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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1934

Page

2

Hogs Lambs and cattle price ranges in Chicago market report

Markets report Chicago December 28 shows hogs at 18 000 head with 6 000 direct, prices 15 to 25 cents higher. Top 7.26, various weights and grades listed for light to heavy hogs and sows. cattle 4 000 with calves 1 000. Fed steers and yearlings steady. heifers scarce. Slaughter cattle by weight ranges 550 to 1500 pounds with prices from 3.00 to 11.00. Stocker and feeder cattle listed. sheep 11 000 fat lambs noted.

Chicago Govt Maasadam Jefferson County

Sheep Market Report Indicate Lower Prices on Lambs

Slaughter sheep and lambs show 25 cent price dips with lambs 90 lb down good and choice 8.10 to 9.00, common and medium 6.25 to 8.25. Ewes 90 to 150 lb good and choice 2.50 to 3.75, common and medium 2.25 to 3.00. Feeding lambs 50 to 75 lbs good and choice 5.40 to 6.50.

Chicago Market Roundup: Eggs Butter Poultry Prices

Chicago market report lists eggs steady with 1076 cases receipts and various grade prices, butter firm with large receipts and multiple grade ranges, poultry market steady with truck arrivals and assorted bird prices, potatoes on track with shipments and rising arrivals.

Chicago U.P

Cash Corn Prices in Chicago on December 28

United Press reports Chicago cash corn prices with No 6 mixed at 87, No 3 yellow 91 1/4, No 4 yellow 90, No 5 yellow 86, No 3 white 98 with 31 cars received.

Chicago U.P

Mosquitoes Mounted for Study Electrocuted to Preserve Wings

Researchers electrocute mosquitoes for study to keep wings extended. The method ensures intact wing positions for anatomical analysis and specimen preservation.

Community Sale Dates Listed for Washington Area

Saturday sale notices show events at City Feed Yard on Dec 31 near Macon and Douguerty 1.5 miles west on a paved road at 11:90. An estate sale for Mrs Eva Durst at 508 West Main St Washington at 2:90. Ralph Leffler closes a sale Jan 32 located 1.5 miles southeast of Haskins. Mary Sherlock Grace Hill 7 miles west 2 south of Washington on Jan 8.

Macon & Douguerty Washington Eva Durst West Main St Govute Ralph Leffler Sall Haskins Mary Sherlock Grace

Washington R 3 residents and auction draw a good crowd

December 28 notes Hal W Richards on Washington R 3 keeping his home and other news. The Oscar Lane sale attracted bidders from Ainsworth Craw fordsville and Brichton with a large crowd and a good lunch. C C Hotle assisted. Mrs Lane and Mrs Hollinger cooked well. funeral in Illinois and reminiscences of Burham farm.

Hal W. Richards Washington R. 3 Co. B. Reed Oscar S. A. Stephens and Son Ainsworth Clint Shull and Son Crawfordsville Lee Lease Martin Whittaker Washington T. H. Lowry New Haven Lewis Dunbar Earl Bower Brichton Frank Teirney Keota Wade Gardner Lexington Walter Statler Howard Brown West Chester Herman Schultz Harry Kleese Burham Farm Fred Coakley Illlinois John Coakley Ucle Atwater Kent Sonera Phonograph Hoover M. Bk

Exaggerated politeness and two sales advertised in Evening Journal

A fragment from the Evening Journal highlights a man’s politeness to a fat lady who paid a minimum fare and notes two sales for M one day at eleven and two o’clock. It mentions livestock and furniture, a writer’s typewriter ribbon, and a closing out sale by Ralph Woefflers with a sales prompt to look it up.

Evening Journal Philip Gerdes Ainsworth K. 1 Ralph Woefflers Eveniner Journal

Damp New Year’s Eve Predicted Across Iowa

Iowa forecasters expected a damp New Year’s Eve with liquor sales thriving at state stores and night clubs stockpiling. Officials warned against drunken driving and state agents would enforce laws, while champagne traditions likely faded amid broader strict liquor rules.

Des Moines Iowa State Liquor Commission Enforcement Division The Liquor Commission Mississippi River Myre Alex Miller State Highway Patrol Ecareleas Dee

Wilson Packers Report Good Year

Wilson & Co the third largest meat packing firm reports a profitable year ending Oct 27 with net income of 3833461 after taxes. The annual report released in Chicago notes strong performance across operations and a solid financial position for the year.

Chicago Wilson & Co

Depreciation and Charges Compared With Last Year

Depreciation and other charges were reported at a lower total than the $2,935,564 recorded in the preceding year, indicating a shift in costs over the period.

Kingbird Tail Markings Identify the Species

Observers should note the white band at the tip of the kingbird's tail to correctly identify the species, since the red crown mark is often concealed and overlooked. This simple tail feature provides a reliable visual cue for distinguishing the kingbird.

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