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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1930

Page

2

Livestock Receipts Forecast For Tomorrow

Chicago traders forecast Wednesday's livestock receipts with hogs about 12 000 head cattle around 5 060 and sheep near 3 000 as the market opens.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Open Prices Show Mixed Futures Slips

Wheat lead declines with January and March futures trading around 1.17 to 1.23 percent. May and July contracts hover near 1.25 to 1.28 percent as corn edges softer, with March and May figures near 0.88 to 0.93 percent alongside implied percentage values.

Grain and fat markets show mixed futures quotes

The snippet lists various futures figures for oats and lard across months including March May July and January with percentages and price levels indicating fluctuating market expectations. It reads like a summary table of commodity prices and their changes over time.

Grain and cash prices with timothy and clover notes

Reported domestic cash prices for Clover and Alsike timothy and imported cash. Grain quotes cover Wheat, Corn, Oats, Rye, Barley and timothy and clover ranges with monthly figures and sample grades.

Timothy Alsike

Rev Jesse Huddle files for Iowa House seat

Columbus Junction Iowa Jan 17 Rev Jesse Huddle pastor of Church of God Cairo and Bethel Concord township filed nomination papers for the Iowa general assembly to replace Ralph Hunt. Huddle a native of Iowa served as postmaster during McKinley Roosevelt administrations and was endorsed by late Congressman William Hepburn. Other notes mention visitors and local events in Columbus Junction including moves and meetings.

Columbus Junction Jesse Huddle Church of God At Cairo Columbus Cty Bethel Concord Township Secretary of State General Assembly of Iowa Ralph R. Hunt Huddle William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt Will'am P. Hepburn Alice Crull Bessie Delzell Wahoo Nepr John Ogier Manford Genter J. E. Kerr Finis Harbison

W. R. C. Meeting Notice for January Initiation

Next Saturday afternoon January 18 at 2 30 the regular meeting of the W R C invites initiation of members officers and color bearers. Readiness and attendance requested for the ceremony and activities.

Winter weather brings strong turnout at local sale

January sees severe cold across the region but a lively sale draw. J O Mathews remains safe near Ainsworth as buyers from youth to senior attend. A E Sands handles the clerk duties and participants include Arthur Reubsam C H Wolfe and Frank Moore selling cattle and fence posts with high prices.

J. O. Mathews Ainsworth Arthur Reubsam C. H .Wolfe Frank Moore Mr. Mathews

Journal notes and community tidbits from a small town

A collection of local items mentions a magistrate exchange over a remark about throwing a rick at a stable, gifts received from the United Presbyterian ladies from Ainsworth, and thanks for personal check books. It notes Ford repairs by Arthur Reubsam and Mr. Duncan, upcoming moves to Washington, and various neighbors and auctions.

United Presbyterian Ainsworth W.J. Duncan Arthur Reubsam Mr. Duncan Uncle

Pajama gowns and long skirts headline Paris openings

Francis Paget reports from New York that American retailers showcased spring styles at the Hotel Astor. Pajamas and lounging wear dominated, with floor length skirts and occasional trains, while wide leg pajamas and sheer gowns shared the spotlight. Evening wear favored all white gowns with bright scarlet or vivid coats.

Francis Paget United Press New York Paris America Hotel Astor

Farmers Warn Against Overplanting Under Stabilization Plan

Washington January 16 farmers were warned by Farm Board Chairman Alexander Legge that relief cannot cover overplanting. He said overproduction would defeat any stabilization program and the board will focus on surpluses from higher yields, not those from excessive planting.

Washington Jan Farmers of America Alexander Legge Federal Farm Board

Local Falls Cause Injuries in Wayland Community

Joseph Roth, 78, living with his son north of Noble, broke a hip after a Tuesday evening fall and is resting reasonably well. Fannie Zehr sustained injuries from a icy walk fall near the Ford garage, tearing ligaments and confined at home for weeks. J H Wittmer and wife returned from Ottumwa hospital after sinus surgery. both improving though Wittmer will undergo nose treatments to clear up the issue.

Wayland Joseph Roth Chriss Noble Roth Fannie Zehr Ford Garage John Wenger J. H. Wittmer Ottumwa

Rescue Marooned Party Near Durango in Blizzard

A rescue party led by D. Kirk Shaw from the state highway department reached eleven men marooned since Sunday on the Durango to Silerton highway. They were fed and taken to Lime Creek road camp 18 miles south of Silverton. Advices say fuel was plentiful at the camp but food was scarce.

Durango Colo D. Kirk Shaw Here Silerton Lime Creek Road Silverton

Washington Produce Markets Poultry and Eggs Prices

Listings show Springs Leghorns and Old Roosters priced per pound with 12¢ to 16¢ ranges, eggs at 23¢ per dozen for pullet eggs and 20¢ for hens over four pounds, butter at 80¢ per pound, and beef and horse hides priced per unit. Notes state no market for sick, thin or crippled poultry.

Closing Out and Public Sales Near Washington Iowa

A string of public sale notices near Washington Iowa lists dates from January to February. Buyers include S.W Livingston trustee B C Babcock Huber McCall Miller and Dittmar John Olds Bob Riodan Art Rathmel Rodney Davis Ray Perry H P Wilson Son John Shalla Axel Anderson Claude T McCoy Dayton McNeil and others with sale locations ranging from 4 to 9 miles north west south and east of Washington Crawfordsville is also mentioned.

Washington Co A. S.W Livingston B. C. Babcock N. E Washington Hotve Huber & McCall Richmond Road Axel Anderson M'Les

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