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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1924

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Chicago May 21 Hog Cattle Prices

Hog receipts 25 000 moderate activity with prices 10 to 15 cents lower on light weights and light demand. Sows and packing hogs mixed with lows around 6.75 to 7.00 for heavier types and 6.00 to 6.40 for 120 to 130 pound cattle. Beef steers slow with 10 to 18 cent drop. several price points listed for fed cattle and bullocks. Sheep and lambs slow with fat lambs weak to steady and spring lambs improving in some grades.

Chicago Colorado Missouri Mineral Point Wis

Omaha Hog and Cattle Market Summary May 21 Hogs and cattle prices steady to lower

Omaha reports 209 500 hogs with prices mostly down 16 cents per pound for heavyweight hogs and sows. Cattle receipts total 13 1060 with beef steers slow, top yearlings at 10 25, weighty steers around 11 00, vealers to packers 10 50, and stockers steady. Sheep receipts 6 000 with fat lambs 25 to 50 cents lower and maturing.

Idaho

Sioux City Livestock Market Report May 21 01

Sioux City cattle receipts 4 500 slow market. Fat cattle and yearlings 7.00 to 11.00 with bulk 7.70 to 16.00. Cows and heifers 5.00 to 9.60. Hogs receipts 14 000 price 10 to 20 cents lower top 7.26, bulk 6.25 to 7.15. Sheep receipts 100 market steady.

Sioux City

Kansas City Livestock Market Report May 21

Cattle receipts 10 000 with slow demand and limited sales. Calves top 10.50, beef cows and cutters steady to down. bull prices steady. Hogs receipts 11 990 with prices mostly 7.18 to 7.35, packer tops 7.35. Sheep receipts 9 000 with killing classes steady to 25 cents lower. native spring lambs 17.60, most grades 16.25 to 16.75.

Kansas City

Chicago Cash Grain May 21 market quotes

Chicago price book shows Wheat No 1 red 1.07 No 1 hard 1.08 percent No 2 hard 1.08 percent Corn No 1 mixed 77 percent No 3 mixed 77 percent No 2 yellow 80 No 3 yellow 79 No 4 yellow 77 78 No 3 white 79 79 No 4 white 77 No 6 white 75 Date No 2 white 49 49 percent No 3 white 48 48 percent No 4 white 46 47 Rye No 2 66 percent Barley 76 Timothy seed 5.00 to 7.75 Liover seed 10.50 to 18.50 Lard 10.30 Ribs 10.12 Bellies 10.25

Chicago

Upward Swing In Wheat as Markets Rally May 21

Wheat futures firmed in early dealings on May 21 on favorable crop reports from the southwest and west, plus export buying at Winnipeg and improved Liver pool quotes. July opened up 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 cents, later gains moderated as dry weather and Kansas crop optimism supported prices. Corn and oats rose in sympathy with wheat amid light receipts and stronger shipping demand, while provisions slipped on lower hog values.

Chicago Winnipeg Liverpool Washington Kansas Nebraska

Potatoes and shipments update from Chicago markets

Chicago reports steady receipts of 65 cars with total U S shipments at 602. Wisconsin sacked Round Whites range 1 10 to 1 30, bulk 1 15 to 1 50. Idaho Runsets 1 85 to 2 10. New stock includes Alabama Louisiana Bliss Triumphs 2 75 to 3 25 and Florida Spalding Rose barrels 7 50 to 7 85.

Chicago United States Wisconsin Idaho Alabama Louisiana Bliss Florida

Weather Showers Forecast Livestock Numbers Tomorrow

Tomorrow's estimates list hogs 33000 cattle 2000 and sheep 7000. These figures reflect regional farm outputs and will guide agricultural planning for the next day.

Iowa tennis team heads to Big Ten tourney in Chicago

Four University of Iowa players depart Iowa City for the Big Ten tennis tournament at the University of Chicago. Captain Ted Swensen of Cedar Rapids leads the squad with strong singles prospects as play opens tomorrow morning. Catherine Richter of Davenport wins annal swimming meet with 19 points, three firsts and a second.

Iowa City University of Iowa Chicago University of Chicago Ted Swensen Cedar Rapids James Lutz Des Moines Glenn McLaughlin Anamosa Julius Swartz Iowa Net Doposters Swensen Catherine Richter Davenport Seals Club

Famous Sayings Refute the Silence Maxim in History

The piece notes that many famous sayings attributed to historical men came from those who ignored the rule that silence is golden. It hints at the contrast between spoken wisdom and prudent restraint in public discourse.

Wowan and Her Secret

A humorous note suggests a woman can manage housework herself but needs another woman to help keep a secret, implying social or domestic dynamics of secrecy among women.

Wowan

No Frost Reported Across Iowa This Morning

Des Moines May 21 no frost was reported to the weather bureau this morning from any part of the state. Officials said this probably indicated that no section of the state experienced a frost so heavy that crop damage was probable. There still is a possibility of a light frost tonight.

Des Moines Weather Bureau

Marion Davies thrills in Little Old New York at Fox Theatre

Marion Davies delivers a challenging boy role as Patricia O Day in the Cosmopolitan picture Little Old New York to be shown at Fox Theatre for two days starting Monday. The story follows a young Irish girl who comes to America and disguises herself as a boy.

Marion Davies New York Fox Theatre Estar Patricia O'Day America Marie Dora Maude Adams

Parrell Defeats Meyers for Middleweight Title Claim

In Chicago last night Joe Parrell defeated Johnny Meyers in a two to one falls finish to claim the world middleweight title contention. Meyers won the first fall, Parrell took the second and third falls to seal the victory.

Chicago Joe Parrell Johnny Meyers Fromer Meyers Parreli

Indiana Republicans Open State Convention in Indianapolis

Indiana Republicans met in Indianapolis to ratify primary results naming Calvin Coolidge as preferred presidential nominee and E. J. Jackson as governor, to elect seven delegates at large to the national convention in Cleveland, adopt a platform, and name a full state ticket.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Calvin Coolidge E. J. Jackson Cleveland

Pat the Manly Heroine in a Subtle Comedy

Screen annals praise a plucky heroine in a neighborhood clash and tender romance. Pat fights rowdies to protect Larry, endures a beating, and shines through understated comedy. The film adapts from Aida Johnson Young with Sidney Olcott directing and Joseph Urban designing the settings.

Pat Larry Little Old New York Luther Reed Aida Johnson Young Sidney Olcott Joseph Urban

Lantern Festival Scenes From Changli Missionary Visit

Miss Mabel Ruth Nowlin describes Chinese New Year lanterns, archways, and crowded streets in Changli North China. She notes fireworks and incense at a city gate, a church gathering, and plans for women and girls meetings while inviting prayers for Christ in China. Loyally, Mabel Ruth Nowlin appeals to Washington W F M S friends.

Joe A. Limerman Mabel Ruth Nowlin China Washington Methodist Mission Changli North China Venus East Street

Candidate Declares Candidacy for County Recorder Nomination

A speaker announces self as a candidate for the County Recorder nomination, subject to Republican voters at the June primaries.

Widow Cries for Joy over Mayr's Remedy

A testimonial praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. The ad claims one dose proves its value and offers a money back guarantee through Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Mayr Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Iowa to Meet Minnesota in Key Track Duel

Iowa City set for final dual meet of the season as the Iowa track team hosts unbeaten Minnesota. Gophers boast Catherwood Towler Brown Martineau in sprints and field stars Schroll Gross, with Brookins and Crawford high on Iowa’s list in hurdles sprints and distance events. Brookins, runner of a world record pace, aims for Olympic selection while competing in the 400 meter hurdles.

Iowa City University of Iowa Minnesota Gophers Ames Wisconsin Catherwood Towler Brown Martineau Schroll Gross George T. Bresnahan Brookins Crawford Morrow Goodrich Miles Phelps Klindt Dobson Meder Boyles Dauber Davie Hancock Kriz C. R. Brookins Iowa

Hood Makes Record As Amateur Wrestler

A. N. Hood, coal miner of Benton Illinois, famed for wrestling feats and clean sportsmanship, claims recovery after weight loss and illness aided by Tanlac. He credits renewed strength and appetite to Tanlac and aims for the world middleweight title after past winning how he has not been defeated in many cities. Tanlac marketed by druggists with over forty million bottles sold.

Argentina Tanlac

London Claim on Penny Buns Sparks City Quirk

A London proverb notes the city as the only place where a man can eat a penny bun in the street without attracting attention. The remark highlights London's famed street life and small traditions.

London

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