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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1931
Page
2
Receipts: hogs 1? animals with varied weights and grades, light weights 140 to 160 Ibs good and choice 4.85 to 5.35, heavy weights 250 to 350 lbs 5.10 to 5.75. Cattle receipts 2,000 with steers 600 to 1,300 lbs at 4.00 to 10.46, heifers 550 to 850 lbs 3.90 to 9.75, cows 4.50 to 6.00, bulls 4.50 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 22,000 with native lambs 6.50 to 7.50, range lambs 5.00 to 5.25, slaughter lambs 91 to 100 lb 6.25 to 7.65, ewes 1.25 to ?
Quick survey shows feed weights range 2.75 to 1.75 and lamb feeding weights noted 50 to 75 pounds. Market tags list good and choice lambs at 4.75 to 5.60 per unit.
Combined hog receipts for 24 hours end at 8:00 A M totaled 18 600 across 22 yards and 7 plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota.Prices largely higher than Thursday with bulk 200 to 280 lb hogs at 4 70 to 5 05 and longs up to 5 15. Sows and heavier weights quoted within ranges. light weights 140 to 180 lb offerings note wide spread.
Chicago market data shows butter and eggs firm with steady to higher receipts, eggs at 4 583 cases and butter at 7 923 tubs, while poultry prices ease with several items down. Cheese edges rise with Twins and Young Americas noted, potatoes on track with 227 cars, Wisconsin and Minnesota cobbler bids mixed and Idaho russets quoted.
Notice of probate hearing for Ollie L. Blake deceased filed in district court Washington County Iowa case No 6294. Hearing set for 9:00 A M on the fixed date at the Washington County Courthouse to prove the instrument as the deceased’s last will and testament.
Local voices name the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Athletics as contenders with mixed optimism. Some back the Cards at home while others doubt their chance against the Athletics. The notice also includes a district court filing dated October 2 1931 with Edna C Purvis as Clerk.
Des Moines reports mild temperatures and unclouded skies across Iowa as Charles D. Reed, federal meteorologist, predicts continued Indian Summer. No rainfall was recorded yesterday, with statewide highs around 78 degrees at Keokuk and lows near 52 at Charles City.
A collection of local happenings from Washington Iowa including letters about subscriptions, neighbors stories, farm life notes, and social visits. Mentions of Myrtle Carbaugh, M J Orr, John B Quinn and others, plus a report on the Waterloo dairy cattle congress day and national attendance cited by Secretary Estes.
The central district convention of parents and teachers association opened in Boone with Mrs Dan W Turner wife of the town governor among delegates. Mrs Turner serves as third vice president of the state PTA. Other state officers including Mrs M P Summers of Sioux City state president of the Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers were in attendance.
A. Fay Smith, a former professional, faces sentencing in Council Bluffs after a recent court hearing. The case details remain limited, with prosecutors seeking a lengthy term and defense calling for leniency based on prior record and cooperation.
Ira V. Waggoner aged 34 was electrocuted while repairing a high voltage line for Fort Dodge Gas and Electric yesterday. The accident occurred during routine maintenance and authorities are reporting the incident as an electric line fatality.
New Hampton reports funeral plans were made after a shotgun wound death dated October 2. Local authorities gave brief details and prepared services for the deceased.
A series of closing out and fall sales for Duroc and Poland hogs are announced across Iowa towns. Items include noble area sales October 8 and 7, Keota October 13 5, Washington October 14, Keota October 15, and Mediapolis October 29, with additional listings near Riverview and Yarmouth.
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