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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1931

Page

2

Livestock Market Notes From Chicago Yard Report

Chicago livestock market recap shows hog receipts 28 000 with direct 7 000 and prices from 7.60 to 8.20 for various weights and sows 6.55 to 6. AA cattle receipts 9 000 with calves and yearlings. steers and heifers range 9.75 to 14.25 for various sizes. cows and cutters 3.0 to 12.0. sheep receipts 12 000 with fat lambs 8.25 to 8.85 and yearlings around 2.25 to 4.00, market active and mixed across classes.

Nzeago Livestock Chicago Jan Choice AG

Market Feed and Lamb Weights Report

All weights common 5.50 to 6.50. Ewes 90 to 150 lb medium. Choice 2.50 to 4.00. Cull and common 1.50 to 3.00. Feeding lambs 50 to 75 lb good and choice 6.75 to 7.50.

Des Moines Hog Market Prices and Receipts Report

Town Livestock Market reports combined hog receipts at two entration yards and five packers in southern Minnesota. For the hour ending 10 am today, total hog receipts were 15,800 versus 21,200 a week earlier. Prices vary by weight, with packers paying 7.25 to 7.55 for 170–220 lb hogs and up to 7.65 for select lights. other weight ranges show 6.00 to 7.65. Shipments from miles out weight and pricing reflect destination returns and feed and water at delivery.

Town Des Moines Minnesota

Chicago Produce and Grain Prices Report

Chicago market listing shows Butter and poultry firm with mixed receipts. Price ranges for dairy, poultry, cheese and potatoes noted with cash grain in Chicago open, high, low, close for wheat corn rye and oats reflecting early January values.

Chicago Jan Mar Cash Grain

Taylor Endorses Dilg League Stand On Reclamation

Washington groups including the Will H. Dily Conservation League chapter and the Farm Bureau condemn seven federal land reclamation projects. They urge President Hoover to air the program, arguing overproduction, idle reclaimed land, and potential waste، and propose diverting funds to flood control, reforestation, and terracing instead.

Sec Taylor Washington Will H. Dily Conservation League Farm Bureau of Washington Hoover AL Claire Dewey Ch Wats Dilcue Agencie

Births and deaths mark 1920 Louisa County tally

Louisa County records show 116 births and 119 deaths in 1920. Forty marriage licenses issued and thirteen divorces granted. H J Lewis county clerk and HL Davison treasurer cited. Local notes mention residents planning farm moves, social visits, and high school basketball ahead.

Two More Admit Iowa Hog Thefts In Des Moines

State agents said two men confessed to hog thefts, bringing total captured to six. Clarence Tack Lee of Jefferson and George Royce of Jefferson admitted participation and face trial in Calhoun and Boone counties respectively. Other agents continue probing livestock robberies in northern and western Town counties amid many tips.

Des Moines J.B. Risden Iowa Bureau of Investigation Clarence Tack) Lee Jefferson Calhoun County George Royce Boone George Atkins Jesse Quinlan Ale. Nugent Town Risden Risden Bureau of Investigation

News Notes From Our Neighboring Communities

Journal staff reports from readers and residents recount social visits sales and funerals in Brighton Wellman and surrounding towns. The piece notes attendees at Mrs Lem Guy’s funeral and a busy Christmas season with local buyers sellers and neighbors sharing memories and news.

Brighton D. J. Paul Robert Dunbar Jon. H. ‘Thompsons Charles Hoover

Merrimac Varies Visits and Local Chores

Merrimac reports a week of visits and small tasks as Scott Jarrard and children visit Elmer Reshley and Lester Kients delivered items. Neighbors Charley Robb butchered Monday while Chris Pobren cut wood. Van Winkle sisters visited Fairfield and nearby kin helped with chores at parental homes and farms.

Merrimac Scott Jarrard Elmer Reshtey Lester Kients Brighton Force Shuppy Charley Robb Chris Pobren

VEO Notes and Family Visits at New Year

Mrs Mildred Parson and Mrs Mae Bray are listed on the sick list. Roberts visited with his son and family. Oz Gowey and family visited their daughter and sister. Miss Mary Statler of Ville visits sister Mrs W Le Bray. Jove Rice and Hazel with Otjana’s sister Ida visited. Mrs Alice Genkins of Ottumwa visits brother. Wesley Watson hosts sister Alice Genkins. James Rice and Georg share visits with Harold Fitch in Bedford. Merril Gowe Jr and Mary Hamilton attend a watch party at Se ton hall. Clarence Roberts and baby Leland visit George Drish home for New Year. George Ash hosts visitors including Mrs Claire Ash. James Vestal, Mr Peart Maring and children move from Veo property.

Edith Marshall Jax Letts Edna Shellabarger Marengo Charles Shetta Art Vance Kirkdale Ton Marry Hantt Hoi Lewis Louisa Coun Aerk Wapello Oz Gowey Mary Statler Ville W. le Bray Jove Rice Chester Hazel Jana Ida Isenhowes Burlington Floyd Orr Ottum Wesley Watson Alice Genkins Will F Harold Fitch Bedford James Rice Georg Merril Gowe Jr Marry Hamilton Seton Hall Clarence Roberts Leland Anna Mae George Drish Pareb Clarence Ash Sigourney George Ash James Vestal

Closing Out Sale Notices at Magnetran Tires and Area

Public sale notices list Magnetran Tires close to Wayland with nearby towns Bockhorst and Ainsworth. Dates shown include January 12 and January 27, with references to Southeast and Beal roads and vendors 4 Jan 10S M Henderson 25. The fragmentary entry notes a sale date column and a closing out sale near Alnewort.

Bockhorst Emi Henderson Ainsworth Beal Alnewort Public Wayland

For Sale Items and Local News Brief from Ashfield Mass

Goop Wacon with triple box, new Haye corn planter, Stover feed grinder No 4 for sale. Phone 618 blue. South Ashfield Mass reports a birth to Mr and Mrs Edward W Blakeston, father 80 mother 3. Boston Jan 7 recounts a fire at a woman’s home and a theft of Mrs Fannie Kaplan’s pocketbook containing $1.

South Ashfield Edward W. Blakeston

Thieves Clip Off Jeweler's Neck Tie in Boston Heist

In Boston two men clipped the necktie of Victor Schonfeld a 70 year old jeweler and fled. Schonfeld reported a $450 diamond stickpin attached to the tie was stolen. Nearby, Phoebe Jones and the Bean family were noted visitors at Geo Bray's home and other local relatives were mentioned in Sunday gatherings.

Boston Victor Schonfeld Phoebe Jones Glenn Bean Christie Leo Doris Geo. Bray Hom M.D. Gowey Russell Simmons Betty Bobby Perles

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