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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1932
Page
2
Markets report hog receipts at 17 000 with direct packer loads of 3 000. Hog prices rise 10 cents with top near 4.84 for choices while light hogs showroom limited gains. Cattle and sheep see steady to strong bids for beef steers and lambs about 25 cents lower on Liverpool lambs, with large numbers of cattle on offer and varied calf and feeder prices.
The report lists multiple grain samples with grades and moisture or protein estimates. It notes corn yellow variations, oats mixed and white samples, and barley with percentage ranges, along with a heat index reading and sample grades.
Market brief showing open high low and close bids for Wheat Corn and Oats with August September December and May futures. Prices listed include percent changes and ranges for each contract across wheat corn oats and rye futures in a compact table format.
In Chicago the market shows receipts and prices for butter eggs cheese and live poultry. Butter receipts 7 734 tubs with multiple quality categories. eggs 7 568 cases with fresh graded entries and percentage ranges. cheese with Young Americas Longhorns brick daisies and prints at varied percentages. live poultry including turkeys hens toms and ducks with multiple weight and grading figures. potatoes receipts 50 cars on track with price ranges for several regional cobblers and shipments.
Gerald Neff left for Omaha after a month with relatives, with Irvin Boshart and Ruth accompanying him and planning more visits. Ruth Taylor returns from the western coast and Yellowstone. Miss Helen Jenkins returns to Brighton after a week with local relatives. Marie Johnson and Hazel Conrad finish summer school at Cedar Falls. Conrad to teach in Sheldaht, Johnson to continue studies at Cedar Falls. Donald Amstutz returns to Chicago after a week visiting Joe T. Wenger and others. John Wenger arrives from Chicago to Iowa City for a short visit with grandparents Samuel and Mrs. Wenger. Edwin Rich and James of Washington visit F. G. Rich home.
The Journal’s subscription representative reports brief updates from nearby towns. Community events, notable visitors, and local happenings provide a snapshot of regional activity.
A August report describes widespread hay surplus with second crop clover storage questions as barns fill up. The narrative follows field visits to Groendycke, Anderson, Simmerings, and others, noting soybeans, clover seed cutting, and rising cattle finishing amid bumper corn. Local figures, farms, and roads are referenced as readers plan farm work and subscriptions.
A Wayland district farm report recalls a county fair moment where a mule team and a side delivery wagon caused a near disaster. A neighbor boy clung to a machine as mules pulled toward the field end, with the farmer calling for a halt before the craft broke beyond repair. Neighbors note the thrill caution and urge steadiness.
The Week’s social notes describe picnics and visits across Mt. Pleasant New London Fairfield and Cedar Rapids. Families including Clark Good Shaffer Beattie and Liede host gatherings while others travel from Ottumwa Pandora and South Bend. A finger injury at a lawn mower prompts a shift in chores.
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