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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
2
The Chicago market shows hogs estimated receipts 1 000 with holdover 10 387 and cattle receipts 990 with holdover 16 387. Prices move for heavy to light weights with steady to firm tone on hogs and mixed oats and wheat activity amid broader grain trading. Official figures list futures closes and cash values across corn wheat oats rye with regional bidding and shipm ent data.
The new Jimmie Hodges musical All Aboard For Cuba comes to Gra ham theater offering a matinée and night performance on Christmas Day. Don Lannig Johnnie O Neail Jean Chapman and Betty Desales headline with a sixteen person chorus of dancers and singers in colorful costumes. The show promises catchy melodies that stay with audiences after leaving the theater.
The Shorthorn sale from the Brothers herd at Columbus Junction last Tuesday averaged $351 on 34 head with eleven calves under a year. Breeders at a distance bought nearly all animals, two cows selling to Argentina for breeding. Will Heartlett of Chicago bought a 2-year-old for $1,000 and a 35-year-old for $600. Remaining stock went to breeders in Illinois Missouri and Iowa. The Clegges express satisfaction with the turnout and support.
H N Nettles, a farmer two miles north and one west of Rowan, was severely burned when a gasoline lantern ignited after he spilled fuel from an open measuring can while lighting the lamp in an enclosed porch. His hired man helped tear off burning clothing and save him.
Farm sales announced for Benn and Warner Ka lona and Rudolph Novy near Riverside close Dec 21. O 8 Willey Ainsworth sells Angus cattle Dec 22. Meat prices across markets show general declines with beef veal lamb and pork easing amid slow demand. Frank Mann to speak at Iowa State College Farm and Home week detailing soil fertility methods.
Several residents visited Washington for a death in the Gault family and joined school holiday activities. Mrs Blick and others called at the A. and Gault home. Locals, including Lucile Sipe Velma Twinam and Grace Lease, returned from Iowa City Fairfield and Missouri for the two week vacation as school closes.
William Farnum appears aboard a big ship in The Seuttlers by Clyde C. West. The Fox Theatre screens the William Fox production Monday and Tuesday with reels of excitement and romance.
The Scuttlers promise thrills for Farnum fans as he is chained in the ship hold. Two Farnum fight scenes unfold and a romance blossoms between Farnum and the captain’s daughter, with Jackie Saunders delivering a capable performance.
Reports from other points indicate a picture of smashing force as the leading woman plays opposite the star, highlighting strong performances and dramatic impact.
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