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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1924
Page
2
Hogs receipts 2000 up 10 cents top 11.35. cattle receipts 500 markets mixed with weighty steers weak after early gains. fat cows 4.00 to 6.75. veal 11.60 to 12.60. Sheep receipts 6500 with fat lambs 60 cents higher and bulk prices listed. wheat and grain bids given for No 2 red and other classes. lard ribs and bellies prices noted.
Unofficial Monday estimates show hogs 33,000 cattle 25,000 sheep 3,000. Week ahead hogs projected at 130,000 with official totals pending.
In Des Moines Indiana the Catholic and American flag dispute was resolved after James Welsh and Joseph McNerney testified they placed the flag on the Coliseum pole in fun. The civil service commission adjourned the case with no blame attributed to Des Moines officials.
Thomas McKee of Worterset visits with relatives Mr and Mrs W Sloan of Monmouth. I arrived yesterday afternoon for a visit at the Manner home. Mr Simmons and Mrs R H Walker of Waington were visitors yesterday. Mrs J F Burbam spent there hear Grace Hill at the home of Mr and Mrs H A Engel. Mr and Mrs L G Dearborn Missouri after spending several weeks at home. A little Want ad will do it.
Wheat surged after a weak start as snow in the Canadian northwest and favorable export demand supported gains. December rose to about 1.48 to 1.49 dollars per bushel, and May near 1.53, with two million bushels sold for Europe. Corn and oats followed with rallies as cold-wave fears and hog price strength buoyed the market.
A Pacific Railway bulletin states tobacco and cabbage may be grown across Canada including beyond the 65th degree. Plants are set out after final spring frost. An Alberta farmer above the 55th parallel has consistently produced a crop.
Fragmentary report notes a statue in Berlin Alexanderplatz fitted with a fake right arm holding a disc signal. When extended it halts traffic and causes delays at the plaza. unclear text references a lever and personnel.
The document presents the 1924 ownership and management details for the Evening Journal of Washington Iowa. It lists publisher Elder Shannon & Co and editor Orville Elder with R E Shannon as business manager, notes sole ownership by Orville Elder and A B Shannon with Bruce Cowden also named, and reports six month circulation of 2720 copies with notations about bondholders and security holders.
The Washington market lists butterfat price at 82 cents per pound and fresh eyes at per dot. Hens priced at 18 cents per pound for 4 pounds and over and 14 cents for under 4 pounds. Leghorn and black springs and other poultry priced per pound with various notes. No market for cull sick or crippled poultry.
A series of sale dates listed from October 7 to October 21 featuring closings out of stock dairy cattle and purebred Poland Chinas. Notable listings include A H Twinam Crawfordsville C C Cunningham Tim ber Sale near Havre Robt Sheetz Keota and Warner Welsh and W R Gamon & Sons Washington combined Poland China sale.
Gibbs reflects on his past selfish indifference to others’ struggles and admits Ellen’s impact. He warns Joe about Ellen’s choices, mentions George Lathrop’s view and a future guardian role, and asks Joe to gauge Ellen’s feelings, insisting the deepest debt he owes is to Ellen. The scene ends as twilight deepens.
Insomnia sufferers may find relief using pillows stuffed with watercress based on recent investigations.
A discussion on the broad reach of presidential appointments from cabinet to postmasters, emphasizing the need for unified, trained officials. It contrasts Jesus choosing common men with modern calls for better training and faithful service. Also an advertisement for Doan's Pills highlighting kidney health and backache relief.
Fragmentary text discusses forming relationships and friendships through mutual exchange. The speaker questions what should be offered in return for such a gift and reflects on the nature of people entering into relationships.
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