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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
2
CHICAGO markets show HOGS 26 000 head with 13 000 directs, prices lifting to 6.55 for top hogs. CATTLE and CALVES listed with steers 550 900 lb at 6.50 9.25. lambs 90 lb down at 7.15 8.00, feeding lambs 50 75 lb at 6.00 6.00.
A Saturday sale on December 22 offers 50 black calves, fresh cows and springers, hogs, a 12 by 18 skid house, oak posts, furniture, stoves, 4 bushels clover seed, and 20 bags Ohio potatoes. The family aims to finish early if weather permits and asks buyers to arrive on time.
Chicago reports mixed wholesale fruit and poultry activity with steady markets. Produce receipts total 1 319 cases and 27 extra firsts. Sutter market firm with high firsts and extras. poultry steady with turkey prices 17 to 23 and ducks 17 to 18. potatoes on track with dull market and 494 shipments.
Community notes report slick winter roads and travelers cautioning on paved routes. Local residents including Edith Richards of Ainsworth and families from Wellman Crawfordsville Keota and Washington R 4 are seen out shopping and hosting Santa Claus amid travel woes.
Washington shoppers on Wednesday visited town with Glen a late gift recipient and many residents like Mrs Will Anwyl Lisle Crawfordsville Ralph Ek and Dave Schantz among others seen in the crowd. Mr and Mrs Floyd Green Keota R 2 and W E Carrick near Wyman looked for purchases while Ralph Wefster new Midway cafe owners hosted several diners.
In Chicago in December the corn market shows No. 2 yellow and white varieties with mixed buyer demand. Receipts total 115 cars as prices range around No. 5 yellow and No. 3 white figures noted in the mixed market report.
President Roosevelt has ordered a comprehensive examination of federal, state and municipal taxes to develop a program eliminating overlapping levies. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau announced that the study will cover all forms of taxation across government levels.
The young bride laments men are too mean. She asks her friend what is the trouble. She explains she asked Jack for the car and he replies she must accept the splendid carriage that nature gave her.
A summary notes plans to gather data from all taxing bodies to prepare for a general tax conference next summer. The event aims to present data and recommendations to Congress.
Henry J. Peterson of Waukesha County uncovered 15 Indian skeletons buried in a common grave suggesting a massacre or ancient battle dating back at least 250 years in the Big Bend area near the Wisconsin Upper Peninsula.
A description of ritual salutation where devotees in Karachi approach a sacred crocodile pool. Worshipers dye their foreheads red and greet the reptile with salaam whenever it surfaces, reflecting an age-old belief connection between people and the animal.
A Legion post held its second December meeting with record turnout and plans for winter sessions. No action on Rep. John KE’s request, but discussions covered bonus legislation and efforts to secure cash payments. Bruce Goryl’s orchestra was booked for New Year’s Eve at the K C hall and a radio purchase was motioned.
Grain prices in Chicago show fluctuating ranges across Wheat Corn and Oats with May and July contracts cited. The report lists open high low and close figures with percentages indicating daily movements for Wheat Corn and Oats in May and July maturities.
Harry Kleese sold hogs Tuesday and Jake Banks hauled them to town. Mr and Mrs Lester Stone hosted the Card club Saturday evening. Charlie Marek is on the sick list and Bobby Noonan missed school Monday. Mr and Mrs Frank Kleese visited Monday evening at Harold Fisher's home in Washington.
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