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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1934
Page
2
Hog prices at Chicago May 9 show 22 000 head with top 2.70 for 200 to 240 lb. most pigs 2.50. Year ago top was 4.30. Cattle figures include 10 000 head with fed steers and yearlings steady to 25 cents lower. Slaughter cattle and feeders show varying prices across weight groups. Sheep limited sale with undertone weak to 25 cents lower.
Market steady for produce with receipts totaling 23 287 cases including 16 percent extra firsts and 16 percent firsts. Butter market unsettled with receipts of 11 112 pounds and varied catalog including specials extras extra firsts firsts seconds and standards.
Market steady for poultry with receipts of 37 trucks and 1 car. Fowls 13 percent, springers 26, broilers 25, leghorns 2, ducks 14, geese and turkeys 18, roosters leghorn broilers 21. Potatoes on track 252, arrivals 80, shipments from GSO, market about steady.
Chicago May 9 corn and grain prices show mixed movements with No 2 mixed at 60.1 with 7/8 cents, No 2 yellow at 49 1/4 cents, old No 2 yellow at 50 1/4 cents, late No 2 yellow at 49 1/2 cents, No 2 white at 53 1/8 cents and No 8 White at 53 1/8 cents. receipts reported at 22 cars.
Brighton May 8. Mr and Mrs Loren Bidwell and children Charlotte and Billie visited with Bidwell's aunt Miss Mary Wikoff. The Chas Goodwin family moved to Washington. Maurice Vogelaar and Willard Lundt spent the weekend with Brighton friends. Thelma Knappe of Beardstown Illinois is visiting relatives. Mrs J Johnson returned from a nursing case in Washington. Roy Fread family of Washington visited at L B Shidler's. Several families attended services in Washington and Fairfield. Christian Endeavor members attended in Washington. Mr and Mrs A A Knerr and family visited Bernard Diers at Fairfield. Phil Weldin family of Washington visited C Weldin's. Virginia Adams returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting her daughter. Loren Wirene and wife visited Ad McCarty's. Mrs Wirene formerly Minnie Larnon, a Brighton teacher. Mrs E A Horner and children visited Mrs Rachael Chapman at Wellman. Mrs Julia Parks...
Local readers report hot dry weather affecting crops and gardens thriving in the heat. Sales at Fishburn and Moore drew crowds from Wayland and nearby towns, with Charley Lemier closing early. Oscar George visited J. B. Spencer home in Pleasant and readers mention humorous quotes from Readers Digest.
This page records a quiet week with church services starting at 9 30 next Sunday followed by a Mothers Day program. It notes visits and hospitality among families including Oldfield Bauer Shalla Stransky and Brown households and mentions well drilling for Wellman.
Local sponsor Witting Harness Shop announces a Horse and Mule contest inviting letters on why horses and mules are best for farm power. Entries due by May 26, with prizes for the county sending the most letters relative to farm homes. Letters under 100 words mailed to the Horse and Mule Association in Chicago.
Mrs Nellie Manners reports that Rev and Mrs A N Porter visited West Chester relatives Monday. The Crawfordsville recital at United Presbyterian Church featured Harvey Coulter with assist Mary Louise Barnes. Attendees included Mr and Mrs T Barnes and daughters Ruth and Maude who also attended.
The Pilothure district plans its annual May Meat picnic as schools schedule vacations. Mrs Helen Griffith teachers, Miss Mildred Foster of Wellman will arrive next fall. The Sunday school elected Mrs Harry Green as superintendent with Marion Stransky and Mrs Keith Herr as assistants.
Mr and Mrs L F E Rowley and Miss Lena Palm visited Cr Browns on Monday. Rowleys plan a Chicago trip for fair work. Miss Mildred Woodford finished school at Greenvale last Sunday. Dale Spielman and Wilson Keplin families visited Wesley Hendreikt’s. Mrs Parcell returned to Fairfield with relatives. Mrs Org Crumiy of Minneapolis visits Brinton family.
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