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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1931
Page
2
Receipts 1 500 head steady trade with mixed quality. vealers firm. Slaughter cattle and feeders show varied bids. steers weighing 900 to 1100 pounds bring about 7 50 to 10 50, 1200 to 1500 pounds 7 50 to 10 60, 600 to 1200 pounds 4 00 to 7 75. Heifers 550 to 850 pounds range 6 75 to 10 00.
Warns of constipation signs like bad breath coated tongue biliousness or headache and urges avoiding violent purgatives. Recommends Cascarets a pleasant cleanse with cascara to strengthen bowels, lasting relief for old folks and children. Ten cents a box at drug stores.
U S D A reported combined hog receipts at 24 200 for 24 hours ending 8:00 A M in Interior Town and southern Minnesota, with overall clear price guidance across weight classes. Prices ranged from light weights 3 60 to 4 40 and heavy hogs 4 60 to 5 00, with packing sows quoted 4 10 to 4 60 and long haul shipments noted for shrinkage.
Receipts list cattle categories with price ranges for cows bulls vealers stocker and feeder cattle and sheep slaughter and feeding lambs. Cattle good and choice ranges 4.25 to 9.50, vealers up to 9.50, stocker prices 3.75 to 7.00, sheep receipts 25,000 with live lambs steady and butcher quotes 4.50 to 5.75 and 6.50 to 7.25 for some lots.
Chicago prices on eggs butter poultry and cheese move unevenly. Receipts show steady butter and mixed cheese quotes while potatoes and a variety of regional spuds trend about steady with notable regional price references.
The Accolade starring Merely Mary Ann and the Gaynor-Charles Farrell vehicle opens at the State theater. Henry King directs a realistic cast with strong supporting players and a fine background, delivering some of the finest dramatic and emotional work seen locally.
The Avenger presents the California gold rush era tale of Joaquin Marietta and outlaw vengeance. Tuck Jones stars in a ro mantic action role with Dorothy Revier leading a strong supporting cast at the Fox theater.
Ost. at 5 20 Mrsw Hdith Carr daughter of Mr and Mrs R Carr and Charles McConnell ton of MrevandsMre W L M Connell of Ainsworth united in marriage by Rev Wing of Washinton. Home at Mc Connell farm south of Ainsworth after Oct 15. Shipping associations shipped one car of hoes. Many local visits and gatherings noted including Baker, Wittmer, Westen, and Wittwig families. Community events and casual updates fill the Havre social notes.
Thursday afternoon Mrs Frank Moore helped knit a comfort at the writer's home. Stella Jones hosted the Busy Bee club with ten members. School events featured No 9 leading and No 5 second at play day. No 10 absent. A farewell party for Mrs Ann Hosler was held at the Hosler home. The Ness estate farm near Sigourney was sold to Theodore Walberick. Several locals served on a jury and returned. Dr Bailey suffered a stroke at Brighton and died. funeral at the Catholic church, burial at Fairfield.
Columbus Junction notes from Martha Butler report on local church sessions and the Synod of Iowa events at College, visits by Des Moines residents, and a weiner roast by Indian Creek club. A Welsh Imperial choir concert is planned at Columbus High School. Births, funerals, and reassignments are noted for Washington County Hospital and local families, with obituaries for T. J. Curtis and A. C. Sipe among others.
October notes describe the A Kauffman family visiting friends, Arthur Nicola renting a Packwood farm, and local talk of moving houses. Community sales, Red Cross notes, and a reported county fundraising quota frame a busy week with church events, dinners, and social gatherings in Washington and nearby towns.
About 25 women and children attended the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church Tuesday at the Crawfordsville church. Mrs Rebecca Lease led a business session and a playful progressive contest used jack o lantern teeth to pair partners for lunch. A shower for Mrs Lowe, whose home was damaged by a tornado, was given by the group.
Local residents share weekend visits with relatives in Ainsworth and nearby towns. Virginia Moore travels from Sigourney to stay with Rev. Krenmyre family and meet relatives, while Mr and Mrs J A Marsh host and plan Iowa City visits with Mra Marietta Workman. Oak Park camp and Royal Neighbors hold a meeting. Home Missionary society events visit homes, devotionals led by Mrs Ella Rowan, lessons by Mrs Nellie Lint. Miss Mary McKinlay returns home to Morning Sun. mission circles in McE church and United Presbyterian Church address upcoming meetings with local officers and guests.
Martin, visiting from Oklahoma, called on friends during his Tuesday stay at the Mahin hom. Mr. Lewis Evans of Oran Cali was in town. The Simpkins family reports the arrival of a fourth granddaughter at their son Floyd Simkins' home. Mrs. Jennie Fall of Rok Island recently visited with her mother, Mrs. Minnie Jack.
Mr and Mrs Charles McCormick of Conesville celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter Everett Orris and family in Coford township with a dinner on Sunday. A 26 piece set of silver was presented to the couple by the group.
Auction notices list Kaloni owa and nearby sellers including E W Thomas and J Oak and Sons. Fall sales of Polands and Durocs scheduled in October from October 21 to October 31. Additional notices include Spencer Reed Washington purebreds and household goods of the late Mrs Margaret Hull.
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