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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1924

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Chicago hogs cattle and sheep prices

Hoge receipts 69 000 uneven demand top 10 90 bulk good and choice 200 to 325 lb hogs 10 60 to 10 90 most desirable 160 to 190 lb. cattle receipts 30 000 fair run steady to slightly firm bulls strong years slow vealers 9 00 to 9 50 heavy Nebraskas bid sparse stocker and feeders around 11 00 to 12 00 sheep receipts 20 000 fat lambs 15 to 26 c higher natives 13 25 to 13 75 top 14 00 fat ewes 5 00 to 6 76 wethers 7 60.

Chicago Sioux City

Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices Move in Sioux City Market

Sioux City reports cattle receipts about 8 000 with a fairly active market. Fat yearlings bring 9.00 to 12.25, cows and heifers 10.75 to 11.25, vealers 6.00 to 11.00. Hog receipts 6 000 with prices 9.00 to 10.10, and sheep receipts 2 000 up 25 cents.

Livestock Estimates Ahead of Tomorrow in Chicago

Official livestock estimates posted for tomorrow list hogs at 24000 cattle at 8000 and sheep at 16000. The figures reflect market expectations and current supply levels as of October 20 in Chicago.

Chicago

Boy of Mine at Fox Theatre Stars Ben Alexander

First National picture Boy of Mine directed by William Beaudine plays at the Fox Theatre this week. Ben Alexander Irene Rich Henry Walthall Rockliffe Fellowes and Dot Farley lead a human drama from Booth Tarkington, praised as life lived in American homes. Also a report on Indian women demanding seats in legislatures and urging amendment to allow women as members.

Fox Theatre J. K. McDonald William Beaudine Ben Alexander Penrod Booth Tarkington Women OF India London Women's Freedom League Pankhurst Simla Shafi Bombay Women's Council Women's Indian Association Madras Reforms Committee

Chicago cash grain prices in big city report

Chicago cash grain markets show mixed prices across commodities on October 20. Wheat leads with No. 2 red at 1.64 and various hard and mixed grades range from about 1.44 to 1.48. corn and oats display a broad spread, with yellow and white corn mostly around 1.07 to 1.11 and oats around 0.49 to 0.62. Barley and seeds listed with small ranges and livestock fats shown in the low to mid teens.

Chicago Aba

Setback in Wheat Price Amid favorable Canadian movement

Wheat prices fell in Chicago as weather boosted crop movement in Canada and Liverpool quotes weakened. December dropped to about 1.45 to 1.49 dollars, May to 1.49, with losses widening late. Corn and oats followed lower, while hogs dragged down the provision market on weaker quotes.

Chicago Canada Liverpool United States

Potatoes trading mixed as receipts rise in Midwest markets

Chicago reports trading slow to weaker potato markets with 190 car receipts. United States shipments total 1,137. Minnesota and North Dakota sold Red River Ohio s 95 to 1.05, South Dakota sold early Ohio s 85 to 95, Wisconsin sold round whites 75 to 85 cents, bulk 75 to 90, Minnesota round whites 70 to 86.

Chicago United States Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin

Seed prices at Toledo market for Clover and Timothy

Toledo seed market notes posted October 20 show Clover seed cash prices at 12.25 and 12.90 for October. December February and March prices listed 17.76. Timothy seed cash and market prices for October 3.00, December 3.15, and March 3.20.

Toledo Clover Seed Cash Timothy

Radio Program For Tomorrow

WEST CHESTER reports a community update with social events church activities and local visits. Notes on revival meetings weather roadwork and fall harvest scenes are set against a listed schedule of tomorrow radio programs across multiple stations.

Auction Notices From Washington and Cheater

Oct 21 listing for Wagner Welsh and W R Gamon and Sons offering a combination sale of purebred Poland Chinas in Washington Iowa. Oct 22 Romine and Green stock sale four and a half miles north west Cheater. Nov 1 public sale of Spotted Poland China hogs by T C Deal.

Wagner, Welsh W R. Gamon & Sons Poland Washington Iowa Romine and Green Atock Sale North West Cheater China Hogs T. C. Deal

Washington Produce Markets Ike 10c

Washington markets post price changes noting a ten cent rise in produce costs and advising buyers of new rates. Ike era guidance and market activity are referenced in the brief listing.

Paris weekly attacks League salaries and expenses

L Opinion criticizes the League of Nations for high salaries and spending. It notes the medical director earns 1 709 Swiss francs yearly and questions the need for such pay. It highlights 1923 expenditures for entertainment travel information and translations, and points 18 American staffers earning salaries while the United States is not a member. It also contrasts daily rates for American and non American secretaries to commissions.

League Paris L’'Opinion League of Nationa United States

Crawfordsville Briefs Include High School Football Visit

Crawfordsville Oct 15. Senior class members and several staff attended the Mt. Pleasant football game between Iowa Wesleyan and Penn College of Oskaloosa. Iowa Wesleyan won. Social hour at Mrs Huston’s featured guests and crafts. Evangelistic meetings start Oct 22 at United Presbyterian with Rev Christian Haupt and continue to Nov 2 with Dr Robinson of McCormick Seminary. Everyone invited.

Crawfordsville J F. Parrett Laura Bloomiic Mt. Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan Pent College of Caree Pessie Packer Marshall Huston William Davideon Elizabeth Huston Myron Hayes Walden Smith Doria Dayton Iowa City Ollie Anwyl P. L. Huber Cedar Rapids M. C. DeLong Washington Highechool Fwing Carthage Harold Graham Graham William Edwards Chicano J. S. McCleary Winfield United Presbyterian Church Christian Haupt Stanwood Jr

Olds Couple Attends Burlington Shopping. Club Forms

Mr and Mrs H B Olds visit Burlington shoppers on Thursday. A community club gathering at Mrs W R Cannons home leads to a WCTU support talk by Mrs Gray of Olds. A new society forms with twelve members and plans a schoolhouse bazaar for November 28. Dewey and Homer Davis drive to Cedar Falls to visit Lee Metweer and Mr and Mrs J C Cannon for the weekend.

Local social visits mark Washington weekend

Mrs. Cloyce Stewart joined supper at the W. R. Cannon home Friday evening. Sarah Davis and Amy Welsh visited school Friday afternoon. Miss Martha Cannon of Morning Sun visited at the W. R. Cannon home. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Kracaw hosted guests from Mt. Pleasant Friday. Miss Leona Sanger of Washington spent Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Huston shopped in Washington Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Humphreyve shopped in Washington Saturday. Mrs. Clinton Paisley entertained.

Cloyce Stewart W. R. Cannon Sarah Davis Amy Welsh Martha Cannon Morning Sun Neil Kracaw Mt. Pleasant Leona Sanger Washington T. H. Huston E. V. Humphreyve Clinton Paisley

Weiner roast revised date prompts quiet gathering

A note mentions a room at a weiner roast on Tuesday night. The brief hints at a casual social event with likely local participants and informal plans.

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