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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1928

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Market Report Hogs and Cattle Prices Rise

Hogs receipts 32,000 with market up 10 to 15 cents from Tuesday. Top price 11.60 for 200 to 250 lb hogs. other weight ranges quoted 9.0 to 11.60. Cattle receipts 11,000. calves 3,000. Slaughter steers and yearlings strong to higher. grass cattle soft. Heifers and cows mixed to weak. Vealers and stockers show gains. lambs strong with fat lambs 15.65 to 16.75 for 92 lb down. Sheep and feeders unchanged.

Chicago

Feeder Lamb Market Prices Reported

The market shows prices for various categories including ewes medium to choice weighing around 4150 lbs and lighter cash ranges from 4.00 to 7.90 per unit. Cull and common lambs fetch 1.75 to 5.25, while feeder lambs rated good and choice move from 12.75 to 13.59.

Ium

Livestock Estimates for Tomorrow’s Chicago Receipts

Chicago on July 5 reports estimated receipts for tomorrow: cattle 2000 hogs 20000 sheep 6000 holdover hogs 11000.

Chicago

Fourth of July Celebrations Draw Large Washington Crowd

A heavy morning rain did not dampen a vast crowd in Washington for the July Fourth events estimated at ten to twenty thousand. The parade impressed, the band and Legion veterans wore new suits, and Governor Mammill's speech followed by Hiram Johnson’s park remarks drew attention.

Washington Legion Boys Hiram (Reddy)Johnson Paradice Alley You Maggie

Chicago Cash Grain Prices and Feedstuffs Summary

Chicago cash grain quotes show Wheat at 2 hard 14 and 2 yellow 108 to 119, Corn varied with 3 yellow 106% to 108% and 4 yellow 105% to 107%, Mixed lots 2 to 6 priced 1041 to 109, Oats 2 white 70 to 72 and 3 white 62% to 71, Rye No. 1 125, Barley 94 to 108, Timothy 410 to 475, Clover 2150 to 2875, SG 99 to 100.

Chicago

Clover and Timothy Ledger Entries with Alsike Totals

Clover shows cash values 1775 in October 1890 and 1425 cash import. Timothy records cash 285 and December 290. Alsike lists cash 1625 in August 1675 and 1710 in October with additional year data implied.

Timothy Alsike

Tim McCoy Stars in Riders of the Dark at New Graham

Tim McCoy film star who plays the lieutenant in Riders of the Dark appears at the New Graham venue Friday. He is the son of a former American army officer and is noted for his rodeo and Western film career.

Tim McCoy Graham Friday

Unclear snippet from Fayetteville town note and family quips

A fragmented local item mentions seating at a table, remarks by Bob, and Marilyn's dad nearly damaging a clarinet. It notes the band keeping him in place and that everyone is fine. The text references Fayetteville and local doctors, ending with a quirky doctor preference for sheep.

Bob Marilyn Fayetteville

Pioneer Doctor Fights Panther With Pocket Knife

Dr Freyschlag, an early settler, rode to set a broken leg when a panther leaped from a tree onto his horse. A bulldog and knife aided the doctor as the animal clamped the panther’s jugular, allowing the pair to escape. P. A. Lamore of Rockford IL visits. Mae praised as highly educated and seasoned scout.

Laddie Stone Freyschlag

Industries Drive 30 Million Jobs Since 25 Years Ago

The estimate notes 30 million people now earn a living in five major industries that barely existed a generation ago the automobile radio motion picture chemical and electric sectors.

Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes and a Whale on Toast

A light humorous note cites Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes advising a breakfast of a whale on toast for mind improvement. The piece also mentions a former Wyoming adjutant general and a Western film at the New Graham starring Dorothy Dwan with a Metro-Goldwyn-Myer cast including Roy D Arcy and Rex Lease directed by Nick Grinde.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Hugh L. Scott New Graham Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Dorothy Dwan Roy D'Arcy Bert Roach Frank Currier Rex Lease Dick Sutherland Nick Grinde

Burden to Sinner Quote Sparks Moral Reflection

A quoted line by Fuller portrays a guilty conscience as a whirl pool that draws in all who might otherwise pass by, emphasizing moral introspection.

Fuller

McCoy’s Tablets Promise Weight Gain and Health Boost

An advertisement touts McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets claiming to add at least 5 pounds for underweight men or women within a short period. It offers a full refund if the user does not gain weight and feel healthier after four 60-cent bottles or two one-dollar boxes, with the product available at J. E. Lemmon’s and drug stores nationwide.

McCoy J. E. Lemmon’s America

Hundred Days Defined From Elba To Waterloo

The Hundred Days term marks the interval from Napoleon Bonaparte’s departure from Elba exile to his smashing defeat at Waterloo on June 18, 1815. It encompasses his return to power and the final campaign ending with the decisive battle.

Napoleon Bonaparte Island Elba Waterloo

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