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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1925

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Market Report June Reveals Mixed Hogs Cattle Prices

Hogs receipts 5,000 with demand strong on fresh arrivals and higher than Friday. Prices range 12.00 to 15.25 per cwt, with heavy hogs 12.60 to 13.30 and sows up to 12.50. Cattle receipts 500 show higher bids for fed steers and yearlings, top weights at 11.35, yearlings 11.75, cows 4.35 to 6.90, vealers 9.00 to 10.00, stockers 5.50 to 7.50. Sheep receipts 5,000 for the week, fat lambs 15.50 to 16.16, natives 13.90 for yearlings, ewes 5.50 to 6.50.

Chicago Livestock Chicago

Livestock Estimates From Chicago on Monday

Unofficial Chicago estimates show 47 000 hogs 18 000 cattle and 17 000 sheep for Monday. Hog totals for the coming week are forecast at 150 000.

Chicago

Advertisements Highlight Varied Local Goods Today

Read through today's ads for sales, discounts, and classified offers. Find sundries, services, real estate notices, and upcoming community events among the readable listings.

Chicago Grain and livestock price report

Wheat and corn quotes show slight declines across several grades with No 1 hard at 1.68 percent No 2 hard 1.65 and No 3 hard 1.64 percent. Oats Barley and rye prices are listed with ranges for mixed yellow and white corn and hogs product prices for lard ribs bellies and timothy seed.

Chicago

Chicago Grain futures close in mixed July through December

Open high low and close values listed for WHEAT CORN OATS RYE LARD RIBS and BELLIES across months July through December at Chicago Market. The data shows varied moves with some contracts ending near flat and others down or up by fractions. Entities include Chicago and the market terms WHEAT CORN OATS RYE LARD RIBS BELLIES and months.

St Louis Livestock Market Report Highlights Mixed Hogs Cattle and Sheep

June 26 market notes show hog receipts at 4 000 with top prices around 13 40 and 13 35 for larger weights. Cattle receipts 300 with best native steers and cows up 25 cents. light yearlings and canners higher. tops for week include matured steers at 11.00 and light yearlings near 11.08 to 11.25. Sheep receipts 250 with fat lambs 50 cents higher, top lambs 15.50 and weekly bulks 14.25 to 14.50. culls and ewes mixed.

ST. Louis

Bank Robber Threatens Nitro Bomb in Toledo Heist

A robber in Toledo on June 20 used a nitro glycerine device to threaten an explosion at Union Savings Bank in the business district. The teller was forced to hand over 3500 dollars before the robber escaped.

Toledo Ohio Union Savings Bank

Milk Delivery Man Sparks Nome Ice Milk Novelty

A Nome Alaska milkman delivers frozen blocks of reindeer milk or cream by house to house. Each block weighs about a pint or quart and carries a white cord as a handle. Wrapped in foil paper the frozen blocks resemble ice cream and stay fresh while frozen.

Nome Alaska Doe

Visit of U S Lawyers to England Wrought Much Good

Dubuque June 18 A report to the Iowa State bar association describes a London meeting of the American Bar Association as a pilgrimage to secure and spread liberty equality and justice. Iowa delegates saw England’s legal system as adaptable yet preserving tradition and highlighted direct fact finding and strong juries in pursuit of truth.

Associated Press Dubuque London American Bar Association J. E. B. Markley Mason City Iowa State Bar Association Markley Iowa England

London Dandies Show Extravagant Evening Cloaks and Handkerchiefs

London reports a revived Inverness cape style evening cloak with satin lining and blue options as opera season features. Men wear thinner, costlier handkerchiefs priced up to 40 to 60 dollars a dozen, with elaborate monograms of bound silk across a corner hole.

London

Train strikes car near Des Moines river bridge injures none

A Burlington passenger train struck a coupe driven by Mrs Annie Bradley and her son Raymond of Elwood PA near the Des Moines river bridge south of Keokuk. They were blinded by the headlight and jumped before impact. The car sustained minor rear damage and no injuries were reported.

Keokuk Burlington Annie Bradley Raymond Elwood Des Moines River Bridge Here

Ainsworth Consolidated School Board Meeting Notice

The board of directors of Ainsworth Consolidated School District in Oregon Township Washington County Iowa will meet June 30 1925 at 7 00 p m at the New School Building. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditures as listed Ed W Spessard district secretary totals estimated taxes assessed value 40004 per 1000 mills per 2235756 4 dollars.

Ainsworth Consolidated Oregon Township Washington County Iowa Ed. W. Spessard

Grain Marketing Company Secures Aid Proposals in Chicago

Three offers of financial aid were reported to be before the Grain Marketing Company board in Chicago. The directors must repurchase $4.9 million in stock from five operators by July 28 under a contract. Dissolution was ruled out though stock sales are limited and promotion remains in early stages.

Chicago Board of Diretors

Naturalist Predicts End of Migratory Bird Extinction Threat

Naturalist William T. Hornaday warns that 34 states failed to curb migratory bird bag limits, risking extinction of ducks geese brant and other species. He cites limited reforms in Texas Michigan West Virginia and others while urging nationwide action against organized hunting interests and apathy in the East.

New York William T. Hornaday Dr. Hornaday Texas Michigan Pennsylvania South Dakota Kansas Idaho Minnesota West Virginia California United States Tam

Robert Lucas Pioneer of Johnson County Dies at 71

Iowa City June 10 Robert Kirkwood Lucas 71 a Johnson county pioneer died at his home. He was a nephew of Governor Samuel J. Kirkwood and a grandson of Robert Lucas the first territorial governor of Iowa.

Iowa City Robert Kirkwood Lucas Johnson County Samuel J. Kirkwood Iowa Robert Lucas

Summer's Departure in Whitman Verse

The fragment reflects Sarah Whitman evoking summer as she gathers glory and beauty fades, a lyrical image of seasons passing. The brief lines center on poetic personification of summer and a transient dream of beauty.

Sumer Sarah Whitman

United States Leads in Global Railway Electrification

A report presented at the National Electric Light Association convention states the United States has about 900 miles of electrified rail, far ahead of other nations. The Electrification of Steam Railroads Committee urges intensified use of existing tracks to accommodate doubling traffic as American industry grows.

San Francisco America National Electric Light Association Sweden France Switzerland Germany Italy Australia South Africa Chile Norway Spain Japan Canada Java Mexico England New Zealand United States

New Haven Man Installed as Rotary International Head

Donald A. Adams of New Haven Connecticut is named president of Rotary International after defeating Paul H. King of Detroit in the election held in Cleveland Ohio on June 20.

Connecticut Rotary Cleveland Ohio Donald A. Adams New Haven Conn Rotary International Paul H. King Detroit

Plains of Canada Attract Young English Farmwomen

Emily Pinder, Leeds University graduate, visits Winnipeg to study Canadian agricultural methods for a year. She plans to spark a movement to recruit English farm girls to western Canada, noting many have funds to start farms and could aid regional development.

Winnipeg Man Emily Pinder Leeds University British Isles Canada England Dominion

Parrot Vocabulary Expands to 100 Words and Beyond

Researchers observe a young gray African parrot rapidly building a vocabulary of 100 words or more. The bird associates words with objects and actions, producing surprising and meaningful utterances in context.

Cedar Rapids Couple End Their Lives in Joint Poison Pact

Mr and Mrs BE A Leitzell died in Cedar Rapids after a death by own action pact. A note to their son in law Elmer Goedert said they lost everything and chose to end their lives together due to financial distress and unemployment. The coroner's jury has not determined the exact cause.

Cedar Rapids BE. A. Leitzell Leitzell

Iowa Board to Hear Application for Motor Carrier Certificate

L E Strickler of Iowa City has filed with the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to operate as a motor carrier between Washington Brighton Pleasant Plain and Fairfield in Washington and Jefferson Counties Iowa A hearing is set for July 16 1926 at 10 am in the Johnson County Auditor's office Iowa City Iowa.

Towa Washington and Jefferson Counties L.E. Strickler Iowa City Iowa Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners General Assembly Washington Brighton Pleasant Plain Fairfield Washington and Jefferson Counties Board of Railroad Commissioners Johnson County

Butcher Segundo Tellechea Wins Lottery Prize

In Campo Florida Segundo Tellechea cut meat prices after winning a $20,000 government lottery. Neighbors praised the reduction as he spelt riches for his customers in Havana.

Havana Segundo Tellechea Campo Florida Segundo

Doan’s Pills Relieve Kidney Pain Says Washington Resident

Mrs. W. F. Haight of Washington reports relief from dull kidney ache across hips and dizziness after using Doan’s Pills. She says the remedy, proven over time, prevents return attacks and has continued to help since first use. Price 60 cents at dealers.

Washington W. F. Haight S. Eighth St Doan

Rotary Growth Highlighted at International Convention

Cleveland reports Rotary International now has more than 2,000 clubs in 30 nations with over 107,000 members. George T. Guernsey Jr notes Rotary is built on business and professional classifications, with one member per classification, stressing honesty in classifications after 20 years of growth.

Cleveland Rotary George T. Guernsey, Jr Rotary International

Knoxville Branch Dravity Daily Except Sunday Notice

Train schedule snippet lists Golden State Limited and Express trains with arrival and departure times. Agent W. Russell notes at Knoxville branch.

Golden State Limited Knoxville W. Russel J. C. McKay

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