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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1934

Page

2

Hogs and cattle prices edge higher in Chicago market report

The Chicago market report shows hogs at 48 000 head with steady to 10 cent higher gains, top 2.60, and mixed weights from 100 to 550 pounds. Cattle and calves run 16 000 and 1 000 respectively with active demand as steers, heifers, cows, and bulls move across weight classes. slaughter cattle and feeders show broad price ranges by weight. Sheep market also active with lambs and mutton priced by weight and grade.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Briefs

Chicago January 22 eggs market steady with receipts tallying 4 227 cases. Extra firsts noted as steady with subdued demand and stable prices amid regional trading.

Chicago

Ended life of Edward J Brundage long-time Illinois leader

Edward J Brundage former Illinois attorney general and Republican leader was found dead in the basement of his Lake Forest home with a bullet wound to the heart and a revolver beside him. Police ruled it a suicide.

Edward J. Brundage Chicago Illinois Lake Forest, Sr

Market report notes shifts in butter poultry and potatoes

Butter market shows tubs 457 with specials 20 21 extras 20 firsts 1 percent to 19 seconds 17 18 standards 19. Poultry market steady receipts 93 trucks springers 1314 broilers 10 per cent etc ducks geese turkeys roosters leghorn broilers 14. Potatoes on track with 245 rivals 146 shipments 1927 market strong.

Cash Corn Prices Mixed Across Grades in Chicago

Cash corn trades in Chicago show mixed bids with No 3 mixed 49 to 60 cents per bushel and No 2 white at 50 cents. Other grades range from 46 to 60 cents with several yellow and white varieties cited. Receipts total 17 cars.

Two Corn Hog Queries Popular in Ames Iowa

Local feed of questions to the corn hog disclosure bureau reveals two key issues. Director Cady notes sows farmed out cannot be counted unless litters were owned at farrow, and new farmers may sign contracts if they operated eligible farms in 1934 or intend to raise hogs in 1934.

Harriet Shively Wayland Iowa Wayland State Bank Fred Klopfenstein Paul H. McCord Mt. Pleasant Br.o L. Cady Cornhoe Information Bureau Cady Agricultural Extension Service Iowa State College Iiters

News Notes by the Journal's Subscription Representative

D F Macon writes as subscription representative outlining reader notices and journal promotions. The column highlights service updates and avenues for subscription inquiries.

Local roundup notes horses mules and community news

Saturday visits report good stock in the county and spry senior neighbors Will Smith and Jesse Harvey near 94. Dr Spessard and Mrs Spessard from Ainsworth attend. Mrs Margaret Nichols dies in Minneapolis at 95. Weather remains mild. families at Washington and Pleasant Hill share social events and school updates.

Ralph Waggoners Clifford Snider Will Smith Burlington Jesse Harvey Washington W. R. Gamon John Pleasant Hill T, Echool

Local Notes Reflect Weekend Happenings and Health Updates

Saturday activity includes Ernest Crawford and family visiting, a threat to newspaper delivery, and various residents shopping or caring for ill relatives. Funeral of Evan L. Davis in Crawfordsville noted. hospital reports show K A Mathers, Mrs W F Gardner, and D W Reed improving. Names such as Charlie Dickinson, Fayette McConnell, and Jim Matthews appear with church and Sabbath school references.

N. Dodder W. L. Dickinson Rieblane Washington Fayette McConnell Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church J. C. Boice Mr McConnell Jim Matthews

Escaped Convicts Face Hoes Base Transfer Rules

A contract allows transferring a hoe base if the producer worked hoes in 1932 and 1983 and farms in 1994 while meeting terms. Transfers require neither the retiree nor recipient to farm hogs previously, and the new operator must run a farm in the same county. County corn hog control and the Secretary of Agriculture must approve.

County Corn-Hog Control Association Secretary of

Community Journal Sale Dates and Closings

A rough listing shows multiple estate and closing out sales with dates and locations. Alex McCreedy near Aineworth and Matt McChan near Keota have sales in January. Duncan and Harri son hold an estate sale near Ainsworth with February closing, and Wrank Vieira hosts a closing out sale 244 miles southwest of Washington.

Ainsworth Commonnity Sale City Feed Yard Alex McCreedy Aineworth Matt McChan Keota Duncan and Harrison Wrank Vieira Washington

Southern fashion linked to common foot shape for girls

Miss Ceah Greve of the University of Texas says shaped feet are more common among southern girls. She attributes the difference to the feminine apparel worn by southern girls rather than sports clothes.

Austin Tex South Ceah Greve University of Texas

Repeal Brings Hoarded Gold Hoard Reaches Quincy Market

The repeal of prohibition brings in varied money including hoarded gold coins. The Quincy market received in exchange for hard liquor two 14 to 860 gold pieces.

Quincy Mass Quincy Market

Farm policy shift changes eligibility for hog and corn payments

The article explains transfers under Henry A. Wallace agriculture policy. The retiring farmer loses corn or hog reduction payments. The new farmer gains eligibility for corn reduction payments and can receive hog base credits, enabling hog production up to 7 percent of the hog base while still drawing corn reduction payments.

Riculture Henry A. Wallace Cady Savas

Organizing County Groups to Build Buying Power

Farmers may join county corn hog control associations to gain stronger purchasing power under the corn hog reduction plan. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration directs the program but local sign ups and administration lie with the associations. Each signer becomes a member with voting rights. county boards are elected by contracting producers and communities appoint 3 to 5 member committees.

Agricultural Adjasment Administration County Corn-Hog Control Association Alee

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