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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1928
Page
2
Receipts total about 55 000 hogs with steady to down 10 from Saturday. top price 11.50 for 200 to 240 lb hogs. Mixed butcher weights from 10.00 to 11.50. Sows 9.10 to 10.40. Cattle receipts 18 000. calves 4 000. market mostly steady but slow on large killers. Slaughter steers 14.75 to 16.25. heifers 9.50 to 15.15. cows 7.25 to 12.00.
The report lists beef price ranges for categories including 9.25 to 19.75 for bulls and good to choice beef, 14.25 to 16.50 for milk fed vealers, 11.75 to 13.00 for stocker and feeder steers, and 8.00 to 12.00 for cull and common.
Daily price quotes show wheat for July at 1.33 percent and 1.24 to 1.30 percent for different contracts with September and December at 1.36 1.37 1.32 and 1.46 1.41 1.36 respectively. Corn futures list July around 1.05 1.06 with September near 0.99 0.91 0.94 and December around 0.83 0.83 0.81. Oats futures reflect July around 0.52 0.52 and September around 0.42 0.43 0.40 with December near 0.45 1.44 0.43 0.15.
Chicago July 9. Tomorrow's estimated receipts show cattle 7000 hogs 27000 sheep 11000. Cattle and hog totals indicate a strong market volume for the coming trading day with buyers watching price movements.
The piece argues that good natured men vary in body type and that character shows in the face. It notes many are easily misread as compliant and easy marks, but asserts the world benefits from their presence regardless of size.
Danny Scot, a four year old uncle find himself at the hospital with his sister and the newborn. The infant gurgles prompting Sandy to inspect the scene and quip that the baby is saying to give him an apple.
Iowa plans a $100,000,000 bond drive to pave primary roads and gravel 1 732 miles more under a statewide program. Bonds retireable from primary road funds while payments cover interest and maintenance. Every county would gain paved connections in a farm to market network.
Clowns of various nationalities travel to Chicago for a major clown convention. The troupe includes 40 performers such as Kenneth Waite famed in France hippodromes, Joe Hodgins the world’s greatest comedy rider, Andrew Casino once a shah’s jester, Fred Barner, Julies Finnish, George Johnson the millionaire clown, Al Binger, Jim Spotts, and other notable entertainers.
The Robbins Bros show travels with 3385 horses including imported thoroughbreds from France Russia Germany England Spain and Arabia plus American stock from Iowa. Five horses often appear together and a large display features heavy stock and agile thoroughbreds. Juvenile appeal is boosted by extensive Shetland ponies and a morning parade. The big canvas stables will house the herd and visitors may view them free of charge. The act supports the fairyland spectacle Santa Claus described as the season’s most pretentious production under canvass.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church West Chester will meet Wednesday afternoon in July for a regular social hour. Serving committees include Mrs. W B Rittenhouse Miss Mollie Tierney Mrs. Everette West and Mrs. L Hewitt. All community ladies invited at 1213.
A mixed station notice lists Lodge No 98 O R S regular meetings and rail schedules for Golden State Limited and local passes. It includes stations Knoxville branch and multiple railroad lines with arrivals and departures, daily and weekday variations and station agents H W Russel J Co McKAY W Bell.
The town notes a carnival near the square and plans to join Des Moines, with farmers troubled by wet hay weather. Rev. S. K. Coats and wife stay updated through their journal as locals discuss purchases and lively odds. Charlie and John consider buying out the carnival while O. D. Ferguson jokes about a tiny helper.
The item records casual local happenings including visitors Bert Beenblossom from Des Moines, a lively carni val crowd, an 82 year old lady who looks younger, and a hot day at the White Yard combination sale with clerks Karel and Ben Wallace. It mentions James Embree’s improving health and a new payment prompting Verne to visit town.
An old classified card lists Little and Pratt Transfer Line with address 6508 Mart Pratt 433 Red and J. M. Kyle Willard Service Station offering 8 hour battery service repair generators starters and electrical work. Also included are dentist listings Dr Frank Bollerb and Dr T J Pease with addresses on Washington Street and office locations, plus contact numbers.
A market price list lists butterfat test per pound at 42 cents and fresh laid eggs per dozen. Poultry prices cover Zito Hens and Leghorn hens by weight, Springs in two weight classes, Leghorn and black varieties, old roosters, large ducks, geese excluding swan geese, and horse hides. A premium of one cent per pound is paid for poultry delivered. sick or crippled birds have no market.
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