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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1930
Page
2
Cattle receipts 7,500 calves 2,000 general market weak to 25 cents lower. Steers 500 pounds to 1100 pounds mostly 6.50 to 11.50. Heifers 550 to 850 pounds 6.75 to 11.25. Cows good to choice 5.00 to 6.75. Vealers milk fed 12.50 to 14.50. Sheep receipts 15,000 natives steady lambs 10.50 to 11.60, wooled ewes 2.25 to 4.00. Hogs not listed. Prices given for various grades and weights throughout.
A fragmented Chicago market snippet shows grain trading data with wheat and soy components. It mentions percentages and values in a chaotic layout, reflecting opening highs and lows in a brief ticker style.
Cash grain bids in Chicago show mixed futures with No 1 red wheat around 80 to 89 cents. No 3 corn bids near 1.04 to 1.09. oats mostly 26 to 35 cents per bushel. Toledo reports July clover and timothy prices with October and December hay values near 14 dollars per unit.
Harold Montgomery spoke to Rotarians at the noon meeting recounting a venture and farm situation observations. He praised the farm board as composed of high class men and criticized impatience with its eight-year effort while noting his Iowa visit left him hopeful about conditions.
The American Red Cross announces an emergency highway first aid plan to reduce motor vehicle deaths and injuries. Dr William DeKleine and H F Jolons lead the effort, with 16 200 chapters nationwide supporting roadside first aid stations and trained volunteers.
John R. Davis of Crawfordsville and other locals visit Washington while in town. Report mentions farms, painting, stock shipments, local stores, hospital praise, and community happenings with names such as Don Ravenski, Miss McCreedy, and Jay, plus references to Colton, Reed, and the Journal’s renewal.
Mrs FW Spessard and family return from Estherville. Trimble relatives gather with Benjamin and others visiting Magentine and Norris family at the circus. Mrs Nita Neiewan recovering from surgery in Des Moines. Annual old-societies show slated July 29 at United Presbyterian church with free admission. Washington and Keota visitors share news. road No. 161 paving drives housing demand. Community concerts attract crowds. Des Moines visitors travel home with Crawford and Crawford girl. Local meetings resume after illness and various absences.
Nelle Homer HHS of Rome visited Crawfordsville yesterday. Mrs. Robert Wells and son Charles from Riverside spent the evening at Waldo Welly home. Mr. Peek of Fairfield visited Friday evening at the home of Rev. G. W. My and Mrs. Paul Hulty.
Riverside notes July 14 a luncheon in Mrs Blythe’s home with ten ladies, green and white decor, contests and music. Prize given to Heitzman in a Mondrontest, Tunche Mineas served. guests included Bayt Testeman and Stranskey family. Nearby travels mention Ford and Humility Sisters visit, plus multiple locals attending from Dubuque, Chicago, and Saint Louis. A cream social at the bandstand raised funds for the WRC treasury as Mrs Quinn of Stratton visits Grace Quinn.
Market list for Washington Produce Markets covering Leghorn hens, broilers by weight, and ducks with price lines per dozen or per pound. Includes hides for horses, and hides for ponies and colts.
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