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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1933
Page
2
HOGS 28 000 head including 12 000 direct. Active 5 to 10 cents higher. Sows to 10c higher. top 4.30. CATTLE 14 000 with calves 1 000. Mostly steady to higher veal yes. Slaughter cattle and vealers show steady to varied gains and price ranges across weight classes. Sheep 15 000 with strong tone, lambs and mutton quoted in several weight categories.
The report lists liveweight categories with grades good and choice ranging from 3.00 to 5.00 per pound for 90 to 150 pounds, and 1.25 to 2.50 for common and medium weights 4.75 to 5.00 for 90 to 150 pounds.
Chicago traders report eggs: market steady with 30814 cases received. extra firsts 12 to 18 cents, dirties 10 14. specials 18 cents, extras 18 14. firsts 12 to 12. market firm for poultry with 12 trucks received. fowls 12 to 13 cents, springers 15 3 to 16. turkeys 10 to 14. geese 9. potatoes on track with 268 arrivals and 1183 shipments, market firm.
Open high low clos for wheat corn oats rye show varied shifts. Wheat May and Sept up around mid 50s to 60s, corn May and July around 27 to 30 cents, oats May to Sept steady near 17 to 18 cents, rye May and July around 38 to 39 cents with uneven percentages.
William Tracy starts a chair factory in Otis using an old mill powered by a waterwheel and stockpiled with native birch cherry and hardwood lumber.
Ralph and Schuyler Livingston expand their cattle herd with more than 40 Short horn cattle acquired in recent months. They see promising prospects for the future in farming and business. The herd began at the college?
The Livingstons of Washington and Schuyler Iowa expand their Shorthorn herd after a series of purchases across Missouri and Iowa. They acquire 40 head plus a Snn-A-Bar bull, plan to boost future pedigrees under the Linthgo name, and project rapid rise in the national herd rankings.
A legislative act provided tax relief for taxpayers covering the years 1933 1934 and 1935. It outlines amendments to grant reductions or deferrals aimed at easing financial burdens during the period.
Local society column by D F Macon highlights community events and brief notes from nearby towns, including gatherings, arrivals, and public happenings. No single major story. a compact snapshot of regional activity for readers.
March weather shifts bring strong winds and snowfall. residents travel to Washington for business, with many locals visiting the Journal building. mention of harness repair, hogs, and a mix of towns including Ainsworth Haskins Crawfordsville and Olds.
In a humorous exchange a boy named Johnny is said to have broken an arm and wrenched a shoulder in a football game with bruises, but another character realizes he did not play and had merely wandered into the wrong rooting section.
Iowa General Assembly enacts allowances to abandon or modify secondary road programs for 1933 1934 and 1935. Counties may rescind levies for 1932 enforce abatement and refunds with tax list corrections. Boards of Supervisors limited maintenance spending to motor fuel tax allotments. Immediate effect upon publication in Mt Pleasant News and Washington Journal.
Mrs. Walter Kyle visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. M B Booth. Mr. and Mrs. John Shebeck and Harriette and Mildred were Sunday afternoon callers at Delbert Daniels. Ed Hoyle and Guy Hoyle visited Howard Hoyle. Don Kerris is working for Carl Jarrard. Mrs. Armour Griggs visited with Mrs. Dr C Griggs. Clarence Fulton and family visited W C Hoyle home Wednesday. Several neighbors helped moving and visiting at various homes including Val Fuhr and George Birney.
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