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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1929
Page
2
Hog sales total 20 000 with 5 500 directs and most bids steady top 1015. Sows and butchers show varied ranges by weight with packing sow values 750 to 910. Cattle calf and yearling prices posted with slaughter steers 1250 to 1650 and yearlings 750 to 950. Sheep active 10 600 with lambs 1300 to 1350, ewes 450 to 550 and feeders modest at 225 to 400.
The Pep club held its first pep meeting ahead of the high school assembly and planned another. Freshmen received guidance on how to act and what to wear at football games. The football team travels to Mausen tine with hopes Washington bancho may assist. Hi Y and Girl Reserves hosted large gatherings with contests and a college-name party featuring Illinois Indiana and others.
A wet fall spell kept road conditions fair while a sizable crowd attended Bob Sheetz's sale. Buyers included R. B. Dougherty, Walter Stoutner, Will Brning, Geo. Klett, and Glenn Knapp who purchased hogs and gifts. John Rowe of Wellman was noted in hospital, and a kid scout card hinted at improving prospects.
A collage of notes mentions Dublin residents recalling friends, a for sale ad, a ride home from Keota, a card from Angeles Temple in Los Angeles, a charity sale for H L Whitaker, and a poem line. It notes Annie's possible sighting of Harry, hospital reads for Chas Rowe, and support for Bruce through winter. Kalona postpones its celebration to Saturday and a new breeding line is offered to customers.
Iowa City dated 10 9 29 records friend Frank Tam in university hospital with a note on health and humor. A neighbor celebration marks Peter Tinnes turning 76 with a surprise party distant memories of working for Dave Boyer, once a prominent lawyer.
Ernest Carlson announces a late annual Duroc sale on October 1 at Washington. The offering includes new blood lines led by a Dynamite herd boar from last year. Pigs promise strong crosses with existing herds and Catalonges will be available soon. Inquiries via Ernest or the Journal office.
A short note extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of thoughtfulness and words of sympathy during a time of bereavement. Signed by Mrs. W. R. Crawford and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nichols and Mr. and Mrs. Nate Crawford.
The notice lists multiple farm stock sales with dates and locations in Washington, Mediapolis, Columbus Junction and surrounding areas. Sellers include Pat Pobin Ernest Carlson Delbert Darnelli and Paul G Peterson & Son with sales scheduled between October 9 and October 25.
Riverside reports chatter on corn husking and a Kalona jubilee prep. Local families like Prehoda Prymeh Havel Parizek Buckwalter and Heck visit Iowa City Des Moines and town events. Rev D Chalmers Futton and Fulton attend the Presbyterian synod in Des Moines with Fulton speaking midweek.
The F Robert G Sheetz sale south of Keota drew buyers amid poor roads and gloomy weather. 25 head of Cours averaged about 40 dollars, gifts slow with 30 head around 50 dollars. Glenn Knapp of West Chester purchased 14 head. Devine Brothers of Sigourney led overall. Job unveils a new herd boat for next year and full line planned.
Fragments show a possible listing related to a soaker item priced around 83.00 with a negative 1.50 adjustment linked to a sick occasion. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear context or dates.
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