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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1928
Page
2
Hogs receipts near 18 000 with steady to higher prices for heavy weights up to 9 80 for top choice 190 to 240 lb hogs. Butchers, sows and pigs varied by weight with ranges from 6 75 to 9 80 for medium to choice pigs, and 8 25 to 9 00 for packing sows. Cattle receipts show calves around 3 500 with light steers 16 to 26 lower, heavy steers up to 14 60, yearlings and heifers mixed with declines or steady prices in several classes.
A journal classified ad titled For Sale Bar Kent Want Lost speaks to a large daily audience. The notice indicates broad reach and persistent readership for the advertised items and queries.
The document lists price ranges for dairy cattle and beef categories including cows bulls vealers stocker and feeder steers with varying grades from low to good and choice. Specific figures cover beef cattle from 6.25 to 14.00 and vealers up to 15.00 per unit, reflecting market spread.
Commodity prices for Wheat Corn and Oats appear with fractional changes across May July and Sept contracts. Wheat edges higher in May and July while Sept softens. Corn shows modest gains in May and July with mixed Sept results. Oats display varied percentages across all three months.
Marie G Crawford reports visits and calls in Wayland on Thursday and Sunday. Families mentioned include Springer Kempf Roth Johnson Schlatter and Abrahamson with various weekend gatherings and callers.
On May 22 in Chicago we met Clarence Jackson and his three year old son David while discussing a tractor issue. They noted the vehicle has a starter and a curious crank. Ling Bartholow sold 31 acres and bought an 80 acre Homer a shire joining Harry Whittaker's farm to the north.
C D Booth is shut in on the new pavement but keeps his journal coming. Zack Pratt travels Route 1 out of Washington. Jim Henderson of Wyman runs the elevator and oversees the Wyman Shipping association. Roy Fletcher and Harrison Gipple are Prytting roads east of Wyman in fine shape.
The Business and Professional Women’s club will meet Wednesday May 22 in the Community room of the Y with dinner at 6. Members must notify secretary Tica Patton before 7 p.m. on Tuesday to be excused or to bring guests. Phone 260 red after 6 p.m. Tuesday. 823
Roy reports Harry's cattle sold on Chicago markets by the Iowa Live Stock Commission Co. for higher than expected, while Mrs. Fletcher notes good sales as Harry talked of shows this fall. The writer visits Gipple, Hall, Albert and Floyd homes, Muscatine hospital, and updates on fishing, harvest, and local families amid rain and mud.
A wide river of small-town vignettes recounts daily life near Ainsworth and Washington. Mentions Luther Williams's hospitality with water for our motor, residents like Everette Stewart and Mrs. Green of Washington, and reports on farming, local trades, and floral sources from Wolf Floral Co.
Grain and feed prices listed with color codes and ranges for Wheat Corn Oats Barley Timothy and Clover. Includes multiple entries such as red yellow and white varieties with price points and percentages.
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