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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1928

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Market Review May 26 Hog Cattle Sheep

Hog receipts 7 000 market steady to strong with Friday’s average. top 9 95 for 260 lb hogs. good and choice weights 9 75 9 95. shippers moved 15 000 hogs. Cattle receipts 4 00 heavier steers 75 to 1 00 lower. vealers 14 00 to 16 00. cows and bulls down 25 to 75. heavy steer crop Nebraska 12 75 to 13 50. Sheep receipts 3 000 direct sale. week 42 doubles for feeding stations 26 600. spring lambs 18 90 top. fat ewes 9 00. lamb prices mixed by class.

Chicago

Iowa Lunch Room Special Dinner Locally Advertised

Local market item for sale promotes a lunch room offering a special dinner at 121 North IIowa Ave. operated by Dougall Rughall. Advertisement notes the newspaper’s wide reach to readers daily.

Iowa North Iiowa Ave Rugh Dougall

Chicago Grain Opens Mixed as May to Dec Futures Move

Grain prices at Chicago markets show varied openings across wheat corn and oats. Wheat May and July rise modestly while Sept and Dec hold near prior levels. Corn May and July advance slightly with months through December near unchanged. Oats display scattered gains and soft readings across the board.

Chicago Cash Grain Wheat and Corn Prices Mixed

Grain market notes list mixed Chicago cash corn and wheat prices with varied color grades and ranges. Oats timothy barley and clover prices also appear with several figures, indicating fluctuating values across multiple grades and lots.

Toledo Seed Market Clover Prices and Entries

Seed market listing shows clover cash values 1660 in October 1775 and December 1965 with cash import 1280. Timothy records 225 in May and 225 in December 265. Alsike entry begins with cash 1500.

Toledo Timothy

Columbus Junction Graduates and Local News Highlights

May 25 report from Columbus Junction notes Rex Duncan and Dorothy Schroch as Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. Joel Huston elected president of the Clisthanian literary society for fall at Burlington high school. Several locals travel to Chicago and Bloomington for events, while others plan moves, races, or teaching posts.

Columbus Junction Rex Duncan Dorothy Schroch Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Joel Huston The Junction Clisthanian Literary Society Burlington High School J. E. Bell Carl Hancher Washington Chicago Fred van Auken University Hospital Iowa City Co. KE. Hanft Margaret May Robert Rhea Sigourney R. P. Axtell Chicothe Emery Reinhart W. G. Robertson Bloomington Ind Wil Indianapolis Donovan Stavp Longmont Colo Longmont High School

Surplus Population Debate Echoes Across Public Forum

Commentator notes a general consensus on surplus population but diverges on which portion is surplus. The New York Telegram observations frame the dispute as a clash of definitions rather than numbers.

New York

Health specialist hails hair and teeth as a man's best friends

A health expert argues hair and teeth are a man’s best allies, but even loyal friends can fail. He notes the importance of care to prevent loss and maintain wellness.

New York American

James J Jeffries star in One Round Hogan at New Graham Theatre

Monte Blue stars as a former heavyweight champion in One Round Hogan at the New Graham Theatre directed by Howard Brethren. The film centers on a boxing champion and his son with a cast dominated by famous fighters other than Keila Hyams.

James J. Jeffries Monte Blue Hogan Warner Bros Howard Bretherton New Graham Theatre Tonight Keila Hyams Squared

Lon Chaney Make-Up Box Debuts in London After Midnight

Lon Chaney’s box of disguises appears on screen in the new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature London After Midnight. The Scotland Yard detective uses the actual make-up box to transform on stage, revealing its paints and materials as part of the performance.

Lon Chaney London Chaney Metro-Golden-Mayer Graham Theatre Scotland Yard

Damascus Shrine No 10 and Washington Lodge No 26 Meetings

Regular meeting details for Damascus Shrine No 10 West 8th Street and Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M include monthly sessions. Names listed include Mrs L A Jones W H P Sara E Walker worthy scribe D L Carbaugh W M and A W Yard secretary.

Washington Alice Meek W. M. Della McBride Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple L. A. Jones Sara E. Walker Washington Lodge A. F A. M D. L. Carbaugh W. M A. W. Yard

Railway Time Table No 3 Golden State Limited Details

Rail timetable lists trains with times for the Golden State Limited and local Knoxville branch services. Notes include passenger and freight services, daily and Sunday exceptions, and agent H W Russell contact. Local services show departures and prices for several local passes and freights.

Golden State Limited California Knoxville H. W. Russel J. Co. McKay C. Rell

Dr. R. V. Pierce and His Favorite Prescription Highlighted

A physician dedicated to humanity left a lasting record through study of herbs and plant remedies. Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is described as a tonic for women troubled by regular or irregular pain, nervousness, dizziness, headaches, or backache. It is available as tablets or liquid at local stores.

R. V. Pierce Doctor Pierce

Commencement Exercises Mark Richland Class of 1928

The Richland high school held commencement for eleven graduates on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock with a large crowd. W A Hunt of Ottumwa spoke, and a ladies quartet sang. Alumni banquet to follow at the Methodist church. MBE Ladies Aid served. Visitors from a distance expected.

Richland W. A. Hunt Ottumwa Methodist Church M. BE Franco Bridger L. Sellers Rochester Minn Etta Duvall Homer Bennett Toole Ottumway H. Robertson John H. Hadley Friends’ Church Hadley New Providence Iowa Woolson Woman’s Club Poinsetta

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Motor Coach Service Cedar Rapids A.M. A.M Cedar Rapid Katona Dar Rapids Divisio A.M Physicians and Surgeons E. E. Stutsman F. & M. Bank C. W. McLaughlin M. D West Main Street W. L. Alcorn Wilson Heating Co Iowa Ave W. S. Kyle National Bank Preston Osteopathic South Iowa Ave Chiropractors Charles C. Brown INO. W. Applegate City Hall Washington Street City Little & Pratt Lloyd Little Mart Pratt J. M. Kyle Willard R. R Austin Sutherland T. A. Michels Washington, Iowa Morrison & Morrison Lawyers Morrison Bldg North Side Sq T. L. Brookhart Opera House Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Lemley & Yard Insurance J. D. Dayton Westchester Washington County L. B. Lupton Frank Boller Washington St W. J. Masson Corbin & Barrett Shoe Store Bilue Cole Fred Franklin Tinwi Chicago Cash Grain Martha Butler L. W. Hendricks Spring Run Cairo Mary Reaney J. W. Poole Blomington L. C. Hill South Hill Columbus High School Europe Jack Pence J. W. Pence Cresco High School Red Oak Hubert Crail Iowa Livestock Commission Company Union Stock Yards John A. Babcock Southwest W. S. Reister Eggs and Poultry Reister R. L. Gibson Evening Journal John May & Son National Live Stock Remedy Co W. 7Th St Ill Milt Warner West Liberty John Deere Harold G. White Crawfordsville Swift Schumacher G. B H. W. Luers & Co West Chester Eods H. B. Askew Call D. F. Sayre Duroc Forrow Frank Libe Eli Jackson Velie Jewett Paige G. L. Fetters Crandall Motor Co Hugh A. Piper W. M. Southerland Heights’ School North Second Ave Elizabeth Canier M. Darbyshire Earl Simpson Sam Doan Footer-Milburn Co Mig Chem Buffalo Washington Produce Markets A. H Harry) Herbold Pritchard Commission A. H. Herbold
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