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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
5
Hog receipts strong with barrows and gilts 25-35 higher, heavies steady. Sows 20 lower, best steer and heifer prices mixed but steady to firm. Cattle and calves sluggish with thin demand. Holstein and feeder prices steady to firm in parts. Corn and soybean futures mixed across the session with nearby months showing modest gains.
A May company sales girl in Cleveland sold a gold plated jeweled can opener insured for 25 000 and valued at 25 000 by mistake for 4 95. It was later returned by Anthony and Mrs Bontempo who kept a 100 reward and called it dull. Caroline Browne held the item for display after its return.
Enterprising shoemakers first conceived ready-to-wear footwear during the American Revolution. Rights and lefts were identical with two widths slim and broad. Shoes were sold in grocery and tobacco stores, precursors to modern specialty shops offering varied styles and flexible leather soles.
A sale of household goods will be conducted at the Wave Livingston farm located at the northeast corner of Washington. The event starts at 1:00 PM.
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