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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
2
Chicago reports on February 25 show lighter cattle supply with slow demand. Hogs at 35,000 head fall 10 cents. prices range 3.60 to 4.10 for bulk, with top at 4.15 for some. Cattle steady. calves weak, stockers unchanged. Lambs gain steady to 6.75, receipts 17,000. Read The Journal Want-ads.
Combined hog receipts at 21 concentration yards and seven packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 8:00 A M totaled 26 500, up from 25 700 last week and 21 800 a year ago. Prices varied by size and weight with light to heavy hogs quoted from about 3.00 to 3.75 per hundredweight, pigs and sows included, reflecting mixed currents in demand and weight shrinkage.
Chicago market notes on butter eggs cheese live poultry and potatoes with figures for tub sizes cases percentages and shipments. Lists butter creamery extras firsts packaging eggs cheese varieties and poultry weights prices and origin notes from Wisconsin Nebraska Idaho and U S shipments.
Seed market notes from Chicago on February 25 list red clover ranges from fair to good 9.59 to 12.50 with choice at 13.00 and fancy 13.50 to 14.00 sweet clover 5.06 and Alsike 9.90 to 13.00 Timothy is good 3.25 to 3.35 with choice 3.50 and fancy 3.75.
Chicago February 26 grain table shows Wheat with open high low and close values not provided in readable text. The brief lists market data as part of the daily fruits and grains report from the grain exchange.
A fragmented table lists monthly percent figures for corn oats and rye with values across March May July and September, plus associated ADS HOS codes. The data show varying percentages and decimals, indicating historical price or yield metrics without full context.
Chicago dealers report cash grain closes with Wheat varying from 58% to 59% for several grades, Corn showing mixed ranges around 33% to 36%, Oats quoted 21% to 24% for multiple white grades, Rye unavailable, Barley 48 to 56. Readings reflect price ranges across 2 to 5 grade categories.
In Washington County Iowa the district court will hear L A Andrew as receiver of Commercial Savings Bank on February 29 1932 at 9:00 A M. The hearing seeks an order authorizing conveyance of 80 acres described as The South Half of the South West Quarter of Section Eight Township Seventy five North Range Six West to settle three promissory notes totaling 13500. Creditors and others may appear to object.
Robert Montgomery stars in Lovers Courageous a new MGM romance at the State Theatre on Friday and Saturday Madge Evans plays his love interest The story by Frederick Lonsdale is simple real and entertaining directed by Robert Z Leonard
Advertises Kruschen Salts as a safe fat loss method claiming 15 pounds in a month and boosted energy. Recommends weighing before and after, reducing fats, and drinking the product daily. Ends with praise of authentic Kruschen Salts from leading druggists and Lemon’s Pharmacy.
Local brief from The Journal’s notes column reports community happenings from nearby towns. Subscriptions and outreach details are provided by D F Macon, the newspaper’s subscription representative.
February entries describe old time weather talk in Hod Briers shop and local sales in Sines and Schafer sale near Slewville, with bidders from Coppock Washington and Wayland. The report praises manager Mr Lines and Schafer, notes lunch by Hopewell ladies, lists attendees, and mentions requests to continue the Journal for another year.
Reviewed piece features superb mounting and camera work that harmonize with the theme. Backgrounds are carefully selected to enhance the overall effect and visual impact.
Ken Maynard brings a fast paced two gun western to the Fox theater with The Pocatello Kid. Maynard plays a weak sheriff and his twin. the film features gun fights fist fights wild riding and a touch of romance. Audience reaction promises an entertaining escape from worries.
Casanova, a Venetian adventurer who lived between 1725 and 1708, was famed for wit, accomplishments, and intrigues. He traveled through Europe, mingling with aristocracy and pursuing a rakish life, with his Memoirs spanning 12 volumes and offering a lively portrait of the era's corrupt manners.
A Charleston Daily Mail piece notes that experts say ancient Saxons uttered "Oh yeah" and possibly "Uh huh" while the first Saxon baby cried "Ouch" at birth, highlighting early language quirks.
Feb 26 Lester Frey 4 miles north of Fairfield. Feb 27 James Bridges east of Washington public sale. March 2 R F Smylie & Sons Columbus Junction horse sale. March 2 Minnie Sprague household goods Crawfordsville. March 3 Mrs Whitlock household goods Washington.
Odd tires listed by size with prices and a hammer mill with dust collector offered at $99.00. Furniture sale features a 9 piece taupe mohair living room suite discounted from $139.00 to $69.95. Listings note first come first served and short sale windows.
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