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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1928
Page
2
Davenport Iowa reports a busy market with higher bids for fat cattle and steady hog and lamb tone. Prices show calves and yearlings firm, while stockers and feeders face mixed demand. Methodist Choir set for Thursday rehearsal after market notes and grain quotes mirror rough harvest levels.
The weekly crop report notes improved corn husking in the northwest and west central Iowa, with more cuts blown off the state due to weather. Central areas show slower progress. southeast remains wet. Winter wheat is good with some damage reported. pastures are in fine condition. Hog cholera outbreaks appear but are contained.
The Pastor’s Association within the Iowa State Baptist Association met in Cedar Rapids on November 1 and elected officers. Vernon T. Shantz of Muscatine was named president. vice presidents selected were Rev. F. Cada of Davenport, Rev. William Williams of Oskaloosa, and Rev. Cadfey Waterson. Rev Tessup was elected secretary.
Poultry and dairy pricing listed for Washington markets includes cream valued per pound at four cents, various weights of young roosters, hens and pullets, leghorn black, and ducks with per pound rates. An additional surcharge applies for poultry delivered to Old Kote Beet House and Horse Hide markets.
November updates report neighbors aiding building a sheep house near Walnut and Washington. Roy Carter finishes harvesting for John Campbell with four loads daily totaling 126 bushels. Local sales announced including C.M. Keck administrator sale of Sara Carson household goods and Mrs. Dean and Mrs. T. J. Lewis auction events. Community remarks mention Joe Utterback’s Washington trip, a Scottish minister’s rounds, and farm improvements across the area.
Classified style notices show used tires, apples, boars and farm items for sale plus a rural murder case recalled in Columbus. The Lake Bluff furnace mystery references Addie Sheatsley, wife of Rev C V Sheatsley, found in 1924 in Bexley. no motive established as police questioned the family.
A solid turnout attended the Peterson and Son sale at Medrday where well bred males sold strong. top prices reached around 65.00 with standard bids around 41.00. The event showcased the Peterson herd's quality and attracted buyers noting its reputation. Community church notices announced a Thursday meeting at 7:30 with a cottage prayer service to follow.
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