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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1932
Page
2
Hog receipts 7000 with 5000 direct to packers. Hogs mostly 4.50 to 4.80, market 15-20 cents higher than a week ago. Cattle supply 100, values steady. choice steers up 25c, medium grassers down 25c. Lambs 25-80c lower. Total livestock $287,006, top hogs $4.90, cattle steady, calves steady, sheep steady.
Combined hog receipts across interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for 24 hours ended 8:00 A M totaled 20 709. Prices fell sharply after a heavy Friday run with loading slowed by the break. Quotations show lighter weights at 3.50 to 4.20 and heavier grades around 3.55 to 4.05 for various weight classes with sow ranges 2.40 to 3.40.
Chicago cash grain notes show mixed wheat values with red and spring varieties quoted and regional daily changes. Prices and exact figures are unclear due to OCR artifacts but indicate notable movement across wheat categories and nearby contracts.
The record lists sample details for corn and oats including color, percent yellow, and range. It shows yellow fractions for Corn 82 percent in two samples rising to 4 percent, white 32 percent, and mixed 31 percent with sample 1514 to 28. Oats shows white 17 to 18 percent with two white samples 16 to 17 percent. Rye none and barley 26 to 35 percent.
Chicago market report shows wheat corn oats rye futures with Sept Dec and May bids. Prices display varied shifts from 53 4 to 62 625 for wheat and 30% to 37% for corn, with oats around 16% to 22% and rye near 0.82% to 0.85% across contracts.
Estimated carrot receipts report shows Wheat 23, Corn 225, and Oats 37. This item outlines projected yields and crop receipts in a historical farming ledger context.
Chicago reports varied figures for dairy cheese and longhorns 11 to 19 percent, live poultry prices for turkeys hens and roosters, leghorn hens and ducks with multiple No. 2 and sizes. Potatoes show 100 cars on track and U S shipments at 3196 with wisconsin cobblers and nebraska Ohio prices in 60s to 70s range.
Chicago market brief lists seed quotations for red clover, Alsike and timothy. Price ranges show fair to good red clover at 7.50 to 9.00 and fancy levels up to 11.50, timothy at 2.70 to 3.00, with sweet clover and other varieties also detailed.
Douglas society notes list multiple visits and gatherings. Moyrtie Alter and Henry Alter families spent Saturday and Sunday at various homes in Geneva and Illinois. Kaufman and Hyde families, LeRoy Hyde, John Zibiman, and others are noted visiting relatives through the week.
Washington reports Senator Charles W. Waterman Republican longtime senior senator from Iowa arrives in the capital to resume duties after a period away from the Senate chamber. His return is expected to influence committee work and legislative plans.
Local briefs compiled by the Journal’s subscription representative D. F. Macon report small town events, civic notes, and community happenings from nearby areas with concise updates and names of involved residents.
A August 27 column lists neighbors from Ainsworth Brighton Wellston and Washington visiting, families and friends extended. It mentions trips to Des Moines, a Grace Hill ice cream event, a skunk encounter, and 89 year old Mrs. O A Strohm living at Grace Hill with family and messages from relatives across states.
The article reviews Sky scraper Souls at the State, starring Warren William, with Lyda Roberts and a star-studded supporting cast. It highlights Million Dollar Legs with Olympic runner leads, Lady And Gent featuring George Bancroft, Wynne Gibson, and Charles Starrett, plus Buck Jones in High Speed.
A local sale lists 35 white faced heifers 150 lb 10 two year old steers 15 two year old heifers 15 old steers 950 lb 15 fed cattle balance good Short horn heifers and steers 500 to 800 150 hogs 20 brood sows with litters 90 feeding shoots 65 to 100 12 ewes 75 feeding lambs 65 to 70 lb Each consignment receives personal attention.
A Colorado resident died early today at his Washington home located near the Wardman Park hotel, authorities reported.
The Mahoning Valley earns its name from the Indians meaning Atthe-Lick. The historic name was first applied to the river and later to the valley itself.
A cluttered rail timetable lists multiple trains with local freight and passenger services. It notes westbound and mixed trains, daily and except Sunday patterns, and specific stops from Washington to county seats and beyond, plus agent names and station notes.
Miss Frane Sigafoos sells dry goods to Kam's of Des Moines as longtime Columbus City shop changes hands. Mayor H. L. Kulp buys a near finished five room bungalow at public auction. Livestock at Midway sale barn brings varied prices. Community notes cover families moving, births, visits, and local church activities.
For rent furnished first floor apartment with private bath and entrance. Occupant listed as Isabel Carrick at 22 West Main Street Treas. Miss. J. K. Dunn and James Dunn and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Cannon and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cannon attended a family reunion in Hopkinton Iowa last Thursday. F. E. Humphrey family visited Burlington Sunday. Several local families attended the Farm Bureau picnic at Wapello Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Charles Elson of Woodson Illinois assist in moving into the Mrs Margaret Hanft property on Gamble Avenue. Mr and Mrs Horace McCormac of Cedar Rapids attend the Coder reunion at Letts. Edward Walker of Burlington visits the H W Sargent home in Fredonia. John B Coon accompanies stock to Chicago. L P Gillette and daughter Marjorie of Wapello visit Claude Lukins. J B Reeves and son Rodney travel to Chicago. Tudor Arthur moves to the former William Arthur farm near Cotter. Gordon Stone takes charge of a barber shop in Eldon. W C Crossley and Mrs Crossley attend the Beauchamp reunion at Winfield. Mrs W R McCormac visits Walter Cline in Davenport.
Mrs KE V Humphreys reports Mrs Davis injured in Minneapolis while assisting her sister. Mr Davis returned with her. she progresses toward recovery. The Bogles move into the former parsonage. Mr Bogle new school superintendent. Wyman Sunday school hosted a recital by Walter Hayter and Miss Mary Louise Barnes, with readings by local youths. Swedesburg and Wyman played kittenball. Wyman won 4 to 3. W C T U met at Mrs Humphreys home. county convention planned for next month with officers elected: Pres Mrs Ee V Humphrey, VP Mrs J K Dunn, Sec Mrs W R Can.
In Manchester Iowa Luithe Tesch 22 and his stepmother are jailed today in connection with the slaying of Louis Teech 48. Betty Haven traveled to Iowa City to visit friend Betty Howell who once lived in town.
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