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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
2
Hog herd totals around 70 000 with 8 000 direct deliveries. Market slow but near steady with top hogs at 4.95. Cattle and calves near 19 900 and 1 600 respectively with steer and yearling prices weak. Slaughter cattle and vealers show varied ranges by weight and grade, stocker and feeder cattle quoted, lambs and sheep values listed.
Chicago July 19 market notes show mixed produce receipts for EGGS and POULTRY with unsettled brisk activity and high percentages, while POTATOES stay on track. In CASH CORN, No 3 mixed at 623, No 1 yellow around 64, No 2 yellow 64 to 65, with 325 cars received.
The July grain table from Chicago lists Wheat Corn Oats and Rye with changes and ranges. Prices show July figures around 99 to 1.05 for Wheat, 62 for Corn, and mid 40s for Oats with Rye around 1.32 in July and lower in September and December.
A compact local dispatch from the Journal’s subscription representative D. MACON highlights brief updates from nearby towns. Snappy items cover community happenings, notable residents, and upcoming local events to inform readers of neighboring area activity.
A July 19 note from Hep Conott in Ainsworth Iowa thanks Frank Macon for keeping the Journal subscription coming. The letter praises berry crops at the Conott home and acknowledges the Sehantz and Wenger families as nearby longtime neighbors and friends.
W L Brinning of near Valley maintains a well improved farm with fine short horn cattle and a white looghorn chicken flock. Geo B Duke of Brighton stays close to home daily, aiding his subscription as he was in town.
The text thanks 106 Earl Bowes and David Bplder for daily home support. Earl Bowes could not be present in the last three visits but sends in his Evening Journal subscription via Dave. The home is located near Indian Creek school northwest of Brighton.
Residents share stories from Washington and nearby towns. R L Augustine visits D C and thanks the Evening Journal staff. Jim Marsh and Shorty McCarty discuss potato crops. Bert Wilson of 76 praises timely potatoes. Anecdotes cover dances, cattle, rain, dogs, and neighbors in West Chester and Keota.
A casual column recalls Howard Brows's four week illness and well wishes for his recovery. Farmers share farm progress from FE H Testroet and neighbors praising pasture work, raspberries, canning, and well cleaning by Bil Liewd. Communities thank supporters including West Chester subscriber Van Sickle and Washington R.2 and Pleasant Hill participants.
Fox Film comedy romance stars Alice Faye and Lew Ayres as romantic leads in a fast paced musical set in an Asiatic port. Supporting actors include Harry Green Frank Mitchell and Jack Durant. The film blends laughs and song with Faye performing Here's the Key to My Heart.
Brighton July 17 Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoyzer visited Rubio Sunday with Laurence Hyzer. Mrs Edgar Kessel Mrs Hod Brier and Mary Maxine were Washington visitors Monday. Stanley Arthur and Miss Margaret Faris of Cotter called on her father in the Weetere part of the state.
Farmers are urged to bring hogs lambs and pigs to the regular Sale Saturday where buyers and sellers meet after rain and inquiries. Surplus stock is welcomed and piggy sows are in demand.
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