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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1924
Page
2
Hog receipts 20 000 uneven with few sales weak to 100 lower. Top 10.35. bulk 200 to 300 lb 9.40 to 19.25. best weights 7.60 to 10.25. Cattle receipts 16 000 yearlings steady. fat steers 12.50. cows and bulls generally steady. Sheep receipts 17 000 active. fat lambs 14.25 to 14.35. bulk 13.75 to 14.25. feeder ewes 7.00 to 7.50.
Official livestock estimates for tomorrow show 12 900 cattle and 24 000 hogs expected, with 19 009 sheep or sheep stock. This market briefing provides early supply projections for Chicago facilities.
The Clinton Post No. 190 of The American Legion expresses deep appreciation for Governor Kendall's support of Iowa veterans. The Legionaire notes the post aims to show Kendall that all Iowa Legionnaires back his patriotism and duty. Also reported are Legion updates from Sidney Davenport and Marshalltown events and appointments, with remarks by Frank Miles and Ed McCoy.
Five Philadelphia Athletics players Baumgartner Harris Rommel Heimack and Bishop will have their tonsils removed at Connie Mack's request. The manager said their recurring minor ailments during the season justified the procedure and that the men have been laid up several times.
A man recounts years of stomach trouble from heavy drinking and chronic ailments. He credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for relief, claiming it cleanses the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation. The ad promises a money back guarantee after one dose and directs readers to Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
Chicago grain prices extend across cereals and byproducts with No. 2 red wheat at 1.53 to 1.64 and No. 2 yellow corn at 1.08 to 1.09. Additional quotes cover oats rye barley timothy and clover seeds alongside lard ribs bellies and other livestock terms.
Wheat prices rose in early Chicago trading driven by larger than expected export business and rain concerns in Argentina. December and May futures moved up, with a later retracement, while corn and oats stayed weak due to abundant livestock marketing. Hog prices fell sharply, pulling down provisions as the session closed mixed to lower.
Potatoes moved steadily on October 22 in Chicago with receipts totaling 107 cars and United States shipments reaching 1 108. Minnesota and North Dakota sacked Red River Ohios traded 90 to 105 while South Dakota sacked Ohios sold 85 to 95. Bulk prices ranged 75 to 85, with round whites 70 to 85. Wisconsin and Minnesota sacked round whites 70 to 85, Wisconsin bulk round whites 75 to 90. Idaho sacked rurals 1 50.
New York stock prices opened with a strong tone as buyers moved in at the start of today’s session. Investors showed confidence with early gains across major issues.
Sofia officials admit financial distress in wartime policy talks with premiers. Washington DNC denies Boston Poet reward claims over evidence regarding Coolidge and police strike statements. Moscow scholar Morosoff argues Saint Basil the Great was the real Christ. Detroit riot squads disperse crowds at an auditorium where ex‑secretary Aldrich Blake to speak against the klan.
Atlanta’s Tiger Flowers stopped Cleve Hawkin in the third round in Toledo Ohio. Wyoming light heavyweight Carence Fk lund defeated Ernest Clover in Nebraska. Tillie Herman from San Antonio beat Johnny Tillman in Minnesota in the ninth round. Chicago’s Lou Talaber retained the world middleweight title by defeating Heinie Enel of Dubuque.
The article reports that hard fast track surfaces, driven by a speed craze, are linked to frequent injuries in American thoroughbreds this season. Epinard, a top French horse, suffered a near terminal setback at Laurel and will not race again. Earlier, St James and Ordinance retired due to ailments blamed on track conditions.
Trading opened with broad gains as Atlantic coast line and Western Union oil and tobacco shares rise while Shell Transport hits net gains. Chicago Great Western and Rutland rail gain to new 1924 peaks as short covering accelerates. Sugars drop on Cuba sentiment. Sears Roebuck retreats after prior gains. Foreign exchanges open firm.
An advertisement touts Joint-Fase and Joint-Base as remedies for stiff swollen rheumatic joints. It claims the products ease agony and loosen troubled joints after ordinary cures fail, priced at 60 cents per tube with mail order and C O D options from Pope Laboratories in Hallowell Maine.
A public notice appears for a sale involving land associated with Poland China hogs. T. C. Deal referenced.
Broadcast grid lists numerous stations and programs across the United States and Canada. Entries include WEEI Boston with Mayor Curley appearances, WGR Buffalo music segments, WMAQ Chicago Theatre organ and orchestra, WLW Cincinnati music blocks, CKAC Montreal Basilica Choir, WEAF and WNEW New York city offerings, KDKA Pittsburgh Uncle Ed and various concerts, and KPO San Francisco orchestra and readings.
Dr Arthur C Selman a Columbus Junction native returns home after twenty years as a medical missionary in China He plans post graduate work at Trudeau Sanitorium Saranac Lake before years of tuberculosis work in the U S He praises Chinese people and notes generals rule the country with central government a figurehead He sees China as a large potential market for American manufacturers and farmers The family remarks on their respect for Chinese people and culture and the need for modernization support
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