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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1933

Page

2

Chicago livestock market report highlights mixed hog and cattle demand

Chicago May 25 hog and cattle prices show uneven early sales with gains in some weight classes while light pigs and several cattle groups softened. Hogs top at 5.00 for 140-180 lb. cattle with steers 550-900 lb 5.50-7.50. calves 2,000 head. sheep 5,000. Overall market steady to uneven as buyers resist higher asks.

Chicago Livestock Chicago Farrow Hampshire Rockford

Market Price Ranges for Cattle by Weight Class

The bulletin lists price ranges for cattle by weight and grade. Weights from 90 to 150 pounds are covered with varying quality designations. prices range from 1.25 to 6.50 in the cited units.

Chicago grain prices and receipts report

Chicago market note lists mixed corn grades with values from 39% to 46% and yellow and white corn grades mostly in the 41% to 44% range. Sample grade runs 22 to 37. Receipts total 139 bears.

Chicago

Grain prices in Chicago open high and low mixed

Open high low close figures for WHEAT CORN OATS and RYE in Chicago May July Sept and Dec contracts. Tables show mixed gains and declines across grains with several percent changes noted and notable activity in May and July positions.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Updates May Day Receipts Report

Market update from Chicago shows steady conditions across vegetables butter poultry and potatoes. Produce receipts total 42 895 cases with extra firsts and firsts around 12 percent. butter reserves 11 326 tubs with varying grade percentages. poultry demand eases with mixed rates for fowls springers leghorns and ducks. potatoes on track with shipments 686 and steady to stronger market.

Rider of Death Valley features Tom Mix in desert epic

Tom Mix returns to the screen in The Rider of Death Valley filmed in the desert described as the lowest and hottest US spot. The talking picture co stars Lois Wilson Free Kohler Forrest Stanley Edith Fellowes Mae Busch Otis Harlan Pete Morrison Max Asher Edmund Cobb and Tony the famous horse. The Fox theater shows it Friday and Saturday with action packed scenes including a sand storm a giant explosion and a daring rescue.

United States Tom Mix Talking Picture Fox Theater Lois Wilson Kohler Forrest Stanley Edith Fellowes Universal Mae Buseh Otis Harlan Pete Morrison Max Asher Edmund Cobb Tony Death Valley

National League standings and results snapshot

Baseball brief lists NL leaders Pittsburgh and Philadelphia records and yesterday scores Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati 8 New York 1 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 2. Today games include New York at Pittsburgh Boston at Chicago Brooklyn at Cincinnati with several rain delays in the AL matchups and Cleveland at New York noted.

Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Washington Clevelan Detroit Ismiauee- Ee St. Hogm Cleveland

Beatty to Star in The Big Cage at State Theater

Clyde Beatty the renowned wild animal trainer headlines The Big Cage at the State Theater this Friday and Saturday. The Universal feature follows his life with a dramatic arena sequence featuring 423 jungle beasts and a stormy climax where lions and tigers roam a show tent amid paying extras. Anita Page Mikey Rooney and others co star in this hair raising thriller.

Clyde Beatty Beatty Hollywood Anita Page Mikey Rooney Wallace Ford Vince Barnett Andy Devine Raymond Hatton Robert McWade Wilfred Lucas James Durkin

Miss May Burris Visits Crawfordsville Friends

Miss May Burris of Washington arrived Tuesday forenoon from Cotter where she stayed with her brother C. O. Burns. She plans to visit through Saturday with friends Mrs. L S Boenges and sons Oswid and James of Tonkawa Oklahoma and with Mr. and Mrs. William Camp of Norman Oklahoma. She will spend time at the home of Rev and Mrs. A S Hehen.

Crawfordsville May Burris Washington Cotter C. O. Burns L.S. Boenges Oswid and James Tonkawa Oklahoma William Camp Norman S$. Hehne Boenges

Neighboring Communities News from Journal’s Rep

The Journal’s subscription representative provides brief updates from neighboring communities featuring local events, notable happenings, and community notices gathered for readers in nearby towns.

Rooster Day Draws Crowds to Town and Markets

May 25 reports describe a bustling Rooster Day with visitors from near and far. Birds were weighed and displayed, with many live roosters shipped to markets and show-quality specimens noted, including a ten pound Black Giant.

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Lisle Anwylt Graduates to Play in Chicago Big Band

Lisle Anwylt, Iowa Wesleyan graduate in June, joins a Chicago Century of Progress big band. He and Mrs Hlehner sisters plan three days in Chicago after practicing together in Ottumwa this weekend. His car remains missing after being stolen near his Mt Pleasant frat house over a week ago.

Lisle Anwylt Iowa Wesleyan Chicago Century of Progress Ottumwa Lisle Mt. Pleasant

Harmony School Closes After Pot Luck Day

Harmony school closed last Friday after a community pot luck dinner. Seventeen adults and fifteen children attended, with three students praised for perfect attendance: Alice Lukov sky, Elizabeth Longer, and Ivan Lukavenky. Mothers accompanied the teacher and pupils to the dental parade. We are proud.

Harmony Alice Lukovsky Elizabeth Longer Ivan Lukavenky

Rooster Day At Reisters Park Draws Wide Crowd And Local Speakers

A large crowd from Washington and nearby towns attended rooster day at Reisters Park. Local roosters and spectators filled the scene as ponies, dogs, and a pony show were enjoyed alongside speeches by Dave Elder. Residents praised the event and the vivid reports of the talks.

John Timmerman Priece Cowden Ode Ferguson Ralph and Cloyce Dougherty Harlan Mc. Creedy O. M. Cuddy Dave Wallingford Crawfordsville Henry Crooks M.S. Borders Enos Davis Henry -Mast Ralph Gorham Olds Wayland Roosters Jim Magdefrau Tisaac Conrad Spencer Bell Columbus Lee Colton Joe Utterback J. M Stewart Ainsworth Elmer Mason Browner Lewis Mason Ames Jake Minick Brother Art Decatur Jim Marr Jim Cunningham W. B. Steele Harry Montgomery John Olds Albert Donovan Clifford Snider Johnnie “Ohison Sam Oldfield Apme Billy Wilson Henry Sheets Wilbur McClelland C. 0 Dayton M. J. Orr Ward Easley Fred Telford Howard Miller Frank Schneider Frank Mayhew Skinney Matthews Henry Strauss A. Strohm Mr. Sherlock Lew Kerr Rooster

School progress praised as 100 percent achievement

Elizabeth Longer visits grandparents Mr and Mrs W W Gideon. Mary Lukavsky helped Miss McKevitte with housecleaning last week. Robert Spera spent the weekend at Roy Miller's. Walter Longer family attended cousin Elmer Krantz funeral near Olds Monday. Finks were Monday egilers at Dale Atkinson's. Mrs Bill Chemlar bought 400 baby chicks Tuesday. Ed Lukavsky was a caller at Finks Tuesday.

Elizabeth Longer W. W. Gideon Mary Lukavsky McKevitte Robert Spera Roy Miller's Walter Longer Elmer Krantz Olds Finks Dale Atkinson Bill Chemlar Ed Lukavsky

Kings and Royals Visit the United States Across Years

The passage lists monarchs who visited the United States including Albert of Belgium born Pedro I of Brazil who attended the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Edward VII while Prince of Wales visited in the United States Queen Marie of Romania in 1926 and the King and Queen of Siam in 191.

America Albert Belgium Pedro I Emperor Brazil Philadelphia Edward VII England Prince of Walesa Ista Marie Romania United States King Siam

School children host potluck and program at local school

A group of students and their teacher enjoyed a Friday weiner roast then toured town for the dental parade. They are among 100 percent schools with events planned including a Wednesday evening potluck dinner and program at 6 30. Mr and Mrs Adolph Carson and daughters Marion and Arylis picnicked at City Sunday. The children’s day committee includes Mrs Del Walker.

Frs Iving Lake Adolph Carson Marion Arylis Donald Brown Ruth Gideon Myrtle Pearson Adolph Larson del Walkers George Poster Cloyce Stewart del Walker Vine Marek Anderson Washington Mrs. Larson

Train Schedule Fragments Chronicle Local Routes and Stops

A garbled timetable lists train numbers and daily departures from Washington with local freight and passenger services. Names L. Goodlander J. C. McKay W. C. Bell appear as agents for rail lines and stations, plus notes on California passengers and county-seat stops.

California el Paso Beyond Brighton Fairfield Eldon Belknap Centerville Seymour Allerton Princeton Spickards Excelsior Springs Liberty L. Goodlander J. C. McCkay Par RR. CO Washington Southwest Limited W. C. Bell

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