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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1927

Page

2

Market Hogs and Cattle Prices Mix Amid Steady to Weak Demand

Hog receipts 15 000 with uneven prices and some gains for selected weights. top hog price 10.75, heavy hogs 9.00 to 10.75, most pigs 8.50 to 9.0. Cattle receipts 10 000 with fed steers and yearlings steady but grassy types weak. vealers down 0.50, fat cows and heifers weak, bulls steady to up 10 cents. Slaughter cattle and calves show mixed quotes across weight classes. sheep receipts 16 000 opening slow, fat lambs 13.75 to 14.00, general lamb and sheep trade softer by Tuesday.

Airplane Race From New York To Spokane Planned

New York plans a three day air race from New York to Spokane Washington September 19 20 and 21 under the national aeronautical association. Commander John T Fancher of the 41st division Washington National Guard will confer with officials in Washington DC on race plans. Twenty seven planes already entered with a goal of 100 entries. Two classes 100 HP and 200 HP. Free gas and oil provided by route cities.

New York Spokane Wash National Aeronautical Association John T. Fancher 41St Division Air Force Washington National Guard Washington, D. C

Market Report on Lambs and Sheep Prices

The notes show feeding lambs steady to strong with bulk around 13.50 and up to 138.75 asked for choice lightweights. Slaughter lambs range 12.00 to 14.10 for light and handyweights. cull and common mostly 8.50 to 12.00. Ewes bid 4.00 to 7.00. Feeding lambs range 0.00 to 5.00 for cull and common.

Chicago Grain July market quotes and futures data

Open high low close figures for wheat corn oats lard ribs and rye from Chicago grain market report dated July 20 show July sessions near term and deferred contracts with percentage changes and price points across wheat corn oats lard ribs and rye. The data lists July Sept and Dec maturities for each commodity with specific bid ask and close values.

Chicago

Chicago grain prices reflect varied bids and notes

Chicago July grain prices show wheat at about 1.42 to 1.43 with several grade distinctions. Corn ranges from 0.99 to 1.04 with multiple yellow and mixed classifications. Oats and barley hold modest gains while Timothy and Clover offer 4.25 to 4.50 and 20.00 to 30.00 respectively.

Chicago

Corn Weather, Roads, Rodeos In West Chester Area

West Chester notes show bumper crops with corn ahead of last year and strong hog and cattle prices. Local events include a Washington concert, a rodeo in Keota, and Governor Hammill speaking as Iowa City builds new state‑funded structures.

West Chester Col. Smith Brookhart Keota Washington Marshall Carl Richardson Romeo Oaks Ralph Hamilton Ralph Iowa City

Kalona Community Notes and Local Births and Visits

Mrs. Chas Votruba and sons Dean and Junior from Chicago visit the Anson small home in Richmond. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Votruba on Friday July 15. Kalona and Frytown played baseball, Frytown winning 17 to 12. Various visits include Mrs. W H Plank and Stanley in Washington, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder with son from West Branch. Families from Muscatine Texas Iowa City and Washington appeared at local homes Sunday.

Kalona Chas. Votruba Dean Junior Chicago Anson Small Richmond Adolph Votruba W. H. Plank Stanley Washington Frytown Frank Snyder Small Son West Branch Anna Snider Albert Figgins Muscatine Hall Betty Texas Vere Davis O. H. Dunlap Iowa City Anthony Sharp A. Votruba P. V. Manatt

Huston and Annas Set for Columbus Junction Tennis Final

Local tennis finals at Columbus Junction high school courts will feature Lee Huston versus Harry Annas on Tuesday afternoon after Huston beat Dewe Smith and Annas beat Robert Moore in the semis. Earlier results include Moore over Weber and Smith over Teel among others.

Columbus Junction Lee Huston Harry Annas Dewe Smith Kally Annas Robert, Moore Robert Moore George Weber Dewey Smith Clyde Teel J. Ti. Huston Paul Smith Archie Norris C. Giffey Root Moore Dorothy Simons Garry Gardner la Juanta Colo W. Kb Jordan Finley J. Oo O Pell Water Charles Jennings Nebraska Raymond Chautauqua Park Fairfield S. R. Drake The Reformed Church

Keota News Notes From Vacation Bible School And Rodeo

Keota residents report 95 pupils enrolled at Vacation Bible School with classes in church rooms led by Miss Korf Helscher and McCrabb. Rodeo entertainers stay on the C. A. Singmaster ranch with events on July 23 24 attracting crowd interest. Local visits include Mrs. DeLong and relatives in Canada. Union meeting features Rev Harper on religious life amid social updates from Aurora Davenport and Chicago visitors.

Keota Vacation Bible School Helen Korf Methodist Church Helen Helscher Marjorie McCrabb S. W. DeLong N. P. Allender L. W. White Harper E. White Canada White C. A. Singmaster Ranch J. L. McGraw Florence Smith Aurora Davenport Esther (Kreger) Curran Chicago Chas. Kroger Ella Stewart Charlotte Newman West Chester

Submerged Venice Avoids Fireworks on Fourth of July

Citizens celebrate with porch roof fishing and boat riding as Venice once again floods under high waters. For the third time this year the city remains submerged, canceling traditional fireworks on the holiday.

Venice

Horse Hides Guineas and Pigeons Offered at Auction

Auction listing notes hides sold per head for horses and guinea birds at a local sale with live pigeons offered per unit. Prices not specified in readable text.

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