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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1934

Page

2

Chicago hog, cattle, and sheep market report

Hogs 11,000 head with 9,600 direct. Prices 8.40 to 3.75 for 160 to 380 lb pigs. top 3.75. Compared with last week, 1 to 25 cents higher. Cattle 100 calves, 200 yearlings and light steers 25 cents lower. medium and heavy steers 50 cents lower. undertone weak. many steer loads carried over. Sheep 5,000. fat lambs up early but gains trimmed. week top lambs 9.50, a new high since 1981.

Chicago U.sd Jane

Chicago Produce Market Summary Jan 27

Market roundups show weaker overall trading with receipts at 4221 for produce. Butter remains firm with firm receipts and varied price spreads, poultry shows steady demand across multiple categories, and potatoes listed as dull with no clear price direction.

Chicago U.P

Cash Corn Prices in Chicago Market Report

In Chicago on January 27, mixed corn grades show No. 2 at 48% to 49% and 49% to 50% for other batches. No. 2 yellow ranges 40% to 50% with No. 8 old at 50% to 59% and No. 4 yellow at 48% to 49%. No. 6 yellow is 48% and No. 3 white both old and new at 49%.

Chicago W.B

Wealthy investor misreads 1929 stock value of plane motor firm

In Washington a financier who invested $225 in a plane motor maker faced a missing or inflated value in 1929. Frederick B. Rentschler of United Aircraft and airmail contract probe connections are mentioned, with details unclear in the damaged caption.

Bow Beaste Commi Frederick B. Rentschler United Aircraft and It Corporation Washington

Riverside Bank Declares 20 Percent Dividend Soon

Riverside Jan 26 The Peoples Trust and Savings bank will pay a 20 percent dividend on 75 percent of deposits after waivers, the fourth such payment this year, releasing about 24000 to depositors. Total dividends reach 60,000 on certificates since last March as half the certificates are paid. Hear corn hog program over 225 farmers attended the high school assembly to learn contract filling and program details with speakers Patterson Stephens Norman Lorack and Navy. Temporary headquarters set at the bank. Parent Teacher meeting Crescent school served supper then program and social hour with songs recitations duets and readings. Spelling contest won by Mrs Veggy. Next meeting February 19 with supper and patriotic program. Needle Club Meets

Riverside Local Peoples Trust and Savings Bank Oo. C. Patterson Washington Richard Stephens Wayne Norman Ainsworth and Co F. Lorack Albert Navy Peoples Trust and Savings Bank Lorack Iowa Township Washington County Parent-Teacher Association of the Crescent School America Rita Marie Vergy Claire Dean

Man's Castle Triumph May Be Borzage’s Best Work Yet

Director Frank Borzage delivers a poignant romance in Man's Castle starring Spencer Tracy and Loretta Young. Critics hail it as a triumph beyond Seventh Heaven with a superb supporting cast including Walter Connolly Glenda Farrell and Arthur Hohl as the film opens at the State theater for Sunday and Monday showings.

Frank Borzage Spencer Tracy Loretta Young Borzage Walter Connolly Glenda Farrell Arthur Hohl Dickie Moore

The Women in His Life at Fox

A new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film stars Otto Kruger as Attorney Kent Barringer in a tale of ambition and scandal. The plot follows his ascent in law, troubled by memories of a lost love, a wrongful death accusation, and a perilous rescue. The screening begins Sunday and Monday at the Fox.

Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Otto Kruger Kruger Kent Barringer the Fox

Slogan origins and modern usage traced to Gaelic rallying cries

The term slogan derives from Slaugh gairm meaning cry of the host in Gaelic. In modern business it denotes a short sales message or policy statement used to rally support or summarize aims.

News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities

Report by D. F. Macon highlights local happenings across area towns with brief notes on events, residents, and community life gathered by the Journal’s subscription representative.

Crawfordsville Journal Notes and Local Happenings

A Crawfordsville Iowa letter traces January 25 1934 events at Fletcher Motor Garage Hi Way cafe and local talk on cattle market up about a dollar from last month. It notes W G Edwards support to his home, Griff Davis seeking Journal renewal, and a 10 pound golden eagle killed October 22 by Edward Hauenstein aged 14.

Crawfordsville Roger Colthurst Frank Courtney Fletcher Motor Garage Mr. Colthurst Edward Hauenstein

Crawfordsville notes on residents and spring sales

In Crawfordsville several neighbors update on homes and moves. D S Miller of Kalona repairs property. Emerson Witting and others discuss mail delivery. Mr Sickels plans to move near Havre. R J Orr showcases a modern house on Crooks farm. Holmes family thanks readers for support and announces new home west of Crawfordsville. Duncan and Harrison sale adds a Duroe hog. next week Elmus Brenneman sale starts Monday two miles northwest of Keota.

R. J. Orr Crooks Farm Mr. Orr L. A. Cherryholmes Crawfordsville Washington Elmus Brenneman Keota

Royal Neighbors Install Officers In Ainsworth Meeting

The Royal Neighbors held a Tuesday meeting at their hall in Ainsworth with officer installation led by installing officer Mrs. Mary Sallaby of Washington and ceremonial marshal Mrs. Haight of Winfield. Officers named include oracle Myrtle O Conner and other roles. several officers were not present to be installed.

Ainsworth Mary Sallaby Washington Haight Winfield Marshall Oracle Miss Myrtle O'Conner Mary Lord Minta Smylie Florence Wheeler Marehall Rose Wood Adeliy McFarland Outer Sentinel Clara Toileau Faith Verna O Conner Modesty Mary Hopping Endurance Hazel Goble Martha Wood Ferne Steele Genevieve Peterson Severn Flower Carrie Wareer Florence Goble Spndal Adelia M. Farland Farnest Salladay Harry Reece George Haight

Medieval Crown Found Buried in Danish Town Square

A medieval golden crown believed hidden by King Christian II was unearthed beneath the pavement in a public square near Copenhagen. The discovery in Dentoark sparks intrigue about Nordic royal history and artifacts.

Christian II Kobenhayn Copenhagen Dentoark

Brighton Social Notices and Local Happenings

A Brighton church group spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Newton Frye for a social. H O Banks rented the Savage farm near West Chester. he and family will reside there while the Banks couple move to the Stone property in West Brighton. Mothers and Daughters Bridge Club met with Miss Kate Snyder. low scorers won the year, while hosts treated high scorers. General Long rented the Harry Wenworth farm west of town. Arnold Pringle plans an early week departure for Hutchinson Kansas to stay with sisters Mrs W D Brown and Mrs Fred Hampton. Dr and Mrs D D Baker of Wabash Indiana and Mrs H K A Baker and Mr Howard Baker of Lone Tree visited the Coffins. The Brighton Municipal Band rehearses for a minstrel show on Feb 1. The K PJs met Tuesday and conferred the rank of Knight on Merle R Thompson of Washington. visitors from the Washington lodge included Jesa Winga Glen Watson Harry Miller and W J Bugab er.

Brighton The Christian Church Newton Frye S. A H. O. Banks Near West Chester Savage Farm D. D. Baker Wabash Ind HK. A. Baker Howard Baker Lone Tree B L. Coffin K. Pjs Merle R. Thompson Washington Washington Lodge Jesa Winga Glen Watson Harry Miller W. J. Bukgaber

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