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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1924

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hogs receipts 22 000, prices mixed with bulk 140 to 225 pound hogs 6 76 to 7 10, 260 to 325 pound hogs 7 25 to 7 35, heavyweights 7 20 to 7 40. Cattle receipts 7 000, beef steers steady to strong, bulk fed steers 8 00 to 10 00, yearlings 8 00 to 10 00, cows and bulls firm to higher. Sheep receipts 12 000, fat lambs steady to 25 cents higher, spring lambs 17 00 to 17 60, fat ewes 8 00 to 8 35. Open High Low Close.

Chicago

Sioux City Market Report May 13 Cattle Hogs Sheep

Cattle receipts 2600 with fairly active butchers and strong stockers. Prices: fat steers and yearlings 7.00 to 11.50, bulk 8.00 to 10.00, feeding cows and heifers 3.50 to 4.50, stockers 5.00 to 8.00. Hogs receipts 10000 fully steady top 7.00, bulk 6.75 to 7.00, lights 6.50 to 6.80. Sheep receipts 500 steady wool lambs 17.00, clipped 15.00, ewes 8.00 to 7.00.

Sioux City

Omaha livestock market report mixed gains and steady bids

Omaha Nebraska May 33 livestock receipts hogs 11 000 steady to firm with top 7.00 and 210 300 lb butchers. cattle 4 500 receiving improved killing quality with steers 8.00 10.75 and some at 11.50. sheep 5 500 stock fairly active with fat lambs 14.50 14.90 bidding and clipped lambs around 17.00.

Omaha Neb

Kansas City Livestock Market Report May 13 Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Kansas City stockyards report May 13 with cattle receipts 8500 plus calves 1500. Beef steers and yearlings offered steady to strong, top steers around 11.00, heifers and cows higher, veals up to 10.00. Hogs receipts 12000 opened steady to strong, top 7.15, most 6.85 to 7.15. Sheep receipts 5000 lambs generally 10 to 15 higher, Arizona Springers to 17.35.

Kansas City Arizona Springers

Commodity Price Report from Chicago Commodities Market

Chicago reports closing bids for grain and seed prices on May 13 with ranges for wheat corn rye and various white and yellow corn classifications. Timothy seed Clover seed lard ribbe beilles and other items listed with price guidance.

Chicago

Moderate Upturn in Wheat Markets Amid Weather and Policy Hopes

Wheat futures rose modestly in Chicago trade on May 13 as buying emerged on expectations of a rebound after two days of declines. Gains were supported by strong Chicago shipments, lower Canadian stocks, and uncertainty over farm legislation, with May and July prices ending higher. Corn and oats followed wheat higher while hogs kept provision prices firm on hog value trends.

Chicago Washington Canada

Market Prices for Sheep and Clippers Report

The report shows clippers at 14.75, sheep steady, odd lots shorn wethern at 9.10, other shorn Texans at 8.75, and best ewes at 8.00. Steady market with mixed lots and specific price points highlighted.

Livestock Prices Rise at St Paul Sale

St Paul livestock market reports May 13 with cattle receipts 2300 and hogs 11300. Fat steers and yearlings gain up to 25 cents, fat cattle and sheep showing modest increases, calves to packers around 8.25, heavy hogs and feeder pigs mixed, sheep volumes 3000 with fat lambs steady and best clipped ewes around 8.00.

South ST. Paul Minn

Official Livestock Estimates for Tomorrow Chicago May 13

Official live stock estimates released by the United States Department of Agriculture Economics cite hogs at 16 000 head cattle at 9 000 head and sheep at 8 000 head for tomorrow in Chicago markets.

Chicago United States Department of Agricultural Economics

I Saw Your Ad in the Journal Motto

The note urges readers to tell merchants they saw their advertisement in the Journal. It frames a call to action for shoppers to acknowledge ads and engage with local businesses. The line reinforces print newspaper advertising as a shopping prompt.

Keota social notes and local visits observed

Mrs John Rittenhouse and Mrs J D Dayton visited the James Nelson home in Keota where the Nelsons recently returned from Los Angeles. A high school concert directed by Miss Scott followed by readings drew good attendance despite rain. Several residents and visitors from Washington Clark County and Raymondville were noted plus stock shipments to Chicago. Decoration Day reflections and straw hat debates in Des Moines contrasted with renewed efforts in corn planting and dairy concerns during the May spell. Mrs John Snyder’s mother died at 91 with simple services and burial in Eddyville.

West Chester John Rittenhouse Washington J. D. Dayton James Nelson Keota Nelson Los Angeles Calif Bloom Clark County Hillis Clyde Brown Florinash Raymondville Fred Clel Forinash Vesta Veton M. BE Scott D. BE. Braumback H. P. Augustine Chicago Jackson County J. L. Coffey Son Irwin Wellman Nash Methodist Church Des Moines John Snyder Eddyville Iown

Dayton Grove Society News and Local Visits

In Dayton Grove Iowa on May 13 Mrs. James Embree hosted visitors at Will Embree's home. The Sand 8 Club met with Mrs. Sadie Moore with several absences due to rain. Officers elected for the year include Nola Johnson president Sadie Moore vice president Frankie Moore secretary and Jennie Strum treasurer. A social afternoon followed. Mrs. Will Embree hosted the L F M Society Thursday afternoon. Russel Skinner spent Sunday with Orvis Ferguson. Blatner of Sigourney visited Knotts and Moore homes Saturday night and Sunday. Oliver Rife and family visited Richard Disney Sunday.

Dayton Grove James Embree Will Embree Sand 8 Club Sadie Moore Nola Johnson Frankie Moore Jennie Strum Treas L. F. M. Society Russel Skinner Orvis Ferguson Mr. Blatner of Sigourney Knotts and Moore Mrs. Oliver Rife Richard Disney

Potato Market Chicago Trading Fair Faces Steady Prices

May 13 market for potatoes shows steady tones on old stock with receipts of 43 cars and total US shipments at 420. Wisconsin Round White sacked 1.10 to 1.25, bulk 1.15 to 1.30. Minnesota North Dakota Round White sacked 1.05 to 1.20 with new stock. Florida Spalding Rose barreled 8.00 to 8.50, Texas Bliss Triumphs sacked 4.75 to 5.00.

Chicago United States Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Florida Spalding Rose Texas Bliss

Widow Ordained to Pastorate at Stanway Church

Mrs. E. C. Torrey widow of the Stanway Congregational pastor in Stamford Connecticut has been ordained to the ministry and now serves in her late husband's pulpit.

E. C. Torrey Stanway Congregational Church Stamford, Conn

Largest Lutheran Denomination Across Protestant Christianity

The Lutheran denomination comprises the largest Protestant section with about 75,000,000 adherents worldwide. It highlights its broad international reach and significant share of Protestantism.

Election Boards Named For the Primary June 2 1924

A list of judges and clerks appointed by the Board of Supervisors for the June 2 1924 primary election across Brighton Cedar Clay Dutch Creek Iowa Marion and other townships precincts receiving and counting boards shows numerous named individuals including J F Craft W B Follen Lewis Duke R C Amsong Fred Sipe W C Wallace Wesley Bochme J F Shalla and many others with attestations by A L Griffith Clerk and J W Parrow Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

Board of Supervisors Wm. Eldridge Roll Bratton Wm. Libe Jean Patterson Phil Crail Reade McCrory John McCall Chas. Davis Clarkie Ray Guest O. M. Caddy A. L. Griffith

Mozart Burial and Unmarked Grave in Vienna

Mozart died of malignant typhoid and a bare funeral was held for the poor. The service took place outdoors with strict economy, and he was buried in a common pauper's grave whose location was soon forgotten. Vienna later marked the probable site with a handsome monument.

Mozart Vienna

Ancient Habit of Sheep Follows in Single File

A note explains that sheep move in single file as they once did on narrow mountain paths where space was limited. The behavior persists as a cautionary trait guiding flock movement through tight passages.

Send your name for trial package of Chamberlain remedies

Readable plea from Des Moines Iowa offering a trial mail order packet from Chamberlain Medicine Co. Include name and address plus five cents to receive Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, Chamberlain's Tablets, and Chamberlain's Salve for coughs indigestion burns and skin issues.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

New Books Arrive at Chilcote Library

Chilcote Library adds many titles including studies in moral science by W E Hamilton, youth studies by A E Stearns, talks to high school boys by J M Holmes, and works by F W Cheley, J D Rockefeller, S C Bryant, and Bruce Werrick. Also featured are Mrs Petersons simplified cooking, early American crafts, and Mark Twain letters.

Chilcote W. E. Hamilton A. E. Stearns J. M. Holmes F. WH. Cheley J. D. Rockefeller S. C. Bryant E. E. Slosson Anna J. Peterson Nena Baduenoch Peterson F. A. Guest Bruce Werrick Whitman Sandburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Market Reports Chicago Livestock Chicago Grain Hellies Sioux City Livestock Omaha Livestock Bologna Kansas City Livestock John A Babcock Mass Floor Exchange Commission Merchant Labd Illinoiss Chicago Cash Grain St. Paul Livestock Brighton J. F. Craft J. H. Frazier D. J. Kyle W. 8. Follen L. BE. White Lewis Duke Frank Shelangoskie J. W. Dunbar Joe M. Wolfe G. H. Garrett Cedar Township R. C. Amsong O. C. Patterson Henry Witthoft D. A. Huber Cloyd Knapp Clay Township Walter Nordyke Grant Horton F. M. Strickland L. B. Luithly Huugh Gassaway Crawford Township Zickefoose J. D. Hamil C. C. Sommers E. E. Ferguson Roy Durian Fred Sipe Frank Gault R. BE. Lease W. E. Anwyl J. H. Witting Dutch Creek Township W. C. Hotle Ross Sheets J. E. Deal H. E. Wolfe Roscoe R. Robertson Kalona Wesley Bochme Dan P. Yoder W. H. Jackson F. E. Skola Geo. A. Eglin Richmond J. F. Shalla J. A. Birkey O. K. Scott J. W. Spevacek Raymond Hasty Franklin Center W. C. Wallace J. L. Johnson Ernest Miller C. L. Harigg Ferne Freshwater Fred Kupka W. 8. Boyer F. A. Sherbeck Evan Smith Highland Township I. F. Lambert R. A. Stolley W. J. Boyd Clerks Edw. Endicott M. T. Coon Iowa Township J.S. Welland C. J. Dean Kate Inghram J. H. Younkin L. K. Stemen D. S. Hardy Ella Knittel Alma Ott H. F. Griffin Ferris Lowe Jackson Township A. F. Pearson H. L. Walker B. T. Foster Rush Helwick FE. J. Kallaus Nira Precint G. G. Griffith Chas. D. Green C. L. Stoutner W. D. Eckerman W. W. Wagamon Wellman Precinct W. 8. Henderson Geo. J., Brown Mae Livezey W. B. Webster Grace Irwin C. J. Chuck Helen Nichols E. C. Hambright Alice Steninger June Williams Marion Township W. H. Sigafoose C. P. Grosseup J. 8S. Roth Otto F. Frey C. E. Roth Jess Marr R. A. Acheson E. G. Rabenald Alice Pearson Myrtle Ross PD. F. Henderson S. A. Stephens J. B. Rabenald A. E. Sands Everette Shearer Wm. Hagist Frank Romine Chas. Greenwood J. E. Powell Ed Hotle Washington Township H. A. Otto Ernest Carlson James Swift Pearl Kennedy Wm. Jackson Chas. Kennedy L. B. Beard Ben Briley W. J. Crozier Lloyd Swift Washington City John Squire I. . S. Patterson C. M. Keck Alice Rownd Ed Harmeier Geo. Maxwell Russel Goodin Celeste Marie Merle Lytle Mrs Mattie Schenefelt A. EF. Putnam Clara Parkinson Ora Turner J. Rit Maxwell F. L. Broadgate Chas O. Dayton Claud Davis Blanche McCleery C. A. Dewey Ida Harmon J. F. Marsh W. A. Gibson Nita Law Hattie Hull Charles Paula al McCall Hugh McCleery Wm. McFarland Carl Roberts Charles Lemsey R. L. Gibson Ibe W. S. Monroe Norway Frederick Ossendoski Asia N. Rh. Whitney A. B. Paine Mark Twain Lord Charnwood Abraham Lincoln W. S. Reister & Sons East Third St Mutual East Washington St DIS TRICT Republican D. C. Kilgore Mary J. C. Bauer Arthur Reubsam Hawkeye Oi! Company Ford Station J. D. Glasgow Ry ‘Nary June Sad ,T W. E. Sigafoose
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