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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1929
Page
2
Sluggish demand on Monday with mixed bids across cattle calves and sheep. Slaughter steers 1100 to 1500 pounds bring 12.00 to 15.25 with higher grades near 15.75, cows 6.75 to 10.24, bulls 6.75 to 9.00, vealers 10.00 to 14.50. Sheep trade softer with fat ewes 5.50 to 5.75 and feeder lambs 11.75 to 12.75, demand steadier for good stocker calves.
Columbia's roadshow attraction Flight opened last night at the Fox theatre starring Jack Holt Lila Lee Ralph Graves Harold Goodwin Jimmy De La Cruze and Alan Roscoe. The film follows two Marine buddies amid a marine air base the Nicaraguan wilderness and a Central American dance hall with daring feats and breathless suspense. The Capra Holt Graves team up from Submarine delivers a strong outing with Lila Lee in a leading role and a technically polished production praised for its sea picture pedigree.
The column reports slick roads north of Kalona from Sunday snow and a Keota mail mishap after a crash near the Rock Island line. Postmaster John Ranous retrieved mail, wrecked a steer, and careened the auto. Also covered are local farm sales, a U P Men’s Bible class gathering, pancake breakfast humor, and the Brumback sale near Wellston set for Thursday, December 12.
A page features The American Legion quiz asking readers about borders, cities, state flowers, literacy, and other facts. Sample questions include states touching Canada, largest U.S. cities, New Jersey’s biggest city, and the Hudson River boundaries. The list mixes several topics with some misspellings and formatting irregularities.
The new Paramount all talking picture Illusion stars Charles Buddy Rovers and Nancy Carroll in a second feature at the Graham theatre yesterday. The film, based on a novel by Arthur Virgin, pairs the duo with a capable supporting cast, features several impersonations and three memorable songs, presenting a lively stageworthy romance with glamour and charm.
The American Legion distributes a condensed five color map at cost in connection with its country games. Readers may obtain a copy by sending ten cents to the Haskin Information Bureau Washington D C. Include the newspaper name and address clearly Know Your Country.
Mixed reader items include quiz answers about states and regions, social events like a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Dick Lins, and several social notes. Observed names include Mrs. Glen Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Beheedar, H. Rademaker, Rev. and Mrs. Heidel, and Louie Schroeder with visits to Washington and What Cheer.
R two rs Lewis correspondence notes include Ted Stone visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J M Stone. Mrs Harry Dye spent Thursday with the Louie Schroeder home. Mrs Dick Lins of Town City visited the Nay Vivre home with Loren Hazen and Dunve more Washington visitors Saturday.
A Ohio State Journal quote notes that a man willing to endure great personal sacrifice to run for office will be chosen by the people if they want him. The remark frames political sacrifice as a test of public support.
Multiple closing out sales scheduled December dates in various Iowa locations including City Feed Yard West Chester Washington Wellman Spencer Reed Kalona Rubio Wellston and nearby ranches. Notable names include O H Palmer Henry Hites Jacob Lambert Harold J Wilson Andy H Brinning C C Roupe W D Alliman and Mrs D F Brumback.
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