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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1927
Page
2
Chicago market notes hog receipts at 21000 with mixed prices across weights. Heavy and medium hog classes show gains while lighter weights and pigs face softer demand. cattle trade remains catch-as-catch-can with steady to higher volumes and varied scores. Sheep and lambs show steady bids on better weights but overall softness in lighter lots.
Chicago reports livestock estimates for tomorrow with 7,000 cattle 42,000 hogs and 12,000 sheep listed for the market.
Chicago grain prices show wheat on Dec futures at 1.26 with gains into Mar and May contracts. Corn and oats details appear incomplete with figures scattered, indicating active trading and shifting closes on the Chicago board.
Reporter notes a large turnout for Mrs. Fredrickson's closing out sale featuring farm equipment and household goods. Prices ranged with cattle selling well, top cows around $120, hay $10 to $10.50 per ton, oats 63 cents, and corn about 70 cents.
A detailed review of a Gypsy Rover style show lists numerous characters and singers led by Raymond Patterson and Tara. The cast includes Sir Gilbert Howe, Sir George Martendale, Lady Constance, Cap Jerome, Sir Toby Lyon, and many gypsy chorus members. The scene opens with a dawn camp and colorful lighting enhances song and dance numbers. The reviewer praises costumes and performances, credits Mrs. Hultquist and Mrs. Ross for guiding the young performers.
Parson Jackson asks Deacon White to lead prayers twice with no reply. When awakened he blurts that he will only lead if he can lead himself, revealing a humorous miscue. The text then lists Alsike cash series with monthly figures from January to March.
Chicago cash grain quotes show Wheat none, Corn mostly 82 to 88 percent quality levels, Oats 53 to 56 percent, Rye No 1 at 1.08 percent, No 2 at 1.08 M percent, Barley 86 to 92, Timothy 3.09 to 8.75, and Clover 22.00 to 29.25. Prices reflect mixed demand and regional market activity as of December 21.
The American Legion and auxiliary members held a Christmas party in the Legion hall with a gift fish pond and refreshments. The auxiliary sent a Christmas box to a disabled veteran in Pensacola and 45 lbs of candy to Mt. Pleasant for state hospital soldiers. A large audience attended the school auditorium for The Gypsy Rover operetta directed by Mrs. Hultquist with pianist Violet Tinman and Raymond Rich as stage manager. The three act tale follows Rob later Sir Gilbert, his gypsy guardians, and his romance with Constance as he becomes a nobleman and composer.
Toledo market brief lists Clover and Timothy seed prices with monthly figures for cash and imported options. Prices include Clover cash 18.20 December and 18.23 March, imported 16.75 December and 16.80 February, Timothy cash 2.00 December and 2.15 March.
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