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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1928
Page
2
Chicago market report shows hog receipts at 48 000 with general prices 6 to 10 cents higher and top at 8.60 for 180 to 200 pound hogs. Bulk hogs 170 to 210 pounds bring 8.40 to 8.55, butchers 230 to 310 pounds 8.20 to 8.49, heavier hogs 8.10 to 8.15. sows 7.25 to 7.50. assorted weights list various price ranges for medium to light hogs and pigs.
Receipts 9,500 cattle with fed steers and yearlings steady. weights higher in spots. Better fat cows and heifers show movement, lower grades slow. Vealers up 50 to 15. Prices include early fed steers 13.00 to 16.00, prime load 18.50. bulls scarce, sausage bulls 8.90 to 8.50. cows good and choice 9.50 to 11.50, common 6.50 to 8.50. Calves medium to choice 7.50 to 10.50. stock cattle steers 8.09 to 12.50.
Chicago livestock estimates for tomorrow show cattle at 120000 head, horses 22000, and sheep 11000. The figures reflect regional demand and seasonal market activity as producers await price signals.
Chicago market notes show wheat corn and oats trading with March May and July contracts listed. Prices move modestly with small percentage changes across futures, reflecting routine market activity and liquidity for nearby and longer-dated positions.
A fragmented OCR snippet presents stray numbers and percentages without clear context or events. The text includes repeated percent figures and dates like May and July, but no identifiable people places organizations or actions for a coherent news item.
Pola Negri stars in Hotel Imperial at New Graham Theatre with a largely European cast to evoke a foreign setting. Director Mauritz Stiller and Minch Pommer shape the production, featuring James Hall and a lineup of Germans Russians and American actors in a highly acclaimed performance.
The Havoe Social chair plans a February Thursday meeting with Mrs. Will Miller while Mrs. Sherm Welch hosts the Poinsettia club the same day. A YMCA Carnival prompts a 6:45 pm practice. The Papist Ladies Missionary Society meets Friday with Mrs. Bowman at 2 30. The Ladies Jackson Township farm bureau group meets Friday at 1 for a lesson on Children s Clothing with Mrs. Whistler, bring wrapping paper and sewing materials.
Centerville Ta January 31 resignation of George Arzo as district court clerk fuels dispute over whether the judge or the board of supervisors should name his successor. Arzo takes effect March 1 and will become cashier at Centerville's First National Bank.
In Wayland reports describe a near accident as a Spirit of Rip Van Winkle skated into a ditch near Dave Shant’s house. Shanty helped, refused pay, and a new double corn crib for an elevator was noted on his farm amid praise for his generosity. Local shops and farms, plus barbers’ examination date in Iowa and a political candidacy in Hopkinton are also mentioned.
A sequence of sale notices lists public sale dates and locations in Washington Iowa area. Entries include Erwin Blankenhorn near Crawfordsville February 3 and Knotek Bros west of Washington February 1. Other notices name Geo Clapper February 14 and Mae Beenblossom February 16 with nearby locations.
Editor and son Warren reminisce about town life while noting visitors and locals. Howard Crozier makes two truck trips on Monday and Meno Frienburger saved 956 pigs from 9 sows in January amid chatter about roads and coastal trips. A Jap Allen joke about honesty in a lawyer garden closes the piece.
C. G. Cole of Greeley, a two term representative, announces a bid for a senate seat in the Delaware Buchanan district.
Market list shows hens leghorn and black 11 to 20 cents per pound, young roosters 12 to 16 cents, old roosters 12 cents, ducks 16 cents per pound, beef hides 20 cents, horse hides six dollars each, cream butter fat 48 cents per pound, eggs 36 cents per dozen. One cent extra paid per pound for poultry delivery. No market for sick or crippled poultry.
Physician recommended Thoxine claims relief in 15 minutes by a new theory. one swallow targets the cause without chloroform iron or harmful drugs. Safe for the family, money-back guarantee, priced 35c 60c and $1.00, sold at McDaniel's and other drug stores.
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