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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1931
Page
2
Hog prices held steady with 200 lb bids around 7.15 and 235 lb buyers at 6.80 while sows mostly 4.00 to 4.75 and light weights 5.00 to 6.25. Cattle include 300 direct with yearlings up to 25 and top steers near 9.85, cows steady. sheep market nominal with range lambs 7.75 to 8.10 and ewes 1.00 to 2.00 as week closes mixed.
Combined hog receipts from 22 concentration yards and seven plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota total 9800 for the 24 hour period ending 8:00 AM. Market mostly weak to lower with slow trading as lighter hogs in early feeding sections rise. Prices vary by weight, with light weights 140 to 160 pounds at 5.50 to 6.25, up to 6.65 for some heavy 200 plus.
Quotations range from 4.50 to 5.65 for various hog weights and grades, with pack ing sows 275 to 350 Ib and 350 to 425 Ib at 4.10 to 4.55 and 3.60 to 4.15 respectively. Quotes based on bulk transactions. long haul weight shrinkage and hogs filled beyond standard affect prices. shipping point weight buyers excluded from quotations.
Eggs steady receipts 8799 cases extra firsts 19 to 191 percent firsts 17144 to 18 current receipts 14 to 16 seconds 10 to 13. Butter steady receipts 11180 tubs extras 28 extra firsts 26 to 7 firsts 24 to 25 seconds 22 to 23 standards 27. Poultry weak receipts no cars in 2 due fowls 17 to 19 springers 21 to 23 Leghorns 14 ducks 14 to 16 geese 12 turkeys 15 to 18 roosters 12 to 12 percent broilers (2 lbs) 20 to 22 broilers under 2 lbs 20 to 21 Leghorn broilers 17. Cheese twins 1514 to 154g young Americas 15 to 16. Potatoes on track 231 arrivals 41 shipments 471 market weak Idaho triumphs few 150 Wisconsin triumphs 115 to 1565 Idaho russets 160 to 175 Wisconsin cobblers 115 to 125 Mis-
Chapter XLII of The Mystery of Geraldine by Anthony Abbot advances the plot with new clues about the central mystery. The excerpt highlights character actions and uneasy tensions as the investigation deepens.
Thatcher Colt reveals a staged murder scene linking Natalie Maskell to Geraldine Foster’s death. Hair evidence and lipstick analysis point to the elegant murderess who used an axe and poisoned her fate after confession.
In a final scene at Thatcher Colt’s 70th Street home the narrator notes Felise Maskell’s scheming failed and Dr Humphrey Maskell and a mysterious lover are now married in South America with Felise’s former husband and wife of Maskell gone from their lives. The story closes with a quiet supper and a promise from Betty.
The readout shows the Souri Cobblers scoring 75 to 90 while the Nebras ka Round Whites tallied 125 to 135 in a high scoring game.
Chicago grain quotes show mixed values across wheat corn and oats. Wheat ranged from 3 red 4814 to 3 yellow hard 4814 while corn and oats posted several 42 to 45 percent levels and rye No 2 at 38 percent with barley 38 to 58 and timothy 300 to 350 and clover 56 to 1600.
Wheat 79 cars, corn 80 cars, oats 47 cars are listed as grain receipts in the latest inventory tally.
Chicago price report shows mixed activity with wheat, corn, oats, rye, and lard futures for Sept through May. Sept wheat at 49% highs and 48% lows. corn Sept at 42 with small shifts. oats Sept at 20 with minor changes. rye Sept at 34 with slight uptick. lard Aug at 71.5 and Sept around 72.7 amid flat to rising tones.
Beginning next week the State Theater will feature two program changes per week. Constance Bennett stars in Bought through Tuesday and Wednesday with Richard Bennett and Ben Lyon in support. Joe E Brown headlines Broad Minded on Thursday through Saturday, delivering his signature broad comedy. Ramon Novarro leads Son of India in the lineup with other noted players.
Allen Schaeffer and family shopped in Washington and left a journal subscription with extra magazines at club rates. Donald Bell, visiting his old hometown, appeared in good health. An auto collision occurred east of Wyman Friday morning. the Patteson car occupants sustained injuries, a little girl was hurt, near J R Rees home where the Ferguson reunion drew a large crowd with music and recitations. A lead on Mrs. Twinam recalled early screens and offered a promising reminiscence.
Journal readers reflect on a community gathering featuring abundant cakes and desserts, with over ten gallons of ice cream and five gallons of iced tea. Attendees praise the event, thanks ride providers, and note the elegant O M Cuddy home in Washington with its fruit, garden produce, and storied owner.
The head of the college claims strong accuracy in shorthand and typing instruction. An inquiry asks about speed, and the response highlights accuracy as a strength. The report notes Jake Simmering of Elreno Oklahoma visiting parents in Washington and mentions Alfad fa Bill in a casual remark.
The Fox opens Monday for a two day run featuring Conrad Nagel and Madge Evans in a tale of an Indian rajah's son swept into astonishing adventures amid vivid backgrounds and striking costumes. Warner Oland stars next Tuesday and Wednesday with June Collyer and Lloyd Hughes in The Drums of Jeopardy. Buck Jones headlines The Dawn Trail Friday and Saturday with Miriam Seegar in a Texas Panhandle setting where Jones is the county sheriff facing a hard choice.
In a tale of conflict between romance and obligation, Youhe's sheriff navigates competing loyalties to restore peace. He mechanisms out justice with firm resolve, ensuring order and a hopeful conclusion as tensions ease and a vow of a climactic resolution emerges.
A New York News correspondent notes Richard Bennett, supporting his daughter Constance Bennett in Warner Bros Bought, visited the set during filming. He called it a rare, new experience to see how it feels to be dominated. Supporting players include Ben Lyon, Dorothy Peterson, Raymond Mil land, Edward Nugent, and Arthur.
In Dayton Grove on August 21 visitors from Waterloo Washington Parsons Kansas Kinross Sigourney and Rubio stayed with the Newton and Wymore families. The So and Sen club held its annual Sunset Park picnic with a noon dinner and a later planning meeting for a party at Mottett's home.
At 1 00 p m three miles southwest of Crawfordsville the undersigned offer at public sale four head of horses. A Bray work horse, 14 years old, 1700 pounds. A black mare, 9 years old, 1500 pounds. A sorrel mare, 5 years old, 1300 pounds. A sorrel mare, 6 years old, 1500 pounds.
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