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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1924

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Hogs Cattle Sheep Chicago June 25

Hogs receipts 25 000 steady to strong for desirable grades others slow demand active packers buying bulk. 170 to 225 lb hogs 6.70 7.10. 140 to 160 lb 6.25 6.50. sows 6.20 6.40. slaughter pigs 4.75 5.75. Cattle receipts 6 000 fed steers and yearlings active higher. best heavy bulls 4.65. veal calves 10.00 10.25. feeders 7.50 9.50. Sheep receipts 9 000 fairly active. native lambs 65 lb 13.60. ewes 8.00 8.50. wethers 8.00.

Chicago

Official Estimates for Chicago Livestock Tomorrow

Chicago June 25 Official estimates list hogs 26 000 cattle 10 000 and sheep 12 000 for tomorrow.

Chicago

Coolidge Praised For Practical Idealism In RNC Preamble

Cedar Rapids Republican notes the Republican National platform praise for Calvin Coolidge. The preamble lauds his vice presidency and presidency with praise for public welfare, integrity, vision, and single minded devotion to national needs, calling these qualities practical idealism.

Calvin Coolidge Coolidge Cedar Rapids

American Legion July Fourth Committee Meets for Planning

A general meeting of the American Legion July Fourth committee was held to discuss the day’s program and resolve issues. Plans are in good shape as committees report strong public interest and cooperation. George Stewart will announce bicycle race details tomorrow. Jesse Miller lists pageant performers including Sailor Girls Eunice Hammer through Dorothea Nelson and Sailor Boys James Sexton to Leland Myers, with Mrs Myrtle Poole as chaperon.

American Legion George Stewart Sailor Girls Eunice Hammer Isabel Minick Irma Waymack Alice Critz Martha Jennings Florence Rohrer Helen Wood Mary Roberts Dorthea Nelson Alice Poole Sailor Boys James Sexton Hal Williams Bob Thompson Ralph McCreedy Olaf Bramer Ernie Marshall Stanley McConnel Francis Skipton Leland Myers Lyle Kepford Myrtle Poole

Chicago Grain Prices Mixed as Wheat Corn and Feeds Move

Chicago cash grain markets report varying values for wheat corn oats rye barley and seeds. Prices list No 2 red wheat at 1.15 to 1.17 per bushel and corn mixed grades around 93 to 95 with yellow and white varieties showing similar ranges. Seed and fat prices appear alongside lard bellies ribsa and timothy seed.

Chicago

Rains Boost Corn Prices Amid Forecasts and Damage

Rains foreseen in the west and crop damage in Illinois sparked a sharp rise in the corn market. July delivery jumped to 91 percent, above 90 cents for the first time this season, with September also hitting new highs. Wheat and oats followed, while cash and commission buying supported prices as the market closed firm. Provisions remained steady, mirroring corn strength.

Chicago Illinois Northwest Canada

Americans Cleared of Mistreatment in Japan Cable

The American Association of Yokohama cabled the United States Chamber of Commerce stating there had been no mistreatment of Americans in Japan as of June 25.

Tokio American Association of Yokohama United States Chamber of Commerce Japan

Democratic Nomination Pushes Underwood and Condemns Klan

At the Democratic National Convention in New York on June 25, Alabama Senator Oscar W. Underwood was named for the presidential nomination in a keynote by Forney Johnston of Alabama. Johnston condemned the Ku Klux Klan and urged a clear stance against secret political orders, citing 1856 platform principles and urging candor to unite the party.

New York Oscar W. Underwood Alabama Forney Johston Underwood Johnston United States Ku Klux Klan Johnson Democratic Party Sue Wall Street Main Street Partisan Journal Way Side Democratic Convention Republican Party

Well Known Local Character Takes His Departure

Obituary notices a Washington resident A Summer Slumski dies after church service in Minnesota summer visit and California winter routine. Survived by parents and brothers Picnicinski Fishoski Golfinski, with a church funeral set at the Church of Christ. Pallbearers and flowers named humorously by enemies in an obituary with local color.

Journal A. Summer Slumski Washington Gloom Ave Indifference Picnicinski Fishoski Golfinski Mr. Fishoski Minnesota California Slumski Church of Christ

Woman Next to Governor in New Mexico

The June 25 report notes New Mexico becoming the first state to have a woman beside the governor following the death of Lieutenant Governor Jose A Baca.

Uncle Billy Gray Endorses Tanlac After Long Constable Career

W. J. Gray of Kansas City Kansas, a constable for 47 years, declares Tanlac restored his health after two years of stomach and intestinal troubles. He says one bottle put him on the road to recovery and two years of use keeps him in good trim. Tanlac is advertised as available at druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.

W. J Uncle Billy) Gray Arkansas City Kans Tanlac Uncle Billy

Acting Governor Drift in New Mexico Line of Succession

The text notes that Mrs. Soledad C. Chacon of Albuquerque is the secretary of the State and nearest in authority to the executive. It states that if Governor James F. Hinkle leaves the state during his absence Mrs. Chacon would be acting governor.

Soledad C. Chacon Albuquerque James F. Hinkle

Man Finds Hope After Ten Years of Stomach Trouble

A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured a decade of stomach catarrh and inflammation, allowing normal sleep and appetite after a near cancer diagnosis. The ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy includes a money back guarantee and widespread druggists.

Mayr Lemmon's Pharmacy

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