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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1933
Page
2
Chicago markets report subdued activity for hogs cattle and sheep with limited gains. Hog prices range from 3.60 to 3.90 for midweights. cattle show slow demand with steers commonly 3.50 to 4.75 and varied slaughter weights quoted. sheep demand weak with fat lambs down 10 to 15 cents and assorted weights listed.
Chicago notes a steady to firm eggs market with 9255 receipts and varied grade percentages. Butter remains weak with high receipts and multiple price lines. poultry supplies steady with truck data and mixed bird prices. Potatoes show dull market despite high arrivals and shipments.
Chicago grain table shows wheat corn oats rye with May July Sept contracts and varied percentages. Notable entries include Wheat May 467% and 49, Corn May 23% and July 28% while Rye May 33% and July 33% reflect steady activity as Mrs. Alta Groves of Keota returns home after visiting Mrs. Alice Peterson.
Washington braces for the Roosevelt inaugural as Chief Justice Hughes administers the oath and President Hoover departs for Union Station. A three hour parade follows with General Arthur and marching units, ending with a grand inaugural ball and state celebrations across the capital.
Jean White Correspondent reports on farm moves visits and illnesses around Washington and Cotter. Roger Colthurst drove cattle to Chicago. H C Finney and family moved near Washington. Mabel Pinney stayed with Dorothy Work. J E Adams celebrated 45th anniversary. multiple gatherings at Roberts and Jones homes.
The preliminary state declamatory contest began here Tuesday evening February 28 featuring participants from local schools. Contestants presented a range of orations and dramatic readings as judges evaluated delivery, tone, and interpretation.
Local brief assembled by the Journal’s subscription rep D F Macok. Highlights from neighboring communities include small-town happenings, civic updates, and community fixtures, with emphasis on notable residents and upcoming events.
Village pathways report residents moving between farms and towns around Washington, Keota and Wayland. Ed Libe neighborhood shelling corn for Catlinon ranch near Verdi. A J Robertson hosts guests while A J Schaeffer trips home. Mt. Union and Wayland students compete in a school program with multiple winners in oratorical and dramatic events.
Corn and Chas Scranton head to Washington with prices for corn and oats at parity. Dearing Bros trade bushels while Cy Dickinson ships corn bought from Charley Scranton. Cy has 13 sons, 122 pies, 28 calves, fat cattle sold. Wesley Hendrick fixes balky horses with a unique hitching system. Charley’s son improves after illness. RE Swank runs a Brigh ton filling station with solid business. McClelland kids keep Chinchilla rabbits and Mrs McClelland produces over 25 dozen eggs daily. Mrs Mulliken hosts a ladies club as Stanley Richards awaits school kids home. Dan Hesgeltine plows with five head of horses and mules.
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