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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1930
Page
2
Chicago May 12 officials report very slow cattle trade with bids down 26 cents or more. Early sales quoted 9.75 to 11.50 for lighter hogs and 14.50 for steers. Slaughter hogs near 10.00 to 14.25 for various weights, with primes around 10.00 and middling up to 11.75. Sheep markets near 20.00 with little demand.
Chicago grain quotes show Wheat May 1.02 1.04 1.02 July 1.02 1.04 1.02 Sept 1.05 1.07 1.055 Dec 1.10 1.12 1.10 Corn May 37 19 11 Sept 79 80 79 75 Dec 74 75 72 Oats May 41 41 July 40 Sept 40 40 Rye May 58 60 62 Sept 68 86 Deck 12 70 May 10.30 10.27 July 10.27 10.32 Sept 10.50 10.52
Chicago grain receipts show cash prices for wheat and hay products in early May. Prices listed include Clover and Alsike hay and various wheat futures with mixed quotes and closing figures.
Thousands of Catholic pilgrims gathered in Carthage Tunisia to celebrate a pontifical mass on the lions den site. Cardinal Verdier read the mass from an altar as the thirtieth international Eucharistic congress concluded with a procession and speeches by church leaders.
Ramseyer Hatcheries, Inc. entered eleven chick varieties at the seventh annual baby chick show in Ames under Iowa State College, winning six firsts including Butt horns Buff Minorcas White M leas Rhode Island Reds Buff Rocks and Light Brahmas. They captured sweepstakes in White Minorcas Mediterranean class Single Comb Reds American class and Light Brahmas Asiatic class. Over four thousand chicks were entered from across the Midwest California and Canada. The firm won seven trophies to be displayed next Saturday with prior-year trophies. it marks the third straight year of sweepstakes at Ames. Lyle Augspurger assisted Harry Ramseyer in transporting and caring for the poultry at Ames.
The Loon Supreyut was called Sheen until 1500 when Henry VII changed it to Richmond. There are at least 36 places named Richmond worldwide, with the largest in Virginia, a capital city of about 180,000 residents.
A concise etiquette note from the English paper instructs readers to tilt the plate away from themselves when needed and avoid scooping the last drops of soup, while also warning against breaking bread or rolls. The guidance emphasizes polite dining manners.
Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese navigator, claimed fame as the first to sail from Europe to India by rounding the Cape of Good Hope in 1497 1499 route.
A crowded Washington item list covers local farming tasks, onion and cabbage planting, and homestead chores. mentions many residents like Geo Simmering and Mr Herman, plus a reported sale and social visits. Also reports on deaths, court news, and assorted regional happenings with several named locals and nearby towns.
A compact reflection on progress driven by imagination and broad vision. The speaker notes leadership rewards those who can see farthest, praising forward thinking and bold ideas as catalysts for improvement. This brief musing emphasizes imagination as engine of progress and the value of far seeing leadership.
Old regimental pets among British army units included a chim panzee ape lion sea eagle cheetah black bear and a lamb reflecting the diverse mascots kept by units across different eras.
Market list for Washington Produce Markets shows prices for fresh hens Leghorn broilers by weight, roosters ducks geese and various hides including horse pony and colt hides. No market for sick or crippled poultry per the readable text.
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