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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1930
Page
2
Direct market weak 10c lower and light lights and pigs 25c lower with top at 10.40. Cattle 8,000 and calves 2,000. market generally steady for steers and long yearlings, strong due to scarcity. Slaughter steers 12.50 to 16.25, cows 6.50 to 10.25, vealers 12.00 to 16.00. stocker and feeder steers 8.25 to 11.25. Sheep 18,000 with fat lambs 12.25 to 12.50, ewes 3.00 to 6.75, feeder lambs 11.50 to 12.50.
Local merchants promote poultry seed quality and stock readiness. Shoppers are urged to check purity and germination tags, inspect stock, and plan brooder supplies now. Patrons Qsecar Hughes Dwight Booth and Merle Sadler recently bought salt in barrels, while John Jackson acquired Wrights Smoke Salt and Sugar Cure.
Wheat futures edge higher with Mar contracts at 1.1844 to 1.1914, May and July ranges tightening. Corn and oats move within narrow bands while rye holds around 0.89 to 0.87. Lard shows no sales with steady early 10.40 to 10.75 levels.
Chicago reports January 30 event estimates hogs 40000 cattle 3000 sheep 14000 for tomorrow's receipts.
Grain market notes show mixed bids for wheat at 11574 to 120. Corn bids vary with 4 mixed 7919 6 mixed 77 to 78 percent and 6 fixed 76 to 77 percent. Yellow corn ranges 82 to 80 in 3 to 6 unit lots. White corn 2 to 83, 5 white 81 to 86 percent, 6 white 77. Oats sample grades listed 71 to 454 with 3 white 43 to 44. Rye absent, barley 60 to 68, Timothy 460 to 655, clover 1100 to 1850, ie 751 2.
The Toledo seed market shows Clover domestic cash at 10.85 old and 11.05 new with January at 11.50 and February trading between 11.05 and 11.10. March ranges from 11.15 to 11.55 with choices at 11.45 to 11.50 and 11.55. Timothy cash varies 3.00 to 3.40, and cash imported sits at 9.50. Als ke notes 10.60 with February 19.65 and March 10.80.
In Sioux City Iowa a single day set an all time hog delivery record with 14575 hogs checked into the stockyards and total receipts reaching 24000 including train shipments. In Boone Ernest Hedstrom collapsed from carbon monoxide fumes a second time in three weeks while driving a tractor. In Ogden a Lion's club ceremony featured Rev A Raymond Grant of Vinton as principal speaker with delegation from Boone Ft Dodge Ames and Madrid in attendance.
Jap Bidwell in town urges readers to note the Democrats will elect the next sheriff. He points out their gathering and says he spoke with the next sheriff candidate, inviting public attention to the plan.
Hiram Johnson claims Henderson Wallace photographed the park during winter attire to market to the Sons of Rest next summer when heat returns. The Kernels and Cobbs Column clipping notes this market paper reader appeal strategy.
Mr and Mrs Joe Poderil of Ainsworth Route 1 traveled to Washington for a shopping trip. Mrs Poderil recalls knowing them from Gladwin years ago when Lester Orr operated a store. Joe manages two farms with capable help, keeping him busy.
The Pathfinder notes a buyer planning to attend the Warner and Keyser sale on Friday January 31 and an auction at Ray Perry's on Monday February 3 where cows are sold to cover expenses and improve the home.
A playful verse from Earl Kingsheim in Lime Springs Iowa portrays a woman as a “dainty cow” who defies stereotypes about beauty and behavior. The poem contrasts her with expectations, ending with a quip about locals and a joke by Harold Angell from Elk Falls Kansas.
A collection notes farm sale ads and obituaries from Iowa items include Naomi Keller Dallas Center and W A Cherry farm sale near Sigourney. Funeral notices for Mrs Sadie Ramhouser Columbus City and Mrs Jim Devine referenced with Swift family. Also references to Purebred Hampshire hogs Jersey cattle sale by Walden Ballinger for Feb 5.
Claud and Ray Flynn of Riverside reported the highest price on a grade dry cow at a sale, claiming One Hundred Thirty dollars. Harriet Keck Huber and Verne Dawson interact with the Journal as neighbors in Washington Iowa. Charley McKay addresses illness and clippings among letters received January 27, 1959.
Tommy, threatened by his mother with punishment, crawled under the bed and refused to come out. His father was sent in to fetch him. Tommy saw his father crawl under the bed and asked, Gee dad, is she after you too.
Mrs A Housare and her son from Crawfordsville drove to Washington after school on Wednesday in a brief local travel note.
John Titterington of Linby arrived in Milwaukee on Wednesday and is visiting his daughter Mrs Will Lin of near Ainsworth.
The Ames iris show will be held May 30 and the Indianola rose show on June 10, announced at the garden short course during farm and home week. Tentative plans were set for Iowa City and Des Moines flower shows in the first week of June, with the Town peony show in Des Moines June 14 and 15.
Market list shows cream per pound 34 cents below parity, eggs fresh laid per dozen is listed, heavy breed hens per pound 20 cents, Leghorn hens 16 cents, heavy breed roosters 16 cents, Leghorn roosters 12 cents, other animal hides priced per item with horse hides at 3 dollars and mare or colt hides at 1 dollar 50 cents each. No market for sick thin or crippled poultry.
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