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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
2
Estimates show cattle receipts around 11 006 today with wide price ranges for steers cows and veal while hogs lambs and sheep move at varied levels. Grain futures list Dec wheat 2.02 corn 0.81 oats 0.53 and cash markets across Chicago Toledo and Kansas City reflect mixed tone with selective gains and declines.
Trade advertisement notes John A Babcock Commission Merchandise Yard in Chicago Illinois listing street address 87 39 Main Floor Exchange for merchandise and yard services.
Rumors during the world series suggest multiple American and National League teams will replace managers this winter. Hugh Jennings has resigned from Detroit. Miller Huggins may be replaced in New York with Wilbert Robinson linked to the Yankees. Browns, Cubs, Phillies, and Braves also figure in possible changes with other names like Jimmy Burke and George Stallings in circulation.
The column lists farm sales in Washington County Iowa including Poland China and Duroc consignments, and local sales near Brighton and What Cheer. It notes 66 new Farm Bureau members from 32 districts, Bishop show winnings totaling over 1500 in cash and 85 ribbons, and hog management tips including lice control and rooting prevention.
Mrs W W Marsh wife of the Democratic National Committee treasurer sent a $500 draft to the Democratic headquarters for the Match the President fund. Her note honors the boys over there who gave their lives for freedom and for the league of nations.
Express agent Stephen Hines at the Milwaukee line Marion station investigated a box left on the platform. After two suspicious men hurried away in a car, the seemingly innocent package sat overnight with a hidden top opening. When Hines probed the box a cold wriggling creature emerged, prompting a frightened reaction and a narrow escape.
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