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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1933
Page
2
In Chicago on June 20, hog prices rose with active bids. About 25 000 hogs traded including 13 000 direct sales. Top price reached 4.70 with most weights 300 to 400 pounds at 4.35 to 4.60. Lighter 140 to 180 pound hogs ranged 3.60 to 4.60 with light weights 140 to 160 pounds good and choice around 3.60 to 4.60.
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The report lists cattle, hogs, sheep, and lamb prices by weight and grade. It covers slaughter cattle and weaner ranges, stocker and feeder cattle, vealers, cows, bulls, and slaughter sheep with typical good, choice, common and medium classifications and weight brackets. It notes scarce steers and yearlings and meager supply for sheep.
Chicago June 1 The market shows mixed egg quotes amid steady demand as suppliers report varied offerings. Projections point to cautious price movements through the week with traders watching harvests and regional stockpiles.
Market report shows varied firsts and extras across products with Butter firm at 18 664 receipts and 23 to 23 percent specials. Poultry receipts include 1 car and 60 trucks with fowls and leghorns shifting in single digits to mid teens, while potatoes track at 215 arrivals 75 shipments total 468 with market described as strong.
Cash corn prices on June 20 show mixed bids across grades with No 1 at 44 4, No 2 mixed 44, No 3 mixed 42, No 4 mixed 40, No 6 mixed around 38 4. Yellow and white varieties move within 38 to 49 cents. Receipts total 211 cars, sample grade 25 to 36.
Chicago grain figures list wheat corn oats and rye with July and September contracts. Values include open high low and close for each commodity along with percent changes and maturity months.
Rail timetable listing multiple trains with daily and Sunday exceptions, noting stops for California passengers county seats El Paso and beyond, and agent credits L Goodlander J McKay and OMAST Paper Co with trains serving Washington and surrounding routes.
D. F. Macon, the Journal's subscription representative, contributes a local briefs roundup from nearby towns. Notes cover community events, small civic updates, and miscellaneous items of interest to readers across the exchange area.
June 20 Dick Peters and family visited Brighton as the U S Navy band played near radio time. A piccolo solo followed by the band and Old Rugged Cross impressed locals who called the music a moving sermon. Also noted were farm chores and local notices including a death in southern Michigan and a drowning tragedy near Mitetacine.
A Beacon City resident describes a week at the fair showing cabins nearly all reserved with some four day options possible. Camp facilities include adequate toilets and showers, with a multi day pass starting at 19.95 and a four day stay priced at 234.95. The nurse noted spending a full week at the exposition, dining at the country club and enjoying meals and inexpensive sandwiches and hot cakes while praising the fair’s scale.
The note recalls figures like Boyd Foster and Roy Oakes in Kalona with mentions of the Kalona Savings Bank and a storage bill of 50 cents. Scouts, Deans preparing a cafe feed, Jim O Loughlin’s crew handling feed sacks and cream weighing, Tony Shalia shopping, and Roy Oakes identified as brother to the Wapello sheriff.
The report notes William Chapek in Richmond preparing voting booths for today’s election while William A. Lintz and Geo coordinate chores nearby. In Kalona Mr. Riley Adams, aged 85, recounts family history from 1842 and 1848 birth, with details aboutMr Clifford Reeves traveling to Brownstown Illinois for a funeral.
Major League results show Chicago 4 New York 3 Detroit 9 Philadelphia 4 Boston 5 Cleveland 2 Washington 10 St Louis 4. Upcoming games include New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit Boston at Cleveland. National League standings and pairings listed with several incomplete team names.
General Electric and its Century of Progress displays captivate Chicago visitors. Al Ledger of the Iowa Southern Utilities Co. notes GE shows include the House of Magic, talking kitchen devices, electric eyes sorting balls, beam transmissions of music, and compact high powered equipment.
In a high scoring program the Little Demons and Giants clash while American Pearl remains undefeated in the Town League. Highlights include McCutchen and the Devils producing runs in early innings, the Button Factory rallying late, and strong pitching from Kupka and Edmondson. Umpires Clark and Marshall oversee the night as fans pack kitten hall for more season action.
Five top finishers from the June 11 zone trap contest in Rockwell City will represent northwest Iowa at the state meet in Sioux City next month. Competitors include Marie Kautsky, J. W. Lundell, Sid Paulson, and W. S. Hoon with son Harlow Hoon.
Margaret and Katheryn Stewart and Winifred Gerdes depart Tuesday afternoon for Ames leaving the farm bureau office at one o clock. Mr Speidel and Mrs Roudabush drive the girls and leaders from Washington county to Ames in their cars. Listeners can hear part of the programs on WO Ames. The big corn festival broadcast is set for 6 46 Friday evening. The 4H club program from WOlf is now at 10 am Saturday.
Lorene Taylor reports from Stanwood where the Keokuk Presbytery Y P G C U convention was held. Farmers in the community have been putting up bay this week.
Philip LaFollette former Wisconsin governor and son of Fighting Bob La Follette will be the principal speaker at the Iowa Falls Fourth of July celebration. The event is sponsored by the United Farmers of Iowa.
The 15th annual joint convention of Iowa postal employes and the auxiliary will meet July 9 to 11 in Marshalltown. The first day includes a sports program registration and a band concert by the Des Moines Post Office band. Mayors and postmasters will speak along with L. C. Hampton of the national executive board. The convention banquet and entertainment will be at the Hotel Tallcorn.
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