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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1928

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Prices and Market Update

Chicago livestock receipts total 84,000 with hogs 67,000 and cattle 17,000. Hogs show fair bid by shippers traders and small packers with top at 8.40 for 170–219 lb cattle mixed. weights vary and packing hogs range 6.75 to 8.40. Cattle trading mixed. fat cows and butcher heifers weaker, best fed steers around 18.50, bulk 13.50–15.50, calves mostly 14.00–14.50 with light weights 12.00–13.00 and slaughter cattle prices 11.25–18.50 depending on weight and grade.

Chicago Livestock Chicago Steau

Livestock Market Report Mixed Cattle and Sheep Prices

Cattle ranged from 12.25 to 16.75 for heifers and 8.25 to 15.00 for vealers, with cows 6.50 to 11.50 and cutters 5.60 to 6.50. Sheep receipts near 15,000 with fat lambs 12.50 to 14.90, feedings 12.50 to 13.25. slaughter lambs 10.25 to 14.15, ewes 5.25 to 7.75, feeding lambs 11.65 to 13.40.

Livestock Estimates for Tomorrow Reported

Chicago on January 23 reports tomorrow's livestock estimates: cattle 9000 hogs 53000 sheep 12000. The figures come from LP dispatch noting market expectations for cattle hogs and sheep.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Grain Prices Report

Chicago cash grain quotes dated Jan 23 show Wheat at various classes around 1.41 to 1.51, Corn from 0.83 to 0.85, and Oats 0.56 to 0.67 with Rye at 1.11 and Barley near 0.87 to 0.96. Timothy 3.19 to 3.86 and Clover 21.75 to 29.50.

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Market Seed Prices for Clover and Timothy and Alsike

Toledo Seed Market lists prices for Clover and Timothy seeds with cash and imported options. Prices shown include February March dates and variations in cash and imp formats for each seed type.

Horning Sale Called One Of The Season’s Best

The Ge Henry Horning sale drew a county wide crowd with Charlie Brown as the auctioneer. Top horse sold for 152.50 for a year old mare, sheep averaged 18.00 a head, oats sold at 6re, and machinery and cattle sold well.

Ge Henry Horning Charlie Brown Horning

Country Doctor Glorified on Screen at New Graham

Rudolph Schildkraut stars as the country doctor in The Country Doctor at the New Graham theatre today and tomorrow. The veteran actor delivers a highly artistic performance, supported by Junior Coghlan Sam De Grasse Gladys Brockwell Virginia Bradford and Louis Natheaux under Rupert Julian’s direction.

Rudolph Schildkraut New Graham Theatre Mr. Schildkraut Mann Page Isola Forrester Junior Coghlan Sam de Grasse Gladys Brockwell Virginia Bradford Louis Natheaux Rupert Julian

Neighbors Host Surprise Farewell for Crawford Family

Mrs Joe Schlatter, Mr and Mrs Joe Schlatter and children were honored Thursday night with a surprise farewell party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Gugel and sons Louis and Frederick Edward Ezra Miss Anna Vae Conrad Mr and Mrs HughConra and sons Roger and Glenn Dean and many others. Music and refreshments featured peaches whipped cream cake and coffee. A cake baked by Effie Wittmer bore names Joe Stenna Max Wayne and Betty Jean. The group departs with heartfelt regret and many lasting friendships.

Crawford Joe Schlatter John Gugel Louis Frederick Edward Ezra Anna Vae Conrad Hugh Conra Roger Glenn Dean Ernest Seabranch Lucille Darlene Leroy David Schlatter Inez Edgar Payne Bernard Glenn Robert Evelyn Edd Springer Lyman Johnson Marie Velma Lena Roth Irene Arthur Wyse Rodger Betty Roth Edwin Saltzman Glenn Kempf Milo Kempf Zene Lloyd Effie Wittmer Pauline Alice Joe Stenna Max Wayne Betty Jean

Hazel Craig visits Keota teachers in Crawfordsville

Nellie Manners reports Hazel Craig, a former Keota domestic science teacher now visiting Crawfordsville with Babel Crooks over Friday night. Glenn Huston attended Cedar Rapids insurance meetings. Dr. Coons of Mt. Pleasant visited the local school. Mrs. Bentley Thomson and Mary Gale leave quarantine after fumigation. Mary Gale recovered from scarlet fever. The Presbyterian Sabbath school class held a birthday gathering for Mrs. Packer’s, John Smylie’s, Mrs. Mary McCoy, Mrs. J. Fletcher, and Mrs. Robert Evans, marking Mrs. Sarah Davidson’s 90th birthday as a guest.

Crawfordsville Hazel Craig Keota Babel Crooks Miss Craig Glenn Huston Cedar Rapids Dr. Coons Town Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Bentley Thomson Mary Gale Packer Presbyterian Church John Smylie Mary McCoy J. Fletcher Robert Evans Sarah Davidson

Weather notes and social tidbits from Washington Iowa

January weather snapshots report 42 at 2:10 pm and 38 at sunset with 20 at sunup. Social items mention the Duffy Booth sale January 24 and the Baird dairy cow sale, plus local farm closings, letters from California, and a Lincoln family genealogy note from Mrs. S. M. McCleery in San Diego.

The Journal Washington Iowa J. J. Baird Jim Col D. F. Macon Mrs. Chadwick Abe Lincoln Mr. Miller Howard Floward Lincoln Hilave Louisa County Grandfather Lincoln Jedediah S. M. McCleery Campus Ave San Diego Calif

Birthday celebration among friends and cooks

A Saturday gathering of 22 guests featured birthday cakes and fine culinary handiwork. The event felt festive as several members shared treats while Dr. and Mrs. S. W. Huston and Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Smith of Mt. Pleasant attended.

S. W. Huston H. K. Smith Mt. Peas

Knotek Bros Sale in Washington and Closings

The Knotek Bros offer Duroc Jersey bred sons at Bushy sale pavilion in Washington Iowa on February 9. A closing out sale by Geo Clapper occurs February 14, five miles southwest of Washington. February 15 marks W Belief closing out, one and a half years west of the courthouse.

Joe Shradel Riverside Washington Richmond Duffy and Booth N. BE Geo. Ferguson Chester Sal Pear I Davis Ralph Kloppfer W. D. Stafford Havre Fred Grosscup Brighton W. J. Crawford Aura Jones Columbus City Erwin Blankenhorn Crawfordsville R. M. Godfrey Knotek Bros Duroc Jersey Bred Sons Iowa Geo. Clapper South W. Belief Mes Court House

Washington Produce Markets Price List Summary

Old roosters and ducks offered by the pound with prices 12 to 19 cents. Geese, hens, pullets, and young roosters listed by weight. springs at 13 cents. Beef hides 14 cents per pound. horse hides at six dollars each. Cream butterfat 44 cents per pound. Fresh eggs priced with a one cent premium for poultry delivered. No market for sick or crippled poultry.

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A. H Harry) Herbold Washington County Pritchard Commission Company U. S A. H. Herbold Hog Salesman Toledo Timothy Alsike Jersey Guernsey Fordson John Deere McCormick-Deering Roderick Rock Island Dain New Perfection Emerson Oliver Gang Moline H. P. Fairbanks-Morse Concord Ralph B. Kloppfer Cray & Brown Karona Sav. Bk Joe DD Schlatter Nellie Manners Duffy-Booth Duffy Clarence Rtthmel John Burham Mr Dougherty Ralph Jno Elmer's Boy G’bors Mr. Baird Lee Holland Bairds James Duffy Denver California Brindley Sam McCleery Wayne A. Simerman Roach & Hugill Drovers National Bank Union Stock Yards J. Ben Roach Walter P. Roach B. R. Hugill W. A. Simerman J. L. Merrion Evening Journal Leo Shenlango-tie cCood Cook Call Howard Skinner West Chester Fritz Glenn C. Hayes D. W. Ferguson Washington R Fairfield Russel Smith Sandy Hook Wall Brighton Clyde Hillhouse Shearer Inquire of Journal Washington Rendering Works Dempsey & Breitenbach Karl F. Libe Walter Little Thos. R. Gillespie Farrow DE Laval Ge. Ge Dodds W. G. Barr Methodist Church Mr. Conant Winfield Iowa Livestock Commission Company John A. Babcock W. S. Reister E. 8Rd St Reister E. Wash. St Eggs and Poultry Zeno Tinnes Chas. Churchill Myartle Frank Jodie Zear Ray Long Marie Hartnell George Klett Lawrence Carrigs Brotherhood Merle Brinning Ben Dr. Masson Washington Produce Markets R. L. Gibson
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