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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1928
Page
2
Market notes show hogs steady to 10c lower with top hogs at 11.25 for select 190 to 280 lb. cattle and calves quoted: steers 1300 to 1500 lb 14.00 to 17.50, 950 to 1100 lb 14.09 to 17.75, dairy and bulls mixed, cows 9.00 to 12.00, feeders and cutters range 5.50 to 9.59. Overall activity subdued with weaker bids on low quality cuts.
Prices listed for cattle show ranges across medium to good and common grades with steer and heifer values from 8.50 to 15.00. Sheep totals 13 000 fat lambs with feeders weak and lambs steady to good, with ewes and feeder lambs priced across multiple weight classes.
Chicago on October 5 reports tomorrow's expected market receipts totaling 509 cattle 3000 hogs and 5000 sheep. traders anticipate movement across the market with varied demand.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa Frank Rush 40 was fined 3000 dollars after police raided neighbor Rose Harper’s home investigating a tip about a jig of something. Harper sued for slander asking 5000 dollars and a jury awarded 3000.
Charles Victor Bob a wealthy sportsman and mine operator plans a nonstop flight from Florida to Bolivia next month. He will fly a Bellanca monoplane he bought from Commander Richard E. Byrd for 22000 dollars.
Prices listed for cream butterfat per pound, eggs and hens by breed, springs and roosters with per pound rates. Geese and beef hides noted. market mentions payment per pound for poultry delivered and a market for sick or crippled birds.
The Journal's sale date column lists multiple livestock auctions in October. Entries include buyers and breeds such as Duroc Jersey and Poland China, with locations like Washington, Brigh ton, and Crawfordsville in Indiana.
October mornings brighten after last night rain. Roy W Turnipseed of Wellman R A arrives with a sack of groceries and a year’s Journal sub. Five loads of hogs shipped from Washington. Turnipseed brothers two loads. Tracy dairy sale Oct 9 at Brighton includes beef cattle and a six year old mule span. Farmers debate corn prices and horse scarcity hints at a future horse panic.
A farm and stock buyer recalls cattle at 18 cents and corn at 2.25 per bushel during the war, noting prices have risen. The piece also notes Jap Bidwell's political talk, Al’s wardrobe buys, and local letters from Webster City and nearby neighbors. It mentions Alice Poole leaving Journal office to teach westward, and Harmony Ladies earning over 90 dollars at a sale with over 50 dollars cleared.
Mrs. Lloyd Humston reports a busy week in District Five with visits in Wellman and nearby towns. The Fall Festival concluded successfully as communities praised the parade and social gatherings. Activities include family visits, a Ford truck purchase by Lloyd Humston, and locals like Bernard Roach, Leta Carris, and the Ghen Schwartz family sharing meals and errands.
An advertisement touts Melo as a water softener that makes hard water wash dishes easily. It says Melo reduces soap use by up to half and prevents scum, leaving dishes sparkling with or without extra soap. It urges purchase at grocers.
Miss Harrie Phillips has begun a nurses training course at the local hospital and spent Saturday night at her home. Other notes include families traveling to Columbus Junction for melons, quilting help at Prairie Flower, and various visits among neighbors.
Local residents share Sunday visits at the J A Frey and area homes. The Helping Hand class met to quilt two quilts and tie two comforts for Burney Montana mission. Ministers and families attended services at Emanuel Mennonite church and visited neighbors in Wayland and Bluffton areas.
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