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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1931

Page

2

Chicago and Des Moines Livestock Market Summary

Hogs in Chicago at 1000 head, mostly steady with some gains. Cattle and sheep figures show mixed shifts from week to week, with feeders scarce and fat lambs firm. Des Moines shipments total 28,600 week ago, prices steady to weak, with weights ranging from light to heavy and sows/prices noted. Grain futures quotes follow, including wheat, corn, oats, rye, and rye prices.

Chicago Livestock Chicago Department of Agriculture Compar Santurn Des Moines Iowa Minnesota

Chicago Produce prices and receipts drift through markets

Market report shows Chicago Produce with mixed receipts and prices across categories. Butter and poultry steady with varying percentages for extras and firsts. Cheese gains noted at 15 to 154 with young Americas at 16 percent. Potatoes track 171 rivals 76 with shipments valued around $10. Wisconsin around round whites at 1.40 and sacked russets at 1.80.

Wisconsin

Penney Manager to Attend Spring Convention

H R Lund manager of the J C Penney store in this city will attend the annual spring convention in Kansas City Missouri. The event, moved up to align with new merchandising and price policies, will feature eight convention points nationwide and focus on selling methods and service standards for nearly 1500 attendees covering over 66 percent of the retail trade area.

H.R. Lund J . Penney Co Kansas City Bee J. ©. Penney Co A W. Hughes Bari Ams Penney Organization George 11 New York C. Penney J.C. Penney Co Lew V. Day United States

Rogers Stars in Lightnin at Fox Theatre Next Week

Will Rogers headlines Lightnin a Fox Movietone vehicle opening Monday through Wednesday adapted from John Golden play. Cast includes Louise Dresser Helen Cohan Joel McCrea Sharon Lynn J M Kerrigan Just Imagine star Maureen O Sullivan appears in a leading feminine role with Maureen White Brendel Garrick and Albertson. The piece blends Rogers art and humor with new songs by De Sylva Brown and Henderson.

Wii Rogers Lightnin Fox Movietone Fox John Golden Rogers Louise Dresser Helen Cohan Joel McCrea Sharon Lynn J. M Kerr Maureen O'Sullivan John McCormack Will Rogers London

Bible School and Baptism at Local Christian Church

The Bible school meets at 9 45 with a 11 60 a m service to follow. A reception of new members is planned after the sermon. Dr B P Telford will deliver the morning discourse and administer baptism at service end. In pastor's absence Dr Telford will handle ministerial duties. LE Dunlap, Chairman of Board.

Christian Church Bible School

Timothy Hay Priced At 1.60 Ewt In Toledo Headers

A Toledo market listing notes Timothy hay priced at 1.60 each for extra wet weight entries. No additional items or dates are provided in the readable text.

Hay Timothy

Red Brick January 16 Social Note for Mrs Rouse

Marguerite Henry item notes Mrs Ernest Rouse spent Sunday with family. This brief social column records a domestic visit and socializer names in a local event snapshot from the paper.

Marguerite Henry Red Brick Ernest Rouse

Frugal small town notes from a January issue

January notes recount a funeral for Jack Ream at a new Masonic temple, with about 300 attendees and several local figures visiting from Crawfordsville. The column also covers farm activity, wood supplies, sales ads, and remarks on Coppock stores, Riley’s timber, and local auctions led by Frank Maccon, with scattered mentions of community chatter and hospital hopes.

Jack Ream Masonic Temple

Lightnin at Fox Theatre Promises Starry Cast and Comedy

Fox Movietone selects a Calif location for Lightnin, John Golden's stage hit adapted for the screen. Will Rogers stars as Dill Jones with Dresser as his wife Henry King directs a strong supporting ensemble including Joel McCrea Helen Cohan Sharon Lynn and others. Also notes local farmer activity and social updates as summer bustle continues.

Feenee America Calif Fox Movietone Will Rogers Fox Theatre John Golden Rogers London Dresser Henry King Joel McCrea Helen Cohan Sharon Lynn J. M Kerrigan Luke Cosgrave Ruth Warren Lovee Compton Walter Percival Frank Campeau Pex Bell Goode Montgomery Roxanne Curtis

Local Social Event Notices From Tuesday to Wednesday

A page listing upcoming meetings for several women's groups. The Young Women's Missionary Society of Nellie Marion Avenue schedules an initiation and a program at 7 0 PM Monday with speakers Delphian Cy King and Mrs. Alice McAvoy. Eastern Stars Masons invite attendance. Pythian Sisters plan a Tuesday session in the new K P hall with an installation by Past chiefs. Royal Neighbors set a Jan 20 meeting at 7 20 PM in Madison Wood. Snowball Social on Wednesday with Mrs Armour Griggs hosting.

Nellie Marion Avenue Cy King K.P. Hall Royal Neighbors Mad Fen Wood Armour Griggs

Relief from Gas Stomach Pains and Dizziness

A testimonial ad touts Tanlac as a cure for gas pains, digestive troubles, dizziness, and nervousness. It claims 90 percent of sickness stems from digestion and promises relief, urging readers to buy from a druggist with a money back guarantee.

Tanlac

For Sale Woodland Farm Equipment and Calves Ad

For sale oak bulk wood and a business truck load listed with a phone contact. Also for sale yearling Hertford calf and a roan calf. Mention of Jay Brewer and a cryptic note about babies and a Clay Center Times quote on preferring babies over grown persons with a remark about better results.

Hertford Jay Brewer

Migrant plants take root in New Zealand long after settlement

A botanist notes at least 128 foreign plant species have established in New Zealand since British settlement began. Many migrants are common weeds now widespread in the rural landscape.

New Zealand Ays

Journal's Sale Date Column

Closing out sale notices list dates and locations for farm sales around Wellman Keota Crawfordsville Wayland and surrounding areas. Entries mention Rickey Magdetran Bros N Lantz and Frank D Rickey with distances and dates from January to February.

Push Rickey Wellman Guy Brown Keota Magdetran Bros. N. Lantz Wayland Frank D. Rickey Crawfordsville

Montgomery Ward Offers New Personal Shopping Service

Montgomery Ward announces a new personal shopping service for mail order and telephone customers. Barbara Kent heads the service to assist out of town shoppers with careful selection by color size and quality. Orders will be mailed or delivered within 30 miles of Washington using the company truck.

Montgomery Ward D& Company Barbara Kent Healty Seth Iffy Washington

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