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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Market Report Trades Steady Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago livestock prices span hog receipts of 22 006 with direct sales and active bidding. hogs 170 to 250 pounds steady for bulk at 6 80 to 7 00 while heavier and lighter weights show varied ranges. Cattle and calves see fed steers and yearlings steady to unchanged with steers commonly 7 25 to 9 00. slaughter cows and bulls mix. sheep and lambs feature vivid ranges with ewes and hoggets and price shifts across weight classes.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Report

Chicago market report shows eggs with strong receipts around 30 399 cases and higher firsts, butter steady with gains in extras and firs, poultry steady with fowls priced 18 to 19 cents. Details note percent changes and no car deliveries in poultry.

Agricultural market updates and live stock prices noted

The report lists prices and ratios for various poultry and livestock items including springers, leghorns, ducks, geese, turkeys, roosters, and broilers with percentage or weight figures. It also cites potato prices, arrivals and shipments, and regional price movements with Wisconsin and southern states showing steady to weaker market signals.

Wisconsin Alabama Louisiana Mississipi Bliss Texas Bliss North Carolina Irish

Hog market reports weaker receipts at Des Moines yards

Combined hog receipts at 22 yards and 7 plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota totaled 4300 for the 24 hours ending 6:00 a m. today vs 14700 a week earlier. Trading was light and prices mostly steady to slightly higher than Monday with ranges by weight from 140 to 290 pounds.

Des Moines U. Ss. BD Interior Town Minnesota

Hog Market Quotations With Weight-Based Pricing

Heavy hog quotes list 350 lb at 5.50 to 6.10 and 100 to 130 lb at 5.50 to 6.10. Sows and feeders range 275 to 350 lb at 4.70 to 5.25 and 325 to 425 lb at 4.50 to 6.00. Prices reflect bulk purchases with note on shrinkage and shipping point exclusions.

Brighton area farming notes and local life report

A June field diary from Brighton details farmers like Dennis Broli and Ralph Kauffman working 32 to 90 acres of corn and wheat, with Amos Stout and Nicola and Sons supplying equipment. Community spotlight covers new Riverside store plans, local doctors, a mayor, and daily county news, ending with the Kaeloua funeral on Wednesday.

Ralph Kauffman Chip Essley Ralph

Sept S10 Financial Notation Affects October Figures

A fragmented entry shows currency figures like £10 and 8.05 with dates or periods. The legible parts reflect a ledger style notation for September and October amounts, but key context is missing leaving interpretation uncertain.

Cash Grain Close Report For Wheat and Corn Prices

Chicago June 16 leads with mixed bids across grain types. Wheat shows no sales while Corn ranges mix 54 to 58 with various yellow and white samples cited. oats, barley, timothy, and clover pricing included with multiple center figures and percentages.

Chicago

Grain Receipts Reported for Wheat and Corn

Grain receipts show 167 ears of wheat and 60 ears of corn received. The report lists quantity by grain type with measured ears and units.

Kensington chapter holds July and August parties

The 5S chapter met Thursday at the chapter hall with many members present and refreshments served. Plans were voted for more parties in July and August. Roses are exceptionally beautiful despite continued rains. Minnie Mollinger was taken to Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield for appendicitis surgery and is recovering well. Strawberries are of fine quality this year. Vacation Bible School opens next Monday at the high school. The Christian church is being remodeled with doors, floors, and other updates. Mrs. Glen Nordyke hosted the Poinsettia Club with 16 members and visitors. program covered presidents and White House history.

Richland Kensington Cormittee Minnie Mollinger Jefferson Co. Hospital Fairfield Christian Church Glen Nordyke Poinsetta Club White House

Hiatt Daughters Attend College Friend’s Wedding Outside Town

After the event the hostess served refreshments Mrs. L. BE. Hiatt and her daughter Miss Hilda drove to New Providence Town Tuesday for the wedding of a college friend of Hilda. Miss Hiatt sang at the ceremony. Packwood near us gears for a July 4th celebration as farm work stalls due to recent heavy rains.

Birthday surprise and club notices brighten Brighton day

Mrs. Charlie Johnson's birthday was celebrated at noon with a home gathering and a birthday cake. Tea towels were presented to Mrs. Johnson as friends worked together. The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau strawberry ice cream social was rained out at the Saunders home. Dorothy Helmick returned from Des Moines after tonsil surgery. Mrs. Ruth Edwards and Betty left for Spencer to visit Robert. Gilbert George, 41, died at Columbus Junction, leaving a wife, a son, and a brother. he was well known locally. James Cagney named outstanding screen favorite by Phi Alpha Beta Sorority. he stars in The Public Enemy at State theater. Kay Francis appears in Scandal Sheet at Fox theater. other film notes include Gentlemen of the Press and The Virtuous Sin. Various local residents visit or travel, with Helen Genkins headed to Cedar Rapids for Coe College summer school.

Brighton Charlie Johnson Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Club Albert Saunders Dorothy Helmick Des Moines Ruth Edwards Betty Spencer Robert Velda Foster Gilbert George Columbus Junction George Columbus Juncttion Ernest Raymond George Philadelphia Ella Alkire Sororepy James Cagnery James Cagney Warner Bros Phi Alpha Beta Sorority William Wellman State Theater Cagney Kay Francis George Bancroft Fox Theater Miss Francis Gentlemen of the Press Walter Huston Paramount John George E. G. Koch Clyde Walker South Tommy Phyllis Brinton Denver Addie Brinton Will Brinton Silly Brinton Edward Brinton Kansas City Helen Genkins Cedar Rapids Coe College

Rural Letter Carriers Meet at Washington Church

A Washington County Rural Letter Carriers gathering convened at the Christian church in Washington on Saturday night June 13. About thirty members attended from Washington Wayland Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville Kalona and Riverside. The assembly discussed topics of interest to rural carriers and the resolution committee prepared recommendations.

Brighton Washington County Rural Letter Carriers Association Christian Church Washington Wayland Ainsworth Crawfordsville Kalona Riverside

Delegates Chosen for State Convention in Decorah Iowa

The report adopted names delegates from Washington county for the Iowa state convention to be held August 6 and 7 in Decorah. Delegates at large are Avery E Horton Frank D. Clark William Sims and J B Wolf. The next meeting is set for July 11 1931 in Riverside and ice cream cones followed adjournment.

Washington Ounty Decorah Iowa Avery E Horton Brighton Frank D. Clark Wayland William Sims Riverside Washington

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