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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1934
Page
2
Hog sales reached 36 000 with steady to firm tone and top hogs at 3 50. Cattle and calves total about 18 000 with steers 550 to 900 pounds at 5 50 to 7 00 and heifers 550 to 756 pounds at 4 75 to 6 50. Sheep about 15 000 with lambs 90 pounds or less at 7 25 to 8 00 and feeding lambs 50 to 75 pounds at good to 85.
The report lists the grain price range from 6.00 to 6.50 per bushel, indicating current trading levels and buyer seller activity. Trade mentions potential impacts on livestock feed costs and farm profit expectations amid market volatility.
Chicago delivers a snapshot of the produce market with eggs and butters showing steady or mixed receipts. Poultry and potatoes appear on track with arrivals and shipments noted as market remains firm.
Chicago Jan. 2. U P The report shows mixed prices for No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 corn in various grades with No. 2 yellow and No. 3 white detailing specific cents per bushel. receipts note 64 ears.
A massive log raft towed 359 miles from Oregon arrived in Tacoma as one of the largest in city lumbering history. The raft carried 450000 board feet of lumber packed in 150 spruce logs.
Mayor Raymond H Cowing filed expense records with the Westfield city clerk showing total costs of 15 dollars to secure renomination. The itemized report reflects a lean campaign spending effort for the incumbent in the local contest.
Amusements review notes Ann Harding as Dr Margaret Simmons in a RKO drama about wealth and romance. A coastal resort, a rapid courtship, and a marriage unfold as a rival scientist counsels her while a former sweetheart distracts her.
D F Macon reports from the Journal office on subscription sales trends and reader requests. The note highlights growing demand for back issues and seasonal renewals, with emphasis on service improvements and outreach to distant subscribers.
January 2 sale details in the Evening Journal call for interested parties to attend as prices are set publicly. The notice invites readers to inspect what is being sold while noting New Year day activity across towns including Kalona Riverside Ainsworth and Duncan where various businesses operated and locals discussed nearby sales.
The report lists multiple farm sales near Cotter and surrounding areas with prices: Dan Peters 195 for a little rooster, Williams 110 for a bent wood chair, 60 Poland sows averaging 51, and Duncan closing out with straw and other goods. Weather and local portraits add color to the wintry scene. Mrs. West Williams receives an unexpected fortune via relative inheritance.
A girl recounts her Egypt trip to her mother describing pyramids and stones with hieroglyphics. The mother cautions her to avoid bringing any hieroglyphs or stones on herself, wary of danger.
Frank J. Patterson reports social visits between families in Kalona and Collis Minnesota. Joe Saforek bought a horse from Chas Brown in Washington. A large Sunday school crowd met despite a storm. services at 2 pm January 7. Anna Hanahan, VFW auxiliary president, spoke on veterans registration after a broadcast from WOC and WHOO. Farmers in the area are securing government corn loans.
In Hoquiam Washington Myerett Smith built a distinctive board table from fir behem hogany walnut Alaska coat and Tennessee red cedar. Small wood pieces glued edge to edge form an intricate mosaic top with five brilliant color tones.
A wordless wedding was performed when Judge B I Morgan married Mildred K. Quadro of San Francisco and Everett Yeager of San Jose. Both brides and grooms are deaf mutes. Miss Edna Edwards served as interpreter.
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