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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1931

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Market Report October 7 Prices Listed

Chicago livestock and produce market summary shows hog receipts of 17 000 with direct 3 000. Hogs range 4 00 to 6 65 per hundredweight with various weight categories. Cattle receipts 11 000 with steers yearlings and bulls offered. prices from 7 50 to 10 60 for mixed weight groups. Sheep 15 000 with steady killing classes and lambs 5 75 to 6 60. Produce markets note eggs steady with 2 808 cases, butter mixed, poultry weak, and potatoes on tracks with regional price ranges.

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Towa Livestock Market Report from CINES Ia

Combined receipts at 22 concentration yards and seven packing plants in interior Towa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 8:00 A M show 4 800, down from 19 800 a week earlier. Market strong to one cent higher, hogs 200 lb and up lift, light shipments, weights 140 to 160 lb good and choice 3 75 to 4 50, higher weights 160 to 180 lb 4 35 to 4 75, 180 to 200 lb 4 60 to 5 10, 200 to 220 lb 4 75 to 5 10, 220 to 250 lb 4 70 to 5 15, heavier hogs 290 lb and up 4 60 to 5 15, sows 3 90 to 4 40. Prices based on bulk trades. Longer shipments show weight variance. shipping-point weight hogs excluded from quotas.

Chicago Towa Minesota

Real life and screen worlds blend in Hollywood memories

A reminiscence recalls a Chinese girl named Anna May Wone who first watched Pearl White in The Perils of Pauline at a Los Angeles Main Street theater. The piece reflects on how real life and film heroism cross paths, noting how the acting world fuels lasting idol worship.

Crane Wilby Pearl White Anna May Wone Main Street Los Angeles

Reed Declares Rain Beneficial Across State

Weather observers note rain replenished surface water while deep subsoil remains dry. Charles D. Reed cites slow corn drying due to moist soil and reports good stands of winter wheat and rye, late truck crops escaped frost, hog cholera concerns persist, and frost risk appears in northwest Iowa with temperatures dropping tonight across the state.

Charles D. Reed State and Federal Weather and Top Bureau Reed Des “Moines Iowa Weather Bureau Sac City Lamont Ottumwa Davenport LaCrosse

Alexander Ward’s Barber Shop and New York Screen Features

A mixed-bag TV and cinema item layout notes Alexander Ward and his barbershop, plus Hollywood gossip on Miss Wong returning to debut with Warner Ol ind and Sessue Hayakawa in Paramounts Daughter of the Dragon. It highlights Pardon Us Laurel and Hardy at State theater with multiple language versions, and praises Fr led by Hardy, Lightner, and a strong supporting cast.

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Fifth Annual Poultry Show At Des Moines Expo

Fort Des Moines hotel hosted the Town Poultry Improvement Association event from September 28 through October 2. A smaller crowd attended, yet exhibitors and visitors competed for prizes and showcased their birds amid steady interest in the local poultry scene.

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News Notes From Around Our Neighboring Communities

In October at Ainsworth Jesse Pearson unloaded a fine carload of Herefords headed for Chicago after feeding. C K Clapper and sister Miss Accie Clapper are thanked for journal checks. Ira Nordyke, Ainsworth station agent, notes better conditions if complaints stop. John Rath works east of Ainsworth near the junction of No and 161, visiting with a mother and a gentleman driving in from Waterloo and two men from St Louis. Richards at the cemetery keeps acres in neat order, while Dr Bassler plans a motorized golf setup once roads improve. Henry J Koehler lights his home with new electric fixtures. Jesse Marr, Jon Dut, and others are mentioned in passing, with WF Gardner improving after a shut-in period. Mist Bessie Busby cares for Mrs Thomas near Cotter, praising the home as one of America’s best for meals and hospitality. Nan Richey, nurse at the Thomas home, took a three week vacation.

John Rath Ainworth A. Gentle Waterloo St. Louis Davenport St Louis Bessie Busby John ‘Thomas Cotter Thomas Joan America Nan Richey

Case Field stadium hosts first Washington gridiron night

A chaotic era ends as Case Field at the new Washington stadium hosts a clean gridiron. Washington junior college Cardinals lose to Burlington junior college 2 0 in a nip and tuck battle before about 1 000 fans. Louus Brooks and Dale Kiesey deliver punting prowess while the Black Hawks capitalize on breaks.

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Michael Creek Diversion to be Discussed by Joint Boards

Purpose of session is to discuss the Michael Creek diversion project. The joint boards of Louisa and Muscatine counties will meet Thursday at the Muscatine courthouse to review plans and potential impacts.

Columbus Junction Michael Creek Joint Board of Supervisors Louisa and Muscatine Counties Muscatine

Journal's Fall Sale Dates and Listings for Purebred Polands

The Keota area hosts a series of fall sales for purebred Polands and Durocs with dates from October 4 to October 29. Sellers include Mike Trier, Embree Keota Toway, Robert G. Sheets Keota, John Wag ington, L Underwood near Haskins, Allen Walker Yar month, J Oak and Sons Col. Jet, Reed Spencer in Washington, and Paul G. Peterson & Son Mediapolis.

Mike ‘Trier Keota Duroc Bearn and Embree Keota Toway Hamp Robert G. Sheets Keo Poland John Wagington Polands L. Underwood Haskins Allen” Walker Yar TL J. Oak and Sons Col. Jet Spencer Reed Washington Paul G. Peterson

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