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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1928
Page
2
Receipts show hogs steady on better quality, sows 10 to 15 lower, engortee 185 to 220 pounds. Butchers and packers listed by weight with varied tops. cattle receipts 9,000, calves 2,000, fed cattle up to 17.75, cows and bulls mixed. Sheep receipts 18,000 with fat lambs strong, lambs and ewes priced across weight ranges. market overall active with mixed demand.
Agricultural market report shows Clover prices at cash 17.50 and Oct 18.15, cash imported 14.04. Timothy bids cash old 2.05 and new 2.19, December 2.40. Alsike at cash 18.75 both now and Oct. 18.75.
Chicago market preview for August 31 shows estimated receipts for tomorrow: cattle 12 000, hogs 12 000, sheep 17 000. Holdover hogs 9 000.
The Chicago grain page lists bid ranges for wheat corn rye barley and oats. Prices show No 3 hard wheat from 110 to 111 and No 2 Northern spring at 111% and other varieties including yellow and mixed wheats, mixed corns and multiple white and yellow oat grades with varied cents per bushel.
Knotek Bros claim top honors at the state fair as a grandson of Pancy Stilts, world champion Duroc male, wins Grand Champion in the Duroc show. Pancy Stilts, previously named World Champion Duroc male, is owned by Knotek Bros. northwest of Washington.
Lodges Washington chapter 98 meets on the second Thursday monthly with Alice Meek as W M and Della McBride as secretary visiting members welcome Damascus Shrine 10 meets third Tuesday at Masonic Temple with Mrs L A Jones W H P Sara KE Walker worthy scribe Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M meets first Friday monthly led by Dr L Carbraugh W M and A W Yard secretary
The timetable lists eastbound and westbound trains with arrival and departure times for Golden State line, Knoxville Branch, B. & Q., and DM. St. P. & Pp. R. R. Co. services. Notable entries include No. 4 Golden State at 3:43 a.m. and No. 11 Express at 12:14 p.m., along with daily and certain weekday-only services.
A narrative notes Dutch Creek selecting a number one day for weather and thousands gathering from all directions. Axel Anderson finishes threshing his run with a good yield while D J Tipton reports a bumper crop near Lexington. A city dog reunites with its owner Dave after two months away. Tipton family plans to attend the Dutch Creek fair today.
An agitated man enters the editor’s private office demanding correction after Welch Warbler misquoted his name. He insists his middle initial is T not H and urges proper spelling of his name. He references prior article accusing him of theft and other crimes. The scene highlights local newspaper confrontations.
Historical note on the Pis cataqua site at South Berwick Vanie where Ferdinando Gorges in 1620 secured a crown grant to settle from sea to sea under a condition to develop water power. He built a log dam and a grist mill to prove compliance, with the site remaining in continuous use as ownership changed. The column then shifts to recent local social chatter in Kalona and brief comments on residents and events, including a baby with whooping cough and various townsfolk.
The Figgin’s safe closing sale attracted a large crowd after Mr Figgins was killed by lightning months earlier. Col Dave Yoder presided as auctioneer with Vere K E Davis as clerk. Hogs and cattle sold well as oats price 12 cents and hay nine dollars per ton. In Monon Indiana no child died in 1927 and no communicable disease deaths occurred. Earnest Crawford reports a cute child, a small tricycle, and a view of local farming prosperity with cows and hogs and strong daily papers for winter.
A widow recounts a telegram from the bride and groom about elopement. The bride asks what is said while the bridegroom eagerly inquires, and the telegram promises forgiveness if the couple stays away from home.
The report notes a male hog shown by Chas Handsaker of Nevada Ta weighing 80 pounds. Among 623 Durocs, 13 ribbon winners carried Fancy Stilts breeding. Strong classes and many good individuals failed to place due to fierce competition. Knotek Bros announce a fall sale on October 17 with a strong lineup.
Iowa saw a three year decline in operating mines from 207 in 1925 to 183 in 1927. 1927 coal production reached 2,949,622 tons at $3.11 per ton with 8,741 miners and 114 working days per miner. Polk County led with 594,555 tons, followed by Marion 475,228 and Monroe 444,973 tons.
Community mourns Dudley Crone's sudden death in Keota with heartfelt sympathy from family and friends. The message expresses loss and sorrow for the local figure whose passing leaves a lasting impact on the town.
The report shows all ranking counties produced less coal in 1927 than in 1925. Miners employed declined in 1927, but production per man rose from 1926 by 18 tons per man per day. Coal value fell twenty cents per ton in 1927 versus 1926.
The listing outlines WEAF and WOR network times for Friday segments. WEAF airs a True Story hour at 7 est. another WEAF entry shows Cities at 6 est. NBC concert bureau hour appears on WEAF. WOR schedules include True story hour at 7 est.
A Battle Creek physician says constipation causes great misery, but Rexall Orderlies provide relief. The tablet draws water into the colon, softening dry waste for a gentle natural movement without habit. Chew Rexall Orderlies at night, wake with relief. 24 for 25 cents at Rexall Drug Stores.
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