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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1928

Page

2

Market NOWS Hogs and Cattle Prices Steady to Lower

Hog receipts 21 000. market opened steady to 10 lower, late trade 10 to 20 lower from Thursday. Prices span choice hogs 11.45 to 11.85 per 100 pounds, sows 9.25 to 11.25, pigs 9.25 to 10.35. Cattle receipts 2 000, calves 1 000. killing classes weak on peddling basis, demand uncertain but some firming for light yearlings. Slaughter cattle ranges 14.00 to 16.75, cows 7.50 to 12.50, vealers 12.60 to 15.25, stockers 9.25 to 13.50. Sheep receipts 7 000. firm trade across ovine classes, lambs 13.25 to 15.85, ewes 4.25 to 7.15, feeding lambs 13.25 to 13.75.

Grain price listing for Chicago market lines

The report lists wheat at 129 percent and 129 percent for corn grade yellow grades ranging from 108 to 110 percent and 106 to 108 percent for a sequence of yellow grades 3 to 6, indicating futures or price indices.

Grain and forage pricing from mixed and white categories

The note lists price ranges for yellow and mixed categories from 10215 to 108%, white levels from 108% to 109%, SG at 7 to 101, and specific values for Qats, Barley, Timothy and Clover with barley 70 to 95, Timothy 400 to 425, Clover 2250 to 2500.

Livestock Receipts Forecast For Tomorrow at Chicago

Chicago July 20 Livestock estimates show tomorrow's receipts of cattle 500 hogs 6000 sheep 3000. Market watchers anticipate active trading as buyers prepare for varied demand across segments.

Chicago

Hoot Gibson Stars in The Flyin' Cowboy at Fox Theatre

Hoot Gibson excels as a dude rancher in The Flyin' Cowboy now showing at the Fox Theatre. The Universal production features a parachute jump from an airmail plane alongside comedy and action, with Olive Hasbrouck as the leading woman praised as a Western queen.

Hoot Gibson Fox Theatre Universal Gibson Olive Hasbrouck Miss Hasbrouck East

Loyal Kings Sons and Daughters Hold Annual Picnic

Pleasant Hill correspondent reports the Loyal Kings Sons and Daughters class held its yearly picnic west of the church. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Orville Caldwell and son Billy. Some neighbors attended church in Washington Sunday evening and Raymond Willing hosted a party Tuesday.

Pleasant Hill Loyal Kings Sons and Daughters Orville Caldwell Billy Silas Caldwell Washington Raymond Willing Glenn Pratt

Funeral for Uncle Perry Held at Jones Parlor

The funeral for Uncle Perry was held Wednesday morning at the L. A. Jones funeral parlor. Fred Telford was a business caller in Iowa City Thursday. Farmers are busy cutting oats and making hay.

Uncle Perry L. A. Jones Fred Telford Iowa City

Local Notes From Red Brick July Gathering

Marguérite Herring reports from Red Brick on Saturday activities. Walter Crawford aided John Wayne with his cats, John Caldwell delivered bows to town and shipped them to Chicago, O. E. Babb drives a new car. Mable Sayre and Kathleen Bruty spent the weekend at home and attend summer school at Vinton. Carl Hering cut oats for Mike Fyinn Tuesday.

Red Brick Walter Crawford John Wayne John Caldwell Union Chicago Carl Hering J. A. Walker West Chester Wellman C. M. Cross

Clay Woman and Guests Share Sunday Visits

Mrs A J Morgan and Mrs H B Sars gent and Mrs M L Sargent called in Clay. Mrs Florence Woodford hosted the Clay church Missionary society at her home. Mr and Mrs Rob McCaleb entertained guests Sunday including Davis of Belnap Waterhouse families from Abington Brighton and Keota. More locals visited, plans for next club meeting with Mrs Lena Johnson, and various relatives called or traveled in from Packwood Fairfield and Albia. Weather brought more rain delaying oats and haying while town folks prepared for camp and farming chores.

Florence Woodford Missionary Society of the Clay Rob. McCaleb Davis Belnap Lynn Waterhouse Abington Max Waterhouse Brighton Ira Waterhouse Keota McMartin Tama Towa Stannard A. J. Morgan Carroll Morgan Riehland O. L. Mauser Geo. Bond Bridger Tobban Johnson Carrie Dickinson Lena Johnson James Clark Packwood O. EE. Harken Fairfield Pleasant Plain Paul Sandall John Bender Lucile Rubio G. A. Stannard Washington Jack Caldwell Vivian Ray Albia la Belle Walker Tewn Ernest Meeks Milo Ruth Roy Meek Myra Meeks Clay Walton Earnest Meeks Orval Meek Riverside

Wyman Community Club Elects Officers at July Meeting

Mrs. Carl Atkinson hosted the Wyman community club on Wednesday July 11. A large crowd attended and many visitors were present for the annual election of officers. The elected officers include the president and others to be announced.

Why the Automobile Driver Should NOT Use Intoxicating Liquors

Essays from Crawfordsville on why drivers should avoid alcohol. Students argue intoxication impairs vision, balance, and judgment, increasing crash risk and legal penalties. They cite injuries, deaths, insurance impacts, and calls to uphold high standards to prevent accidents and protect others on the road.

Arlene Lowe United States Mary Freda Jones Columbus Junction Washington

Local Social Notes and Visiting Guests Report

Mrs. Frank Jamison leads as vice president with Mrs. Hal Huston as secretary and Mrs. Russell Zickefoose as treasurer. Readings by Miss Hazel Kracaw and Miss Pauline Simmons delight attendees. chocolate sundae and coffee served by local hosts.

Frank Jamison Hal Huston Russell Zickefoose Isabel Carrick Hazel Kracaw Mt. Pleasant Pauline Simmons Blake Spencer Newton Davis Claude McCoy Joe Davis Roy Cuthbertson John Joan Chicago R. J. Jones Iona Kenneth Robert Town City Ek. V. Humphreys Maxine Davis Olds Ek. H. Davis W. L. Graves H. B. Oldt Burlington Lewis Morgan Pharr Texas

Mrs Ralph Overholzer and Daughter Visit Columbus Junction

Rural brief notes that Mrs Ralph Overholzer and her daughter were seen in Columbus Junction on a summer day, with no further details given about purpose or events.

Columbus Junction Ralph Overholzer

Residents visit kin and attend civic gatherings

Red Oak families visit relatives in Cedar Rapids and Letts Columbus City hosts a Woman's Relief corps picnic and a United Brethren rally. Louis and Mary Johnson host Chicago visitors. families welcome newborn sons and guests from Chicago and Texas. The Rev Emanuel Jassman to speak at the Methodist union service Sunday evening.

Woman's Relief Corps Columbus Chautauqua Park H. Lee Huston Minnesota Christian Endeavor Societies United Brethren Churches of T. EF. Johnston Columbus City Alvin Simmons Davenport Bert Lowe Paul Crossley H. A. Kreiger Chicago J. C. Varner Seymour T. N. O'Neill A. J Emanuel Jassman Methodist Church

Elizabeth McWilliams Visits Bernice Anderson

Elizabeth McWilliams arrived from Columbus Junction last evening to be a guest of Bernice Anderson.

Elizabeth McWilliams Columbus Junction Bernice Anderson

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