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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1924
Page
2
Livestock receipts total about 1 000 cattle and 15 000 hogs with varied prices. Feeder cattle steady to higher while grass cattle and heifers remain weak. hogs show broad demand with top values around 11.15 for some weights and vealers up to 13.00. Wheat corn and seed prices also listed with typical grain quotes for Chicago markets.
Cattle receipts around 5000 with calves near 1000 and fed offerings mostly steady to higher. Western grassers firm, heifers and bochers up, stockers and feeders steady. hog receipts about 6000 with top hogs around 10.45 and packer bids near 10.25 to 10.40. Sheep and lambs show opening sale strength with lambs at 15.25 to 15.35 and range ewes around 5.50 to 5.75.
A compact aphorism notes that the initial step shapes all future days and actions. It underscores the power of starting choices in a person’s lifetime.
Readable lines reflect a critique of social contrast in dining norms. The piece names a "rich bachelor" who dines with a "welcome guest" contrast to the "poor one" who is a "sponger" as voiced by Charies Narre.
A brief note reflects on attitudes of children toward apparel, suggesting early vanity begins as youngsters are taught to value their outfits before they can even wear them. The reflection cites Locke as a philosophical touchstone.
In a humorous exchange Candie Eben quips that everyone has a right to their own opinion, calling it nearly the only thing one can possess without paying taxes on it. The remark underscores a lighthearted critique of taxation and personal beliefs.
Sale dates announced for multiple auctions including A. R. Smith in Alnaworth Met Mrs. Dell Stewart Forest Embree Hamp shire Swine Keota Mulholmn & Brewer northeast of Washington C C Cunningham timber sale two miles south of Havre Robt Sheetz Pure Bred Poland China sale Keota Iowa Wanner Welsh and W R Gemon & Sons combination sale of parental Poland Chinas in Washington Iowa
Chicago October 2 grain markets surged at opening with rye up five cents and wheat climbing to new seasonal highs. Wheat gains followed by corn and oats as exporters reportedly ship large quantities to Europe and US rye stocks appear depleted. Provisions also rose in response to the broad upward swing.
Sherman Bros. wins exclusive Karnak agency after a local field survey. Special representative L M Carroll announces first allotment arrives today with sale starting tomorrow. The firm emphasizes fair distribution and a money refund guarantee if two bottles fail to benefit the purchaser.
Ellen Latimer shares fears about Gibbs illness during a coastal drive. She recalls a year of paradise with Joe Lizzie and Tom and reveals Gibbs must sleep outdoors to recover while the Perrys note Los Antoines. They reach Arcady house and prepare Gibbs to greet visitors.
Toledo market note lists cash prices for Clover seed at 16.50, with dates October 17.36 and December 17.00. Timothy seed shows cash prices 3.30 and 3.35 for October and December respectively.
Chicago October 2 potatoes trade steady with receipts of 40 cars and US shipments totaling 705. Minnesota and North Dakota sacked Red River Ohios 1.00 to 1.05, sand land Ohios 80 to 90 cents, round whites 1.00 to 1.10, Wisconsin round whites 1.00 to 1.15, bulk 1.10 to 1.20. South Dakota sacked early Ohios 1.00.
The butterfly fish remains motionless most of the day near the water surface. At twilight it becomes more animated, according to Nature Magazine.
A reader urges a merchant to notice a newspaper advertisement by stating I saw your ad in the Journal. The comment highlights the ad as a prompt within local commerce discourse.
In Boston on the season finale against the Red Sox Uncle Nick Altrock the Washington Senators relief pitcher and coach hit a triple in his sole at bat for the year raising his batting average to .1000. Altrock known as a comedian and veteran on the Senators roster of world series eligibles.
Gibbs returns home thin and aged yet noble, Lizzie Joe Ellen and a recovering family adjust to a shadow over them. Tommy bonds with his uncle and plays violin as the sea and pines set a calm scene. An ad ends the piece urging Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for mothers and daughters.
Rin-Tin-Tin stars in a Warner Bros. action drama set in a lumber country plot to steal government timber. Paul Andrews and Caroline Blair face prison, escape, and a daring rescue as Buddy the dog displays humanlike emotion and courage.
George McManus presents a humorous car toon comedy concert titled Bringing Up Father in Ireland at the Graham theatre. The production promises a plain laugh fest with music dance and pretty girls set in a scene of Old Sod beauty featuring Jiggs and Maggie and aimed at children and families.
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