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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1925
Page
2
Hogs receipts 20,000 generally steady to 10 fewer than Monday's close with varied weights and prices from 12.00 to 13.90 for packing and slaughter hogs. Cattle receipts 10,000 with fed steers steady to strong, yearlings and light heifers active, top yearlings 11.50, best mature steers around 11.35. Sheep receipts 12,000 dull with weak fat lambs, best bids 16.75, ewes steady, heavy lambs 15.00.
Official livestock estimates from Chicago list tomorrow's totals as hogs 18000 cattle 8000 and sheep 14000. The release provides regional projections for the coming market day and guides traders and farmers.
Jack Johnson, 45, Chicago, a former world heavyweight champion, was arrested in Waukegan charged with speeding at 40 mph. He posted bond for an appearance on April 2 and proceeded to Milwaukee.
Chicago market quotes show May to Sept prices for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and fats such as Lard Ribs Bellys with mixed grades and no sales reported for Wheat. Missouri Valley reports Willard Gochenour 22 killed as a walnut tree fell while he and three brothers felled it on a north of town farm.
An old market listing shows prices for poultry and other livestock items. Butterfat tests per 45e, eggs per dozen 25e, hens by weight with several categories, springs and roosters priced by pound, large ducks 16¢, swans geese per thousand, beef and horse hides noted, with a note that culled poultry have no market.
Rural Woman's club meets Thursday at Mrs. Frank Pringle 3212. Woman's Home Missionary Society gathers Friday at 2 30 led by Mrs Lyman Bunce and Mrs James Wilson. Booster Club hosts Mrs Walter Kyle Thursday. K CO regular meeting Tuesday 7 30 led by J K Wolf. Rosemary club backward party at Galloways Wednesday. Miss Workman of Ames demos March 27 at Mrs W A Phillips 614 West Washington. Pleasant Will Ladies Aid at church Wednesday. Aolah club at Mrs Logan Aliens Wednesday. W S C meets Thursday with committee hosting. Moose Lodge social Thursday. 29th Century club postponed two weeks. Woman's Home Missionary notes.
An advertisement touts Joint-Ease for stiff or swollen joints linked to rheumatism. It claims fast skin absorption to reach ligaments and bone, reduces inflammation and swelling, and promises joint relief from Sherman Bros. and other druggists at 60 cents a tube.
The zoning committee reports no changes to building regulations within Washington Iowa. The final plan covers the area bounded by West Main North Avenue Fifth Street Fourth Avenue East Sixth Street Seventh Avenue and the Ish territories including the Button Factory and Baxter Coal Yard portions extending to the city limits and railroad rights of way.
Notice informs Washington Iowa residents that a zoning report recommends restricting new buildings within part of the city and limiting others to residential use subject to existing restrictions. Hearing set April 9 1925 at 7 30 PM in City Council Chamber with S J Kellogg city clerk signatory.
In Washington Iowa March 1925 the probate hearing for Joseph W. Kiefer is set for March 30 1925 in Washington County District Court. Also presented is an ordinance authorizing 1925 city budget appropriations for Washington Iowa with multiple fund allocations and officials.
The remarks discuss spending in moderation, saving money, and using life insurance. It emphasizes that living within means leads to happiness and financial security, linking prudent habits to better protection and future stability.
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