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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1927
Page
2
Market news from Chicago notes cattle receipts around 500 with mixed demand for steers yearlings and heifers, fat cows weak. Feeder and slaughter trades weak. top heifers lower. Sheep receipts 1,500 with higher fat lamb prices and higher sheep. Hogs receipts 5,000 with very slow demand, premiums down from Friday, light weights weaker, heavy weights near 12.15.
A reader from White Cloud Kansas testifies that during a life crisis Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, plus Pleasant Pellets, saved her life and relieved stomach trouble and nervousness. She urges others to use them, noting cost savings. Mrs A D Smith endorses with a druggist serving both tablet and liquid forms.
Chicago January 29 price bulletin shows corn with multiple yellow white and mixed varieties ranging from 62 to 79 percent moisture or grade values and oats at 44 percent, barley at 69 percent, timothy 5.00 to 5.75, and clover 25.00 to 33.00.
The Toledo market notes prices for Clover, Timothy, Alsike and Hay with cash and February March figures. Clover cash of 23.50 domestically and 21.50 imported. February and March 17.70. Timothy cash 2.85, February 2.95, March 3.00. Alsike cash 22.50, March 22.75. Hay listed at 25.00.
President Coolidge used his veto for the first time this session to kill a Senate bill authorizing the Shoshone Indians in Wyoming to submit claims to the Court of Claims. He argued it was unreasonable to pay interest on ancient claims dating to 1868 and would open endless similar claims.
Tiny four foot square shacks dot the ice on Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin occupied by men who fish through holes with strings in hand. The improvised shelters, covered by tin paper or canvas, sit on runners and carry a small stove made from a powder can to ward off wind and improve comfort.
Prince Omwah the world renowned crystal seer arrives for a four day stand at the New Graham Theatre beginning Monday January 31. He offers oracle readings and magic acts with card manipulation and multi cultural influences. Admission ranges ten to thirty five cents.
Clarence Fiscus sold his interest in the F and S cafe to Art Swift late Tuesday night. Swift takes full charge and plans to maintain the same good service patrons have known. It remains unknown what Fiscus will do next.
Harry Bishop acquires the Art Long farm of 120 acres near Havre in what residents describe as a well located property with a strong neighborhood. The note recalls prior residence there and hints at community expectations for his future work and reliability.
Three car loads of stock were shipped from Havre Thursday while Sam Wittmer closes out his entire general merchandise stock and plans to leave the town. Neighbors Mr and Mrs will be missed as they move to a new home. The John Swift closing out sale drew a small crowd but sales did well. The Sunshine Community club bid farewell to Mr and Mrs John Baer and daughter Tillie in Washington. New neighbors arrive as Everette Beenblossom rents the John Swift farm and Harry Bishop buys the Art Long farm awaiting move.
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