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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1935
Page
7
Hogs 9,000 head on sale with active demand. Prices 10.25 to 10.35 for lighter grades, bulk 140 to 170 lbs and few 250 to 800 lbs at 9.60 to 10.15. Slaughter sows 8.50. Pigs scarce with 9.00 to 9.50. Estimated hog receipts Thursday about 10,000. Cattle 7,000. calves 1,500. Demand for lightweight cattle dull except steady on steers and long yearlings.
Journal notes a weekly community sale every Saturday at City Feed Yard with offerings from G. W. Cox at 1014 Second Street Washington. The sale date is July 20, at two o'clock.
Market notes show sour cream priced at 23 cents per pound, 19 cents per dozen eggs, and various spring and horn sprigs measures with unit prices ranging from 9 to 16 cents. Courtesy of & Sons lists assorted dairy and produce underscoring seasonal offerings and special deals.
Better grades improve while lower grades weaken. Stockers and feeders ease up to 25c. Kinds at 6.60 and declines noted. Best fed steers around 12.00 with most between 8.75 and 10.75. Thursday cattle estimated at 5,000. sheep 4,000. Fat lambs slow but steady with bids 8.25 to 8.50. Not enough sale volume in other branches to test values. Sheep receipts estimated at 1,000.
Market summaries show steady produce trading with eggs receipts at 12 573 cases and varied grade percentages. Butter market unsettled with high receipts and mixed grade splits. poultry steady with assorted stock levels. potatoes on track with 635 shipments and 180 on hand as arrivals and shipments move through Chicago market corridors.
The report notes No 1 yellow corn at 874 percent and No 2 yellow at 87 to 87 percent with No 1 white at 9114. Receipts include 25 cars.
Four Iowa chain stores joined the fight to block the state from collecting the new chain store tax. Fifteen companies are now part of federal court actions in Des Moines. Woolworth United Cigar H Green Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. filed as intervenors in Graham department stores original suit.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Methodist church at Ainsworth with Rev. E J Shook presiding. The casket bearers were Will Moore Harry Hazlett Jay Evans Harry Duncan Will Simpkins and Al Moore. Burial followed in Ainsworth cemetery.
Lloyd Phillips of West Chester visited town on Monday as farmers report good crops and strong oats from Mac Wallace route. Ed Lamberts north of town raises white chickens while Mr and Mrs O J Easter return to Ainsworth from Florida with Rock Island service memories. Mr Easter’s superintendent letter notes 100 percent service.
A brief column from the journal's subscription representative D F in Macon shares local notices and community updates. Readers are reminded of service details and upcoming subscription opportunities in the area.
Horace Hesseltine recovers from measles on Winfield R. 2 while his family tends oats and poultry. Carl Hesseltine of Wellman remains seriously ill in Iowa City. Roy Fletcher of Wyman reports hail damaged east of town. Wea crops showcase strong yields though exact tons per acre are uncertain. J R Rees owns several premium milk cows and a notable hay crop, with a for sale ad from Mr. Rees. Irene and Florence Rich host a fine supper aiding harvest readiness. Frank Ich plans oat cutting. Glenn aims to shock tonight. Luther Williams and Fl Rich visit from Crawfordsville and ride home late.
The Mississippi bridge at Rock Island spurred a steamboat company to claim a boat escaped and knocked a pier out, but Abe Lincoln of Springfield Illinois represented the firm and secured payment for the damage. A funeral attended for Mrs. AEK Wheeler at the Ainsworth Methodist church. Nearby Mart Stewart reports eleven fine white pigs and thriving fruit trees. Waldo Wells of Crawfordsville is stocking hay, selecting the best in a good year. The Fletcher Motor shop in Craw— continues work quickly.
Lucy Casey Rich recalls arriving at the Ed Rich residence and chatting with Ed and the writer until 1 20 a m. Evelyn Rich and Jim and Joe Rich were present and asleep, while Mrs Page fetched peas and returned with pea vine at ten. Pierce the retired Burlington engineer of Winfield was reportedly looking for Ode Ferguson on Monday.
Dr M L McCreedy of Brich ton is in our town this morning visiting local institutions and meeting residents during a brief town call.
Iowa State College extension economists report a modest rise in hog prices due to a small gain in consumer purchasing power and tight hog supplies. June slaughter hit 1.8 million under Federal inspection, down 16 percent from May and over 10 percent below 1934, though heavier weights offset some tonnage loss. High corn prices and abundant pastures push hogs to market with poorer carcass quality.
ALBIA IOWA July 17 Hugh W Lunay secretary of the Iowa Coal Institute says tax supported institutions saved by using state coal with free combustion engineer service from the institute and the state mining inspector. Over a quarter million tonnage increase in 1934 over 1933, with a larger tonnage expected this year. The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld Iowa freight rates, encouraging expansion of mining properties as rates were challenged for two years.
Renowned orchestra director Dan Russo brings his radio orchestra to the Oakwood Pavilion in Wellman on Thursday July 18. Russo is a top radio and dance band favorite with a distinct rhythm and evolving repertoire. He has played across the Midwest and continues to attract dancers and radio fans with new vocalists and fresh arrangements.
The Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Schlichting. Columbus En Campment installs officers led by district deputy 5S A Dwinell at the I O O F hall. Reformed Sunday school plans a picnic at Columbus chautauqua park Friday evening as several families and residents are noted in the area.
L Scott Lieberknecht 39 a Grandview area farmer and Louisa county native died at Bellevue hospital Muscatine after a weeklong illness caused by pneumonia He was born December 24 1895 to Louis and Anna Lieberknecht and married Merle Dean in Chicago in 1925 Funeral services will be in Grandview Survived by his widow a sister Mrs Charles Graham and a brother Donald G both elsewhere His parents preceded him in death
Miss Grace Stone reports success with a clothes wringer method for shelling peas. Loosen the wringer and feed peas two at a time with both hands for efficient results. Social notes include L G club gathering at Mr and Mrs L V Hazen with a four table supper and two bridge games.
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