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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1929
Page
2
The report lists bid levels for wheat corn oats rye and barley with multiple grades and price ranges. Wheat shows red and hard categories with values from 136 to 159 and greenspots. corn includes mixed yellow white and SG quotes around 104 to 196. oats feature white and SG lines near 43 to 51. rye posts 112 for two. barley ranges 63 to 72. timothy and clover prices shown 390 to 2375 respectively.
Toledo market report shows Clover domestic 1600 and import 1275. Timothy priced 260 old and 235 in December. Alsike noted 1200 for October and 1240 for December.
The Chicago market shows hogs steady to 25 cents higher with top bids around 1190 for 160 to 230 pounds and selective gains in larger weights. Cattle remain uneven with an undertone steady, steers good to choice 1300 to 1500 pounds at 100 to 1675, cows 700 to 850, and stocker/feeders 900 to 1200. Sheep and lambs move steady to slightly higher with fat ewes 450 to 650 and lambs 1135 to 1365 for good to choice grades.
Livestock receipts for tomorrow show cattle at 8 000 head and hogs at 16 000 head as Chicago market activity previews. Data compiled by local market reporters indicates steady demand across species.
A lively gathering occurred Saturday night when Miss Dourals, a D. S. teacher, joined the Thos. Baker family for a picnic supper beside J. M. Stull's grave south of town, as reported by a Kansas newspaper.
In a small town Bradley Richards returns after his uncle’s death to the family store. He hires Sally Marbury, a neighbor’s ex clerk, and彼 discovers her quiet skill aids his business. A romantic partnership grows as he confesses love and Sally accepts, ending with a hopeful union.
Jt 30 Tom Deal denies seeing Mary People in Street Park on Sunday with many saying Monday there were none. Cloyce Dougherty complains of a large onion incident on Monday morning. Dayton McNeil travels from Crawfordsville to plan a future filling station. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Simmering of Maryville visit Washington relatives. Albert Miller and wife of Des Moines visit Jacob Simmering’s family. Albert is recovering from a past injury. New pavement on No 2 west of Washington opens for travel with risk notices.
A bustling note from town shows Mrs. Keeley near the square with her son W M Keeley planning a convenient home. Visitors from Davenport and Cedarville call on FE Benson family over Sunday for meals. An aging farmer stages a closing out sale with a rosy sales pitch, only to have the auctioneer called off by the farmer’s own bid. A widow at a sermon hints to her son to inspect the coffin for truth.
Des Moines reports a cool spell continuing today and tomorrow. Partly cloudy unsettled weather should bring relief from the heat wave with temperatures not reaching 90s, and scattered thunder showers expected in southeast and south central areas.
Bahia's 1928 cocoa bean production reached 72 00 tons, marking a drop of 8 543 tons from the previous year. The report notes the cocoa sector's decline and compares 1928 figures with 193T levels.
Local veterinarian Dr J W Sckeibler notes pampering dogs harms work life while well cared for pets thrive. The clinic discusses daily routines for dogs and contrasts with dogs that are overindulged leading to shorter energy and sharper temperament.
Rio de Janeiro reports imports of American machinery rising 15 percent in 192, surpassing the prior year as British and German exports to Brazil decline.
Representatives from public and private girls schools across the empire discussed reforms in the system of education for Japanese girls during a three day conference in Tokyo.
WOBURN Mass Residents complain about annoying reception since electric traffic blinkers went in at Cambridge road and Lexington street. Radio experts are investigating the interference to determine cause and remedy.
In Zaječar area a sudden storm struck a tree sheltering peasants. Six people were killed immediately and five were knocked unconscious by the lightning. Local authorities began aid and investigations.
Elijah Cobb 96 of Watertown New York joined youngsters at a Champlain Bay family outing for water sports. The Civil War veteran remains active enjoying swimming despite his age.
Glasgow reports about 34,000 Scots have applied for US immigrant passports. The United States consulate in Glasgow announced a quota increase this year from 12,000 to 18,000.
The term Slavery Headquarters refers to a geographic division along the upper Guinea coast. It derives its name from the once active slave trade carried out in that area.
Listing of poultry prices per pound for cream butter hens and leghorn varieties, spring chickens by weight, roosters and live poultry notes, plus beet and horse hides prices. Includes a line offering one cent extra for poultry delivered and a note that sick or crippled poultry has no market.
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