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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1929
Page
2
The market lists cattle and sheep prices with receipts for cattle at 17 000 and sheep at 6 000. It notes stockers and feeders higher, fat lambs quotable higher, and various price ranges for vealers cows bulls and calves. Also includes corn oats lard and grain quotes and local church bake sale and community announcements with meeting notices and dates.
Chicago market report shows estimated receipts at 6000 cattle and 5000 sheep with live stock trading, buyers assessing supply as prices move. The brief summarises early figures for the livestock session, noting robust cattle turnout and active sheep offerings.
The excerpt records a Sunday morning listening session with singing led by Rev. John Todd and notes the community’s plans for future sermons and coffer collections. It mentions Herman Schulz the spelling champion, a school alfalfa farmer scene, and a late winter tally of local events including a homemade ox supper, a young girl’s spelling promise, and various club meetings with planned activities.
Market report outlines poultry pricing for hens and pullets leghorn roosters ducks and other fowl with per unit rates and notes a derived market for sick thin or crippled poultry. Authorities reference old hatchings and horsehide terms while listing per weight prices and payments.
Iowa City report shows University of Iowa alumni records listing 19 816 graduates with 17 525 living graduates. Data cover diplomas issued over 27 28 and last year’s record 1 398 the all time high. Most degrees granted under President Walter A. Jesup with about 10 800 students completing in twelve years. Mrs Sarah B Hinphrey Bradley.
A rambling Presbyterian train tale recounts a minister easing sorrowful passengers by offering kindness. Amid snippets of names, farewells, and letters from Ralph Dougherty in California, neighbors joke about lending money and awaiting visitors as the car head home. Confidential chatter about missing funds and a funeral plans mix with local personages and a horse count at a park.
Sheriff Charles M. Denison reports a raid Sunday morning yielded about two-thirds of a ton of wine seized from Mrs Emily Hayes in Elida. Deputy Sweet Oscar Haney and Adron Bailey joined city officers in the operation. Mrs Hayes was released on her recognizance pending grand jury action this week. Dexter K. E. Smith, a former graduate and Santa Ana native, received a science degree from the university in 1858.
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