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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1925

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Hogs receipts 43 000 mostly 10 to 2Ve higher with varied packer bids. Butchers 225 to 449 pounds 12 45 to 12 75 top 12 80. Lighter weights 160 to 216 pounds 12 20 to 12 60. Pigs and sows trades steady to firm with several price levels noted. Cattle receipts 13 000 fed steers slow bids mostly steady with strong spots. yearlings 11 50. steers Missouri feeders up to 11 35. cows dull. Sheep receipts 10 000 killing classes steady. native lambs 15 50 to 15 75. best yearlings 14 00. fat owes 6 50.

Chicago Missouri

Official Livestock Estimates for Tomorrow

Chicago dispatch reports livestock estimates for tomorrow. Hogs 18000 cattle 6000 sheep 8000 with no additional context or regional qualifiers.

Five Western Polo Teams Enter National Championship Run

Five teams from the western Rocky Mountain division enter an elimination tournament here on August 15 to select a quartet for the national polo championship. Eastern division winner to be decided June 27 at Fort Leavenworth. Western entrants include Broadmoor and Colorado Springs, Fort D A Russell, Fort Meade, and Wichita. Broadmoor favored with players from the Midwick team of Los Angeles.

Colorado Springs Colo Fort Leavenworth Kans Philadelphia Mountain Broadmoor Fort D. A. Russell Cheyenne Wryo Fort Meade South Dakota Midwick Los Angeles

Shenandoah Pioneer Benjamin Smith to be buried here

Benjamin Smith early Shenandoah pioneer died in Fairbanks Alaska on May 20 and will be brought to Shenandoah for burial June 20. He is survived by six children and was a member of the Masonic fraternity.

Shenandoah Benjamin Smith Fairbanks Alaska Masonic Fraternity

Washington Market Poultry and Hides Prices Listed

Market listings show cream and butterfat values for Washington Produce Market with per pound rates for hens of various weights and breeds, leghorn springs hatch specifics, and per unit pricing for cocks ducks geese and swan geese. Horse and beef hides are noted with a per unit price, and a caveat states no market for culled sick thin or crippled poultry.

Grain and commodity price updates from Chicago markets

The report lists bid and price ranges for wheat corn oats rye barley timothy and seeds along with fats such as lard ribs bellies and other agricultural goods in Chicago on June 15. Prices cover multiple grade varieties including No. 2 red No. 3 red and No. 2 hard wheat as well as mixed yellow white and sample grades for corn and oats.

Chicago

Grain and livestock futures quotes from Chicago market

Chicago reports closing price quotes for wheat corn oats rye lard ribs and bellies with monthly and contract values for July September October and December deliveries. Prices show mixed moves across grains and higher lard and meat futures for nearby weeks.

Economic Experts to Address Meeting in Iowa City

Prominent teachers writers and economic experts from several states will discuss Costs of Government at the third Commonwealth conferences in Iowa City June 29 30 and July 1 The program features Glen F Frank president of the University of Wisconsin and former editor of The Century magazine Local leaders include Ernest L Hogue Harvey Ingham Mrs John Fox Lake Mrs Max Mayer and Mrs James A Devitt with Miss Anna B Lawther Out of town guests include Charles F E Merriam John A Fairlie Frederic A Ogg Isidor Loeb Herman G James and others

Iowa City Old Stone Capitol Glen F. Frank University of Wisconsin The Century Magazine Ernest L. Hogue Harvey Ingham Des Moines John Fox Lake Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Max Mayer Iowa League of Women Voters James A. Devitt Anna B. Lawther State Board of Education Charles FE. Merriam University of Chicago John A. Fairlie University of Illinois Frederic A. Ogg Isidor Loeb University of Missouri Herman G. James University of Nebraska

No Disease Incurable Says Lindlahr

Quotation asserts no disease is truly incurable claiming vitality and timely treatment determine cure. It argues even severe organ destruction remains potentially curable given proper natural living methods.

H. Lindlahr, M. Db

Number of Swine Taxation Cut by Higher Age Limit

Des Moines June 15. State Auditor J G McClune reports hog taxation rolls will shrink about seventy five percent as the age for taxation rises from under six to under nine months. Unofficial county figures from Iowa Mahaska Pottawattamie Sioux Plymouth Cherokee and Benton show a sharp drop in assessable hog values under the new rule. He warns that revenue will shift and farm land tax may rise, noting it remains easy to raise thousands of hogs without taxation.

Des Moines J. (. McChine McClune Iowa Mahaska Pottawattamie Sioux Plymouth Cherokee Benton

Steamboat Discovery Ties Dolliver Memorial Park to 1859 Landing

Lehigh Iowa June 15. A state conservation booklet notes a Cincinnati steamer reached the Dolliver Memorial park on the Des Moines river in 1859, landing near Fort Dodge area. The park covers 457 acres along the river with creeks, ravines and diverse plant life, and recalls Henry Lott who built Webster county’s first cabin in 1846.

Lehigh Des Moines Dolliver Memorial Park State Board of Conservation Cincinnati Park Boneyard Hollow Woodman's, Hollow Iowa Des Moines River Henry Lott Hunter and Trapper Webster County

Travel in Foreign Lands Forges Amity Among Americans

Italians who lived in the United States say postwar Europe acts as a social melting pot for Americans. Travel abroad breaks down regional and social barriers, making Americans abroad mutually accessible from big cities to small towns, except for a distant American aristocracy.

Rome Europe America United States Jefferson Jackson

Must Close Some Mines Says John L. Lewis in New Book

Indianapolis June 15 John L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers declares in The Miner Fight that uneconomic mines must be closed and freight rates unified to ensure a steady coal flow and fair returns. He argues for wage policy and union and non union roles within an American system.

John L. Lewis Associated Press Indianapolis United Mine Workers America Lincoln Wnion United States Colorado United Mine Workers of America

Iowa Bankers to Talk on Iowa Land at State Convention

Dubuque June 15 ten minute talks by bankers from each Iowa region will feature the thirty ninth annual Iowa Bankers Association convention. Speakers discuss Iowa and Iowa Land Come Back with reps from Oskaloosa Waverly Guthrie Center Spencer and Shenandoah.

Dubuque Iowa Iowa Bankers Association Iowa Land KE. Beman Mahaska County State Bank Oskaloosa Willl G. O. van Derveer State Bank of State Bank of Waverly, the Northeastern Section; Hon. J. W. Foster First National Bank Guthrie Center J. H. McCord Citizens National Bank Spencer H. T. Fosker Shenandoah National Bank

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Publicized

A testimonial from Miss Alberta Rogers of Decatur Illinois reports weight gain of 15 pounds in six weeks after using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. The ad claims improved appetite relief from flu related weakness and urges trial with a 30 day money back offer at 60 tablets for 60 cents with local druggists.

McCoy Alberta Rogers Cerro Gorcia St Decatur J. E. Lemmon's Advt

Reynolds and Tolstoy to speak at Chicago event

George M. Reynolds, formerly of Iowa and now president of the Continental and Commercial National Bank in Chicago, is slated to address the audience. Count Ilya Tolstoy, son of the renowned author, is also scheduled for an appearance at the program in Chicago.

Iowa George M. Reynolds Continental and Commercial National Bank Chicago Ilya Tolstoy Whitnea Phor

Rainbow Post aims 1600 members in Council Bluffs drive

In Council Bluffs Iowa on June 15 the Rainbow Post of the American Legion launched a campaign to recruit 1,600 members. Commander Chick Miller was elected treasurer of the new Civil Service council formed by the Post and five civic organizations.

Legionaires Council Bluffs Rainbow Post American Legion

Train timetable fragment shows Golden State and Knoxville lines

Railway schedule lists multiple train numbers and types for the Golden State Limited and branch trains, with arrival and departure times. It includes Knoxville branch services and freight trains, with agent signatures J. C. McKAY and W. C. BELL.

Golden State Limited Knoxville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Market Reports Chicago Livestock POL Thee Ment Washington John A. Babcock Main Exchange Commission Merchant WARD Chicago, Illinois Mutual R. L. Gibson N. Marion Ave Chicago Cash Grain Chicago Grain Owen Hieh Low Close LAW Ag Clifford Lideen Burlington University of Iowa Pottawattamie Lote Renton Ft. Dodge Obunon Sem Man Chamberlain Golden State Lang Hl. W. Russel Avent J. C. McKay A. P. Jund Lim T Lim Iday W. C. Bell Washington Lodge A. FP A. M D. W. Dayson W. M Arthur Goodin Cyrus C. J.sioat H. P. Arthur Goodin Zeredatha Council S. M W. T. Carson I. M Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 K. T P. J. Wallace O. BH. S Pearle Dickerson Alice Rownd Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Cecil Glasscock Sarah Walker Amos Chapter de Moley Olav Brammer M. C Robert Thompson Order of Moose Moose Agital Chatling Rothers Welcom G. H. Williams S. T. Rickey J. O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No North Iowa Ave Ordin L. Ee Larson Noble Grand Russell Goodin Velock W. Diller M. Dy ‘Ae
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