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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1924
Page
2
Hogs receipts 18 000 active at desirable grades with prices largely 10 to 15 cents higher. top 10.10, averages 8.60 to 9.95 for various weights. Cattle receipts 2 000, largely steady to up 10c, best steers 6.50 to 9.25, veal calves 12.60 to 13.00. Sheep receipts 12 000, fat lambs up to 26c higher, natives 13.00 to 18.60, westerns 13.28 to 14.00, top 14.00.
Cattle receipts 700 with steady to uneven demand. Fat steers and yearlings quoted 7.00 to 10.75, bulk 8.50 to 9.60, fat cows 6.50 to 9.60, canners 2.00 to 3.00, grass cattle 3.00 to 6.00, stock yearlings 5.00 to 9.80. Hogs receipts 9,000 market good hogs higher, top 9.65, bulk 8.50 to 9.65, mixed 8.60 to 9.25. Sheep receipts 740, market steady.
Chicago August reports potatoes trading very slow with weak market. Receipts 65 cars and total US shipments 614. Prices show Kansas and Missouri sacked Irish cobblers at 1.00 to 1.25 and 1.00 to 1.15 respectively, Minnesota and New Jersey ranges noted. Bulk 8&5 and early Ohios 90 at 1.66.
Irregularities marked the opening as many bidders were absent. American Can rose slightly while Pan-American issues slumped about two points amid earnings disappointment. Steel shares led gains with United States Steel Gulf States Crucible and Colorado Fuel up. American Ice rebounded three points andPressed Steel Car climbed two. Frisco preferred United States Cast Iron Pipe and American Radiator gained.
Chicago reports closing bids for grains with No 2 red wheat at 1.29, No 2 mixed corn at 1.20, oats No 2 white 49/60, rye unquoted, barley 66 8&5, Timothy seed 5.50 7.25, clover seed 11.50 12.60, and lard and pork cuts listed at 13.85, 12.50, 13.26.
Chicago trading opened with wheat rising on higher Liverpool quotes and reports of Argentine crop deterioration, sparking buying from western houses and cash interests. Prices edged up but broad selling trimmed gains. late session saw a modest net rise for wheat, while corn and oats weakened and hog prices supported provisions.
Foreign exchange markets stayed stable as traders paused ahead of the German Reichstag decision on the London agreement linked to the Dawes plan.
Aug 29 Crawfordsville report lists visitors including Judge and Mrs. Herman Zeuch and baby Willa Virginia from Des Moines, teachers Veda Twinam in Chicago and Lillian Holmes bound for Waterloo. The Long family reunion at Sunset Park and Ferguson reunion at Mrs. Mary Ferguson’s house are noted, with local church activities adjusted due to redecorating.
Soviet custom officers in Berlin say field glasses owned by foreigners threaten Russia's safety and imports are forbidden, with seized items noted by a German traveler returning from Russia. Also, Rock Island freight house will close on Labor Day Sept 1, reopening for perishable deliveries only 8 am to 10 am.
Radio Digest lists tomorrow’s programs across stations from WMAQ Chicago to WRC Washington. Highlights include orchestras, concerts, talk shows, dances, children's segments, and special programs with times ranging from early evening to late night.
The Soviet government shipping board announced an express service between Leningrad and London to supply the London market with Russian butter eggs and caviar. The move aims to strengthen trade links and boost Soviet exports.
Council Bluffs emerged as Pottawattamie County seat by population center rather than central location. Kanesville later became Council Bluffs after rapid growth. the 1851 vote passed with seven negative. Despite large county size, Council Bluffs retained the seat as two thirds of residents lived there.
A physician reports a chronic indigestion case improved after the first dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The medicine purportedly clears catarrhal mucous from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation in the stomach liver and intestines. Money back guarantee offered by Lemmon's Pharmacy and Druggists.
Mrs. Alex Brown of Des Moines states Tanlac improved her health after indigestion nervousness and rheumatism though she had doubts before. She notes her daughter Darlene Marie shows healthy signs and urges readers to try Tanlac with over 40 million bottles sold.
Otto Kemmerich, famed German long distance swimmer, finished a 40 mile voyage from Husum to Wik Island in the North Sea in just over 12 hours. He swam alone, as is customary for such long crossings, without boat escorts.
The buyer announces they do not purchase cull sick thin or crippled poultry and note they pay more for poultry delivered. This statement outlines quality expectations and pricing, emphasizing higher payment for acceptable birds delivered to their facility.
A swimmer wore a waterproof pocket fixed to the back of his head to hold a watch and compass during a water-based feat. The device allowed hands-free timekeeping and orientation while swimming.
The board of supervisors of Washington County Iowa will meet Monday at 2 00 p m at the Court House to hear taxpayers for or against the proposed expenditures at that site.
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