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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1929
Page
2
Manert News reports Chicago quotes livestock prices with female activity strong and higher, top 1135 for 190 weight range. Cattle receipts about 15,000 with calves 3,000, steer and heifer prices shown across weight classes, with good and choice ranges noted and cattle market stringency described.
Cattle and feeder ranges listed from 550 to 1050 for various grades. large sheep receipts at 15,000 with market opening 25 cents higher. Fat lambs 1650 to 1700 top 1735, ewes around 900, feeding lambs steady. Corners include Chicago receipts and grain quotes with mixed wheat, oats, and timothy prices. local notices and obits follow.
An old advertisement touts Tanlac as a tonic for weak nervous women promising strength, improved mood, and younger appearance. A Denver man testifies to heartburn relief after two bottles, claiming the product cleanses the system and boosts energy with a money back guarantee.
A rambling March column recounts local quirks and memories from town Saturday scenes to old jokes and personal notices. The writer mentions neighbors, a radio solo, autographs, a dandelions tale, and a few residents including Clyde F shbuen and Dale Darbyshire, with hints of school events and wartime memory.
Market notes list prices for hens and pullets per pound and per ton, leghorn and heavy breeds, ducks and posters per pound, and hides per pound. It cautions no market for sick or crippled poultry or people, contrasting with normal payments.
An old notice advertises a sale of a car load of Eastern Kentucky Black Marvel coal with a single rate on track L Ainsworth in March. It also lists eight sets of second hand harnesses, some good second hand collars, and one good saddle from Wilting Harness Shop.
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