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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1924
Page
2
Hog receipts 93,000 with steady to 10¢ higher live weights and mid ranges rising. Cattle receipts 39,000 with steady to 26c lower for lighter stock. western grass cattle and feeders hold at firm to higher levels. Wheat and rye rise on Canada Argentina weather. corn oats and provisions follow with solid gains and higher hog values.
Official live stock estimates report hogs at 12 000 head cattle at 6 000 head and sheep at 22 000 head for Chicago markets released October 6.
In Chicago on Oct 6 potatoes showed a trading fair with a slightly weaker market for whites and steady prices for Early Ohios. Receipts reached 175 cars with U.S. shipments totaling 1,011 Saturday and 41 Sunday. Minnesota and North Dakota sold Red River Ohios 95c to $1.05 while Minnesota sold sand and Ohios 85c to 90c and round whites 90c to $1.05. Wisconsin bulk round whites 95c to $1.05 and sacked 90c to $1.00. South Dakota sold Early Ohives 0c to 95c.
The funeral for J H Huston was held at Methods church in Crawfordsville on Saturday afternoon with a large turnout. Civil War and Spanish American War veterans attended, a firing squad and Taps honored the deceased, and a long procession followed to the grave. Family and friends from Dallas City Winters et Spencer Winfield Washington and other nearby towns paid their respects. Kathryn Vogel visited her Harper home afterward.
Mrs. Grover Booth recovers from summer flu. Mrs. C. M. Maxwell and family visit Stringtown school. Mrs. A G Douthitt arrives from Lakeland Minnesota for extended visit at the Maxwell home. Herman Twinan and wife visit Iowa City with son Clare. Braden club entertained by Mrs Murial Witting with new member Ruth Marie Orris. County Agent Ellis and a government veterinarian conduct TB tests in nearby herds. Herman Twinan hosts dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mitchell of Osceola.
Oct 4 notes show Mr and Mrs James Merrick traveling for Burlington. Local visits include Ronald and Fred Dold, M E Nicola, and Artie McAtee. A Washington wedding links John Wieneke and Ida Beese. couple to reside near Coppock. Cement deliveries signal Jefferson County bridge work and good rains boost plowing and planting activity.
Berlin reports that German firms led by the Stinnes group have nearly halted efforts to trade with Soviet Russia. Critics cite censorship, state control, and fears of punishment for foreigners, noting a retreat from Russian investment despite the Rapallo treaty.
A report notes researchers suggest filling pillows with watercress to aid sleep. The study cites potential calming effects but provides no definitive clinical proof.
Market listing shows cream per pound 82e, eggs fresh per dozen 50e, hens over and under four pounds priced at 18e and 14e respectively, leghorn and black hens 14e per pound, cabbage and other items with no market for certain poultry. No longer market for cull sick thin or crippled poultry.
A list of upcoming sales with dates and sellers across Iowa towns including Ainsworth Washington Keota and Crawfordsville. Events feature dairy cattle timber cattle and purebred Poland China sales from Oct. 7 to Oct. 21.
In Dublin on September 12 Eamonn de Valera said the assistance fund for prisoners' dependents has received 275000 dollars from America and 125000 dollars from other sources, leaving the fund with only 100 dollars on hand.
SOFTA reports the annual census shows two livestock per person in Bulgaria with a slight excess. Sheep are favored by the government to control goat numbers as goats strip young shrubs and trees, prompting measures to boost sheep growth and curb vegetation loss.
A Burlingtion Iowa woman, Mrs Mads Jepson of 1303 South 15th St, reports recovery from a four year-old flu related weakness. She credits Tanlac with restoring strength, raising weight from 120 to 169 lbs, and improving health and complexion. Tanlac sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
American missionaries' efforts to exempt Chinese farmers in Fukien from the compulsory poppy crop have led to local tensions as farmers seek Christian conversion. The government had forced seed purchases, but missionaries advised buying seeds cheaply while appealing to authorities for exemption from growing the crop.
Mrs. Mary Davies of Hoel Brown Ty croes Ammanford marked her centenary this September. She invited 12 children the eldest 77 years old 60 grandchildren and around 200 great grandchildren to celebrate. She keeps a habit of telling merchants I saw your ad in the Journal.
The Manshu, a Japanese naval survey ship, reports a trench 145 miles southeast of Tokyo measuring 32 656 feet deep. It surpasses the Marianne trench by 648 feet and lies on a steep descent near Japan, possibly linked to the region's earthquakes.
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