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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1924
Page
2
Hogs receipts 49 000 with prices broadly down 15 26 cents per cwt. Slaughter hogs 8 60 9 50. average weight 258 pounds. Cattle receipts 31 000 with steady demand for good to choice steers. fat cows lower. Sheep receipts 41 000 with very slow sales. natives 13 25 13 60. westerns 12 00 12 60.
Sioux City livestock receipts tallied 1,200 cattle with feeders and stockers mixed. Hogs totaling 5,000 head sold 25 cents lower, top at 10.85 with bulk 10.25 to 10.75, while sheep receipts reached 6,000 with a 25 cent decline in the market.
Cattle receipts 47 000 with feeder and yearling values steady to higher though some declines in stock cows and hogs show reductions. Top yearling prices around 11 04 with calves to 7 20, hogs trading mostly 10 60 to 11 25 with occasional 11 30 for shippers, sheep receipts 9 000 with few sales and lambs scarce amid lower bids.
Official estimates from Chicago dated October 13 forecast tomorrow's receipts of livestock at hogs 20000 cattle 10000 and sheep 19600.
The grave of John Coolidge, ancestor of President Coolidge, will be marked today by Samuel Ashley Chapter D A R with the Sons of the American Revolution stone and tablet. Col John Coolidge, father of the president, assists as flowers are placed at Calvin Coolidge Jr.’s grave nearby. Captain John Coolidge served from Lexington through the siege of Boston, Bunker Hill, the Rhode Island expedition of 1786, and the Vermont campaign.
Mrs J N Hileman Mrs Ray Roth Miss Nellie Brooks Mrs Grace Monson and her son Earle are seen among town shoppers from Wayland.
The Associated Press reports that on Columbus Day all grain markets in the United States are closed. Livestock markets remain open as usual with Duluth and Minneapolis markets exempt from the closure.
The Associated Press reports George W. Mitchell president and cashier of the First National Bank of Winner South Dakota was arrested near Tampico as a fugitive on charges of defalcation totaling $350,000. Extradition to the United States was agreed upon by Mexican authorities on October 13.
Governor Bryan returned to Lincoln early today after a five state western campaign tour. As work at the capitol accumulates he will begin the final campaign lap with day and night speeches through to election eve.
Rev. George G. Perkins age 91 dies at daughter Mrs. C. C. St. Clair's home. A Congregational minister for 47 years, he led Iowa Illinois and Missouri churches from 1866 until retirement in 1899. Pastored Ames Spencer and Avoca in Iowa with last work in Moline Illinois.
Potatoes trading moderate with a fair market on Ohio varieties and unsettled prices for white potatoes. Receipts total 170 cars with U S shipments 714 Saturday and 58 Sunday. Minnesota and North Dakota sacked reds at 1.00 to 1.05. Minnesota and Wisconsin round whites at 65 to 86 cents a hundredweight with few fancy at 90.
Paris reports the death of Anatole France in Tours. The aging author's long struggle with illness drew wide attention and widespread fascination as newspapers publish tributes outlining his life and works.
Dr Steward White and Joe Brinkmoller were hospitalized in Anamosa after a vehicle forced their car off the road into a ditch near Olin. They have been unconscious since the crash and may have internal injuries and skull fractures. Mrs White suffered multiple injuries including two broken ribs a deep back cut and a broken collar bone. The other vehicle fled the scene and remains unidentified though it bore an Iowa license.
Miss Tena and Joe Simmering visited the Kepharts and Simmerings last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kephart visited the Ben and Wit Miller home. The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid plans an all day quilting session Wednesday led by Mrs. Frank Kephart. Roy Kephart and Howard Been assist with house painting tasks.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Leichty and Marie Johnson of Noble are in Washington visiting today.
Prices listed for cream butterfat per pound, eggs per dozen, hens by weight category, leghorn and black varieties, ducks and geese per pound, and horse hides. No market for cull, sick, thin, or crippled poultry. figures reflect per unit values and conditions.
A detailed traffic study presented at the American Electric Railway Association convention urges banning downtown parking during peak hours to improve street flow. It notes removing standing vehicles is key to widening capacity and cites nationwide city experiences while urging enforcement over new road construction. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mercer and daughter Mary Elizabeth visit relatives in Coffeyville after travels through Ohio, Vermont, Illinois, and Iowa, reuniting after fifteen years.
Sale dates list multiple auctions including Dairy Cattle Sale by A H Twinam Crawfordsville Iowa on Oct 14 and Oct 16 Tim ber Sale near Havre by C C Cunningham. Also Oct 16 C W and H E Busby Poland China Bear Sale in Washington Iowa Oct 18 Robi Sheetz Pure Bred Poland China Sale in Keota Iowa and Oct 21 Wagner Welsh and W R Gamon & Sons Combination sale of purebred Poland Chinas in Washington Iowa.
A digest of radio schedules listing stations in Atlanta Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Dallas Detroit Fort Worth and more with times for news talk music concerts orchestras children stories and special programs including dance vaudeville and political talk across the week.
The Iowa Child Welfare commission reports feeble minded and degenerate stocks multiplying rapidly in the state citing cases of women bearing eight feebleminded children and illegitimates. It urges stronger enforcement of laws forbidding marriage of the impotent and guardianship limits and notes need for a state children’s bureau.
Lisbon hotel and restaurant employees began a strike demanding a percentage of customers' bills from their employers instead of the tipping system. They argue the practice is used across the industry.
The report notes that extending benefits to employees across European countries has proven beneficial and is approved by the traveling public. The statement emphasizes cross border programs and general approval among travelers. The source highlights economic or organizational advantages observed by workers and audiences alike.
Iowa Secretary of State Ramsay issued incorporation articles for two ventures, Waterloo China Co of Waterloo with 25000 capital and Fairfax State Savings Bank of Fairfax with 25000 capital. C. J. Bynch of Cedar Rapids named president of the bank, L. E. Parkin of Fairfax vice president, and J. L. Krall of Fairfax cashier.
William Henn of Red Wing Minnesota says Tanlac restored his health after a year of stomach trouble and exhaustion. He reports relief from pain nausea headaches and sleepless nights and says he can work hard again. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
An advertisement notes Tanlac Vegetable Pills recommended by the manufacturers of Tanlac, urging readers to trust the product and its endorsement.
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