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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
2
Chicago reports today hog receipts around 15 000 with holdovers 7047 and cattle 7500 plus sheep 6000. Prices rise across weights led by heavy hogs 14 60 to 15 50 and veal calves 16 25 to 17 50. Public sale dates listed for February 12 through 28 and livestock activity shows steady demand with diverse hog and cattle classes.
Fifty nine livestock breeders associations with 1 524 members were organized in the last fiscal year with help from USDA extension specialists. Calf clubs were formed among boys and girls as beef cattle work expands to new regions. The goal is to replace crossbred bulls with pure breds of quality through federal and state cooperation with county agents.
Ray McDuff of Monroe sold Financial King a top class boar for 20000 dollars. The four year old Duroc Jersey Pathfinder lineage topped a sale that also grossed 15000 dollars from eleven sows, totaling 35000 dollars. The event occurred last Saturday in Jasper County.
President Ernest Carlson of the Washington County Breeders Association announces the annual meeting at 1 30 Saturday afternoon February 14 in the office of County Agent M H Fedderson. If needed the rear room can seat over 100. Officers for the next year will be elected and the sale pavilion discussed.
Federal fair price authorities prepare to prosecute Iowa restaurants and hotels accused of overcharging. Horace G. Larimer’s office says undercover agents are gathering bills of fare statewide to adjust prices in line with reductions in meat and groceries. Meat costs have already fallen in several areas.
Feb 11 reports a failed People's store raid in Boyden. One bandit was killed and another wounded. sheriff and detectives hid in wait after a tip. The robbers arrived by car and entered through a rear door. one fled while the wounded man was captured.
G F Foster sold his farm four miles northeast of town and moved to Washington. The sale totaled over $20,000 with strong prices for stock and crops. Horses brought up to $560, cows to $150, hogs to $79 per bred sow, corn $1.44, hay $19.75 a ton, oats $1.13 per bushel, and work harness $102.50 per set. He sold 403 head: 12 horses, 43 cattle, 170 hogs, and 178 sheep.
A good sized crowd attended the sale drawing steady interest from bidders and onlookers. The event showcased items from multiple consignors and concluded with active bidding across several lots.
Des Moines police report shows seven hundred twenty girls vanished from their homes last year. Authorities cite poor families and neglect as contributing factors while wealthy men promise a life of "good times" as the lure drawing these girls away.
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