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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1932

Page

2

Hog Market News Des Moines July 25 Receipts Fell Short

Combined hog receipts at 21 Midwest yards and 7 plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 48 hour period ended 8:00 A M today totaled 36 200, down from 38 300 a week ago and 1 200 a year ago. Prices rose about 15 cents, with varying quotes by weight class across lightweight and heavyweight hogs, sows, and pigs. Bulk transactions form basis. long haul, overweight, and shipping point weight exclusions noted.

Des Moines Iowa Minnesota

Hog Prices Climb As Market Tightens Around Chicago

Chicago market notes hog prices 19 to 15 cents higher with early top around 5.15 and some 5.25 for choice hogs. Hog sales averaged 4.85 to 5.10 across weights. Cattle numbers about 8,000 with steers and stockers up 26 cents. last week’s decline largely recovered. Sheep steady to firm with 12,000 head receipts.

Chicago

Crossing the Line Neptune Jest on Voyage Harmless Fun

A shipboard custom is described where travelers crossing the equator are welcomed by impersonators of Neptune and his attendants. The activity is humorous and enjoyed by both the initiates and the performers, with no truth to any misconduct.

Neptune

Livestock Prices Drive Chicago Market Update

Hog numbers reach 23 000 with broad ranges across categories. Cattle offerings total 8 000 with gains and varied classes. Sheep at 12 000 head steady with scope for lambs, yearlings and ewes. Idaho rangers noted among supplies.

Chicago Produce Price Updates and Stock Totals

Chicago market notes show butter shipments at 11 517 tubs and 11 616 tubs with creamery extras 17 percent standards 18 extra firsts 16 to 17 and firsts 15 to 16. Begs cases 6 837 today 10 760. current 1 to 12 percent. Cheese lines include longhorns 11 percent and various daisies 11 percent. Live poultry details cover turkeys hens and roosters with percent changes. Potatoes listed 35 cars on track. U S shipments 410. cobblers from Kansas Missouri Virginia Idaho with decayed percentages.

Chicago U. S Kansac Missouri Virginia Idaho Triumphs

Wheat and corn futures show mixed open lower closes

Chicago grain prices open with Wheat July at 46 percent highs and 45 close, Sept 48 47. Corn July 31 percent, Sept 82, Dec 33 and 32. Oats July 16, Sept 18 17, Dec 20. Market activity indicates modest early movement across wheat corn oats with varied month spreads.

Chicago

Grain Receipts Reported for Wheat Corn and Oats

Grain receipts list 191 cars of wheat 1523 cars of corn and 182 cars of oats reflecting cargo totals reported in the commodities ledger.

Microbes and Germs Described as One-Cell Organisms

The article explains bacteria also called microbes and germs as minute one celled plants. It notes they resemble protozoans like the amoeba in many characteristics while consisting of a single cell.

Woman society leader touts cookbook as most interesting book

Dayton Daily News notes a woman society leader praises the cookbook as the most interesting book in the world but does not reveal who told her of this opinion.

Dayton Daily News

Chiropractor Dr Chas C C Brown Office Ad

Chiropractor Dr Chas C C Brown offers neurocarometer service at the downstairs office opposite the court. For appointments call 342 or residence 102.

Chas. CC Court Lense Downstakre

Athletics Fall to Lefty Gomez in Big Loss

Left handed Vernon Gomez dazzled for the New York Yankees beating the Athletics 9 to 3 as Grove dropped to 15 15 and 4 against Gomez. The A's slide to third while Cleveland climbs to runner up with 9 7 and 9 6 scores.

Robert Moses Grove Athletics Gomez Grove A’s Cleveland White Sox Charlie English Sox

Birthday Dinner Observes Mrs Al Fields and Sister

Yesterday marked the birthday anniversary of Mrs Al Fields. Her sister Miss Besse Jones hosted relatives at home with a yellow and white decor theme. Ten guests attended including out of town visitors Mr and Mrs Paul Hunt of Linwood Iowa.

AL Firs al Fields Besse Jones Paul Hunt Linwood Iowa

Crawfordsville Kittenball Team Wins Twice This Week

Crawfordsville kitten ball team defeated Wayland 17 to something Tuesday and beat Ding Marshall's Standard Oilers of Columbus Junction 4 to 1 Friday. Season record 16 wins 4 losses. Visitors include Mrs. Walter Piek and daughter Marjorie Mae of Mt. Pleasant. Glen Owens opens a cash grocery store with his produce house. Boosters parade from Washington drew a large crowd amid pageant prep.

Crawfordsville Wayland Ding Marshall Standard Oilers Columbus Junction Crawfordaville Mra Walter Piek Marjorie Mae Mt. Pleasant Ottumwa Geo, Yeager Stephen Schuesster Irene Roger Schuessler Lucille Beranek Iowa City Ralph Schuesster Grant Edwards Glen Owens Washington Muic George Martha Washington Boosters James Patterson Clarence

Farmers Holiday Notes at Court House Meeting

A rural gathering in the courthouse discussed monetary policy and national banking. D. A. Penn and Mrs. L. B. Conard spoke on the money question, urging constitutional limits on money creation and support for farm funding bills. Attendance was modest, with plans for another Haskins area meeting.

Court House D. A. Penn Fenn Cushion Daniels Army Mr. Fenn Fenp Barrow Frazier Federal Land Banks Joint Stock Land Banks Federal Reserve Banks Patman Hill L. B. Conard Henry County Goldsbourough Irvin Fisher Yale University

Burlington Visit Includes Kathleen Patterson

Junior visited relatives in Burlington on Sunday. Kathleen Patterson joined them for a family visit back home.

Junior Burlington Kathleen Pattererson

Iowa Cool As Heat Wave Breaks in July Spells Relief

Des Moines reports a retreat from extreme heat as highs hover in the low nineties and a cooling trend returns after a tied heat peak. The Weather Bureau notes breezes and cooler readings with thunderstorms forecast for tonight and tomorrow across the state.

Des Moines Iowa Weather Bureau Estherville Decorah Boone

Neighboring Communities News Notes from Journal Rep

Local briefs report community happenings compiled by the Journal's subscription representative. Updates cover civic events, upcoming meetings, and notable small-town activities across area towns.

Town Visitors and Local Harvest Notes from Washington

A July 25 note lists many visitors in Washington including Elmer Mason and son from Havre Mrs Ed Libe and daughter from near Titus and Sam Sands party. Growers report oats at county home above 55 bushels and Glen Anderson near Haskins at 66. The Evening Journal acknowledges reader H J Goldsmith and W I Ireland Rubio Milwaukee agent. The piece closes with remarks on grandchildren visiting and a band concert Saturday evening.

Elmer Mason and Son Havre Ed Libe Titus Sam Sands Tedford Ainsworth Marx Kern Kalona Elmer Gault T. H. Huston Crawfordsville Sam C. Wittme Kime Taylor Haskin Wash Ivton H. J. Goldsmith Wayland H J Evening Journal W. 1 Ireland Rubio Monticello Milwaukee Glen Anderson Haskins

Waterloo visitors fill town for Saturday night

Dave Peterson of Waterloo and his wife visit their daughter in Letts while relatives from Ainsworth and Washington join. W J Reaney of Ainsworth travels with Peterson. the Augustine families from Washington KR 5, E D Lowash and wife of West Chester, Ralph Kelsey of Ainsworth, and Henry Schantz and family near Wayland attend. The men’s Bible class at the U P church features Dr Anderson on Deliverance at the Red Sea with about 40 attendees weekly.

Dave Peterson Waterloo Letts Ainsworth W. J. Reaney Mr. Peterson Andy Will Augustine Washington KR. 5 E. D. Lowash West Chester Ralph Kelsey U. P Anderson Red Sea

Lady Pride Holstein Sets World Record for Milk and Butter

Breckenridge Minnesota July 20 Lady Pride a Holstein owned by Fr E Murphy has broken the world record for combined milk and butter production with 25626 pounds of milk and 14823 pounds of butter in 265 days at Fennec Farms under Minnesota College of Agriculture supervision and certified by the Holstein Friesian Association of America The cow averaged 97 pounds of milk daily about 50 quarts and produced as much milk in a year as nine average cows enough rich milk for a pint daily for one hundred children The record makes her the highest living butter producer in the world per Columbus Jet Gazette.

Breckenridge, Minn Lady Pride Pontiac Lieuwkie Fr. E. Murphy The Minneapolis, Tribune Fennec Farms Breckenridge Minnesota College of Agriculture Holstein Friesian Association of America United States Columbus

Community visits and family guest exchanges in Verdi

July events show Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gates and children from Downey hosting Leslie Gates family. Silvia Musil from Iowa City visits. Ruth Mary Dunbar stays overnight with the Emerys. Will Bealer and family host Finch home guests. Gate family ties extend to Peoria visitors Joan Van Gund y with parental Baird home.

Verdi Charles Gates Downey Mra Vic Wenger Leslie Gates Silvia Musil Iowa City Ruth Mary Dunbar Emery Will Bealer

Couple Relatives Visit After Rochester Treatments

OLDS correspondent notes Rev and Mrs Waery returned from Rochester hospital where they received treatments. Mr and Mrs Laurence Boshart of Muscatine spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Boshart. Mr and Mrs Harlan Cooper were mentioned in the same social item.

Or Olds Waery Rochester Laurence Boshart Muscatine John Boshart Harlan Cooper

Local Social and Visit Recap From Winfield Area

A busy list of visitors and events includes Mr and Mrs Lewis West of Memphis Missouri visiting the Chandles home in Winfield. Couples attend revival meetings in Winfield and relatives travel from Ohio to visit kin. Harold Wit and others tour camps near Nauvoo and attend weddings and shows with multiple local families enjoying community gatherings.

Winfield Lewis West Memphis PL W. Chandles Chas. Shepherd Lake Carlson Gayl Huston Plaine Gorham Glen Burkey Eastman Nauvee Bob Layers Junior Huston Catherine Shaffer Mt. Pleasant Rennie Miller Elsa Crawford Harold Helen Miller Irene Roush G. D. Marshall Ethel Martin Crawfordseville J. A

Highland Farm Threshing Progress Amid Fire Loss

In South Highland Michigan on July 22 the oats are cut and threshing began across five runs. roads are being graded by county and township crews. Loren Lasek Melo Lasek and Mrs Melo Horak helped prepare threshers dinner. a barn burned at the James F Havel farm early Wednesday.

Souti Highland Lorine Lasek Melo Lasek Melo Horak Elima Mary Horak James F. Havel Richard Havel John Lausek Horak Bima Mary Richard

Five Automobile Fatalities in State Over the Weekend

Five people died in Iowa weekend crashes across Des Moines Spencer Waterloo and New Hampton with additional injuries. Fatalities included Dorothy Harper 24 of Spencer and Alas Kobliska 18 of Waterloo while others injured include Evelyn Natvig 18 and Harriet Krenek 30. Authorities reported multiple crashes near Des Moines New Hampton and other locations.

Des Moines Towa Iowa Denver Lewis Ferris Waterloo Alice Kokisk New Hampton Nor Fo the Evelyn Natvig Dorothy Harper Spencer Inez Smith Steinbach Burdette Greeney Sioux City Alas Kobliska Waterloo Business College Harriett Krenek Godfrey Krenek

Water supply inspection for Humboldt fire readiness

Cedar Rapids technician to inspect Humboldt water system to decide if reservoirs meet fire emergency needs as city relies on spring water. Bandits who robbed Russell grocery and two filling stations are believed to be the same pair that looted the stations. Charles C Brown, 54, dies after windpipe severed by pitchfork while with threshing crew.

Humboldt Cedar Rapids Waterloo Russell Davenport Charles C Brown

Havel Family Visits John Lasek Home in KK

Havel and sons Wilbert and Norman with Mr and Mrs Melo Lasek and son Raymond spent last Sunday afternoon at John Lasek’s home in KK. T Knottnerus and children spent last Monday evening at the Lewis Seiwab home.

Havel Wilbert Norman Melo Lasek Raymond John Lasek Kk. T. Knottnerus Lewis Seiwab

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