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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1924
Page
2
Chicago June 24 market notes hog receipts 33 000 mostly 10 cents lower than Monday with weighty butchers 6 to 10 cents off and tops to 7 16 cattle receipts 000 with slow kill and declines 35 to 40 cents from last week fed steers 7 60 to 9 60 stockers 6 50 to 9 00 sheep receipts 16 000 with cull lambs steady fat native lambs 13 56 to 13 75 and ewes about 5 26
Cattle receipts near 24 entry reflect calves 2000 beef yearlings steady to weak. Top matured steers around 10.00 with bulk 7.75 to 9.50, beef cows 3.60 to 6.00, stockers 6.60 to 7.00. Hogs receipts 15,000 uneven, open 10, close steady to lower, top 6.86, bulk 6.60 to 6.80. Sheep 4,000 lambs 50 cents lower, Idahos 13.75, natives 12.60 to 13.00.
A publicized episode in Evanston centers on Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes and his spaniel which sulked near the kitchen stove as reporters chased the dog’s odd behavior. The saga sparked jokes about press attention and a mock demand for a campaign rug exemption.
Notices list meetings for Mrs George Hotle W 8 C club at 2 in the afternoon at 113 East Main street for the Bethel Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society meeting at T J Harvey home. American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 7 30 in Legion rooms. Yeomen meet Tuesday 8 in Woodman Hall with refreshments. The Three W Society hosts strawberry ice cream social in church basement Tuesday evening. Navajo club meets Wednesday 3 at Sunset park husbands invited for picnic supper at six. Damascus Shrine No 10 holds regular meeting Thursday at 8 in Commercial club rooms. Mens meeting tonight at the Church of ...
Chicago cash grain prices on June 24 show No 1 hard wheat at 1.16 to 1.19, No 2 hard 1.14, No 3 hard 1.13 to 1.14. Corn No 2 91 to 92, No 6 87 to 87, No 2 yellow 92 to 93. Oats No 2 white 61 to 62, No 3 white 60 to 61, No 4 white 49 to 50. Rye 2 76. Lard 10.72.
Chicago markets opened with corn rising on heavy rain in the corn belt and new seasonal highs. Wheat also advanced after a modest dip and a drop in visible North American and Canadian supplies, while oats followed corn and hog prices softened. Community notices follow from Methodist and Baptist church groups detailing Friday meetings and social events.
The American League shows eight team shifts as Detroit sits first after rain delays while New York falters in a doubleheader to the Senators. The Red Sox stumble to Philadelphia in a double bill as Cleveland and St Louis climb toward the top. Giants trounce Brooklyn 12 to 5 while Wilbur Cooper outpitches Adolfo Luque as Pittsburgh beats Cincinnati 4 to 2. Philadelphia wins a home run filled twin bill over Boston 7 to 3 and 11 to 7.
At the January meeting the Executive Committee of the Third International voted 2 1 2 million dollars for propaganda in America in 1924. The text asks two questions: Where do they get it and with whom do they spend it.
Detroit woman describes severe back pains bearing-down pains headaches and sleepless nights from age sixteen. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports improved sleep reduced nervousness better appetite and ability to work. She notes doctors urged operation but medicine helped where others failed.
Washington June 22 Treasury officials report June fiscal operations reduce annual interest charges by about 22 million dollars. New securities total 150 million, with proceeds retiring roughly 445 million in maturing notes and tax certificates. The action lowers fixed government expenditures and signals future tax relief as debt declines.
DES MOINES June 24 Farmers with drowned out fields or poor stands are urged to plant sudan grass. The seed yields good hay or pasture and can be planted as late as July 1. The grass is palatable and makes excellent fodder for horses cattle sheep and hogs.
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