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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1927
Page
2
Chicago market results show 16,000 hogs, 12,000 cattle and 26,000 sheep traded. Hogs topped near 11.90 with loads 2.25 to 2.60. cattle steady to a touch higher, best fed steers around 16.70. sheep market active with fat lambs noted higher and natives holding around 14.90 to 14.15 for selects.
Laverne Alabama October 12 James Esdale grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama and George Thigpen state superintendent of insurance were to appear today before the Grenshaw county grand jury probing floggings. Cue Bozeman farmer arrested yesterday charged with kidnapping Travis Bozeman his cousin 12 August 1926 Travis Bozeman was taken from his home and flogged by masked men. Attorney General Charles C McCall said many other arrests would follow and he directed the hearing indicating warrants for nearly 100 large number of indictments possible.
Chicago on October 12 reports upcoming day estimates for livestock. Cattle 8000 hogs 10000 and sheep 20000, to guide market expectations tomorrow.
John Wagner will sell his fall offering of Polands Saturday October 22. The sale includes quality males and gifts from his herd with blood lines appealing to old and new customers. Wagner usually partners with Gamon, but this year he conducts the sale solo with local advertising drawing farmer buyers.
Mrs E V Humphreys and local correspondents report attendance at the H B Jones hog sale near Wapello. Residents William and Mary Dunn plus William Williams traveled to Cedar Falls to visit friends. Other visits include Mrs R A Zickefoose at J R Lease home in Crawfordsville and Juanita Rees in Cedar Falls with Kenneth in Ames. Three stock cars shipped from Wyman with T H Huston on the shipment. The Wyman community club plans a gathering at Mrs R A Zickefoose’s home on Wednesday October 12.
H E Busby announces his annual fall sale of Poland China pigs at the Busby Sale Pavilion in northeastern Washington on Wednesday October 19. The draft line features large males near 300 pounds with strong feet and robust backs, promising quality herd stock for pork production. Attendees can request a catalogue from Mr. Busby or the Journal.
A damp morning tour notes plenty of feed across farms with silos, hay stores, and ambitious prices. C. R. I. P. stock yards in Washington host cattle sale Thursday, followed by Job Sheets Poland China sale near Keota and Mr. Goodman's sale in Washington.
Mrs. J. N. Sands mourns at Washington Friday. Seed corn gathering and hanging is the main topic among men here. Mr. and Mrs. Kephart of Wayland visited son Lawrence Kephart and family. Tuesday brings more rain and mud, limiting news. One day of sun seems all we get lately.
In Decatur Illinois on October 12 the Midwest shippers advisory board heard that freight volume will drop for three months due to poor crops. Manufactured goods will mostly keep moving as usual while crop shipments from Illinois Iowa Indiana Wisconsin and Michigan may face car shortages.
Crawfordsville residents report a family funeral for Mrs. J Sands and a sudden Washington trip for Frank Sands. Price Owens vaccinated his dogs with Dr Wilson of Winfield performing the work. Henry Menefee and daughter Martha shared Sunday dinner at the T H Riley home as neighbors prepare for winter apples and potatoes. J T Clark family visited Ernest Clark and relatives, while F H Sands and sons Doyle and Donald and Mrs Lee Hanna attended the funeral of the former.
A list of forthcoming sales and closings in Iowa towns including Poland China and Duroc Jersey stock. Dates span October 14 to October 29 with events at Washington Keota Ainsworth Keota Columbus Junction and related sale pavilions.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Kephart visited A. B. Carr's on Friday. Roy Kephart reported a lost valuable heifer Sunday. Edd Chalupa and Evigene visited Mary Putman and family. Neighbors attended Christian church services in Washington Sunday evening. Kepharts and Sam Baker visited Lew Baker. Roy Kephart and children called at Cloyce Benson's. Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon at the church, wash dishes prepared. An all day church gathering is planned next Sunday October 16 with W. A. Hunt of Ottumwa returning to preach. Ev erybody is welcome to attend. Mrs. Howard Baker undergoes dental work by Dr. T. J. Pease.
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