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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1928
Page
2
Chicago July 3 livestock market report shows hogs receipts 21 000 with gains of 20 to 25 cents. top 11 45 for 215 lb hogs. Cattle receipts 6 000 calves 2 000 with fed steers and yearlings 15 to 25 higher, slaughter classes ranges from 14 50 to 16 00 for large steers and 14 25 to 15 50 for heifers. Sheep receipts 9 000 with lambs 15 25 to 16 40 for good grades and weaker quotes for natives and feeders.
The report presents opening high low and closing figures for Wheat Corn and Oats across July September and December contracts. The data shows fractional percentage moves and mixed changes, with wheat near 1.37 to 1.40 percent, corn around 1.01 to 1.63 percent, and oats in the mid 40s to 50s percent ranges for multiple months.
Chicago cash grain quotation shows mixed bids for corn oats barley timothy and clover with ranges in percentages and price points across several lots. Corn lists numerous yellow mixed and white grades from 2 to 38 entries with varying percentages and SG values.
The record lists seed and cash figures for Clover 1775 in October 1875 and December 1875, plus Alsike entries with August and October 1675 and 1700. Timothy shows December 290 and cash 235, indicating period cash values and dates in 1875.
Five Washington County poultry raisers report record flocks with Rhode Island Reds Barred Rocks Buff Leghorns and more They review housing cockerels feeding and culling methods May results show 37 260 flocks 667 590 eggs and 23 711 dollars in receipts with feed costs 9 153 dollars A first prize story by Mrs Thomas Gerdes titled A Stranger in the Gerdes Poultry Yard is noted and a culling service offer is described along with farm Bureau notes on dairy records and soil improvement at Klein Bros farm in Keota The report emphasizes efficient feeding and management to improve profits.
The column notes hot mid year weather and growing crops as families travel to Colorado Springs. It cheers a thriving carnival with Buster Springman and his railroad outfit and mentions the Ameri can Legion Auxiliary fundraiser on the square. Local residents from Rock Island Keota and West Chester are listed with fruit canning at the county home and farm details including corn oats and hay.
A reader notes plans for a Fay etteville Arkansas Democrat anniversary program with pages on the Civil War battle site unveiling on Thursday July 5 at 4 pm Rev H L Paisley leads the invocation Captain Er B Harrison Union survivor and lieutenant recounts the April 18 1863 action Mildred Lee Chapter UDC sponsors Arkansas chorus Caroline Dunn Chapter children perform The cat tale from Columbus Junction Iowa ends with a cross country auto journey of 715 miles
Rusty the Angora of Fayetteville claimed a 500 mile unofficial bunion derby record after a nocturnal car nap in Frank Lewis’s garage. The cat, insured for 50 dollars, disappeared after a June 14 misstep and reappeared in Washington Iowa where owner Mrs Wahnee tah Clark Ingalls now contemplates shipping options.
The Farm Bureau 4H committee schedules Friday August 10 for Achievement Day. Girls exhibit completed projects and clubs compete for top honors to represent Washington County at the State Fair. Organizers aim to make this the biggest event yet with more announcements to come.
Compiled timetable shows multiple train numbers with arrivals and departures for the Golden State Limited and Knoxville Branch services. Local pass and freight services are listed with times spanning early morning to evening and notes on Sunday exceptions.
Tim Holt age seven appears as John Ballard opposite his father Jack Holt in Paramount’s The Vanishing Pioneer at the Fox. Jack Holt plays dual roles including Anthony Ballard. the film shot with Zion National Park scenery and directed by John Waters. Sally Blane stars with Fred Kohler Guy Oliver Mary Alden Ed Warren and William Powell in supporting parts.
Market rates for cream butterfat fresh eggs hens springs old roosters ducks geese and horse hides listed with per pound or per dozen pricing. An extra one cent per pound paid for poultry delivery and a note that sick thin or crippled poultry have no market.
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