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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1928
Page
2
Receipts of cattle show eased bids with feeders and stockers mixed as early week trading closes dull. Bulk steer prices 925 to 1075, beef steers around 1150, hogs steady near 900. Sheep receipts 2000. market firmer with top around 1500, demand robust amid preholiday supply absorption.
Week overview shows fat ewes steady and lamb prices mixed with highs around 1500 for fat lambs and 1465 for fat ewes and lambs. Bulk lambs range 1425 to 1475. yearlings near 1100. hay and grain quotes appear with corn and wheat figures and various futures or cash prices.
A curious fragment notes a local figure named Harald Wghbockets promoting a tour and attracting attention in a small colonial town known for its dogge shop and a Rolls Royce catalogue. The snippet suggests a cityboosting promotion that places the town on the map.
A fragmentary hometown column recounts social visits to Diagonal and Mechanicsville towns, holiday plans, a corrected Meeks sale price, and a Dickensian spree of small events. It notes a mistletoe kiss mishap, a Christmas in progress, and a Bedford banquet where Verne Anderson died this morning.
December 22 report notes a well attended Ferguson sale with buyers near the $200 mark and brisk activity despite chilly weather. Several locals including Bek Broomback, Frank McAvoy, and Homer Hotle are mentioned along with thanks to contributors and the new pavement leading to the sale site.
Quick-acting Thoxine prescribed by a famous physician claims to relieve sore throat and internal causes. Unlike gargles or salves, it offers faster relief and is safe for the family with no harmful drugs. Also said to ease coughs, money-back guarantee, price 5c 6c and $1.00, sold at McDaniel's and other drug stores.
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