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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1936
Page
7
The Chicago market report shows hogs at 18 000 head with early extremes around 10 40 for 170 to 250 pounds and 9 90 to 10 25 for lighter weights. Cattle steady with beef steers 12 00 to 15 00 and calves 5 00 to 12 00. Sheep steady with lambs 10 00 to 10 50 and yearlings 7 00 to 8 75. Estimated receipts listed for tomorrow.
Chicago early market report notes Legge items with receipts 8 078 cases and 24 percent current. butter shows steady market with 8 093 titbs and 32 to 33 percent firsts. poultry prices steady with leghorn hens 14 to 18 percent and turkeys 20 percent. potatoes on track with arrivals 282 and shipments 484.
Chicago buyers and traders report no. 4 mixed at 57% to 59 percent, No. 5 mixed 65 to 57, No. 4 yellow 57% to 59, No. 5 yellow 55 to 657, No. 4 white 58 to 69, No. white 57. Receipts total 57 cars.
U S No 2 yellow soybeans in St. Louis quoted at 74 to 76 cents per bushel for January delivery reflecting market pricing.
Mrs. Joe Shimkus sister of Mrs. R L Keyser from Detroit has returned home after visiting since Mr Keyser s death. Miss Bernadine Long hosted a 4H meeting at her home Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ralph Waggoner visited Sunday at the Harvey home.
Chicago list of grain prices and ranges from a January report includes wheat, corn, oats, rye with bid offer figures and monthly contracts. The data shows near term highs and lows, with futures for May and Sept indicated and miscellaneous percent figures throughout.
Walter Jones of Columbus Junction attended the sale and purchased hay corn and cate he needed. The Ed Libe farm southwest of Tit us was involved. Hoyle bought his items with two boys Harold and Rodney Davis assisting, as neighbors and distant buyers kept the event lively and orderly.
The account notes neighbors and Mrs Hoyle hosting a dinner with Harry Whittaker and B Reed among helpers. It mentions two unidentified boys raised on the farm and gratitude for outside support. Whittaker Melvin Boothquirk and others contributed to a successful meal despite heavy snow.
A fragment depicts a stenographer’s vacation with a road trip earlier dreamlike sensual imagery and a playful tone. The speaker hints at companionship and a seaside or travel setting as a musical playful verse suggests leisure and companionship.
Thanks to Guy and Lyle of Keota who were at the Davis Hoyle site. Mrs. Rittenhouse Lyle is noted, along with several Keota residents and Ainsworth shoppers. The clipping mentions Rit tenhouse, Sowash, Smyle, Griener, Knapp and others as Washington shoppers on Monday. A couple of clippings from the Columbus Junction Gazette.
A brief Bible verse quote notes that Evi shall slay the wicked and those who hate the righteous shall be desolate, citing Psalms 34 21 as the source. The line presents a archaic religious warning in a historical print style.
American railroads announce a new safety record claiming 1935 passed with no passenger deaths in train accidents. A veteran rail associations group campaigns to push Congress and states to equalize competition among carriers. The item includes fragmented, unclear text about individuals and dates, with several garbled phrases and unrelated asides.
The A. Bf. Dill family hosted dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson and son Ralph from Columbus Junction and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Howell of Crawfordsville.
A garbled market listing shows prices for dairy and eggs from 86 Reister & Sone, including Cream sour No 1 at 8 9e lb and Heavy Hens at 12e lb. The remainder contains unreadable text and disjointed notes about local residents and events.
An advertisement from Montgomery Ward and Co in Washington Iowa seeks a young man with general hardware experience and willingness to attend school. The note reflects harsh winter conditions and a closing line about the pond thaw and rising temperatures.
Preliminary steps to establish first aid stations on highways in north Lae county were under way in Fort Madison. At least two stations will be sought in the northern section. Similar stations were established some years ago.
A sequence of sale notices listing dates from January 29 to February 8 for various individuals and properties near Washington and surrounding towns. Items include closing out sales and stock or Angus cattle listings, with venues at Whitaker sale barn, Brighton area, or route locations, plus ongoing community sales every Saturday and midweek notices from City Feed Yard and Midway Sale Co.
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