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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1931
Page
2
Receipts at Chicago livestock market include 11,000 hogs with 2,500 direct. Cattle receipts total 2,000 with calves 500. grain fed steers and yearlings steady, heifers up to 8.60, cows and bulls range by weight. Sheep and lambs show moderate activity and prices firm to higher on fat lambs and feeding lambs sold 5.00 to 6.75.
Combined hog receipts across 22 concentration yards and 7 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 8:00 am showed 13,500 head, down from 21,200 last week. Prices ranged unevenly with most grades 10 to 20 cents higher for under 240 lb hogs and light packing sows, while heavy sows held steady to 10 cents higher.
The document lists price ranges for hogs by weight and grade from good to choice, covering 220 to 550 pounds with varying per hundredweight quotes. It notes bulk-transaction basis and mentions adjustments for long-haul shipments, weight shrinkage, overfilling, and shipping-point weight exclusions.
Chicago market notes show eggs receipts and butter outputs with varied firsts and seconds across multiple items. Poultry demand weak with several counts for fowls leghorns ducks and turkeys. Grain ranges list July through December values for wheat corn oats rye and fats markets with modest gains and declines.
A concise reflection on how a small gift can testify to a deep and enduring love, echoing Petrarchan themes of affection, devotion, and the tangible signs of romance.
Lodges Washington Chapter No 98 0 EF Regular meeting second Thursday each month Ida McDaniel W M Ernestine Denison secretary Visiting members welcome Damascus Shrine No 10 WLS regular meeting fourth Tuesday at Masonic Temple Mrs Chloe Spies W P Hazel Haven W Scribe Washington Lodge No 24 A P Regular meeting first Friday monthly Harry C Ward W M A W Ward secretary Cyrus Chapter No 18 RO ALM Regular meeting second Friday J W Enslin H P A W Ward secretary
The notice lists arrivals and departures for several trains including the Golden State Limited No 4 at 3 59 a m and No 12 Apache at 1 10 a m. It includes local passenger and freight trains with daily except Sunday schedules and notes on California passenger stops and branch services. Officials L Goodlander and J E Mckay are named as agents along with affiliations CG M SF PP BR and W C Bell.
The plain of Marathon hosts Miltiades inflicting a decisive victory over Darius forces around 490 B C. About 10,000 Athenians faced a larger Persian army, suffering 192 Greek casualties. The victory halted eastern invasion and preserved Athens. A mound marks the fallen, and legend recalls a runner delivering news to Athens.
Charles Johnston asserts in Atlantic Monthly that India holds greater racial diversity than Europe. He cites four primary colors in the caste system: white Brahmans, red Rajputs, yellow Vaishyas, and black Shudras, with Santals, Savaras, and Dravidians adding intermediate shades.
Charles Robert Darwin born February 12 1809 in Shrewsbury England studied in Edinburgh and Cambridge sailed aboard HMS Beagle on a global voyage. After returning he lived in Kent dedicating himself to research and published On the Origin of Species in 1859 detailing natural selection. He died April 19 1882 at Down Kent.
Brief regional item from The Journal's Subscription Representative highlights local happenings. Includes small updates on nearby towns, schools, and civic events with concise notices and transient community interest.
A July 24 Dudley Dispatch item reports a 69 year old Salem woman with twelve children and multiple generations, local hiring at Grace McKenzie’s Wayland tenure, oats yields on several farms, travelers from Columbus Junction, and farm chores amid hot weather. The piece mentions bankers’ kin, aviators passing near Wyman, and Rev Parker returning from Wisconsin.
The West Chester column corrects several items about local residents. It clarifies misstatements by Frank Macon, notes Rev Robins not mowing the parsonage lawn, and confirms Mrs Agnes Ross not his wife. Lem Logan signs the correction.
The piece depicts San Marino from Rimini as a timeless medieval realm. It notes San Marino’s status as the smallest republic, about 12,000 citizens, perched high with ancient gates and towers, where old Roman laws still govern daily life.
The king embodies unity and permanence of the British empire and acts as patron to religion, charities, science, agriculture, and sports. His powers are limited compared to presidents, and he remains aloof from party politics, not held responsible for ministers' acts.
Hubert Richardson of Cameron trading post told National Geographic researchers about a remote Hopi region in Arizona. A party uncovered dozens of dinosaur tracks carved into rock, allegedly from monsters about 30 000 years ago in the inaccessible area of the Hopi Indian reservation.
Zircon resembles colorless diamond in appearance and refractive index but lacks diamond hardness and fiery flashes. Found in Ceylon, often decolorized by heating, sometimes called Mandarin diamonds, classified as semiprecious and valued around $10 per carat.
A long hunted artifact from Ur of the Chaldees is a white crouching wild boar sculpture, described as the oldest piece found in the city. The discovery sheds light on early Mesopotamian animal artistry and ritual life.
We will return before dinner and stay after supper but getting the ministers in bad is not possible. The note expresses gratitude to the Logans and clarifies plans for a future visit and ongoing ministry.
A July diary from Camp Wapsie Central City Iowa describes Bible study at nine, archery under Larry Dennis, baseball and handicraft sessions, and meals with grace. Officers of the day Emil Wramport Paul White and Harold Mackay are listed. The writer praises winds, food, and camp leaders Don Welch Miles Knight and others, with plans for more hikes and weekend activities.
Richard Arien stars at the Fox theater in The Conquering Horde a Paramount portrait of a Secret Service agent chasing cheats in Texas The film adapted from North of 38 by Jamerson Hough features rugged action vivid dialogue and light romance aimed at broad audiences during the week long showing.
More than 115,000,000 people will view Clara How’s talking picture Kick In now showing at the State theater. Nationwide release to 17,097 U S theaters and worldwide audience could top 250,000,000 as Paramount figures note motion picture programs run weekly.
Cabin leaders hike with burehon in the woods. Visitors are welcome at all times. E. C. 8.
Clarence Wiele of Mer. Biken's and Glenn Mace of Mace Motor Co comment that economic conditions are improving after a low mood, with public wants shifting to self sufficiency. The piece notes local sentiment on recovery and mentions the Virgin Islands’ Falkland style fortress idea linked to the Panama Canal.
The first seaplane named The Loon was tested by inventor Glen Curtiss in December 1908, with practical, reliable operation finally achieved by 1911. The early flights demonstrated the potential of aviation on water and spurred further development in seaplane design and propulsion.
The description defines statuary marble as pure white with good texture and slight translucence, highly valued for carving, and requiring suitability for fine sculpture. It emphasizes purity, translucency, and workability as key criteria.
The record notes 25,454 theaters in Europe and 4,954 in Latin America as part of the wired for sound picture rollout. It also mentions a global total of 13.41 units and emphasizes international distribution of theater infrastructure.
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