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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
2
Chicago market notes large receipts across hogs cattle and sheep with 47 000 total today and holdovers. Prices show slow to weak demand with top hogs around 15 60 and beef steers 15 50 to 17 26 with various weights and classes listed. Receipts hogs 1841 cattle 730 calves 1415 sheep 7496 with shipments data for each product.
The report lists oats and corn prices with mixed percentages and volumes such as 83 percent, 63 cars for oats and 111 cars for corn. It notes tendencies on tone and steady movement with specific grade references No. 4 Y. C. and No. 3 W. C. along with a March Clover price of 35.70.
The text describes grizzly behavior in winter noting limited hibernation, diet of meat honey roots and eggs, and defending food. It mentions a mother bear with two cubs and a stressed den scene among rocks. A girl named Eve is tutored to not speak unless spoken to, with a hoste?s reaction prompting questions about what comes next.
Journal lists numerous livestock auctions across Iowa towns ledgers from Mahannah to Riverside including Chester White Duroc Poland China and Hampshire breeders. Entries mention sale types closing out public and breeding stock with locations such as Washington Crawfordsville Ainsworth Fairfield and Columbus Junction along with dates from Jan 30 to Feb 28.
Fresh laid eggs per dozen and poultry prices listed in cents per pound or each. Animal skins hides and pelts priced by type with high values noted. beeswax and tallow also listed. The ad notes they moved three trucks to aid moving customers and offer to quote hauling prices at 18 cents.
Community letters invite farm items and livestock tips while reporting a $788 verdict for John W Grismore over cattle weighing claims. The piece also notes Iowa farm accounting efforts for youths, a school trend toward businesslike farming, and the first Iowa State College ham and bacon show with $150 cash premiums and judge scores.
Parents can help the community and their own peace of mind by keeping sick children home for a day or two to break up a cold. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is advertised as safe for children, containing no opium, aiding expectoration and lung relief. Lem mon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere promote it.
A humorous toddler prayer scene unfolds as Raymond’s mother hears his sleepy night wish. The child asks God to repeat last night’s prayer because he is too tired to remember it, ending with Amen.
Washington reports banker Mark C. Prentiss warns Europe faces bankruptcy and repudiation of its war debts. He cites worsening foreign exchange, shrinking European economies including Germany Britain France Italy, and notes U S funding plans for Allied loans as the only viable path.
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