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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1928
Page
2
Hog receipts 13 000 slow market demand. Top hogs 13.00 with large weights down 10. Medium to choice 250 350 lbs 11.75 12.55. Cattle receipts 9 000 calves 2 000 fed steers strong to 25 higher top 17 25. Slaughter and stocker classes shown with price bands for various weights and grades. Sheep receipts 22 000 fat lambs reported.
Livestock buyers report varied demand with natives at 14.50 down and lambs feeding steady. Light to medium categories show 92 lb to 150 lb ranges from 4.25 to 15.40 with cull animals 1.72 to 12.75. Feeder lambs fetch 13.50 to 14.25 for good to choice, with overall tone cautious.
Grain market brief lists Chicago cash prices for wheat corn and oats with multiple grades and bids. Wheat ranges from hard 106 to 114 and northern spring up to 118 with several lot sizes. mixed and other categories noted. Corn shows mixed 101 to 103 and yellow 104 to 107 with various counts. white and other notes appear. Barley and oats values given, including No 3 oats 39 to 41 and barley 61 to 69.
The text lists numeric ranges and codes for Timothy Clover and Rye items. Timothy shows 410 to 470, Clover shows 2050 to 2875, Rye lists No 2 9839. No explicit event or context is given.
The record lists seed prices with cash and cash equivalent figures for clover, timothy, and alsike. Entries include October and December 1815 prices for clover and alsike, with cash and cash imp. values noted for Timothy.
Chicago markets forecast tomorrow's receipts with cattle around 7,000 head, hogs about 19,000, and sheep near 20,000. Holdover hogs expected at roughly 11,000 as buyers prepare for trade.
Ottumwa Iowa market reports show no change in prices with steers and heifers steady. Prices listed by weight include 130-150 lbs at 1015, 150-180 at 1140, 180-240 at 1205, 240-280 at 1185, 280-350 at 1175, and over 250 lbs at 1135.
A string of local trips unfolds as Mr. and Mrs. I E Glick and son plan a southern Illinois visit. Ed Kos family returns from northern Iowa and Woodbine to Des Moines for the state fair. Other locals head to Columbus Junction, Moline, Oklahoma, Kansas City and more for visits, teaching assignments, and family gatherings.
Racine Wisconsin August 29 United Press reports say Senator John J Blaine denied urging Governor Alfred E Smith’s election He said his remarks were not a personal endorsement and that his focus is the Wisconsin primary on September 4 with the national election not until November It was noted he referenced Smith as a possible general election voter belief in his audience but emphasized progressive Wisconsin candidates.
Mrs. Frank Herr of Ainsworth visits her daughters in Akron Ohio and Norris New York for about three weeks. Mac Gordon shipped yearlings to Chicago markets from Ainsworth. Funeral for John Kephart at Pleasant Hill church draws large crowd. Hugh Morris on county line reports six acres of alfalfa with 30 tons harvested this season.
Resident warns of persistent trouble as a wolf close to the garage door continues to haunt the neighborhood. Local authorities advised caution while residents seek secure storage and shelter options amidst ongoing sightings.
A casual update mentions a funeral on Tuesday at Pleasant Hill and a visit to Roll Gamongs to view Poland China boars for sale on October 23. The writer notes plans to attend Dutch Creek fair and Fishburn reunion, plus grape harvest and neighborly gossip about marriages and in-laws. Ralph Dougherty accompanies the writer.
A brief reminiscence recalls the West Chester celebration with a humorous exchange about a mother in law and a stranded boat boy, hinting at lighthearted social scenes and local memories.
A quirky column questions a boy about being lost and asserts he is not lost but curious about his parents. The piece notes Charley Scranton of Brighton and hints at farm livestock in prime condition and a hotel keeper haggling with a buyer over a room and bath.
Brighton announces the start of the new school year on September 3 with pupil registrations and early dismissals. The faculty includes Superintendent C. J. Christiansen and principals and teachers across grade levels. Also reported are local obituaries, visits, property transfers, and staff updates from the Brighton community.
Nellie Hendricks a 62 year old spinster from Logan Iowa or told friend Mrs Mary Parkin to search her home for money to pay hospital and doctor bills. Parkin uncovered 341000 in currency and securities hidden in a basement hole. Hendricks who suffered a paralytic stroke recently refused to explain and placed funds in a Logan bank.
A court will hear the case claiming nonpayment by Journal Wan regarding the 408 pay dispute. The proceeding aims to resolve the alleged financial obligation and determine due amounts and remedies.
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