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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1931
Page
2
Livestock market news shows receipts of about 58 000 for cattle and 15 000 for sheep. Cattle steady to mixed with feeder and stocker demand. vealers milk fed 5.00 to 7.00, cows and bulls varied. Sheep and lambs steady to higher with best grades up to 5.50 to 6.00 for lambs and fat ewes 4.00 to 6.26 per 100 pounds. Market tone cautious as weekly activity unfolds.
The 24 hour period shows steady to mostly steady markets for hogs and cattle in Iowa and southern Minnesota, with 180 to 280 lb hogs at 1.65 to 2.90, rail consignments up to 4.00, and varied weights for light to heavy cattle. Pigs and sows quoted with limited detail. milk and poultry markets steady, cheese and potatoes listed with regional price ranges, and Chicago grain quotes indicating mixed wheat and corn ranges.
Journal subscription note and community chatter recount local happenings from Washington to Brighten including weather, travel to Chicago for livestock shows, visits by Oberlin and Wayland residents, family illnesses, and town life. Mentions Ode Ferguson, Tom Thompson, Mrs Lydia Klugh, and local officials.
H J Montgomery County Agent outlines 4H club prep for calves pigs and lambs with March 1 start for pig projects and March 1 to start purebred litters. Details 1931 canning success by Northern Star girls, total 2470.5 quarts, and plans for 1932 bread making course.
J A Larsen of Iowa State College notes creosote-treated posts last 20 years or more versus untreated willow around four years. Treating home grown maple, willow, and other trees saves money vs buying hardwoods. Process needs a tank over a pit, heating creosote to 200F with 2 to 6 hours immersion.
For sale listings from Mangold's Garage and other dealers note low mileage and good condition for an Essex 1928 auto and a Ford racing car. Inquiries directed to listed names and addresses, with notes on trade ins, extended terms, and availability, including Brighton area listings and mentions of used car market entries.
Riverside reports the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church held its annual Thanksgiving dinner and bazaar, contributing $84 to the church treasury. The forty hours devotion at St Mary’s church ended with Rev Lionel Pire, of Carthagena Ohio, delivering sermons. A carved grain carver demonstration by Mr Goeser highlights a method praised for quality and satisfaction.
Calendar notes several events including Regular Board Meeting on December 4, 4H Club Get-To-Gether on December 11, and Boys 4H Club Conference at Ames from December 28 to 31. Also mentions Mise F Gann from December 14 to 18. Specific locations not specified.
A Saturday evening event near Ottumwa brought together Rev B Jacob Meier Rev Moor Rev Meinhart Rev Travesser and Van Waus with a group of young girls. Rose Mannion from Boone spent Thanksgiving with friends while Lenore Thomann and Mary Griffin led the games and refreshments followed. Several locals including Miss Dorothy Schneider and Miss Rose Mannion planned visits with relatives during the break.
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