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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1926
Page
2
Hog receipts 3 000 and steady prices with tops up to 13.90. cattle receipts 500 native 11 000 less than last week with fed steers and yearlings up to 15 406. sheep receipts 2 000 with odd natives about 13.00 and week top fat lambs 12.85.
Open high low close figures listed for wheat and corn with December and May contracts shown. Market table notes Dec wheat at 1.41 percent changes and May wheat at 1.46 percent, corn data partially listed.
A concise table style summary lists monthly and year data for oats rye lard ribs and bellies with percent figures and prices such as oats at 44 percent in December and rye around 1.01 percent, noting October and May values and specific price points in a historic market segment.
Chicago cash grain prices dated Oct 2 show corn bids across multiple grades with No 2 mixed at 80 to 81 cents and No 2 yellow at 80 to 81 cents. Other grades range from 70 to 76 cents for white and yellow corn with samples in the 65 to 76 cent area.
Chicago reports official live stock estimates for Monday with hogs at 23 000 cattle 34 000 sheep 232 000. Next week hogs projected at 125 000 and cattle and sheep totals given.
A fragment from the Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben on loafer myths and reward for beautifying the earth by presence, reflecting a humorous or philosophical aside.
A fragmentary quotation recalls a debate about perspective and a misread moment during an event at Gettysburg. The line contrasts a wrong viewpoint with a candid observation about a keyhole and a visible blind, hinting at a misperceived scene.
Rodney W. Thrill former state senator and author of the first U S bill regulating oleomargarine sales died at Anamosa hospital at 7 A M Funeral services will follow a Masonic ritual and burial in templar uniform His widow who will be 90 next Wednesday is his only survivor
Mrs Isa bel Bergea has been named public health lecturer by Dr Henry Albert of the state department of health. She will tour Iowa giving talks on health subjects in cooperation with physicians, women's clubs, parent teacher associations, and farm bureau women to promote programs outlined by the department. Special occasion requests will be honored as possible.
Lincoln residents share weekend visits with the Goeldners and Doran family. The Dorans celebrate a third wedding anniversary with neighbors and relatives. Typhoid illness and various home improvements are reported among local families. Logan Ahrens delivers corn to Washington, while others appear on the sick list and plan health recoveries.
The reporter recalls Knotek Bros and Mike Trier sales with big crowds and notable bids. Fancy Stilts boar tops bidding at 615 dollars while Knotek Bros sells a top gift for 127.50 and a boat costs 65 dollars. Henry Trier and Elmer Crawford guided visitors as the Journal noted the events and upcoming Wagner Gamon & Sons sale on October 18 featuring Poland China hogs.
Mrs Sam Sigafoose visited relatives near Fairfield over the weekend. Families including the Caldwells Silas and Howard and their children Helen Betty and baby Will Miller and others called at various homes. Golia Miller had tonsils removed at the county hospital. Miss Alice Hotle visited her sister Mrs Howard Baker.
Sunday visitors filled several homes including Billy and Mrs. Bratton, the Jollies and Endicotts at Guffy, and H Rademaker with Mrs. Works and Dorothy at Will Palmer's. Imma Schroeder and Edith spent midweek in Davenport. Teachers Institute closed schools Thursday and Friday. The Schwarbs and daughter visited Riverside. the allen family moved to Washington. The L G Club plans a meeting at the Will Paul home.
Frank Bailey assisted his father Will Bailey with a cement floor in their basement this week in Washington. A number of local residents visited relatives and attended the funeral of Mrs. J. M. Taylor in Washington, with burial at Elm Grove cemetery.
A sharp quote depicts Theonic as one who never views a man’s godly quality, yet always spots fault. He is a vigilant human owl in darkness, hunting Night and vermin, never seeing a noble game.
Multiple farm sales announced across Iowa towns with buyers such as Kuotek Bros River Side Buree Bale Stout Brothers J H Baird Wagner Gamon Sons Howsare Hawthorne and more. Listings include Poland Chinas Duroe Jersey Delbert Darnell and Apple sales near Washington Keota Crawfordsville and Keota area in October and September dates.
Market rates listed for butter fat and egg prices, hen weights and prices, leghorn and black springs, ducks and geese, beef and horse hides, and a note that poultry delivered receives extra per pound. Also states no market for sick or crippled poultry.
Fort Dodge IA. Judge W S Kenyon former United States senator will deliver a speech this afternoon. Appointments will be announced Monday.
A statement notes that Moonlight equals ten times brighter than all the stars combined. The claim emphasizes the moon as the dominant light source in the night sky.
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