington County Iowa residents are notified the report of C H Young Engineer for Drainage District Nine has been filed. The report, showing Craig Construction Company’s completion of contract work, will be heard by the Board of Supervisors on August 25 1927 at 1 PM in the Court House Washington Iowa. Citizens may appear and show cause why the report should not be accepted.
The suit in English divorce courts, judged by the late Sir Francis Jeune, is noted as one of the briefest on record. He summed up the matter with a stark choice: if the husband is a brute, the wife is rid of him. if he is a saint, he is too good for any woman. Consider your verdict.
The saying contrasts haste and rashness with nimbleness as a safe wind guiding business to harbor, noting haste wrecks enterprises while swift yet cautious movement steadies progress. Fuller emphasizes prudent speed over reckless rush.
Prices for cream butterfat per tablespoon eggs per dozen Leghorn birds ducks muscovy and geese by the pound or each. Beef hides horse hides and live pigeons listed with each unit price. Note states no market suppliers for thin sick or crippled poultry.
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