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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1920

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Hogs and Cattle in Chicago Trade

In Chicago on December 30 the market shows hog receipts at 46 000 with 11 209 held over and cattle receipts of 9 000 with beef cattle prices unevenly higher by 25 to 60 cents. Lambs and sheep totals reach 18 000 with prices 25 to 50 cents lower. Official yesterday figures list hogs 26 096, cattle 8 026, sheep 16 105, calves 1 459. A new grain futures close list notes corn feeding higher to lower and oats near steady to higher, with wheat around 1.82 to 1.84 for hard and mixed bets. In Peoria and Kansas City cash markets, corn and wheat quotes vary by location. Mr and Mrs Sam Lamber announce a ten-pound girl born this morning.

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Farm Bureau Plans January 3 Meeting in Washington County

The Washington county Farm Bureau will hold its annual business meeting January 3 at the high school auditorium. It will be strictly business with no outside speakers and a later winter program planned with state or national speakers. The agenda covers minutes, financials, township reports, year’s work, communications, committees, old and new business, officer elections, and adjournment. A brief officers’ meeting will follow. A special railroad rate is offered for those attending the Ames Short Course January 3–8, requiring a certificate or receipt and endorsement by Mr. Beckham for half-price return travel.

Farm Bureau Washington County National Farm Bureau Federation C. F. Letts H. L.walker Dave McLaughlin Fedderson E. H. Cunningham Iowa Farm Bureau Federations American Farm Bureau Federation Ames Beckham

Caddock wrestling on buttermilk diet ahead of match

Des Moines Capital reports wrestler Caddock plans a no food until Wednesday diet of buttermilk to gain pep for a bout with Nebraska’s John Pesek at the Coliseum. He predicts victory, noting his wife and two children back home in Walnut Iowa as motivation. Caddock defeated Pesek Tuesday night in two falls at the Coliseum, first fall taking 1 hour 8 minutes.

Des Moines Farl Caddock Chamberlain Hotel Earl John Pesek Wim and Wigor Caddock Nebraska Coliseum Walnut Iowa

Los Angeles Crime Woes Reported by Cavender’s Daughter

Miss Cavender, daughter of James Cavender secretary to the Los Angeles police chief, writes from California that the city suffers nightly car thefts and frequent fatal auto accidents. She notes many holdups and assaults, detailing a grim view of urban danger in LA.

Des Moines Los Angeles Mary Cavender James Cavender California Miss Cavender

Iowans in Reunion 500 Expected in Los Angeles City Club

Former Iowans now living in California plan a reunion in Los Angeles at the City Club. Officers of the association expect more than 500 attendees at the gathering tonight under California auspices.

City Club Los Angeles Pet California City

Business Men and Farmers Advised to Readjust

Iowa City December 27. Economist B M Anderson of Chase National Bank urges bankers and business leaders to cut losses readjust industries and restore normal prices and efficiency. He notes US Europe loans caused false prosperity and expects wholesale prices to fall toward prewar levels with retail prices following. Professor C A Phillips outlines bank loan power, stating small banks lend against new deposits and chains can extend loans up to ten times new deposits.

Iowa City B. M. Anderson Chase National Bank of New York City Mr. Anderson Anderson America Europe United States England France Italy Germany C. A. Phillips University of Iowa

Exports of Food Products Rise in November 1920

United States exports of food products in November 1920 totaled 138 988 081 dollars, up from 133 457 166 the year before. Breadstuffs led with 99 777 081 dollars, while meat products and mineral oils also showed gains for the month.

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Daily Market Reports Close OF Grain Futures Beach Wickham Grain O. Morrison Washington, Iowa Morrow Peoria Kansas City St. Louis Toledo Sam Lamber Pleasant Hill AUD Cal UAG US Philco Harles M. Schwab Friends Square Philadelphia H. D. Smith Marion Avenue Reunion Farmers Union Farmers’ Union Woodman Hall WM. Sutherland I. B. Rabenold Secy.Treas R. A. Knittle Riverside J. A. Lemley Brighton Farmers Co-op Wellston J. K. Duncan Cotter L. A. Marr & Son Keota L. L. Elliott & Co Winfie William Beardsley Haskins E. R. Cl Washington Elevator CO W. S. Reister & Sons Colenso Block Washington, Lowe Mutual Jack Herr Ainsworth Oildag John Striegel Jr Harper, Iowa Property Owners Federation, Inc Service Corpers Gardite Bruns Seed Store Cascara la Grippe Hill
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