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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1933
Page
2
Markets report from Chicago shows hogs trading close to Friday's averages with many weight classes listed from 140 to 554 pounds and packing sow values. Cattle and calves volumes noted with slaughter cattle, heifers, cows and bulls priced across weight ranges. stocker and feeder cattle also outlined. Sheep and lamb figures indicate widespread prices with lighter weights showing lower bids.
Market notes list butter and poultry as weak and steady respectively with detailed receipts. Butter receipts total 16 759 pounds with specials 22 percent and extra firsts 21 percent. Poultry market remains steady with 16 trucks received and fowls about 1 1/2 percent.
Tonight at Junkin field the Giants meet the Easy Aces at six and the American Pearl face the Little Demon at eight. Tuesday at Troop Field Troop F plays the Devils at six and the Y M C A meets the Orioles at eight. Pearls, Troop, and the Y lead but top spot may change this week with strong opposition. Old Timers to Play next Friday at Junkinfield 7 30 curtain raiser for the big game. The two teams will feature veteran players six decades old or more led by captains Hiram Johnson and Martin White.
Chicago July 24 prices for mixed corn range from No 4 at 45 to No 2 mixed at 49 percent with yellow varieties also quoted. Sample grade and receipt data show 813 cars recorded in the report.
At Ames Iowa July 24 linseed oilmeal outperformed whole soybeans and soybean oilmeal in calf fattening trials conducted by Iowa State College. C C Culbertson led tests showing higher gains and margins over feed cost for linseed oilmeal with corn silage alfalfa hay salt and minerals. Heifers fattened fastest with strong margins while oats offered a cheaper starter option.
Community briefs from the Journal's subscription representative D F Macon highlight local events, meetings, and notable happenings across nearby towns. Short items note civic updates, social gatherings, and small-town developments with concise local detail.
The General Washington rose, one of the first favorites in the United States, appeared circa 1860 and remains a popular garden variety. It joins other roses named for presidents and generals in the era's horticultural tradition.
July 24 brief from Crawfordsville mentions Homer Paulsgrove's daily visit to the town and well wishes. Carl Coapman, from north of Wellston, shopped here Saturday and was welcomed by locals. Mr and Mrs T J Harvey and sister Mrs Bessie McCoy of Crawfordsville were visitors from Washington. Threshing activity noted around Glendale.
Humor in a small town lightens a market scene as Mr and Mrs Pratt and two boys meet in Grace Hill. A seller offers shillings for the pup but declines if it belongs to the wife whose sobbing frame is noted. The Pratt party heard an Indian talk after a concert and an Evening Journal subscription activity is mentioned alongside farm notes about Lloyd Alliman’s harvest yield and local subscription chatter.
University of Iowa posts the lowest 1932 football ticket price in the Western conference at $1.50 tax included. Big Ten survey shows only Chicago and Northwestern near that level at $1.65 while most schools charge $2.20 to $2.75. Iowa’s $1.50 covers a reserved stadium seat for either the Wisconsin game on October 21 or the Iowa State contest.
Sheriff Michael Hook filed charges after a raid on Mrs. Mary Singmasters oil station near Oskaloosa Iowa. Five people faced counts including illegal liquor possession illegal transport of liquor and operating a roadhouse without a license.
A Woman defines a bachelor as a large body of habits entirely surrounded by selfishness. The remark frames bachelorhood as self centered behavior and social critique.
The passage features farmer Pete praising oats yields of 55 bushels per acre and predicting a major boom. It mentions neighbors Harlan Cuminga and the Wilcox visit to Washington. A large barn fire near Pleasant Hill damages structures and a windmill. Joe Schlatter of Crawfordsville comments on newspaper advertising.
The Seth Parker program was extra good over the radio Sunday evening with lively storytelling and engaging segments that drew steady audience listening.
A chorus of a Mennonite church ladies quartet and trio near Kalona sang on Iowa City radio Sunday evening and were well received by listeners. The report notes light rain and cool weather in Iowa early Monday, mentions a recent rain at Crawfordsville, and announces the passing of John Simpson last night after a recent visit to his home.
National League standings show W Wde Pet and team taps for New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Chicago Philadelphia yesterday results include Chicago 9-2 Philadelphia 5-1 Cincinnati 6-6 Pittsburgh 1-4 St. Louis 12-1 Boston 6-2 New York 8 Brooklyn 5. Games today Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
Des Moines reports a period from July 24 to 29 with an upper Mississippi and Missouri valley focus. Temperatures expected to fall modestly in the north with scattered showers. cooler conditions in the south first part of the week, then showers toward the end.
About 150 players have received invitations to Cedar Rapids third annual Eastern Iowa Tennis tournament July 26 29. The Cedar Rapids Country Club sponsors the event opening Wednesday with women's singles on the club court. Men's singles begin Thursday and run through Friday with finals set for Saturday afternoon.
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