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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1923

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Openning Market Togs Chicago

Chicago market news shows cattle receipts around 5 000 hogs 2 000 and sheep lambs mixed with higher cattle and hog futures while beef steers remain largely unsold. Prices quote bulk 225 to 300 pounds and hogs 160 to 210 pounds, with top hogs around 7.25 and sows 6.50 to 6.80. Official yesterday totals list cattle 12 576 calves 3 859 hogs 44 645 sheep 19 684. futures reflect modest gains in slaughter and uneven demand across classes.

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Closing Out Sales and Local Visits Reported

Dec 18 Grace Wallace Stewart near Washington hosts a closing out sale and Dec 19 Chas Prebyl north of Washington holds a closing out sale. Dec 20 H L Boyer near West Chester also closes out. Dainty luncheon served by Cherryholmes and others. Mrs Mary Clemens and son J C Clemens visit from Idaho Falls. Postmaster Lee Shaffer explains mail package prep by room at the school.

Grace Wallace Stewart Washington Chas. W. Prebyl H. L. Boyer Sale West Chester

Wellman and area groups elect officers and plan events

Wellman Eastern Star selects Lillian Lilvey as worth matron and Grace Durian as conductress. A. F. and A. M. elect L. W. Marner as master and Burrel Foster as senior warden, with plans to joint install with Eastern Star in January. Various residents report road conditions and local visits. Dr C Gardner leaves for Excelsior Springs and California for the winter.

Wellman Wellman Eastern Star Lillian Lilvey Worth Ethel Knight Grace Durian Ruth Lewis T. D. Adams Minnie Maplethorpe Hortense Wilson A. F A. M L. W. Marner Burrel Foster Art Anderson Harris McGuein Eastern Star C. EB. 8 A. W. Carver Muscatine Mr. Carver BE. C. Hambright Dave Kirkpatrick Keota Keota Lumber Co Washington Iowa City Mereck Corner C. Gardner Excelsior Springs California George Struble Kabakers John Stamp Bert Steinger Bert

Local News Roundup From Keota to Des Moines

Keota residents attend meetings and court in Davenport and Washington. Juries were drawn with some excused. Farm rental talks continue in Iowa City. Community events include a Wellman club dinner and a married peoples club dance. Several residents travel for medical care, visits, and family gatherings as winter nears. Corn husking nears completion across Iowa while fall plowing continues and roads remain in good condition.

Keota Ork Nati Fray Eardley Bell Jr Morrison Davenport Sooper Meg Whetstine Sam Huntsbereer Washington Mel Mr. Quntsberger Chris Howe Iowa City Wellman Community Club Lowality T. J. Adams Eardley Bellery Fez Club Des Moines Iowa Charles D. Reed Iowa Weather and Crop Service

We Wonder A Fragmentary Map Note

A garbled fragment notes a map inquiry and a curious question about eating habits. The readable portion hints at an inquiry into how a map relates to appetites or consumption.

Kellogg's Bran Promises Constipation Relief Daily

An ad extols Kellogg's Bran as natural relief for constipation. It claims regular use prevents illness, promotes a clean bowel, and offers multiple serving ideas from cereals to baked goods with recipes on each package. It urges daily two tablespoonfuls and highlights availability in stores and hotels.

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