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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
2
Market opened with hog receipts of 28 000 and bids 25 to 35 higher, later selling about steady with numerous bids 10 to 20 lower and very slow demand. Top hogs steady later at 85 dollars. Cattle ranges show fat steers strong, best at 1410, cows and yearlings firm, calves and medium weight hogs varied. slaughter classes listed with prices across weight brackets.
Sheep receipts total around 9 000 with market tending strong and midweek gains. Beef cattle show good to choice ranges from 825 to 1150 with cutters and vealers improving. stocker and feeder steers quoted from 1173 to 1950 in mixed weights. Lambs and fat ewes move higher with top fat lambs near 1700 and ewes around 1500 to 4550.
The notices show livestock and grain price quotations and futures for various contracts including Corn Oats Wheat and Lard with multiple delivery months. It lists cash prices for Clover Timothy and related seed products across several months and markets, indicating fluctuating values and mixed movement.
A fragmented note describes the moon’s monthly rise changes, noting delays in its ascent and the sun’s opposite positions in the sky. It suggests autumn presents a distinctive pattern where the full moon aligns with slower rising times and diminished delays.
On a frigid day the Robertson sale drew locals and distant buyers. Horses and cattle sold well with bay mares at 340 dollars and cattle reaching up to 120 dollars each. The note on local life and oddities, from Keota to Brighton, colors a bustling rural market scene with humorous asides.
Poultry price list from Washington Produce Markets shows butter fat test per Ib and per dozen, leghorn and heavy breeds at varied rates, 1968 hatch figures, hides priced at a dollar per Ib, extra for pout and severed, no market for sick or crippled birds. note mentions sick poultry market and general market conditions.
A Washington Star quote warns that one who ousts old companions to seek new audiences loses the pleasure of longtime friendships. The wry line, attributed to Hi Ho the sage, reflects skepticism about changing social circles.
A fragmented Journal sale column lists multiple closing out sales around Ainsworth, Washington, West Chester, Wellston, and Keota. Names include Chas Marek, Joe Wolfe, John Nickerson & son, Earnest Carlson, Mrs. Frank Smith, Pete and Tom Erdo, Robert Sheets, and W. H. Buckler with sale dates from January 31 to February 15 at various farms.
Describes thin despondent people with headaches and indigestion from stomach acid. Claims Pape's Diapersin dissolves acid, sweetens the stomach, and aids digestion. Says thousands regained appetite and gained weight by chewing one tablet after meals, with 5 million packages used yearly.
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