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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1924

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Chicago June 23 Hoes and Cattle Prices

Chicago markets show hog receipts at 78 000 with active but uneven trading. Hog prices mostly 25 cents lower. weights 144 to 160 pounds bring 6 50 to 6 70 with top 7 20 and heavy weights 7 00 to 7 20. Cattle receipts 23 000 with beef steers and yearlings 15 to 25 cents lower. trade very slow, best heavy steers about 10 10, vealers 8 00 to 9 00, stockers scarce. Sheep receipts 17 000 with slow sale. native lambs steady to 25 cents lower, ewes 4 00 and down.

Chicago South Dakota

Livestock Estimates for Tomorrow Released in Chicago

Chicago on June 23 reports tomorrow's projections with hogs at 22 000 cattle at 6 000 and sheep at 16 000. The figures reflect market outlook and regional supply expectations for the coming day.

Chicago

California missions pacto of El Camino Real legacy

THINGS UNUSUAL by T. T. MAXEY surveys twenty one Franciscan missions along El Camino Real from San Diego to Sonoma. The piece notes Moorish architecture, historic trail length about 700 miles, begun with Mission San Diego in 1768 and completed in 1772, disrupted by 1824 under Mexican rule, and highlights San Jose, San Antonio de Padua, San Gabriel, San Buena Ventura, and San Luis Rey de Francia as prominent relics with varied states of preservation and historical romance.

California San Diego Sonoma Europe Spain San Francisco de Selano Mexico San Jose San Francisco San Antonio de Padua San Luis Obispo San Gabriel Pasadena San Buena Ventura Los Angeles Diesel San Luis Ray de Francia Oceanside Ita

Chicago Grain and Lard Prices Reported in Market Update

Wheat prices range No 2 red 1.13 percent No 3 red 1.13 No 1 hard 1.14 No 2 hard 1.14 No 3 hard 1.13 Corn values No 2 mixed 88 to 89 percent No 4 88 No 6 86 No 2 yellow 89 to 90 No 3 88 to 89 No 6 87 No 2 white 90 No 3 white 89 No 6 white 86 sample grade 78 to 84 Oats No 2 white 50 No 3 white 48 to 50 No 4 white 48 to 49 Rye No 2 76 Barley 77 Timothy seed 5.00 to 7.25 Clover seed 11.00 to 19.00 Lard 10.60 Ribe 9.87 Bellies 10.37

Chicago

Wheat prices rally after early setback in Chicago trade

Chicago wheat prices opened lower amid Liverpool weakness and seller profit taking. Price gains followed bullish crop outlook from Winnipeg and forecasts of black rust threats in the northwest, with May and September futures finishing higher while oats stayed soft and hogs softened the provision market.

Chicago Liverpool Winnipeg Northwest

Potato Market Shows Firm New Stock in Chicago Trade

In Chicago on June 23, potato prices show old stock steady with little trading while new stock remains very firm. Receipts report 62 cars of new shipments and 10 cars of old stock, with United States totals for Saturday showing 647 cars for new shipments and few for old stock.

Chicago United States

Chimney Sweep Residents Claim Last of His Kind

A humorous notice notes Gus Behrens, a chimney sweep, still at work on a chimney top and claiming to be the last of his trade in the county, an artifact of memory in the United States.

United States Gustav Behrens Wnry

Children's Day Program in Crawfordsville Church

The United Presbyterian Church in Crawfordsville hosted a Children's Day program led by the Dorcas class. The event featured many recitations, songs, duets, and exercises with students and parents in attendance, followed by an address from Rev. Porter and a closing benediction.

Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Church Dorcas Rev. Porter Marie Clark Ted Maxwell Howard Hesseltine Mary Por

Festival plans in Crawfordsville shape up for Sept fourth and fifth

The American Legion and local businessmen expect a big Crawfordsville fall festival on September 4 and 5 with further unadvertised events in the works. Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Ray Anwyl and son joined J J Anwyl and family. An audience heard Rev Porter’s illustrated sermon on When the Lord Comes at United Presbyterian Church with biblical references enhancing the talk.

Crawfordsville American Legion Ray Anwyl Des Moines J. J. Anwyl Richard Philip United Presbyterian Church Porter

Wisconsin Sacks Round Whites in 1.10 1.20 Play

Wisconsin defeated Round Whites with a 1.10 to 1.20 score. Bliss Triumphs led by Alabama Louisiana and Oklahoma with 2.40 2.70. North Carolina beat Cobblers 4.25 4.50, while Few Taney posted 4.75.

New Wisconsin Alabama Louisiana Oklahoma Bliss North Carolina Barrel E Cobblers Few Taney

Wordy musings mix in three mile limit reflections

A fragmentary column presents tongue in cheek maxims about fame, fighting, manners, and social behavior. It contrasts talking prowess with physical prowess and notes quirks of daily life and conscience in a humorous, editorially toned piece.

Americans Embrace Thrift In Public Education Effort

S W Straus notes growing national interest in thrift education and efficient spending. A Washington conference will coordinate groups to promote thrift beyond mere saving, with schools already teaching thrift and a drive to unite organizations for broader thrift education and progress.

Washington San Francisco America War Cays

Davenport Democrat Moves to Modern New Plant in Davenport

The Davenport Democrat, oldest daily and largest Democratic paper in Iowa, has moved into a new, modern building on Hrady Street. The $250,000 plant includes a Goss high speed press and extensive facilities, with leadership under Frank D. Throop and editors Hugh Harrison and J. B. Richardson.

Associated Press Davenport Iowa Davenport Democrat United States Hrady Street Fourth Fifth Streets Goss The Democrat D. N. Richardson Frank D. Throop Ralph W. Cram Hugh Harrison J. B. Richardson Decoration Day Main Street

Tanlac praised by Burlington man for health gains

Frank J. Mesmer of Burlington Iowa credits Tanlac with restoring his health after two years of stomach trouble nervousness insomnia and fatigue He says the medicine improved his appetite digestion and nerves and led to a ten pound weight gain He notes Tanlac is widely sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.

Tanlas

Hawaii Hosts World’s Highest Island Peaks

The Hawaiian Islands boast the tallest mountains on any island group with two summits rising about 14 000 feet into perpetual ice and snow. The rugged high points attract climbers and researchers studying alpine environments.

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Daily Market Reports Chicago Livestock Chicago Grain T. T. Maxey California Missions Chicago Cash Grain John A Main Flour Exchange Commission Illinois Howard Ted Clarence Gerald Victor Donald Gerald Rhea Victor Hesseltine Talma Clark Clarence Fletcher God Ruth Barnes David, Bruce Kenneth Dale Erwin Lucile Burris Lucile Jones Flora Porter Margaret Gault Marian Davidson Lucile Miller Alice Holmes Kenneth Rhea John White Lone Reading Isabelle Anwyl S.W. Straus American Society For Thrift W. Straus Arthur McAnulty D. FP. Macon State New Home Frank Mesmer Tanlac Frank J. Mesmer 9Th St Burlington, Iowa Milton Inn Hotel Hawaii R. L. Gibson Bae Bie W. S. Reister & Sons East Third Se Creamery East Washington M Poul Ise
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