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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1928

Page

2

Hog Market Receipts Mixed Across Weight Classes

Hog receipts total around 60 000 with prices 10 to 15 cents higher on the day. Top at 8 50 with most 170 to 210 lb hogs at that level. bulk good and choice 120 to 200 lbs around 8 55 to 8 60. Heavier 210 to 800 lbs ranged 8 20 to 8 45. 130 to 150 lbs 7 75 to 8 30. Most hogs 7 25 to 7 50. heavy weights up to 8 00 and better bulk. Packing sows 7 25 to 7 50. Lightweights 7 60 to 7 65. Heavyweights 250 to 350 lbs medium choice 8 00 to 8 35. midweights 200 to 250 lbs 8 15 to 8 50. lightweights 160 to 200 lbs common to choice 8 00 to 8 50. light lights 130 to 160 lbs common to choice 7 50 to 8 50. packing sows 7 10 to 7 65. Slaughter pigs 99 to

Cattle Market Receipts and Price Ranges Reported

Receipts 19,000 with early sales of fed steers and stockers mostly 25 cents lower. Slaughter cattle and calves show varied quotes. steers 1500 lbs up 14.75 to 18.00, 1000-1500 lbs 16.70 to 18.00, lighter weights 16.25 to 17.25 for older groups. Cows, heifers, and calves priced across a wide range, with cutters and low grades steady to weak and feeders mixed.

Common

Livestock Estimates Reported in Chicago Notes

Chicago on January 30 reports tomorrow's cattle estimates at 5 000 head and hogs at 51 000 while sheep are seen at 10 000 head The brief supply outlook highlights livestock figures for traders and market watchers.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Market Summary

Chicago grain quotes list Wheat Corn and Oats futures for March May July contracts with opening highs lows and closes. The data shows price ranges and percent changes across wheat corn and oats for several delivery months in a concise market update.

Chicago Cash Grain Prices Reported for Wheat Corn and More

Chicago cash grain quotes list wheat, corn, oats, barley and timothy prices for several grades and weights. Prices range from about 0.49 to 1.36 per unit, with various quality distinctions and the note of mixed lots and barleys. The report reflects regional market activity in late January.

Toledo Seed Market Prices for Clover and Timothy

Seed prices listed include Clover cash 18.65 Feb 18.05 March 18.00 cash imp 15.75 Jan imp 16.45 Feb imp 16.50 March imp 16.50. Timothy cash 2.05 March 2.15. Alsike cash 16.25 Jan 16.25 Feb 16.30 March 16.45.

Clover Timothy Alsike

Kirby Jury Deadlock Ends Trial in Dubuque Case

In Dubuque Iowa Emmett Kirby a gang leader was unable to reach a verdict on the murder of Charles Hos after about 30 hours of deliberation He faces retrial at the next term Prosecutors stated. Clark Troy a gang member was convicted and given a life sentence in the same case.

Dubuque Emmett Kirby Charles Hos Ilos Clark Troy

Agricultural gains lead in Federal Reserve District 10 1927

Kansas City report shows district 10 commerce up one per cent in 1927 over 1926. Agricultural output boosts the rise with corn crop surging over 100 per cent, noted as the era’s standout farming achievement.

Kansas City Federal Reserve District Federal Reserve Bank

Community Notes From Wyman Shifts And Church Honors

Mrs E V Humphreys reports a busy Wyman scene with visitors from the area. Rev Remo Robb was ordained and installed as pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church with representatives from Morning Sun Sharon Hopkinton and Washington. A reception for the Robbs will be hosted at the J K Dune home. Our basketball team travels to Ainsworth tonight to face Ainsworth High School.

Homer Davis Washington Remo Robb Reformed Presbyterian Church Morning Sun Sharon Hopkinton Ainsworth Ainsworth High Margaret Graves Robertson Washington Co

Crawfordsville Girls and Boys Win Doubleheader at Home

The Cyclones defeated Olds 15 to 12 in girls play and 27 to 20 in boys action before about 700 fans. Crawfordsville rises to first in the Tri-county league as Jacobson led Olds in scoring and local players delivered strong performances. Reverend E W Griffith preached at Haskins church. Miss Mina McCleary visited from Koota.

Ruth Loveland Mt. Pleasant Finois Stites Tracy Mr. Loveland Cyclones Olds Tus Hanna An Mitchell Edgar Twinjam Holmes Howsare LL. Jones Jacobson Crawfordsville T. Anderson Allender Foster M. Anderson Huston Peterson Wanna Anwyl Davidson R. Patterson C. Patterson Lowe Hanna Fletcher Moore Iowa Wesleyan E. W. Griffith Haskins Presbyterian Church Mina McCleary Koota

Snow Folklore and Local Happenings Recounted in Washington

The report notes Saturday night snow that iced walks but left roads workable, and a new snowfall starting Monday. It mentions J. G. Moriarty in serious condition, local trades including U Young selling to Col. Jon McGraw of Keota, and Walter B. Smith gifting $4. It highlights hospital visits by Gill Brown of Ainsworth and recovery hopes for Jim Clark and family attendance, plus a local preacher and singing plans amid small-town chatter.

Jim Clark Thomas James Adams Keota Tommy Adams Washington County Hospital Tommy Hus

Small Town Letters From Wisconsin and Iowa Friends

A collection of short notes from Bristol Wisconsin and Washington Iowa dated 1928 recount shared weather, hospital visits, and a letter from Mrs. Howard P. Miller. The writers mention snow, family visits, a hospital stay, and a humorous exchange about being from The Cleanest City in Iowa.

Washinton Bristol Wis Washington Mr. Walker Iowa Broadgate Charley Hayes Walker Milwaukee Howard P. Miller

Community Evening With Rock Music and Meals

The group and families attended a Tuesday evening gathering with rock music. Refreshments included sandwiches and cake. Local residents Hoxworth Rath Duke and Logan families were noted in visits and dinners. Several neighbors hauled corn from Washington elevators at a price of Doe.

Lewis Rath Ainsworth Lewis Duke Elizabeth al Logan Fred J.onfer Walnut Club Ralf Hoxworth IT. B. Hoxworth Washington

Pleasant Plains Society meeting and lodge notice

The Pleasant Plains Missionary society will hold an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. R. G. Chery on Wednesday. Washington lodge No. 26 A. F. and A. M. will work in the third degree Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. Visiting veterans are welcome and a full attendance is desired.

Washington BE. S Alice Meek W. M. Della McBride Damascus Shrine W. S. of J Masonic Temple Maude B. Davis Sara E. Walker Washington Lodge A. B A. M PD. L. Carbaugh W. M R. W. Thompson Pleasant Plains Missionary Society R. G. Chery A. F

The New Graham Theatre Presents Vaudeville This Week

The New Graham Theatre in Washington hosts Lor roth y Morgan and Her Vaudeville de Vue for three days this week. The act features a sixty minute program with songs dances and special scenery and orchestra. The show accompanies the photoplay The Third Degree starring Dolores Costello which deals with police torture past and present and includes Costello’s remark on public sentiment toward capital punishment.

Graham Washington Dolores Costello Lorrothy Morgan Gray Geo. Brown H. H. Club

Closing out and public sales listed across Iowa towns

A sequence of overdue sale notices lists dates from January 30 to February 18 for estates and closing out sales. Items include Herbert Harbison, Fred Grosscup, W J Crawford, Aura Jones, Erwin Blankenhorn, R M Godfrey, Knotek Bros, Geo Clapper, W Beliel, Macc Reenblossom, Th Moore and Son, and John Brinton Estate with locations near Haskins Brighton Washington Columbus City Ainsworth and Crawfordsville.

Herbert Harbison Haskins Fred Grosscup Brighton W. J. Crawford Washington Aura Jones Columbus City Erwin Blankenhorn Crawfordsville R. M. Godfrey Knotek Bros Duroe Jersey Bred Sons Iowa Busby Sale Geo. Clapper Macc Reenblossom Th. Moore and Son Ainsworth John Brinton

Dr. R. V. Pierce and His Favorite Prescription

A physician of notable humanity Dr R V Pierce left a lasting record through medical study and herbal knowledge. He developed Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription a tonic for women’s pains nervousness headaches and backaches available as tablets or liquid at local stores.

R. V . Pierce Doctor Pierce

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