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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1929
Page
2
The report lists hog prices by weight class with ranges from 8.00 to 9.95 per pound and sow and pig values. Cattle and calves show limited trade with steers top at 15.00, while slaughter classes include various weight brackets with prices from 8.00 to 16.75 per hundredweight. Sheep demand remains active with fat lambs at 13.00 to 13.25 and ewes and feeder lambs priced in lower ranges.
Chicago traders report December 13 estimates on livestock arrivals with initial receipts and price projections. An agricultural bulletin notes tighter supply patterns and demand expectations for cattle and hogs as buyers monitor regional conditions.
The snippet lists futures quotes for wheat corn oats and fats with various months and percentage changes, including Dec and Mar maturities and May contracts. Values show price levels and daily changes across wheat corn oats lard and tote, reflecting a volatile agricultural commodities session.
Journal notes varied readings for wheat and corn along with mixed bags and old crop data. Grain prices show fluctuations across categories including white and yellow corn, oats and rye, barley, timothy, and clover, with sample grades ranging broadly.
Crop seed and Timothy cash prices listed with old and new rates across months. Imported seed shows cash price old 10.25. Timothy cash old 300 with new 95 fee. Al'sike figures include Dec and Feb prices across several months.
A vintage sermon outlines the Bible’s stance on fair treatment of workers. It cites Deuteronomy and Luke to urge employers to pay wages promptly, honor contracts, avoid oppression, and treat foreigners fairly, while servants should obey with reverence and strive for better service.
December 13 sale day in Wellston featured the Brumback auction attracting buyers from distant areas despite poor roads. The Brumbacks earned praise for hospitality while selling corn from 79 cents to 3 dollars per bushel and hay at 7.25 per ton, with good sheep and a petition aiming to keep the local post office.
Winter is here says Geo Lemby who quit barefooting but may try it again if snow leaves. Zeno Tinnes visited Wellston and the sale. Mrs Tinnes notes the Journal delays after a branch wreck and postmaster visit. A M E church group held a fine program in the Presbyterian church drawing many local folks. Henry Hites conducts a sale in West Chester Saturday at noon near the pavement.
The text outlines duties for servants to serve their master sincerely as unto Christ, prioritizing heart-felt service over appearances and rewards from God. Masters must treat servants fairly, avoid threats, and act with blessing toward the vulnerable, while addressing wealth with humility and charitable use.
A reflective line notes that those who foresee improved days must prepare to live them better, lest they lose opportunity. It emphasizes foresight and action to align future circumstances with hopeful outcomes.
A list of vice presidents who died while serving includes George Clinton Elbridge Gerry William R. King Henry Wilson A Hendricks Garrett A Hobart and James S Sherman.
At the annual convention in Des Moines Iowa yesterday contractors from across the state urged closer cooperation. Speeches outlined yesterday's program and called for stronger unity within the association.
A list of market prices for butter eggs and poultry from Washington Produce Markets. Fresh laid eggs price per dozen, various weights for fowl and leghorn, spring birds, and old roosters. Hides and horse hides priced, with note no market for sick or crippled poultry.
A reflection on how pride creates many burdens that drive people to prayer, suggesting much of our anxiety stems from self-importance rather than true need. The passage frames care as a personal burden amplified by ego.
A string of closing out sale announcements appears for December across towns including West Chester Kalona Wellman Washington Keota Rubio Wellston and Kalona. It lists buyers sellers and dates from December 10 to December 19 with multiple properties and estates.
The Pansy Hill club will meet with Mrs. J. P. Wenger Thursday afternoon Dec. 19. Christmas exchange will be held. Pilotburg Ladies Aid schedules bake sale Dec. 18 at Washington Cleaners featuring dressed chickens cakes pies cookies and other goods.
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