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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1929
Page
2
Cattle receipts total about 11 000 with calves around 2 000. Steers and heifers, mostly steady to 25 higher in selective trades, for slaughter steers good to choice mostly 1100 to 1600 pounds, prime yearlings 1300 to 1600, light stockers 925 to 1200.
Receipts show cattle and hog totals, with cattle weights and grade ranges from common to premium. Sheep demand steady to up, lambs strong with good to choice grades, and feeder lambs noted. Grain futures and crop quotes close with mixed ranges across corn oats barley and wheat.
Seed market figures show Toledo prices with 1806 cash 1800 and March imports 1275. Timothy seeds list cash old 300 and new 315 by February and March with 320 in March. Alsike seeds list cash new 1900 and February 1925.
A fragmented notice notes shift in customary rites as changes fade from old guard. The piece reflects on youth and tradition amid evolving social norms and local attitudes toward legacy and security in the community.
Readers describe a cold day with many sledders in town and open main roads while side roads stay rough. Dr Hindehill, visiting from Keota, stops by the hospital with Keota folks in improving condition. Adams of Tallyland recovers well after a wood accident, and Mr KalIonS endures a broken hip as visits uplift spirits. Notices include several upcoming sales and a closing-out event by Rev. W. B. McCrory near Mt Ainsworth. Col Charles Brown appears healthier, hospital stay easing. The piece closes with a light local exchange about biking discipline and a humorous greeting.
Numerous farm public and closing out sales announced with dates from January to February. Listings name sellers Clarence Rathmel C H Wagner Dale Darbyshiresouthwest of Havre Mrs James V Josing out sale Chas Marek Joe M Wolfe John Nickerson Earnest Carlson Mrs Frank Smith Pete and Tom Herdo Robert G Sheetz and others with locations near Washington Ainsworth Letts Keota West Chester Wellston and surrounding areas.
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