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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1926

Page

2

Chicago Markets Report Sluggish Hog and Cattle Receipts

Chicago market notes show hog receipts around 36 000 with slow demand for various weights and price declines across hog categories. Cattle receipts near 11 000 with weak to steady demand for fat steers and mixed movement in cows and bulls. sheep receipts about 10 000 with active fat lamb sales and strong packer demand. Wheat corn oats rye and other grains quoted with mixed futures and cash prices across several contracts.

Chicago

Clover and Timothy Seed Prices Listed in Toledo Market

In Toledo on January 19, prices show Clover seed at 19.00 cash and 15.50 for January, with February and March at 16.60 and October at 15.50. Timothy seed lists 3.80 cash for January and 3.85 for March.

Toledo Ohio Clover Timothy

Live stock estimates for tomorrow announced in Chicago

Official figures release shows hogs down 26 000 cattle down 12 006 and sheep down 16 000 for tomorrow, with the market outlook anticipated by traders in Chicago.

Chicago The Iona Live Stock Commission Company

More Golfers Going South This Winter Than Ever Before

Chicago reports a massive winter exodus of golfers heading south and to the Pacific coast. Railroads run extra sections and special trains to tropical routes as shops open golf gear departments. Packages around $300 cover play and sightseeing for two weeks, excluding tips and caddy fees.

Chicago Pacific Coast Tropics

Man Run Down Crossing Bridge by Freight Engine

Ernest Boehmke, a Northern Railway worker, was killed instantly when a Northwestern freight engine mangled his body while he crossed a bridge. His home is listed as unknown and the incident occurred as he headed toward the fields.

Linton Ernest Boehmke Northern Railway Northwestern

Knotek Brothers Show Large Crowd at Duroc Hog Sale

Knotek Brothers attracted a record crowd at Iowa Grand Champion Fancy Stilt sows sale with an estimated 156 breeders in attendance. Neville & Gregg of North Platte bought the champion for 730 dollars, while Wetten Farms paid 720 for Fireflame Queen and Blackmore Bros. 185 for a Super Co. gift bred to Fancy Stilts.

Knotek Bros Iowa United States Neville & Gregg North Platte Nebraska Wetten Chicago Wetten Farms Barrington Illinois Ralph Crane Mt. Pleasant J. M. Lord & Son Ainsworth Woetten Blackmore Bros Super Co B. R. Evans The Duroe Sentinel Nev

Peterson's Ointment Advertises Pimples Cure

An advertisement claims pimples are skin inflammation and suggests Peterson's Ointment as the fastest remedy. It promotes use for eczema itch ulcers and piles and notes a 60 cent box sold at Sherman Bros. and druggists nationwide.

Peterson Sherman Bros

New Year Resolutions Spark Lighthearted Declarations

ABE MARTIN notes a string of humorous resolutions in 1926. Town figures from Safe Bud to Mrs. Tilford Moots vow to quit habits or change lifestyles. Names include Art Small Jr , Pearl Moots, Lester Mopps, Josko Moon and Gabe Craw as they promise self improvement and new starts.

Art Small, Jr Amy Miss Pearl Josko Moon Florida Jake Bentley Lester Moon Ike Soles Ike Lark Joe Pine Nat Pusey Balboa Tilford Nestion Squire Marsh Swallow Gabe Craw

Railway Time Tables Arrives departures and arrivals

Rail timetable lists many westbound and local trains with arrival and departure times. It notes daily operations with exceptions and agent stamps and includes train numbers and services across multiple routes.

Fraternal Lodge Meetings Schedule and Contacts

Regular meetings listed for Lodges Washington No 26 Cyrus Chapter 13 Zeredatha Council 21 Hathlehem Commandery 45 Washington Chapter 08 OES Damascus Shrine 10 WSOJ Covenant Lodge 01 with meeting nights on Fridays or Tuesdays and names of officers D W Dayton C J Sloat W T Carson P J Wallace RE C Pearle Dickerson Alice Rownd Cecil Glasscock Sara Walker Will Kos Russell Goodin. Visiting members welcomed.

Washington Lodge D. W. Dayton W. M Arthur Goodin Cyrus C. J. Sloat H. P Arthur Goodin Zeredatha Council W. T. Carson Hathlehem Commandery K. T P. J. Wallace C. Arthur Goodin Washington O. E S Pearle Dickerson Alice Rownd Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Cecil Glasscock Sara Walker LO. O. F Covenant Lodge No North Iowa Ave Will Kos Noble Grand Russell Goodin

Fragmented farm sale list show many buyers across states

A cluttered ledger lists numerous buyers and prices for farm items across Indiana Illinois Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and Washington. Names include Wetten Farms Barrington IL B F Evans Dur Oskaloosa IA and J R Walker with multiple lot numbers and amounts from 44.00 to 162.50 reflecting a regional sale catalog.

Duroc Bulletin Jd. Lipton Kinois B. F. Evans JF. Deek & Son Oskaloosa Lewis Snoeblen Wellman C. W. Busby Washington Carey Bros West Branch J. R. Walker R. K. Crane Mt Pleasant BE. J. Lipton Illinois J. A. McHaffey Stronghurst R. B. Murray Aledo John Wilke Leigh Nebraska Morris Taylor Pleasantville Clark Rodruck Winfield Ia Riverside Farms Stephens Minnesota B. F P. Evans Wetten Farms Barrington Ilinois

Hidden Treasures Unseen Beneath Earth and Sea

A reflective note on unmined wealth as gems lie buried underground and pearls await discovery, unseen and unreachable, amid the earth and sea. The proverb-like line from the Exchange contemplates value lost to time.

Washington Produce Markets Prices for Poultry and Hides

The list shows market rates for produce and poultry including Washington Produce Cream at 40¢ per pound, hens at various weights and breeds from 15¢ to 18¢ per pound, springs and antegund springs, ducks white and colored at 18¢ to 20¢, large breed geese at 18¢, and horse and beef hides with miscellaneous notes. No market for cull, sick, thin or crippled poultry.

Closing Out and Public Sales Across Iowa in Late January and February

A series of farm sales and closings are listed across Iowa with dates from January 19 to February 17. Items include the Duroe Jersey Bred Low Sale, multiple closing-out sales by individuals such as Mrs. Margaret Witting and Jacob Hotle, and public sales including Chanley Rickey and Israel Davis Estate, with locations described by townships and roads.

Duroe Jersey Mike Trier Keota Iowa Margaret Witting S. W Crawfordsville S. E Israel Davis C. O C. I. Davis

Legion Asks Representation for World Disarmament Conference

Indianapolis Jan 18 The American Legion executives urged representation on any delegation President Coolidge may name to attend the world disarmament conference. National Commander John R McQuigg was instructed to present the request, echoing the 1922 convention policy calling for informal Legion participation in talks toward disarmament.

Legion Indianapolis Ind American Legion Coolidge United States John R. McQuigg

Farmer Wilbur Walton Charged With Arson In Mount Vernon Fires

Wilbur Walton a 30 year old farmer living near Mount Vernon Iowa was arrested at Grand Junction and jailed on arson charges. He allegedly helped start fires destroying property near Mount Vernon over recent months after failing to answer a grand jury summons. Walton denies the charge and had earlier sworn affidavits accusing George Schley of setting Smythe home fire. the grand jury investigated but did not indict Schley.

Cedar Rapids Wilbur Walton Mount Vernon Grand Junction Walton George Schley George Smythe

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