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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1933

Page

2

Market Report Chicago Livestock Prices June 26

In Chicago on June 26, cattle and hogs prices shown. Hog grades from 10¢ to 4.50 for top figures, light weights 140 to 166 lb good to 4.45, heavier weights up to 4.50. Slaughter pigs 100 to 130 lb 2.75 to 3.26. Cattle: 17,000 head, calves 1,500. Fed steers and yearlings uneven, mostly 25¢ lower. Slaughter cattle and feeders show varied ranges by weight and grade, with steers 550 to 1500 lb 5.25 to 7.25 for better classes, cows 3.25 to 4.00, bulls 2.75 to 3.50, stocker and feeder steers 4.75 to 6.00.

Train Schedule Fragments Show Daily Lineup and Times

A collection of train times listing morning and evening passes, freight runs, and locals. Notable entries include arrivals No. 93 at 10 16 a m and No. 21 at 6 00 p m, with westbound and fastbound services from Washington and notes on regular days and local freight schedules.

J. C. McKay P. KR. R. OO Washington Southwest Limited Washie Southwest Travis Wally C. Bell

Oskaloosa Works for Lake Keomah Site Location Discussed

June 26 report explains borings and tests for a Keomah Lake dam foundation in Mahaska County. It notes state scrutiny before spending 50 000 to 100 000 for recreation and outlines dam location near Baxter forty with an earth clay gravel core. Over 5 000 visitors were at Pine Lake Eldora, underscoring regional demand.

Oskaloosa Keomah Lake Iowa State College Ames Mahaska E. J. Morris Harley Moore Skunk Pine Lake Eldora Tom Larson Iowa Atlantic Okkaloosa High School Henry Frankel Des Moines Iowa State Board of Conservation Irvin T Bode W. ©. Boone Ottumwa State Game and Fish Commission J. N. Darling Ding Fish and Games Commission Pacific

Sheep Market Report Shows Broad Standstill Early Trading

Early market largely at standstill with bids 25 to 50 cents down. Slaughter sheep and lambs show varied declines with lambs 90 lb down and good and choice 7.00 to 7.85, common to medium 5.00 to 7.00, and lighter weights 90 to 150 lb at 1.75 to 3.00 for good and choice.

Produce and Poultry Markets Firm in Chicago Trade

Chicago June 26 market report shows firm tone across produce and poultry. Receipts for vegetables and butter rise with high first and extra class percentages, while poultry shows steady demand with varied weights and regional categories. Potatoes track steady with arrivals and shipments detailed.

Grain table shows July wheat and corn futures gains

Chicago grain page lists July through December futures for wheat corn oats and rye with mixed highs lows and closes. Highlights include July wheat around 89% to 93, July corn near 49 to 52, rye July around 0.73 to 0.74, and oats near 0.40 to 0.44.

Cash Corn Prices in Chicago Market Report

Chicago June 26 CP cash corn prices show No 3 mixed 47 No 6 mixed 41 to 43 No 2 yellow 50 to 51 No 8 yellow 48 to 49 44 No 4 yellow 48 to 49% No 4 yellow 45 to 46 No 6 41 to 44 white 50 No 2 white 49% to 50 sample grade 34 to 42 Receipts 386 cases No 2 mixed 48%

World’s Pair Presents Unusual Flower Show Model

Chicago event departs from tradition with a modern flower show style in the horticultural and floricultural section. The Worlds Pair will feature a distinctive display plan inspired by English and American shows, promising an unusual program for visitors.

Chicago England

Night hold up robs service man in Phoenix

Aziz Phoenix报道 Robert Harrison faced a night hold up in Phoenix when a gunman robbed him during a service call. Harrison smiled despite the danger, with details indicating a single assailant and a simple getaway.

Phoenix Aziz U.P Robert Harrison

News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities

Local brief items compiled by D. F. Macon highlighting happenings in nearby towns. Short notices cover community events, notable arrivals and departures, and small civic updates from the Journal’s subscription network.

Corner light post removal improves Washington square

On June 26 the removal of the corner light posts at each corner of the square in Washington brightens the square’s appearance and enhances its overall look.

Washington

DeMolay Bake Sale Sells Out In Washington

The DeMolay boys held a bake sale on Sehmoeller's corner Saturday and sold out quickly. Joe D. Quinn of Ainsworth R 2 was in town Friday but not seen. Mr and Mrs Floyd Ellis of Pleasant Plains shopped in Washington and advanced their Evening Journal subscription to a cooler date.

Joe D. Quinn Ainsworth R. 2 Floyd Ellis Pleasant Plains Washington Evening Journal Sehmoeller’s

Local residents visit from across counties on a Saturday

Frank Young and wife of Crawfordsville Mrs Earl O Conner and others from Ainsworth Keota and Wayland joined R FB Peters and family at Brighton Saturday Roscoe Robertson tended his Route 5 Washington interests and Florence Wilson Osmond and family arrived from Idaho via the world’s fair Emerson Wittrie and wife from Wayland stopped by while Henry Sheetz and N E West from Keota were also present for the day The crowd extended thanks for memories and the home daily and for the fries available this season

Frank Young Crawfordsville Earl O'Conner R. Kelsey Henry Leffler Ainsworth Florence Wilson Osmond Idaho Mrs. Emerson Wittrie Wayland

Local notes and livestock shipping from Washington area

The column highlights community happenings in our town including visits by Mr and Mrs John Dodds to Port Louisa, preparations for cat fish, and Mrs Sam Hout’s illness. It notes Clarence Tripp teaching a Men's Bible class, praise for Ed Rich Lucy Rich and their boys Jim and Joe, plus remarks on livestock shipments from Washington and nearby stock buyers. Mentions Armours hogs, Ainsworth livestock, poultry shipments, and a garden joke about corn and popcorn.

John Dodds Port Louisa

Fashion tips for plus sizes dominate this season

The article highlights fashion trends flattering full figures with vertical lines and neck details. It notes lenient silhouettes and mature readers shifts away from traditional, restricting styles, offering patterns like Pattern No. 5255 for bust sizes 34 to 46 and a price of 5 dollars.

For Sale Dressed Fries and Baby Carriage

Classified fragment lists items for sale including dressed fries by Arthur Duensing and a baby carriage at 11313 Monthurs with contact 581. Details are partial.

Arthur Duensing Baby Caritiiage

Legion District Convention Set For June 6 in Charles City

The fourth Iowa district American Legion annual convention will be held in Charles City on June 6 under district commander Wesley G Henke. The event includes a general business meeting and district officer elections along with an elaborate sports program and appearances by state and district officials.

Charles City Ia. A.P Iowa American Legion Wesley G Henke Legionairs Henke

Church Observes Seventh Anniversary with Special Services

The church marked its seventh anniversary with a Sunday service and a large congregational turnout. Rev Fulton and Mrs Fulton depart for Pittsburgh for a general assembly and anniversary events, joined by Mr McElhinney and wife to visit their son Hoy McElhinney. Dr C A Owen of Assiut College will speak next Sunday, as union vacation Bible school closes with communion services and a special anniversary offering.

Fulton Women’s Missionary Society Young Peoples ‘Organization of the Church Fultons C. A. Owen Assiut College Eypt Union Daily Vacation Bible School

Burlington Road Takes Many to Fair

The Burlington's passenger traffic to the World's Fair over the past week end exceeded expectations. 70 extra cars were needed to handle the rush to Chicago and some trains ran in two sections. On June 18, 16 154 people visited the Burlington's World's Fair Exhibition Train.

Chicago Burlington Albert Cotsworth, Jr The Cotsworth

Negro Jailed for 5 Cent Phett

In New Orleans a man named Melvin was jailed after stealing five cents. Details on the case remain scarce and the report emphasizes the small amount involved.

New Orleans

Washington Golfers Top Mt. Pleasant in Intercity Match

Washington golfers defeated Mt. Pleasant on the local course by 48 strokes in the first intercity meet of the year. Frank Miller led Washington with 88 while Mt. Pleasant’s Stevens and Miller shot 85 and 86 respectively. Next Sunday a team from Iowa City visits Washington for another clash, with Muscatine and other venues listed in upcoming matchups.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Oth Stevens Miller Frank Miller Guy Knauss Iowa City Muscatine Morris Hobbs Mt. P Charles Brown MeKtrahan Huene Mt Pr Max Marble Jim Wells Brown Allison Ed Wells Oscar Dave Is Ward Holland Thompson Ralph Gibson Bill Shannon Strokes. Co. RR McCutchen al Moorman Seeley Jerrell Mt. Y

Prison Sentences For Green After Larceny Term

Green, 23, received sentences totaling 34 to 28 years in state prison after pleading and being convicted in state criminal court. He had previously served a term for larceny.

Green Ways

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