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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1926

Page

2

Chicago Market Report Shows Varied Beef and Pork Prices

Chicago livestock markets report mixed trends with hogs steady to down and cattle receipts around 2,000. Prices listed for bulk hogs 240 to 325 pounds at 13.60 to 14.40, heavier hogs 13.30 to 14.19, sows about 12.85, and vealers 11.50 to 12.50. cattle traded firm for steers and yearlings with top around 9.75 and a Texas 1,128 pound steer at 7.50. lambs and sheep mixed with clipped natives near 7.00 to 7.50 and spring lambs around 11.00 feed for buyers.

Chicago Livestock Chicago

Livestock Estimates Reported for Chicago Market

Official livestock estimates released in Chicago on May 21 forecast tomorrow's trading. Hogs at 4.000 head, cattle at 50Q, sheep at 2.000 head.

Chicago

Judge orders 100 percent assessment on bank stockholders

Sioux City district Judge C Hamilton orders a full 100 percent assessment on stockholders of the defunct Iowa State Savings Bank despite objections from stockholders counsel. Des Moines attorney John Denison telegraphed Senate elections committee chairman Reed urging investigation of expenses tied to Iowa primary senatorial campaigns.

Sioux City C. ©. Hamilton Iowa State Savings Bank Des Moines John Denison Reed United States Senate Elections Funds Investigative Committee Iowa

Chicago grain prices report May 21 summary

Wheat prices ranged from No. 3 hard 1.57 to No. 1 hard 1.66 in Chicago. Corn and oats show varied quotes with No. 2 mixed at 72 to 73 cents and No. 2 white around 7.54. Other feed grains and fats include rye not quoted, barley 68 to 75, Timothy seed 6.25 to 7.00, and lard at 15.62 with bellies 18.25.

Chicago

Clover and Timothy Seed Prices in Toledo Market

Toledo seed market reports cash and bid prices for clover seed at 21.00 domestic and 15.75 imported with October bid 17.70 and for Timothy seed at 3.45 cash and 3.65 September asked. This note appears in a May 21 Toledo record.

Toledo Ohio Timothy

Possibility of Corn Crop Shortage Worries Mr Legge

Chicago May 20 The possibility of a corn crop shortage next fall alarms corn belt and International Harvester President Alexander Legge says a bad 1926 season could worsen farmers losses. He notes seed from 1925 was poor and future gains depend on a strong growing season with no certainty about corn in the exchange offer.

Associated Press Chicago Alesander Legge International Harvester Company Wall Street Harvester Company Lowa Lege Legge Corn Exchange

Prather Sentenced to 10 Years for Robbery and Assault

Missouri Valley records Tom Prather pled guilty to beating and robbing Mrs. Viola Schlitz. He received a 10 year sentence in the men’s reformatory.

Missouri Valley Tom Prather Viola Schlitz

Washington Produce Markets Poultry and Poultry Prices

The listing shows fresh laid eggs and various poultry prices by weight. It provides per pound rates for broilers in multiple sizes and breeds, hens of different weights, ducks, swan geese, and beef and horse hides. No market for crippled poultry is noted.

Esinie Cove

Radio Programs and News From Hot Springs and Beyond

May 21 report notes 1926 National Balloon Races featuring ten radios-equipped balloons and Pilot Van Orman of Goodyear IV, plus KTHS broadcasts and live weather updates. A fraudster in Los Angeles caused alarm with bogus hurricane and dam flood warnings, while listings for WOAW WOJ and WRC detail radio programs and performances in Chicago, Omaha, and Washington.

Hot Springs Ark van Orman Goodyear IV KTHS New Arlington Hotel Bes Vegeles Los Angeles Calif San Fernando Valley

Radio Listings Almanac for Saturday May Night Programs

A dense roster of radio station schedules from many markets notes programs at KYW WDAF WEAF WGN WLS and others. Listings include concerts orchestras choral groups old-time music sports dances and a Kentucky Derby mention with times across stations.

KFNF Shenandoah KOA Denver Harmony Peerless KYW Chicago Congress Carnive WDAF Kansas City Star School of the Air President Hotel WEAF New York Lopes Roderman Lopez WEBH WGN Chicago Tribune Drake Ensemble Sam ‘'N’ Henry WGY Schenectady

Glendale News Briefs From Glendale This Week

Helen Smylie has measles. Mr and Mrs Clark attended a picnic at Mekhane's bridge near Brighton. The Gerdes family visited the Thomas Gerdes home. Glendale School closed Wednesday for a Sunset Park picnic honoring Mrs Telford who leaves after two years. Catherine Caldwell graduates this year and will teach next year. Claire Gerdes and Wilbur Jackson ill with measles. Mrs Ray Redlinger and children attended the Glendale picnic at Sunset Park. Farmers expect to finish planting corn this week. A $750000 shower benefited raspberries and strawberries, but not potatoes or other crops. rain was lighter here and work resumed Wednesday morning.

Glendale Helen Smylie Clark Hopping Mekhane's Bridge Brighton Philip Gerdes Thomas Gerdes Glendale School Sunset Park Telford Catherine Caldwell Claire Tierdes Wilbur Jackson Ray Redlinger Ietty Catherine

Prize of seventy thousand dollars speeds to winner

The 500 mile Indianapolis race on May 31 offers about $37,000 in cash plus $20,000 from the speedway and roughly $8,500 from sponsors for a rich total. If the winner leads much of the race he earns additional lap prize money around $8,500.

Indianapolis Speedway Company

Local store closes after 25 years with 75000 stock

Chariton J H W Darrah once Lucas County representative in the town legislature and former senator closes department store here with 75000 stock on hand. Shrinkage, poor sales, and bad collections cited as reasons for the closing after 25 years in business.

Chariton J. H W. Darrah Lucas County

For Sale Ainsworth Insurance Agency Listing

For sale an agency offering 12 reliable Old Line companies with active renewals totaling 6095.31 and total insured value 427945.00. Cash price 600.00 includes office equipment. Agent R C McKiernan listed. Figures including commissions and miscellaneous amounts stated.

Ainsworth Insurance Agency R. C. McKiernan

For Sale 1928 Dodge Brothers Coupe

For sale a 1928 Dodge Brothers Coupe in excellent condition with a new battery. Priced right by Thos R Gillespie of Dodge Brothers Motor Cars.

Thos. R. Gillespie Dodge Brothers Dodge Brothers Motor Cars

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