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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1924

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Chiteaco Hogs and Cattle Prices

Hogs receipts near 1000 head with most pork cuts 50 cents higher. top hogs 9.95 per cwt and rest lighter. Cattle receipts about 14 000 with steady to strong trade. fat steers and yearlings firm and quotes around 7.50 to 9.50 for fat steers, 16.75 for yearlings, cows 4.00 to 6.00. Sheep receipts 13 000 with fat lambs 15 to 16 dollars per hundredweight and steady feeding lambs around 14.25 to 15.60.

Chiteaco Nik Pereszt

Omaha Livestock Market Report Highlights Mixed Hogs Cattle and Sheep

The Omaha market shows hog receipts at 10 500 with prices 8 25 to 9 40 for 160 to 200 pound weights and 9 00 top for 200 to 300 pound hogs. Cattle receipts reach 8 506 with varied demand for fed steers and yearlings and butcher cows trading 2 60 to 3 66. Sheep receipts at 8 500 see lambs up 26 cents with Western fed lambs at 14 75 to 15 15 and fat ewes around 9 00.

Omaha Neb

Livestock Estimates For Tomorrow Published

Chicago December 9 livestock estimates list hogs at 38000 cattle at 16000 and sheep at 15000. Mrs Charles Dugdale returns to Omaha after visiting Mrs J C Swift and relatives.

Charles Dugdale Omaha J. C. Swift

Wheat and grain price report from Chicago market

Chicago market notes tally Wheat No 2 red at 1.12 and Corn prices across No 2 mixed 1.22 and No 3 mixed 1.20 among other grades. Oats and seeds quoted with ranges for white and yellow oats and timothy, clover seed values, plus lard ribes and heels prices.

Chicago Tye Harley Timothy Clover

Cornfield Up Higher as Chicago Markets Hit New Highs

Unabated drought in Argentina and wintry weather near Chicago pushed the corn market to a season high with light offerings. May futures moved around 1.27 to 1.28, while wheat also rose early then eased, and December wheat reached a seasonal high amid buying pressure. Oats held steady as hogs boosted the provision market after a dip.

Chicago Argentina

Curtis Succeeds Lodge Senator as Republican Leader

Curtis becomes Senate Republican leader succeeding Charles Curtis while James Watson is named assistant leader and whip. The caucus heard Warren decline prime leadership, and western senators increasingly head major committees. Curtis, born on Indian land with Kaw heritage, has 32 years in Washington and a reputation for punctual, steady leadership.

Charles Curtis Kansas Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Senate Boston Congress Plains Washington James Watson Indiana Curtis Francis K. Warren Wyoming Appropriations Committee Mississippi Norris Nebraska Warren Gooding Idaho Jones Phipps Colorado Smoot Utah Borah Johnson California Harrold

Potatoes Market Summary Chicago Dec 9

Early morning trade slow as receipts reach 90 cars. United States shipments total 513 with Wisconsin sacked round whites described as fair to good and selling from 0.90 to 1.15 dollars and some higher on a few fancy lots. Minnesota bulk round whites move 0.90 to 1.15 dollars.

Chicago United States Wisconsin Minnesota

Farm Sale Dates Noted In Rural Noble County Schedule

A list of upcoming closing out farm sales includes Dec 10 for Wm. Hannstein in Noble Iowa and Tom Knotts 2 1 2 miles northeast of West Chester. Dec 17 features Frank Ireby 8 miles north of Washington, and Dec 22 lists J W Hendrickson 4 miles north of Haskins.

Wm. Hannstein Noble Iowa Tom Knotts West Chester Frank Ireby Washington J. W. Hendrickson Haskins

Washington Produce Markets odd poultry and prices noted

Market listing reports butterfat cream at 39 cents per pound and fresh eggs at 42 cents per dozen. Hens priced by weight with caps the under four pounds at 17 1 2 cents per pound and leghorn and black hens at 14 1 2 cents. Ducks and geese show minimal data and no market for cull sick or crippled poultry.

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Ad Encourages Gain

An old advertisement targets parents of thin children urging cod liver oil tablets as a healthy flesh builder. It touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as pleasant to take, claims rapid weight gain, and lists a 66 tablet pack priced at 60 cents through J E Lemmon or any druggist.

McCoy J. E. Lemmon McCoy’s

Mrs A M Smith Returns Home from A R Smith Residence

Dec 8 Braden Braden notes Mrs A M Smith spent several days at the A R Smith home and has now returned to Washington. Wayne Berkshire fell ill last week with scarlet fever and is under quarantine. Ray Smith and Verle Maxwell visited Chicago, and Ode Ferguson with James Long returned after visiting the stock show. Julia Ferguson visited Mrs Jen Long Tuesday and Wednesday.

Braden A. M. Smith A. R. Smith Washington Wayne Berkshire Ray Smith Verle Maxwel Chicago Ode Ferguson James Long Julia. Ferguson Jen Long

Resolution condemning war targets Army chaplain appointments

Charles C Morrison of Chicago filed a resolution condemning war and urging the committee on army and navy chaplains to stop appointing chaplains in the officers reserve corps. The federal council of churches referred the measure to a special committee for investigation in Atlanta Georgia.

Army Atlanta Charles C. Morrison Chicago Committee On Army and Navy Chaplains Officers’ Reserve Corps Federal Council of Churches

United Presbyterian church notes and upcoming events

Crawfordsville reports a church service attended by Mr and Mrs Pressley and family and Miss Doris Hanlick. Candy sales at basketball games raised 6.60. Sabbath School standings show Keokuk Presbytery favoring United Presbyterian with high attendance. A social, declamatory contest, and bazaar plans follow, with a basketball game at Wyman Friday. Miss Mabel Crooks ill, Rev A T James preached on The Handwriting on the Wall.

Crawfordsville Pressley Fred Walker Doris Hanlick Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Sabbath School Keokuk Presbytery Methodist Ladies Aid United Presbyterians Wyman Mabel Crooks Leota Davidson Aletha Holmes McCleery Calendar Washington A. T. James

J J Duncan Dies in North Dakota Graduate of Academy

Relatives were notified of James J. Duncan’s death in Sisee ton North Dakota on December 6. The body will arrive in Columbus Junction Tuesday evening for funeral services at the United Presbyterian church Wednesday at 2 24 PM conducted by Rev. John Toy. Duncan, aged many years, was the son of the late F A Duncan and Mary Shaw, grew up locally, and graduated from Washington Academy and Monmonti College. He spent his life as a teacher including work at Freedman College Knoxville Tennessee and served as superintendent of Pine Ridge Indian Rea.

Lahoma Spencer Missouri Public Lands Ladd North Dakota Rules Curtis Kansas Judiciary Cummins Iowa Congress Topeka United States Senate Senate Washington Columbus Junction James J. Duncan Siseeton United Presbyterian Church Columbus City John Toy Duncan Hnorable F. A. Duncan Mary (Shaw) Duncan Washington Academy Monmonti College Freedman College Knoxville Tenn Pine Ridge

Radio Schedule Highlights Across Cities

A dense list of radio program slots from several stations including WEEI WGR WMAQ WLS WEBH KYW WOJ WOC WCX WLW WTAM WHO KHJ WHAS WCAY WCCO WHN WEAF WOR WOO WFI WARE KGW KFAB KPO KFQX WRZ WBBR and others. Entries note show times genres like orchestra talk dance and concerts along with performers and times.

Dee Berren Springs WEEI Boston WGR Buffalo WMAQ Chicago News WLS Chicago Webh Chicago Kyw Chicaro Uncle Bob WOJ Chicago WOC Davenport Sandman WCX Detroit WLW Cincinnati WTAM Cleveland Detroit News News Des Moines Santa Claus KNX Hollywood Tausi Jefferson Cite Kansas City Star KHJ Los Angeles Times Glee Club WHAS Louisville Courier Times Wcay Milwaukee Cerenaders WCCO Minneapolis-St. Paul WHN New York WEAF U. S. Army Band N. Y. Southern Society WOR Newark WOO Philadelphia WFI Philadelphia KGW Portland WKAQ Porto Rico Kfab Pullmha KPO San Fran R&d &J. Louis Post Dispatch Kappa Sigma

Obituary notices long-held public service in multiple states

The article notes the death of a longtime public figure with roles in South Dakota and New Mexico. It mentions a 1904 marriage to Mary Frances Elder of Indianapolis and lists surviving family Frances, Elizabeth, Louise, Leonard, and two half-siblings Victor and Frank of Yakima. It also recalls four siblings and one half brother among the deceased’s relatives.

Ervation South Dakota New Mexico Mary Frances Elder Indianapolis Ind Frances Elizabeth Louise Leonard Wlso Victor Frank Yakma Washington Thomas Leander Sherman Marietta Edmondson Elizabeth A. Hutton George

Karnak treatment praised by Des Moines housekeeper

Mia Carrie Smith of the Kirkwood hotel in Des Moines credits Karnak for her recovery from indigestion and gas pains, gaining nine pounds after six bottles. She emphasizes relief from heart-like gas pressure and urges others to try Karnak, noting Karnak Pills are a vital part of the regimen and that it is sold by Sherman Bros. in Washington and by druggists nationwide.

Mia Carrie Smith Kirkwood Des Moines Iowa Andre Karnak Mrs. Smith Washington Sherman Bros

Final Call on Iowa Bonus Applications Closed Dec 31

Des Moines Iowa December 9 Thomas Wilson head of the state bonus department issues final call for applications of former service men in connection with the Iowa bonus. All applications must reach its office before midnight December 31 to be eligible for the state bonus award.

Des Moines Thomas Wilson State Bonus Department Iowa

I Saw Your Ad In The Journal Merchant Greeting

A shopper instructs to tell merchants the phrase I saw your ad in the Journal. The request emphasizes referencing the newspaper advertisement in sales conversations and outreach.

Getle Tinney Retains Title in Fifteen Round Bout

New Orleans report says Getle Tinney defended his American light heavyweight crown by stopping Jeff Smith in a fifteen round no decision. Tinney knocked Smith to the canvas twice and kept his title for the first time in his long career.

New Orleans Dee Lene Tunney Jeff Smith Bayonne N. J Smith

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Daily Market Reports Chicago Livestock John A Babcoce Mutual R.L. Gibson Marion Ave Chicago Cash Grain Chicago Grain Bor LaSalle Ave Minneapolis Washington Produce Markets Scott Scott & Bowne Noomfield, N. J J. J. Duncan Blue Ribbon Washington Oi! Co The Associated Press Radio Digest Vinal Iner PY Price Rover Getle Tinney Lyon Bread Lyon Lyon Baking Company Susan J. Gardner Havre Concord Studebaker Rock Island John Deere Oscar Gardner Cp. B. Macon Anet R. A. Whitacre Pabl Crawforsville Tates Heast Wington Emerson Harrow Noah de- Laval Ohio R. D. Schneider Rinner S. Roth
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