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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1931

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Prices No. 2 Hog and Cattle Market

Receipts listed for hogs, cattle, and sheep with price ranges by weight and grade. Hog totals near 18,200 across yards and plants, with sows weaker to steady and lighter weights varied. Cattle receipts around 7,500 show steady to stronger trend for steers and yearlings, vealers rising, cows and bulls mixed. Sheep receipts about 20,000 with lambs and mutton moves noted. demand firm for good native lambs and blackfaced feeders, lighter for older ewes. Market reflects bulk transactions and weight shrinkage on long-haul, with regional packing plants and interior towns noted.

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Chicago Produce Market Update and Prices Oct 15

Chicago market notes show eggs receipts mixed with firsts at 24 to 25 percent and current arrivals 18. poultry steady with fowls 15 to 20 and leghorns 12. cheese at 14 to 14 1/3 percent. potatoes tracked with 221 cars arriving and market steady with cobblers at 80 to 90 cents. Read The Journal Wantads.

Wisconsin Cobblers North Dakota Reder Cobblers Idahorus

Beggar's Court Secrets Deepen in Kidnapping Case

Frank Severn has been abducted from Beggar's Court. Jim Wynter and Bill Grayson uncover a hidden underground passage and a blocked door in an av ant chapel ruins. Suspicions fall on Felix Sant as an anonymous letter links him to the ransom plot while Katharine Faring contends for the Czarina Rubies. The trio, joined by Isham and others, plan further moves as danger grows.

Frank Severn Beggar's Court Felix Sant Jim Wynter Bill Grayson Sant Wynter Lent Grayson Katharine Jim Civilian Humdrum Old England Frank Hisham England Mead’s End Isham Eecar’s Court Asham Ma. Norways Mr. Hisham Mr. Sham San Mr. Wynter Sham Martell Iisham Sus Picton Tripple Bill Hiham Beggar Court Haste Tomorow Jira Dr. Martell

Cash Grain Market Report from Chicago and Toledo

Chicago and Toledo grain markets report quick quotes for October 15. Wheat mixed around 50 percent and 54 percent hard red winter. Corn ranges 28 to 38 percent white and mixed. oats around 22 to 24 percent white. Timothy and clover prices given. sample grades noted. Trade shows modest activity with several futures and spot values listed.

Chicago

Merely Mary Ann opens at State theater with Janet Gaynor

Janet Gaynor stars in the box office romance Merely Mary Ann at the State theater with Charles Farrell and a strong supporting cast led by Terry Mercer and J M Kermi. The film, adapted from Israel Zangwill, draws praise for its human, vivid storytelling and Polly director Henry King’s work. The Fox theater shows The Avenger, telling Joaquin Murrieta’s legend set in 1849 California with Tek Jones and Dorothy Revier in lead roles.

Janet Gaynor Mary Ann State Theater Charles Farrell Terry Mercer J. M. Kermian Henry King Israel Zangwill T Ee Parthman Tam Cantornia Joaquin Murietta Columbia Fox Theater California Marietta Joumain Tek Jones

Cubs eye major trades to bolster pennant bid

Hornsby Wrigley and Veeck plot blockbuster moves as Chicago aims to land top league stars within a month. Targeted players include Brandt of Boston Braves and Frankhouse, with Hack Wilson possibly headed to Brooklyn or Cincinnati. If Brandt unavailable, talks could shift to Frankhouse and other outfielders, as the Cubs push for a stronger 1930s roster.

Chicago Malone Hack Wilson Chicago Cubs Ovine Cubs Mescors Braves Brand Brandt Frankhouse Hander New York Giants Brooklyn Cincinnati Jim Robins Babe Herman Nap Reds Vlche Red Lacas Leas

Weathered roads amid rain prompt chatter in town

October reports many dirt roads still in good shape despite rains, while fresh worked stretches fare poorly. Town visitors include Herman Schultz and families from Lexington, Wellman, Crawfordsville, Ainsworth, and Keota. Cubs talk dominates baseball rumors as Hornsby plans moves to build a pennant contender with Veeck’s backing, while Dave Roger recalls the state fair.

Herman Schultz Fred Leyers Walter Patterson James W. Patterson Lexington Wellman Geo. Statler Pat Hoover West Chester Lawrence Cherryholmes Harley Thea Crawfordsville A. Houbsam Ainsworth R M. Taylor Ainsworth Victor Oswalt Brighton Washington Cal Teemblossom Cal Foom Blossom Journal Roy Wells New Haven Keith Paul Gorham Journal Field Walter Stoutner Geo. Stevenson Keota Bob Sheets Poland Chinaly S Stoutner Bobs

Richmond area social notes and church service report

Richmond residents share local greetings with Lasek and Clem Shal at the Anthony Mallinky home and Albert Stumpf family welcoming a baby girl born Saturday. Raymond Kos and daughter Lorraine visit from Wellman. Joe Spevacek returns to Chicago after a visit with family. Fishers orchestra to play for an upcoming dance. Bishop Rohman of Davenport attends Holy Trinity Church service as muddy roads persist.

Richmond Lasek Clem Shal Anthony Mallinky Albert Stumpf Raymond Kos Lorraine of Wellman Joe Saforek Fishers Orchestra Joe Spevacek Vo J. Spevacek Chicago Tin Holy Trinity Henry P. Rohiman Davenport

Local Social Roundup From Egypt Area

Mr and Mrs Joy Kron and son spent Thursday evening with the Joe Sokup family. Ed Beranek and family were at Henry Kline’s. Anthony Malichky helped at John Kurtz home Friday. Joe Sokup and family and Mary Clas visited John Sokup in Riverside Friday evening. John Horak Joe Kern John Kurte and Harry Malichky attended the Kholek hog sale Wednesday. Ed Heranek and family were at the Ed Preby home Thursday evening. Mrs Joe Sokup and son Clayton called on her parents Mr and Mrs Anthony Marek. Ameal Chabal and Robert dined at John Kurte’s.

Egypt Joy Kron Joe A. Sokty Ed Beranek Henry Kline Anthony Malichky John Kurtz Harry Malichky Ed Heranek Ed Preby Joe A. Sokup Clayton Anthony Marek"Ameal Chabal Robert John Kurte Hubert Beranek Ed Katlous Roy Kron Will Maret Joe Sokup Ea Beranek Kalooa Washinton Ed Kallous Will Chabal Chabal Bi Hora Walter George Arthur Mildred Lucille George Looks

Local Notes From Haskins Area Weekend Socials

Mrs Di Bean stayed at home a week then went to Ainsworth to her daughter Mrs Milburn Speard s. Sunday visits included Mt Pleasant and Burlington family gatherings. Overhead bridge blasting near 161 delayed pavement progress due to two days of rain.

Milford Prank Embree Lysle Marjorie Mc Dole Washington Sun Nay Una Gordon Ethel Thoeming Davenport

Fall sale notes and household goods listings

Fall sales announced for Polands and Duroes by multiple firms in October and November. Listings include Katona Iowa, E W Thomas Ort Allen Walker Yaremouth, J Oak and Sons, Spencer Revd Washington, Paul G Peterson & Son Mediapolis, and a sale of household goods of Mrs Margaret Hull Crawsdesville.

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