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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1932
Page
2
Chicago livestock report shows hogs down 10 cents with top at 3.35 and bulk 2.90 to 3.30. receipts 35,000. Cattle 7,500 head steady with beef steers 7.00 to 8.00 and yearlings 5.00 to 7.50. calves 4.00 to 5.50. Sheep 1,000 head up 25 cents with lambs 5.75 to 6.50 and ewes 1.00 to 2.50.
Combined hog receipts at 25 concentration yards and 7 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 1 AM were 23 400, up from 18 600 last week and 25 100 a year ago. Demand is slow with weightier hogs discounted. quotes cover several weight classes and include sows and pig prices, noting bulk transaction basis and exclusions for long haul weight shrinkage and shipping point weights.
Chicago reports nov 2 4ins prices on butter at 10 023 tubs firm inventory including old ears new creamery extras standards and firsts with various cents per pound ranges. Live poultry prices list turkeys hens toms leghorn ducks geese with No 2 grades and weights. Potatoes show 44 cars on track and 198 U 8S shipments alongside Wis sacks prices and russets from Mich Idaho Cole McClures with quality ranges.
Chicago seed report lists Clover prices from 79 to 800, with good and fancy grades reaching 825 to 1000. Alsike ranges show 700 to 1000 for good to fancy, while Timothy and Alfalfa shifts are noted with figures around 2740 to 256 and 1400 to 1750. Volume and quality tiers appear across crops.
Chicago grain market update notes November estimates for wheat at 2.0, corn at 1.28, and oats at 0.17. The brief item lists per bushel figures used in early market analysis.
Chicago based grain table shows Wheat options with December at 41% to 441% ranges and May around 47% with July near 47% The Corn quotes list May at 28% with May and July around 27% and 28% Oats reflect December at 16% with May around 17% to 18% Rye notes December 28% and May 31% to 32% with July around 32% The figures indicate mixed shifts in open high low close across grains.
Wheat absent from trade while corn categories show mixed percentages across several lots with white and yellow varieties ranging from 21 to 26 percent. Oats display scattered white values and barley trades list 36. Rye not reported.
The film stars Joel McCrea and Fay Wray in a romantic thriller about a shipwrecked nobleman who hunts humans on a remote island. Supporting cast includes Leslie Banks, Robert Armstrong and Steve Clemente in a suspenseful adaptation of Richard Connell's story.
In Washington County Iowa the Lot Eight in Block Six in J H Youngs Addition to Washington was sold for 1922 taxes to Washington Loan Trust Co and assigned to J M Statten L F Woodburn and L F Dunlap trustees. Redemption must be completed within ninety days from service of this notice or a Treasurer's Deed will be issued. Service dated November 28 1932 by T L Brookhart attorney.
Local brief column by D. F. Macon reports on happenings around nearby towns including civic events, small incidents, and community notices with emphasis on forthcoming meetings and local personality mentions.
Report from Cotter about Paul Klotz auction in the Cotter area draws many familiar faces and new buyers. Horses and fat hogs move well while locals recall past sales and share news of residents Doyle and Ladislas Kaponies amid diverse chatter in the town.
The report notes 455 head of long yearling Shorthorn steers were exhibited at the International this year with two carrot groups shown. About 230 head of steers were selected and placed in the show. The boys earned second and fifth places, congratulations to the winners.
Community notes describe a well attended school play at the auditorum, many residents traveling for Thanksgiving, and multiple visits among neighbors. Clara Walters visits Kalamazoo and returns from vacation, while Fred Coakney suffers a car accident but avoids serious injuries. Upcoming study group, Methodist church meetings, and Christmas program planning are announced by local organizers.
A muddled reminiscence recalls Calvin Coolidge as a lighthearted speaker at Amherst and notes Col. F. M. Woods years ago at a Mill Yard sale remarking on the appearance of attendees and their companions.
In Washington on Saturday evening, Kenneth and Hubert Sheets of Keota and John Hindahi’s one year old daughter drew attention for their good looks. The group remarked that their mothers are likely equally attractive, noting both fathers also present a sharp appearance.
Dean Schmitter of Rubio won the corn show based on record books and field scores at the International Harvester rooms. Five boys exhibited corn including Donald Rinner, Francis McConnell, Doyle Jarrard, and John Durst with a trip to Ames awarded to Schmitter.
Farmer Brown of the federal farm board will speak at the Washington county annual meeting in Washington on Saturday December 17. The event offers a chance to hear a nationally known figure and marks the date for attendance with details to follow.
Reports reach the farm bureau of field mice girdling and injuring young trees where grass and cover crops grow around trunks. Inspect orchards now, clear debris, and treat wounds with linseed oil and white lead paste. A lime sulfur spray may help prevent winter damage.
Morris Brothers living east of Ripeworth in the county line area are noted in local records. The brief item identifies their residence boundary and neighboring towns, with no further context given.
A Iowa State College extension meat specialist outlines farm curing methods for pork. Brine curing uses 10 lb salt, 2½ lb brown sugar, 2 oz saltpeter per 160 lb meat with water. dry curing calls for 8 lb salt, 2 lb brown sugar, 2 oz saltpeter per 100 lb meat. Curing times vary by cut and method, with turnover and washing before smoking.
Ruth Cess na nutrition specialist hosts December 12 16 Farm Bureau calendar. December 17 annual meeting features Farmer Brown as speaker. December 27 30 the Boy Short Course occurs at Ames.
Directory of multiple small offices with names including T J Pease Bollie Thom pson Ralph Thompson Lemley Vary and Bassler. Provides addresses near Main Street Washington Street and the Bailey Building with phone numbers and notes on licenses and accreditation.
Chiropractors OR CHAS C BROWN Chiropractor N urocalomete service Office Opposite Cou tHlouge Office Phone 362 Residence Phone 102 Denatair the Osteopathic Physicians PRESTON LETTER b Speci attention given to rects lineages Third Door south Lemmons Pharmacy upstairs Office Phone 410 Rev Phone 8 Black
Mrs. D B Brumbach reports Mr and Mrs Chas Skipton traveled to Corma ville on Thanksgiving eve to spend time with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ernest Wagner and returned Saturday Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Clinton Walton of Springville ta noting holiday travel and family gathering details.
Local real estate notice highlights IOHN W. APPLEGATE offering farm and city properties. Includes address near City Hall and references to theatre districts and acreage details for prospective buyers.
Attorneys Livingston and Richer at 5 W. Livingston and C Hicher abstract department in the court house area. 204 West Main J block matt of Court House. Jones pag ees Home next door library 116 Main St. Sherman’s Funeral Rome 405 West Main J Q opposite Court House. Ambulance Service phone 268.
No 429 a Sunday schedule 9 30 A M No 430 arrival tally 6 45 P M notes No 1 and 4 stop only for California passengers No 11 stops at county seats for El Paso and beyond No 1 stops at Brighton Fairfield Eldon Belknap Center ville Seymour Princeton Spiekards Excelsior Springs Liberty IL GOOLYLANDER Agent 41a m
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