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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
2
Chicago market report shows hog receipts estimated 15000 with yesterday leftovers 3081. Prospects 5 to 10 cents higher than yesterday. Prices range light 7.30 to 7.52 mixed 7.25 to 7.55 heavy shipping 7.10 to 7.57 rough 7.10 to 7.20. Cattle receipts 3000 with steady prospects. Sheep receipts 6000 with strong to higher outlook.
Chicago Illinois January 17 reports show hog receipts today 19000 with 21473 yesterday and 4359 shipments. Leftover yesterday 3081 and estimated tomorrow 14000. Market strong up 5 to 10 cents from Thursday with prices 7.40 to 7.50 for bulk, light 7.30 to 7.52, mixed 7.25 to 7.55, heavy 7.10 to 7.57, rough heavy 7.10 to 7.20, porkers 7.45 to 7.50 and pigs 6.00 to 7.50.
Receipts today 2,500. Market slow but steady. Beeves 5.85 to 9.20. Cows and heifers 2.75 to 7.40. Texas steers 4.70 to 5.70. Stockers and feeders 4.80 to 9.60. Western cattle 5.40 to 7.15.
Way 6000 head market. Sheep prices: native and western 4.75 to 6.15. Yearlings 6.30 to 8.25. Lambs 6.75 to 9.00. Western lambs 6.85 to 9.00. Market trend shows steady to shade higher.
Chicago markets show hog prices weak to five cents lower than Thursday’s top. Bulk quoted 7.40 to 7.50 with light 7.55, mixed 7.25 to 7.55, heavy 7.06 to 7.55, rough heavy 7.05 to 7.25. Cattle steady and sheep strong.
The readable portion shows a sequence of numbers separated by percent signs and commas: 84 percent 33 percent 34 percent 83 percent, followed by a4 and then 33 percent. A later fragment presents 18,62 and 18,42 with unclear context.
A brief roundup of events across the county’s towns and surrounding areas highlights social gatherings, school activities, local meetings, and community notices shaping daily life in multiple municipalities.
West Chester reports eight carloads of stock sent to Chicago last Tuesday. Augustine and W. A. Stewart sent three cars while David Fisher shipped five. Wm. Smithers returned to Calgary after visiting his father Preston Smithers. Hog delivery by W J Mayer, Will Horning, and John Horning. Earnest Snyder also delivered hogs. Hogs at 1.00 per hundred higher than last year. corn cheaper. W. Cancer of Boone and S. D. Carris wedding attendees. several local trips for business and church meetings continue.
Mr White and helpers hitch buffalos to a bobsled and report smooth travel. Students spend Sunday at home. Fred Skola visits Richmond. A town show runs all week. John Horak travels to Riverside. Mr Calupa returns from Chicago with stock. Homer Jackson travels to Iowa City. William and Clara Bockhorst visit their sister in hospital there. Mr and Mrs Emery Sharp stay with Mrs Sharp’s mother.
At the First Savings bank stockholders meeting in Crawfordsville on Tuesday the directors elected for the year were Elias Williams J H Huston T F Maxwell W P Davidson Hugh Davis W E Anwyl R C McCleary and A B Lunquist. The old officers were re-elected Elias Williams president J H Huston vice president Ray S Dix cashier and Miss Nina Wooley assistant cashier. News notes include Mrs Harriet McElhinney traveling from McComb NL for her sister Mrs 4 H McCleary's death and several local visitors and travels. Samuel Turkington and Miss Lola Harrison wed at the Methodist parsonage with plans to live near Wyman on the Turkington farm.
Ainsworth dated January 16 1913 reports Mrs Dr W L Alcorn as a shop owner in a local notice. The brief item identifies her status and the business context within the town record.
S. W. Arnold and Elmer Arnold visited Washington yesterday morning between trains. Mrs. M. L. Miller and Vera Miller were business visitors in Washington. Dr. W. L. Alcorn bought Jesse Marr’s Main Street house and the south half of Laura Chambers’ two lots and will move the house to create a fine new place. Rollen Lynn left for a regional trip through Minnesota, Colorado, and Texas. Co. N. Easter of West Chester and H. G. Crawford returned from Texas on business. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Davis and Byron Davis of Racine are wintering with their daughter Mrs. L. A. Sayre.
Grace Hill reports a fine eleven pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Henry Beitel on January 16 and several residents including Rhea Porter working at Brooks John Hanley hauling hogs to West Chester for Sam Henry and Mrs Harry Hill visiting Keswick sister. Grace Hill Moravian Ladies Aid to meet January 22 and Alaska Mission apron work ongoing. Local activity includes equipment orders for Duntley Pneumatic Sweepers and a new tank warmer installation.
The Reverend Samuel Dinwiddie McFadden D D died January 7 1913 at his Des Moines home after a three week illness of pernicious anemia. Born near Crawfordsville July 7 1869 he served LeClaire Greene and Westminster churches and as vice president of Highland Park College. He was married to Mary Eldridge and survived by wife one son and his mother sister and three brothers. Union memorial services were held in Des Moines with pastors presenting life sketches.
Macon sale dates listed with names and towns. Ralph Bozeman Crawfordsville. Fritchen Bros West Chester. Andy Hauenstein Crawfordsville. H A Hopping Washington. A Beenblossom Havre. Sefried Johnson Washington. Geo 8 Hollinrake Washington. Harry McConnell Ainsworth. Brook Wright Washington. Wm McConnell Crawfordsville. Emmet Frame Ainsworth. John Reed Crawfordsville. J A Kolosick Ainsworth. F W Juzeler Washington. J Robt Paul Ainsworth.
A Washington committee for Company D is raising 415 dollars to furnish its recently moved armory. About 375.50 has been collected, with chairs 120 strong and a 60 by 80 foot canvass for a waxed floor awaiting final payments. The armory will host dances, basketball, drill, and a January 30 concert by Schmidt's Orchestra to boost funds.
A brief line dialogue shows Ragg reveling in hearing his wife’s views while Nagge notes the sentiment. Ragg confirms enjoying her talk, but laments that he cannot enjoy anything else because she dominates conversations.
The Diet and Health Hints recount Cornaro’s serious injury at age seventy after being dragged by runaway horses. He refused bleeding or purging, had limbs set, and recovered miraculously per physicians. His account praises his thirty year diet that kept humors balanced and avoided high fever.
The article argues pure bred draft mares yield profit for careful buyers. It notes ideal mares weigh 1700 to 2000 pounds, have good conformation and no unsoundness, and can be bought from small breeders at 400 to 750 dollars. It shares a case study of a mare bought for 4100 dollars, producing foals and selling for a net gain of 1920 dollars while remaining productive.
Iowa State College urges farmers to plant ten acres of alfalfa and build a 150 ton silo on each quarter section. The plan aims to boost meat and milk production, soil health, and long term profitability through proven feed balance and reduced corn stalk waste.
Draft horse judging stresses feet and conformation with the saying No foot No horse. The feature praises Percheron Helix for massiveness, feet, bone, hocks, knees, gaskins, and strong loin, noting his 2250 pound three year old frame and deep hindquarters.
A quotation from William McKinley praises government aid to agricultural institutions as one of its wisest moves for the land, reflecting early 20th century views on rural economy and public backing for farming education and research.
The text shows a remark about avoiding travel abroad with a spouse, claiming the speaker stayed home in the 1960s to save money to bring his wife back. It reflects a personal anecdote rather than a broader event or report.
Advertisement notes an abundance of merchandise and a clearance sale selling items at less than first cost to reduce inventory.
Local butcher touts superior sweet mild cure hams and bacon in Washington with unmatched flavor and prices lower than competitors.
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