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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1934
Page
2
Market for hogs and cattle active with gains. Hog sale 22 000 head including 9 000 directs. prices rise to 4.25 top. Cattle and calves: 7 000 steers, 2 000 calves. slaughter and feeder notes show broad price ranges by weight and grade across steers, heifers, cows, bulls and stocker cattle.
Slaughter sheep and lambs show strength with underscored gains. 5 000 head of sheep traded as spring lambs and yearlings moved 25 cents higher in spots. 90 lb down payments ranged from 7.85 to 9.25 for good and choice, 6.50 to 7.85 for common and medium, while lighter loads 1.60 to 2.25 for good and choice under 150 lb, with common and medium 75 to 1.75.
Chicago firm market with eggs receipts 21,062 cases extra firsts 1614 firsts 16 current receipts 1414 dirties 12 percent. Butter market firm receipts 17,230 lots specials 24 percent to 2514 extras 24 percent extra firsts 23 percent to 28 percent firsts 22 percent, seconds 21 percent. Poultry market firm receipts 50 trucks fowls 12 9 springer 26 broilers 20 ducks 14 1 percent geese 15 turkeys 13 roosters 0s. Potatoes on track arrivals 98 shipments 554 market steady.
Report lists mixed No 2 corn S84 No 2 yellow 59 percent No 3 yellow 57 percent No 2 white 62 percent No 3 white 61 percent. Receipts noted as four variations.
Clayton Neiswanger Maynard Brown John Pehler and Emil Fink have returned from attending the state VFW encampment at Clinton. Perry.
The Chicago grain market reports price ranges for wheat corn oats and rye with May July and Sept figures. Separately VFW and Auxiliary officers are named for Iowa and discuss Munitions racketeers an immediate payment of veterans certificates and funding to build a cottage at the VFW home for veterans widows and orphans.
Co G Meek of Brighton moved a truckload of lambs to Cedar Rapids for Fred Garrett Monday morning and returned by eleven. Lyle Oldfield and Leslie Beenblossom were seen shopping. pleasant Plains and Fairfield saw rain and strong oil sales. Brighton reports dry, hot weather with scattered showers. Shaffer Bros. plant demand rises for tomato plants while Jim Bridges home on No. 1 highway stands out.
D F Macon reports brief items from nearby towns including social events, weather notes, and small civic happenings. The column highlights community milestones and local color from ocal readers and town columns.
A rural exchange compares planting potatoes in hills versus a level garden. A Southern Illinois letter from Andrew Canning praises conditions and notes he would buy a truckload of good mules if possible. Canning, known for late cow sales in southeastern Iowa, is mentioned amid a tour of a well-kept farm with livestock despite forage shortages.
The prosecuting attorney questions a evasive witness asking if he knows the jury. The witness humorously replies he knows more than half or all of them. A child’s quip about looks contrasts with the adult exchange.
The outline lists officers including vice president Mrs Anna Kos secretary Mrs Kate Ingram and treasurer Mrs Blanche Sims. It details morning and afternoon sessions with readings, reports, balloting, degree work by Rebekah and Wellman lodges, Memorial Work, transfers, talks by grand officers, a question box and closing ceremonies with Ladies Aid Society involvement.
The Grand Canyon of Colorado spans about 217 miles in length with an average width of 12 miles and depth around one mile. The best known and most spectacular portions are within Grand Canyon National Park.
District Court of Washington County files and reads Estella May Ross last will dated May 12 1934. Hearing fixed for June 18 1934 at 9 60 A M in Washington Iowa before the district court or clerk. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted. Clerk BDNA Purvis signs seal.
The twenty fifth annual Rebeken convention of District 9 will meet in Riverside on Friday June 15 at the former K of P lodge hall. Local officers include President Mrs Anna Younkin and 1st vice president Mrs Pannie Meeks.
The Methodist Ladies Aid general meeting is set for 2:30 Friday afternoon in the church social hall with the unit in charge of the social hour. Rebekah holds a meeting Friday evening at eight o'clock.
Neutralize irritating acids with Dr. Munil's Adla Tablets. Prevent serious stomach trouble yet eat what you want. Adla offers money back, Geo. L. McDaniel, druggist.
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