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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1934

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Market Report January 5

Hogs at Chicago reach gains with 28,000 head traded including 16,0060 direct. Cattle and calves largely steady with limited good and choice demand. Hogs show top 3.75, wholesale strength over prior day, while cattle show mixed weights and prices across steers cows and vealers. Sheep volume at 10,000 with undertone firm toward higher end. Feeding lambs 50 to 75 lbs zoned at 6.00 to 6.65.

Chicago Livestock Chicago Act

Chicago Market Report Promises Steady Prices and Strong Receipts

Chicago markets show firm produce with receipts totaling 4 411 cases including extra firsts 22 percent and currants 19 percent. Butter remains steady with 7 478 tubs and multiple quality grades, while poultry and Marett products stay firm amid varied truck and car shipments and modest gains in ducks turkeys and roosters. Potatoes trend slightly stronger.

Chicago Marett

Corn Prices Reported in Chicago Trade

Cash corn prices in Chicago on January 5 show No. 2 yellow at 50 percent, No. 3 yellow at 59 percent. New corn bids include No. 3 mixed at 48 percent, No. 2 yellow at 59, and No. 3 yellow at a similar level.

Cash Chicago U.P Macentian

Belgium and Percheron Horse Sale at Columbus Junction

A Tuesday auction near Columbus Junction features 50 head of Belgium and Percheron stock including 35 young Belgian Percheron horses, mares, geldings, colts, and 15 serviceable work horses. The sale also lists cattle, calves, hogs, and various farming gear with buyers expected from eastern Iowa. Horses are described as high class and well broke, raised within 15 miles. Bring consignments Monday or Tuesday morning.

Columbus Junction Iowa

Roosevelt and Prosperity by A B Swift from Washington Iowa

A letter praising President Roosevelt argues the New Deal era brings jobs and stability. The writer claims millions are employed, workers receive meals, and prosperity spreads through circulation of wages. Foreigners and tax issues are discussed, with loyalty and patriotism framed around American Indians as the true citizens.

Roosevelt A. B. Swift Washington Iowa

Grain quality notes and car receipts summary

Readable text lists sample grades and color codes for grain quality. Receipts show 32 cars. No clear event or names present.

Alice in Wonderland at the Fox with Charlotte Henry

Paramount presents Alice in Wonderland at the Fox this Sunday and Monday. Charlotte Henry stars as Alice after winning a five month international search among seven thousand candidates. Norman McLeod directs a cast including Richard Arlen W C Fields Cary Grant Mae Marsh and more in a faithful adaptation of Carroll’s tale.

Paramount Lewis Carroll Charlotte Henry Alice Norman Mcleod Richard Arlen Roscoe Ates Gary Cooper Eon Errol Louise Fazenda W. C. Fields Skeets Gallagher Cary Grant Raymond Hatton Edward Everett Horton Roscoe Karns Baby LeRoy Mae Marsh Polly Moran Jack Oakie Edna May Oliver May Robson Charlie Ruggles Alison Skipworth Ned Sparky Ford Sterling

Her Sweetheart on Screen At State Theater

Sandy Hook notes praise for Marie Dressler and Lionel Barrymore in the film Her Heartbeat or Her Sweetheart, a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer adaptation of The Late Christopher Bean. The two stars deliver humor and drama as Abby, an old servant entangled by a priceless painting and ensuing intrigue.

Marie Dressler Lionel Barrymore Christopher Bean Metro-Goldwyn-Mayers Abby

Barrymore Shines as Obsessed Doctor in Intriguing Drama

The review highlights Barrymore’s portrayal of the kindly old Dr Haggett who grows consumed by the lure of riches, delivering a portrayal praised for intensity and humanity alongside strong supporting performances.

Barrymore Dr. Haggett

News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities

Community brief from the Journal's Subscription Representative D. Macon highlights local happenings in neighboring towns. Short items note social events, church gatherings, and a few civic announcements.

Forrest Fandsen sale draws large crowd at rural auction

A January sale of Forrest Fandsen drew a very large, far traveling audience. Horses brought 150 dollars, corn 36 1/2 cents a bushel, hay four fifty a ton, oats 27 1/2, straw 22 cents a bale, chickens 52 cents each. The M K E ladies aid served a notable lunch as onlookers observed lively bidding and friendly chatter.

Randsen M. EK Ralph Doughtery

Hundred-year-old villager quotes to a vacationist

A vacationist asks an old villager about age. The elder replies he is a hundred. The visitor questions future longevity. The villager muses on strength since beginning the first hundred. W. C. Hotle of New Haven urges readers to keep their Evening Journal.

W. C. Hotle New Haven

Silvester W Mineart Attends Club Dinner At Guy Home

Sylvester W Mineart attended the covered dish dinner for the class of 1921 at Bob and Marjorie Guy's last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Margaret Miller and her children visit her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Hesseltine this week. The Indian Creek club's New Year's dinner at Dan Guy home drew forty one guests with roast chicken, gravy, baked beans, salads, ice cream and cake. Guests included the Harry Stacy family and Mrs Ada Davis. The day featured music and visiting, with thanks to Dan and Laura for hospitality.

Sandy Hook Corpman Chilren Clara Garrett Chicago Garrett Will Dunbar Ed Randolph Kelseys Dale Jones Donald Tucker Clarence Grosscup Roy Hesseltine Gladys Noah Farriars Jim Thompson Taylor Stout Bil) Coy Billy Paul McClintie Christine Mineart Bertha Klopfenstein Cloyce Rathmel Josie Rich Moline Grandpa Rich Johnnie Sam Hesseltine Guy May Hesseltine Orval Farriers Charley Farriers O. M Archie Farriers Will Stout Brighton Stouts Wiekconsin Red Garrett Beverly Jessie Bower Ethel Lamansky Honolulu Salvation Army Margaret Miller Indian Creek Club Dan Guy Harry Stacy Ada Davis Dan Laura

Local families share a Sunday gathering in Egypt

Mr and Mrs Joe Laney and daughter join Mr and Mrs Joe Liska and family at the Joe Ssoukup home. The Kalla and Kallaus families host Patricia Ann and Ed Kallaus at their homes. The Horak, Mallebky, and Sojka households also visited relatives Sunday evening.

Wess Sojka George Sojka

Slogan Sought For U S Soldiers War Efforts

The column notes historical war cries from the Revolutionary and Mexican eras and discusses a proposed slogan for U S soldiers. It also reports a cold Friday morning in Washington Iowa with residents Ode Ferguson Henry Weigman and Geo Miller among morning callers and local bidders at a Frandsen sale.

United States Washington Iowa

Quality honey claims cure anemia amid Swiss test note

A siren of health claims cites a Swiss physician test and a group of children, promising daily honey for health. The letter asks to attach the record to each jar, signed by Robt. BE. Lowe of 781 Black for Quality honey, urging daily use.

Switzerland BE. Lowe

Local visits from Kansas trip and neighbor gatherings

The report lists numerous social visits across families including Sojkas kin in Kansas with Mr. and Mrs Henry Kiene, Ed Beranek, Klein, Preby, and Beranek families visiting homes of Kallans and De Wulf. Activities span last Tuesday and Saturday evenings with children present.

Kansas Sojkas Henry Kiene

Keota Families Host New Year Visits Amid Winter Weekend

Mrs Everette Par ven and baby daughter visited the Fagen home in Keota over Sunday and Monday. Eloise Sheets stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Sheeta. Dorothy and Leland Sheetz attended a New Years party nearby.

Tyrone Everette Parven Fagen Keota Eloise Sheetz Otto Sheeta Dorothy Leland Sheetz

FOR SALE PORTABLE SMOKE HOUSES AND MISC ADS

Classified notices show multiple sales and notices including portable smoke houses priced at $6.50 from Rusby Ming Company, circulating heating stoves, presh eggs listings, good plow horses, acreage for sale east of town, apples priced 50 to 70 cents per basket, and other local items. Local names include Mrs Joe Wolfe, Cloyce Stewart, Albert Hahn, Eddie Lenninger, Richard and Dorothy Sheetz, Walter Sheets, Frank Smith, Oscar Mourer, and Clarence Reighard. Community mentions note a week of vacation and school resuming Tuesday morning with various social visits and deliveries.

Albert

Moth Choice About Nest Patterned Leaves

A sphingid moth lays eggs on two leaf patterns. Eggs hatch into two differently colored caterpillars each adapted to its specific leaf pattern.

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Belgium Percheron Horse Sale Midway Sale Co Columbus Mgr Roosevelt & Prosperity Lincoln England Dressler J. Barrymore Pat Swift Macon Joe Podari Bill Martin Ainsworth Ralph Orris Glenn Huston Ralph Orr Crawfordsville Guy Bros Walt Patterson James Ross Pence Wellman T. H. Lowry Geo. Goble of John Timmerman Abi Sylvester Wmineart Bob and Marjorie Guy Eve Egypt Arthur Beranek Lawrence Mexico Alamo Maine Huerta Ode Ferguson Ode Henry Weigman Geo. Miller Son George Jr Chris R. Gingersteh Georges M. Fulton West Chester Ed Beranek John Horak Fred Klein Virginia Lea Ed Preby Hubert Beranek Ed Kallans Joe Sonkup Anthony Marek Harry Horak Velma Jim Beranek Joe Beranek Albert Novy Rene de Wulf Junior Everette Preby Pred Klein Tyrone Eloise Sheets Musberger Musburger Market Musburger Wisconsin Caseys' Cafe Frank Vieira T. E. Maxwell Chas. Bartholow I. L. Colthurst Wm. Hesseltine Lrighton R Frank Lake Dee Rusby Ming, Company Don Woods Joe Wolfe Cloyce Stewart Melo Kallous Jess Journal Dodge Pontiac Ed Sorrell Frank Godfrey Mrs. CC Barr Black Inquire Journal City Feed Yard Red Mort Chance Stove Caldwell & Burger Ira Rathmel C. Kk. Root East Main Street J. K. Zeek Green Riverside Brennan Farm A. FP. Smith West Boonest Marshalltown H. and A. Bakery Bine Washington County National Farm Loan Assn Federal Land Sidney Moore Secu Washington State Bank Herman’ Aera Ambulance Service
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