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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1933
Page
2
Combined hog receipts at 25 concentration yards and 7 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 48 hour period ended today were 6 000, steady to lower demand and average marketing. Quotations cover light to heavy weights and sows with price ranges listed and notes on bulk transactions and weight shrinkage.
Hog receipts reach 45 000 with 25 000 direct to packers. Bids ease 5 to 10 cents as Packers withdraw. Light weights trade at 3 25, choice heavies at 3.00. Light steers rise, heavy steers firm. cows and heifers steady, calves weaker. Stockers and feeders steady. Sheep receipts 23 00 with prices 25 cents lower.
Hogs 45 000 with 5 to 10 cent declines. top 3.25, bulk 2.85 to 3.20, heavy 2.75 to 3.00. Cattle 11 000 steady with calves 2.000 and steers 5.50 to 7.29. Sheep 23 00 with lambs 5.25 to 6.25, yearlings 4.56 to 4.25, ewes 1.25 to 2.75, feeder lambs 4.50 to 5.23.
Unclear OCR listing shows butter creamer stocks and standard prices, plus fresh firsts and packing stock notes. Poultry figures include live turkeys hens toms and leghorn counts with weights and grades. Potatoes and shipments across states are listed in varied units with age and grade notes.
In Chicago on January 9, investigators learned Jacob Germani, 65, found dead in a 25 cent flop house, had $7,500 on deposit in two downtown banks. His roommate Larry Chocowitz said he always thought Germani was broke and discovered the bank books while searching his clothes for relatives to notify.
An itinerant named Thomas C. Jones of Chariton Iowa was killed last night in Kansas City while trying to board a moving freight train. A sack containing 3789 dollars was found on his body. Police and investigators search for the source of the money and the circumstances of the tragedy.
Chicago grain prices on January 9 report May wheat at 49 percent, July around 48 and September near 49. corn May 25 percent, July 29 percent, September 30 percent. oats May 17 percent, July 18 percent. rye May 86 percent and July 35 percent with varied highs and lows across contracts.
Chicago cash grain closes show Wheat 2 red 614% to 49, Northern spring 49. Corn values list mixed 24 to 23, mixed 23, yellow 23 to 223%, white 28 to 2313. Oats white 17, 16, 15. Rye No 1 42%. Barley 25 to 35.
Chicago seeds report lists Clover and Alsike values with grades from fair to fancy and prices from 650 to 1000 for various classes. Timothy and Alfalfa prices are recorded with Grimm at 1806 and a Grimm entry. Trade fair mentioned.
Grain estimates from Chicago dated January 9 show wheat at 12, corn at 33, and oats at 12. Officials report current market trends for futures and supply forecasts.
Des Moines reports rapid influenza spread across the state with 4 011 cases in the week ending January 5 according to Dr D C Stee smith state health commissioner. The tally notes few deaths and mentions 40 chickenpox and 239 cases of mumps among communicable diseases.
Ben H Landmeyer aged 56 faced a murder charge in Cedar Rapids Iowa connected to the death of Mrs Chance Rittenburg step mother of a local police officer. Prosecutors say Landmeyer entered the Rittenburg home October 8 in an intoxicated state and during a quarrel threw Mr Rittenburg against a stove causing injuries that contributed to her death six days later.
D F Macok reports brief items from nearby towns including civic events, school notes, and community milestones. Short updates cover local meetings, upcoming calendar dates, and notable residents with concise, period-appropriate tone.
January 9 report notes perfect weather and roads with many out without overcoats. A traveler with winters in California and other places says the Washington Iowa day cannot be beat for this time.
Mr and Mrs Chas Nicola of Brighton R3 were shopping in Washington when they recalled their early Saturday morning, noting that at home they keep livestock as well as they can. They reported losing one of their big roan team a few months ago.
They weighed a 26 pound gander and shared two fat ducks with the family and visiting E. R. Lins of Ainsworth left a for sale ad. The note thanks Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kallous for their hospitality and mentions grandchildren joining the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Frank Keyphart of Washington Route 4 were trading here early Saturday. The note recalls they were former next door neighbors when the speaker lived on the farm.
A list of local residents including Mrs. Fred Kephart and several couples such as Mr. and Mrs. Wm Miller and A C Cannon report Charley showing signs of recovery from influenza. Other names mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Jordia Miller and the Caldwells, Chalupa brothers Ed and Geo., and neighbors in the Washington rout es.
Chas. J. Mayers of Route 5 with Victor his son were here Saturday and set their Journal aheady year. Cloyce and Clayton Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Augustine, Carl Dunbar family, Emil Finks, Harry Hutt, Mrs. Harry Davidson and daughter, Mrs. Robert Noonan and son, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Johnson and daughter, Geo. Gilbert and others of RL 5.
Mr and Mrs C C Dawson d Hotle and Mr Harris the Keota retired rural mail carrier were here from Keota Saturday and Howard Brown of their R 3
A quarrel over car ownership pits multiple towns against Attorney T. L. Brookhart as residents joke about wishing to possess his vehicle while he holds a superior one. The lighthearted dispute underscores local tensions and community banter.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ellis of Pleasant Plains and Willis Beatty of Fairfield were shopping when an unexpected event drew crowd attention. The report notes their presence among shoppers in a downtown store.
Mr and Mrs Walter Leet and their daughter of West Chester and W P Moore were here Saturday.
Game warden Gene Breitenbach notes an unusually cold start to the season with a harsh spell on Christmas Day. He recalls many days of cold and a mild period following as winter progressed.
John Coakley from Smithfield Massachusetts returns to his former home over the weekend with many friends in town. He had been ill but now feels far better and still wears the coonskin coat once offered 150 dollars during tougher times. His son Fred of West Chester accompanied him Saturday.
Ed Wenger of Wayland and H Rinner of Noble and Fred Ginkens of Brighton are cited in a town note. Dewey Weeks of Riverside comments on daily ahead. Thanke and Boyd Berdo contribute a long check for the same purpose and express thanks.
Rural visitors named Ralph Chorpening S P Beatty Dave Tipton Val Fuhr and Clyle Mason of Havre send the Journal to their home south of Havre marking a local exchange of papers and courtesy.
Mr and Mrs Luther Williams and daughter Reese and Newt Davis of Crawfordsville were in Washington shopping on Saturday. Also Sherm White and Wm Hin on
A. B. Dill of Washington RA presented a four dollar check but did not explain its purpose. The group guessed its use and did not pass it to the men’s idle class.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Randle of Keota R R and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stagner from Washington R 2 came here to trade Saturday according to the readable text.
From Ainsworth were many. Mr and Mrs Henry Leffler and Ralph Boyds, W R and Al Mc Creedy, Dan Clines, Glenn Davis J K Beals, Robert Wells, Mr and Mrs Tom McGraw, Frank Wood and W S Smylie Mr and Mrs Joe Utterback, Fred Walker Mitchell Knottn erous and Knot hesitation bros.
Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Page, north of Washington, and their neighbor Herman Schulty were shopping here Saturday.
Wilmer Lau derman of West Chester was the last reader on Saturday as Odie drove them home and the day ended.
Mr and Mrs James Havel with daughter Leona and son Claude of Ainsworth R 1 visited bringing a dressed duck and apples for the writer and family. The Havel family is noted for giving generous food gifts, including a dressed goose they brought on Sunday.
Chris Jensen announces a sale on Thursday at eleven oclock in West Chester promising good prospects for the week ahead. He notes he is moving to California and parts of his road sale are advertised elsewhere for Thursday.
Winnie Ruth Judd the convicted trunk murderess may appear in court in Phoenix to testify against John J Halloran rich Phoenix sportsman accused as an accessory to the crime. Prosecutor Renz L Jennings says he might seek a court order to bring Judd from Florence state prison.
Local notice announces the Charles 8. Zickafoose sale near Wyman scheduled for January 18. Additional listings are expected to appear later.
Anarchist syndicates attacked the Carabanchel barracks in Madrid seeking to kill officers and seize troops. Police repelled the assault, with several attackers wounded or captured as Barcelona reported armed clashes and casualties in the city. A general strike followed in Barcelona, while Tarrassa saw two killed as communists clashed with authorities.
Chicago January 9 A blood transfusion was planned as a new line of attack against sleeping sickness confining Patricia McGuire to a coma for eleven months. Dr Eugene Traut hoped the injected blood from Patricia’s stepfather Peter Miley would awaken her, with two hourly feedings and violet ray therapies continuing during the experiment.
Elaboration of wardrobe fails to the skill of feminine stars, but in the First National picture The Match King at the State Theatre Warren William sets a record for costume changes with twenty two changes, ranging from a white wings outfit of a Chicago street sweeper to the next ensemble.
Warren William as Paul Kroll dominates the sartorial world in costliest fabrics and finest tailoring. A dazzling background of beautiful women including Lili Damita Glenda Farrell Claire Dodd and Juliette Compton supports the whirlwind career. Supporting cast includes Harold Huber John Wray Spencer Charters and Murray Kinne.
Zane Grey Wild Horse Mesa opened at Fox Theater Sunday and runs through Tuesday. Randolph Scott stars as Chane Weymer opposing a rustler gang over protected Indian lands with Sally Blaine and Fred Kohler in key roles.
In Washington on January 9 1935 Democratic leaders announced plans to block new federal highway appropriations. Rep Henry Rainey said a bill for 100 million dollars annually for two years is pending after a 125 million senate authorization. Rainey challenged fourteen governors who pressed for funds to show how they would pay for it.
Journal notes dated January to February list horse sales and public auctions. Entries mention dealers Finch Seon near Washington, A M Gordon east of Washing ton and Ainsworth, Chris Jensen West Chester, Chas Zickefoose Crawfordsville, Knotek Pros sale at Trier pavilion Keota Iowa, Jones Jugenheimer Crawfordsville, W C Mayhew Crawfordsville.
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