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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1931

Page

2

Chicago livestock market report with mixed hogs cattle and sheep

Receipts 8000 hogs including 7000 direct. prices uneven with declines from prior close. Hogs ranged 6.30 to 7.20 for various weights, sows up to 6.00, light pigs to 7.15. Cattle firm to lower. yearlings and light steers steady, heavies down, stocker trade near standstill. yearling steers up to 8.90, cows 6.25. Sheep 8000 head. fat lambs 50 to 1.90 lower, week top 9.00, native ewes and wethers 7.76 to 8.25, rangers 8.25, fed yearlings 5.50 to 6.65.

Chicago

Grain price report for Wheat in Chicago markets

Chicago grain brief shows Wheat for June with open high low and close figures around 68 to 69 cents per bushel. Data includes range fluctuations and closing value, reflecting market activity.

Chicago

Market quotes show grain and fat futures for July to December

The page lists fluctuating prices for CORN OATS RYE and LARD across months July September and December with figures including percentages and dollar amounts. Specific values indicate futures and spot quotes with multiple entries per commodity.

Chicago produce markets report steady eggs and mixed gains

Chicago reports broad commodity moves with eggs steady at 21 686 cases and butter up to 21 388 tubs. Poultry demand soft with mixed car loads and varied prices for turkeys ducks and broilers. Potatoes track 240 cars with 1 312 shipments and regional price shifts across Arkansas Louisiana Texas Mississippi Alabama North Carolina.

Cheese Twins Arkansas Louisiana Texas Mississippi Bliss Alabama North Carolina Irish Cobblers

Grain Receipts Reported for Wheat Corn and Oats

Grain receipts show wheat 116 cars corn 128 cars and oats 19 cars recorded in the latest market tally. The data highlights supply movement across commodities and indicates ongoing trading flow for farmers and merchants.

Iowa Hog Prices at Des Moines Markets June 20

Combined hog receipts at 22 yards and 7 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota totaled 20 800 for the 24 hours to 8:00 am. Prices ranged by weight from 6.40 to 6.70 for most good and choice hogs with lighter and heavier categories showing similar gains or declines. Pigs and sows were quoted from 4.50 to 5.40 for various weight ranges with notes on bulk transactions and shipping-point weight adjustments.

Des Moines Iowa Minnesota

Egg Grading Urged to Boost Iowa Egg Trade

W. D. Termohlen of Iowa State College argues for mandatory egg grading to raise Iowa's egg quality and income. He says grading prevents waste, helps producers get full value, and reduces losses from selling ungraded eggs. He notes most deterioration happens before consumption and grading on the farm would elevate Iowa eggs to a recognized premium product.

W. Dd. Termohien Iowa State College Ames Iowa Washington Termohlen Lowa Euz

Chicago Grain Prices Close For June 20 Trading

CHICAGO June 20 Up Cash Grain Close shows Wheat 1 hard 7 Corn 2 mixed 71 to 57 percent 6 mixed 52 1 yellow 58 14 to 58 5 2 yellow 58 14 to 58 9 3 yellow 57 2 white 58 to 69 13 6 white 56 Oats 2 white 26 14 3 white 25 Rye none Barley 37 to 55 Timothy 750 to 800 Clover 1150 to 1850

Chicago Timothy

Market price notes for feed commodities and hay

The record lists commodity prices including new 14.90 and 13 75 for October 13 75 and December 14 Alsike cash 14.00 with hay Timothy priced per cwt. The terse entry reflects market quotes for livestock feed components and forage.

New Prime Choice Alsike Cash Hay Timothy

Butter Important in Summer Meals

Butter remains essential year round for proper nutrition, especially in hot weather when lighter dishes are eaten. The National Dairy Council advocates butter for its value, noting substitutes only replace bread spreading and can be more costly in the long run due to ongoing cravings for butter’s nutrition.

National Dairy Council Washington County

West Highland News Briefs Including Local Visits and Events

Cash Taylor returned from Mt Ayr reporting fair crops but short pastures. A basket dinner and children's day program are set for Union Dale Sunday June 28. Neighborhood visits included the Wash Motley family at Louie Schwab’s and Jesse Meeks and Ben Fitzgerald families. Paving from Riverside to the Y is complete and north to the Y begins. Bertha Kron celebrates her twelfth birthday with friends Mae Sojka, Alice Meeks, Helen Meeks, and Norma Meeks.

West Highland Cash Taylor Mt Ayr Union Dale Wash Motley Louie Schwab Jesse Meeks Ben Fitzgerald Lois Sterling Holmes FE. R. Meek Alice Meeks Merrifield Ben Bruegge Haskins Mary Hetterington Conesville Charles Bruegge Bowlen Keota Rawleigh Ruby and Kyvelyn Joe Florang Rath Riverside Bertha Kron Mae Sojka Alice Helen Norma Meeks

Solomon Accused of Countless Wives and Lyrics

The Hamilton Spectator notes an authority claims Solomon had 104 wives and wrote 1 005 lyrics. The piece questions the existence of five additional grievances and invites scrutiny of biblical accounts.

Solomon Eyoine Hamilton Ontario Spectator

News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities

Local briefs from area towns highlight community events, school sports, and civic notices. Read across banners for updates on forthcoming meetings, performances, and public service campaigns.

Local notes on weather, church events, and Noble area people

June weather shifts from heat to showers aiding crops. Visits include Levi Simmons in Washington and John Jones at Haskins Bank. Richer church leadership changes under Rev A. H. Miller from Pekin Ill. Mid district conference planned Aug 26 30 at Eicher church with Rev W W Miller presiding. July 11 12 C E convention to meet at Richer church. Local farming scenes feature Wm Leichty on Joseph Roth farm and alfalfa hay yields. Joe Nebel and Joe Mast appear as Noble area merchants with Frey as postmaster. town noted for homes and local blacksmith W R Schantz.

Eicher Church Ohio Indiana Ilinois Iowa W. W. Miller Pulaska

Noble town tales and townfolk greetings

A rambling notice from Noble recounts a social visit with locals sharing stories and thanks. Mentions include Mary Louise’s alphabet skills, Bennett caring for his father’s business, the Mast family, June Putnam, J. R. Leichty, John C. Roth’s Noble home, Mrs. Andrew Rin ners mother, Marjorie Rin ner, I A. F. Mitchel’s large goose-sized dog, S. F. Shockley as rural mail carrier, Chris Leichty’s alfalfa and six hundred acres, and Floyd’s respected position. The piece notes local social events, a Sabbath school figure Mr. Brewer, and a Better Washington club gathering at Gallacher and Denison’s tourist camp with lively table talk.

J. R. Leichty Noble John C. Roth Andrew Rinner H. Rinners Marjorie L. H. Rinner A. F. Mitchel

Golden Days Net Coverage Highlights Daily Rushes

The clipping summarizes persistent daily rushes and routine coverage, noting ongoing financial and social activity. It mentions frequent updates, local interest, and repeated emphasis on daily events shaping community life.

The Finger Points at State Monday and Tuesday

Richard Barthelmess stars as Breck EnridLee a truthful reporter who extorts graft from gang leaders to hide incriminating data. When he betrays Number One the underworld czar the finger points and the climax nears. Fay Wray co stars with Clarke Gable and Regis Toomey in this W R Burnett John Monk Saunders drama directed by John Francis Dillon.

Richard Barthelmess Underworld Barthelmess Breckenridge Lee W. R Burnett John Monk Saundrs Saunders Dawn Patrol Fay Wray Regis Toomey Clarke Gable Noel Madison Robert Elliott Oscar Apfel Mickey Bennett John Francis Dillon

Miss Montenegro Sets Record In English Speaking Role

Miss Conchi eta Montenegro, who spoke no English eight months ago, stars in Never The Twain Shall Meet at the Fox with a six month language achievement. Her South Sea Island native accent is highlighted as an asset in the all English talking picture.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer South Sea Islands Fox Theater Conchita Montenegro Miss Montenegro America Spain Pictures Montenegro Provire

Niagara name origins traced to Iroquois roots and early spellings

The name Niagara, tied to the strait, likely derives from an Iroquois term meaning across the neck. Early French explorers like Father L Allemant in 1649 used Ona guinahra, while Hennepin in 1679 wrote Niagara and manuscripts show Ongiara variants.

Niagara Father L'Allemant Hennepin

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