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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1932
Page
2
Markets show varied demand with hogs steady and cattle mostly steady. Light and medium weights sold 4.10 to 4.20 with best light at 4.25. heavies 3.70 to 3.90. Cattle receipts 13,000. hogs 65,900. lambs 6.5% top. Beef steers high value 7.50 to 10.50. cows 2.75 to 5.00. yearlings 6.00 to 10.00. sheep 16,000, lambs 5.50 to 6.50.
Combined hog receipts at 21 concentration yards and 7 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the four hour period ending 8:00 A M totaled 87,000, up from 85,200 a week ago and 52,100 a year ago. Prices mostly steady with light hogs and top weights quoted 140 to 160 pounds.
The notice lists price ranges for hogs by weight class from light to heavy and pigs, with several weight and grade categories. It notes bas ed on bulk transactions and that long haul shipments with excessive weight loss or fullness may fetch higher or lower prices, and excludes hogs bought at shipping point weights from quotations.
Chicago market notes list butter eggs cheese and poultry bids by grade and size. Potatoes and regional shipments—US and state trucked lines—show varied advances and special lots across multiple districts.
Chicago seed market reports prices for red clover Alsike and Timothy. Red clover ranges from fair to fancy with various grades from 11.00 to 15.00 per unit. Alsike is quoted 10.00 to 14.00. Timothy lists good 3.50, choice 3.75, fancy 4.00.
Rain affected grain shipments with 29 cars of wheat, 110 cars of corn, and 33 cars of oats reported, indicating lighter transport activity across the rail line. The terse item records freight movements and weather impact without broader context.
Chicago cash grain quotes show mixed moves across cereals with wheat in narrow ranges and corn and oats slipping in spots. Notable entries include hard red winter wheat around 57 to 59 percent, northern spring at 66, and rye No 2 at 49 to 61 percent, while oats and barley posted varied fractions.
Chicago grain prices show varied openings and closes across wheat corn and oats with multiple contracts listed. Market data includes March May July and September positions, with figures for high low and close, reflecting active trading in the session.
John A. Murphy aged 47 was killed when his car collided with a Burlington passenger train at the South Eighteenth street crossing in Des Moines. His wife and Jack Murphy, their son, were injured. The car was dragged 90 feet along the track and demolished.
Bleak Dartmoor prison in England endured a 12 hour riot injuring about eighty five prisoners and guards. Rioters fired buildings, seized parts of the yard and governor’s office, while police and troops restored order with guards ready to shoot to kill. Six ringleaders isolated as investigations proceed.
The Automobile Safety League warns that poor driving posture rests weight on the wrong parts and slippage on smooth upholstery leads to fatigue and slower reactions. Correct stance involves a back touch to the seat, slight recline, feet on the floor, and unobstructed breathing for better safety.
D F Macon reports brief items from nearby towns including civic updates, upcoming events, and local happenings compiled for readers of The Journal.
During the War of 1812 on April 6, 1815, six prisoners were killed when wardens fired on a group protesting food rations. The detainees were mainly American seamen who refused to fight the United States.
Nuremberg in Germany is noted for hosting the first hot dog stand in local lore as visitors have long enjoyed grilled franks and sauerkraut at The Old Sausage Bell, a historic roadside stop.
A University of Iowa study by Ralph D Minnard on 1252 students in Marengo West Liberty Marion Washington and Davenport shows attitudes toward Jews Mexicans and Negroes vary by individual rather than sex or socioeconomics. Attitudes begin forming in seventh grade and evolve through adolescence.
Wallace Berry and Jackie Cooper star as a broken down boxer and his son living near a border resort in The Champ. The film blends tender entwinement with vivid border town color including horse racing and grumbling halls. Roses Ates Edward Brophy Irene Rich Hale Hamilton also appear in the notable cast.
W J Keifer displays a new Pontiacs load at his Keifer Garage south of the Y M C A. The dealer highlights improvements in the models and expresses optimism about Washington county sales, claiming a steady demand and faith in the area's future.
Police in Waterloo search for two bandits who robbed Hearst grocery store clerk Devenir Perkins, 18, last night. The men, dressed in overalls, escaped with $200.
The passage argues that among three races the greatest freedom from race prejudice is shown by the group most open to ethical choice information and rational judgment up to tenth grade. As adolescents grow socially conscious they align more with their own group's conditioning, causing attitudes to decline from the standard.
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