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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1929

Page

2

Chicago market snapshot hogs and cattle trends

Market review from Chicago shows hogs at 8 000 head with light on-site offers and steady to higher prices for heavy weights, top loads at 9.80. Cattle and calves to modest gains, light fed steers and yearlings uneven, fat cows and bulls firm to higher, sheep prices mixed with fat lambs around 14 50 and feeding lambs steady.

Chicago Bec Department of Agriculture Azix Calvas Stovkers Prarce Wes Wah Fo Otegdy Ete Tower

Grain and commodity figures from March closing quotes

The snippet lists varied commodity prices and percent changes for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Lard across months March May and July. It includes values like 1.94% 1.27% for Wheat and multiple May and July figures, suggesting a market snapshot with scattered odd symbols and digits.

Footlights and Fools at Fox theatre features Colleen Moore

Pre tens Colleen Moore returns in Footlights and Fools at the Fox theatre on Monday and Tuesday. The production touts superior color photography with Miss Moore in lavish gowns and a large chorus and dance ensemble. Supporting stars include Raymond Hackett Frederic March Virginia Lee Corbin Edward Martindale Mickey Biarnett and others in a lavish comedy drama pairing with Moore.

Colleen Moore Irene Fox Theatre Gep Miss Moore Raymond Hackett Frederic Mareh Virginia Lee Corbin Edward Mart*nde Mickey Biarnedt Acensa Ambrimousrt Frederic Howard Cleve Moore Andy Rice Jr

Oh Yeah Movie Backdrops in California Gold Rush Era

Robert Armstrong stars in Oh Yeah a Pathe all-dia tagre comedy with James Gleason. Filming near Soda Creek recalls the 49ers era as old miners pan for dust while Armstrong chats with them. The rugged West provides the backdrop for a lively comedy drama at the Graham Theatre with Patricia Caron and others.

Robert Armstrong Pathe James Gleason Calfornia Feather River Soda Creek Armatrong United States West Pnemre Graham Theatre Patricia Caron Zasn Pitts Frank Hagney Paul Hurst Marty Tyler Rod Fone Wes Toy Garnett

Keota Visit Recalls Deacon Trier and Local cafe

December travel diary documents arrival in Keota by 8 10 am and meetings with W S Helscher at Farmers Savings Bank. The Deacon Trier is described as a local church leader, and Bob Rhea of Benteco Store is noted in the Keota county seat as the narrator dines at the North Side cafe amid humorous local color.

Washington Keota Farmers Savays Bank W. S. Helscher Evening Journal W. S Henry Deacon Sigourney Bob Rhea Benteco Crawfordsville

Town Notes and Local Happenings In Sigourney

Visitors describe Sigourney as a growing town with a fine bakery run by Harry Mayo and a new filling station. They note a burned church foundation at Delta, radio access changes for married men, and busy roads on Friday. The group mentions Chicago guest Johan Babcock and upcoming sales by Baker Mitchell and Martin Telford near Havre.

Harry Mayo Sigourney Delta

Christmas Party Honors with Santa and Community Program

A Christmas gathering featured Santa Claus and candy gifts for children, with a pot luck supper organized by Miss Carre Davis and Mrs. C Wolfe. The program, arranged by Ruth Gideon and Nev Parker, highlighted music by Hazel and Leta Donaldson trained children. Neighbors shared news of family visits and festive cheer throughout their community.

Santa Claus Carre Davis C. Wolfe Ruth Gideon Nev Parker Leta Donaldson Ray Lambert Hazel Bethel Ytev

Pleasant Hill Christmas Program and Holiday Gatherings

In Pleasant Hill on December 27 the church hosted a fine Christmas program by local youth. Mr and Mrs Don Darbyshire hosted relatives on Christmas day. Several families shared meals away from home and many neighbors visited each other through the week. Joy Kephart butchered two beeves Friday.

Pleasant Hill Don Darbyshire Will Miller Henry Ballard Pleasant Plain Sam S Gorooke Frank Stewart Washington Earl and Roy Kephart Elmer Kephart Wash’ Ngton Edd

Washington Produce Markets Poultry and dairy price list

Prices for cream butterfat per pound 35 cents, eggs fresh laid 28 cents, hens and springs by weight from 12 to 43 cents, geese 12 cents, reef hides 0.0 with various per pound rates. Note no market for sick or crippled poultry.

Thoxine Offers Quick Relief for Coughs and Sore Throats

A doctor’s prescription labeled Thoxine promises fast relief from sore throats and coughs. It claims to target the throat irritation, works in 15 minutes, and is safe for all ages. Available in 35cc 60c and $1.00 bottles at McDaniel Drug Store.

McDaniel Drug Store

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