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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1927
Page
2
Cattle and hog markets show mixed movement with weights and grades listed. Slaughter cattle reach up to 16.60 for large steers while hogs range from about 9.00 to 11.90 depending on weight and grade. Sheep and lambs remain active with fat lambs noted at 13.50 to 14.00 for bulk natives and higher for top city butchers.
Chicago wheat prices ranged from 1.28 to 1.29. Corn values showed varied figures with 3 yellow at 95 percent, 4 yellow around 93 1/4, 5 yellow from 91 to 94, and 5 white near 9. Oats listed 2 white 49 1/4 to 52 1/2, 3 white about 47 1/4, 4 white 47 1/4 to 49. Barley quoted 7 2 to 8 4. Timothy 2.75 to 3.50. Clover 18.50 to 26.50.
Chicago on October 4 reports tomorrow’s cattle estimates at 10,000 head hogs at 13,000 and sheep at 24,000 as the main livestock outlook.
Seed prices listed with cash amounts by date include Clover at 14.00, 15.60, 15.75. Timothy at 1.65, 1.70, 1.90. Alsike at 14.80, 14.90, 15.05. Entries show imported and monthly values through December and January.
A Kansas City Star interview asks a merchant prince which book shaped his career. He replies that the volume of business guided his path.
A fragment quotes Mrs Henry Dudeney on how to part with a smile, reflecting graceful farewell sentiment. The remark emphasizes leaving others cheerful when a major separation occurs.
October sale announcements list farmers and auction times across Iowa towns including Rubio Columbus City Haskins Keota Washington Ainsworth and Busby pavilion. Duroc Jersey Poland China Hampshire and Hamp shire breeds featured with dates from October 11 to October 27.
F H Seeley of Chicago and Phil adelphia will be at the Congress Hotel in Washington this Wednesday October Sth from 9 am to 6 pm. He promotes the Spermatic Shield claiming rapid rupture closure without surgery and invites demonstrations at no charge. Warning to beware of impostors copying ads and notes genuine citations to U S Government and court rulings.
October notes mention Kracaw sale near Rubio, road conditions likely good for travel. References to Charley Atkinson family, Halderman officiating fairs, Signal Spring race winners, and various residents visiting Havre and Keota. A letter from Columbus City celebrates a year subscription and praise for Macon.
In Columbus Junction the Presbyterian church aims for an all day meeting with a noon pot-luck. Mrs. Charles Lambert reviews A Straight Way Toward Tomorrow. The Morning Sun high school football team travels here Saturday afternoon. Mrs. J H Huston hosted the Methodist group Friday. Chapter CX PEO met with Mrs. Emily Darrow Monday evening led by Miss Helen Orr. Mrs. R G Whisler visits Tucson, Ariz., daughter Nina. The Half Hour club begins year at Mrs. James McKee’s home Tuesday. G W Tipton spent Monday in Muscatine with brother W S McKee.
The Thirteenth century manichord marks the first stringed instrument played via a keyboard, representing an early milestone in keyboard instrument history. The device linked stringed sound with keyboard control, shaping future musical developments.
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