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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1928

Page

2

Market News Hog and cattle futures slide on steady to lower tone

Market reports show hogs steady to lower with top around 70 dollars and mixed 200 to 280 pounds fair. Cattle receipts total about 14,000 with fed steers and yearlings slipping 25 to 50 cents. slaughter classes and heifers are down, while cows and bulls show declines. Sheep receipts near 13,000 with market weak for fat lambs and ewes. feeders remain in demand but prices soften across categories. Chicago futures for cattle and hogs reflect persistent downticks with nearby contracts trading lower.

Hogl. Cmveeree Enres

Congressman Kopp Announces Naval Academy Exam

Congressman W. F. Kopp of Iowa announces a Civil Service Commission conducted examination for the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. The test, January 12, Burlington location, is open to residents of the First District aged 16 to 21 as of April 1. Highest scorer earns appointment. final admission requires the Academy entrance exam.

W. F. Kopp Hate Burlington Iowa United States Naval Academy Annapolis Washington, D. C Ion United State Civil Service Commission Naval Academy Th Academy

December Journal notices reflect town deaths and sales

The column laments recent citizen losses including Theo dore Cassel and Mrs. McMullen while noting community sympathy. It mentions a Dec 19 closing sale by John Nickerson, stock movements at Rock stock yards, Hereford calves shipped by Burlington, and local farming commerce with cars from Kansas.

Rock Rene Warner Hal Hueton Mr. Simons Hereford Texas Burlington Wyman

Straw AL for Poland China mate Charles Ashby

J Breitenbach reports England and Ireland bound and on their way home. Safe arrival noted. House and related residences or properties listed for sale or trade in local notices format.

Jrors Straw AL Poland China Charles Ashby England Ireland

Oil and engine care tips from service attendants

Better come to us for a complete oil job. Our attendants know their oil line and will oil every part of your car. Excessive choking dilutes the oil, forming sludge that settles in the crank case and can freeze or gum up the system, requiring a garage stop and downtime.

Charles Ward Kansas Chas Ving

Closing out sales listed around Washington area

Closing out sales announced for December across Washington region and nearby towns. Detailing multiple addresses and dates including Denison Riverside Ainsworth and Denison listings from December 12 through December 20. Names referenced include Chas Ward Ralph Heaworth John Nickerson Jesse Meek and others in the surrounding counties.

Birney Washington Chas, Ward Denison Nemoc Riverside Ralph Heaworth John Nickerson Sal Jesse Meek Ainsworth

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