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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1929
Page
2
Hogs total 19 000 with 6 000 direct strong to 10c higher than Thursday. Top 940 and many weights 180 to 300 lbs. Cattle calves 1 000 with limited yearlings and light steers. cows and bulls varied, top yearlings 1525. Slaughter steers 1100 to 1800 lbs 275 to 1575, cows 475 to 1025, vealers 1150 to 1475. Sheep 4 000 steady to strong with lambs 92 lbs to 1285, feeders 1200 to 1300, ewes 150 lbs and up 425 to 650.
Chicago reports estimated receipts for tomorrow with hogs about 7 000 head cattle around 500 and sheep near 4 000 in national market outlook and farm trading notes.
District Court of Washington County Iowa schedules probate hearing for the 1913 will of Arthur Goling. Hearing set at 9:00 A M November 7 1929 at the Washington Courthouse before the district court or clerk all interested persons must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated.
Miss Rose Minner spent the past week in Crawfordsville visiting friends and went to Washington last evening. W. J. Brown of Winfed visited between trains with his mother Mrs. B. F. Brown. Mrs. G. AW Pool spent yesterday in Burlington.
Northwestern meets Illinois in a classic Big Ten showdown at Evanston as two interconference and three intra-conference games highlight the slate. Notre Dame faces Georgia Tech in Atlanta while Chicago travels to Princeton with hopes of an upset.
Rene Warner and Mr Ed Jackson loaded three car loads of hogs at Burlington stock yards on Thursday for Chicago markets. They sent one load of special nice shoats and noted no other buyers joined. The pair have previously shipped thirty nine livestock cars for the Washington Farmers Shipping Association in October. No records exist for others shipping own loads.
Community column records brief social notes from Washington Iowa and nearby towns. Mentions Geo Eglin banker Kalona and visitors from Wellston West Chester Crawfordsville Kalona Riverside and communities northwest of Washington. Reports a Nov 5 closing out sale near Rubio and light frost with a hint of snow.
Mr. T. W. Hunter traveled to Winfield on Burlington rails to attend Frank Hibbitt's funeral. E. O. Harter returned to Fairfed from Washington on Thursday with a new job in town.
A clerk touts a sweater as a wonderful value with features like fast colors and durable yarn. The customer agrees, praising the sale. A remark on the damp spell notes some people keep a natural smile and look for good bargains regardless of weather.
Hi Y now has eighty members the largest in the organization’s history. Mrs Reed Mrs Springman and Mrs Benson hosted a dinner for the group last Wednesday. A pep meeting and bonfire are planned for tonight at nine thirty on the old White Yard lot. Burlington plays here tomorrow with strong student turnout expected. The Commercial club party is set for tonight under Bernice Adrian Mary Briley and Virginia Mirgon with Miss Barrett and Mr Gagerich assisting.
The De'phian chapter will meet the Library Monday evening at 7 30. Local members are invited to attend and discuss upcoming events.
Fancy Stilts a leading Duroc hog died after a short illness from an leg abscess. The Knotek Brothers bred him to national fame winning world champion honors at Peoria and top class at the Iowa state fair. His progeny boosted breeders across the United States and abroad.
Oct 31 news from TALLEYRAND area reports neighbors at home gatherings and visits. Activities include quilting at Rubo, dog vaccinations, vaccinations, family visits to Alfred Sheetz and Peter Beckers homes, a masque rade dance in Sigourney, and small farm chores such as wood sawing and hog purchase.
The Chiasmodon niger, a deep sea fish, can engulf prey larger than itself when its throat and stomach stretch to accommodate the catch.
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