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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1931
Page
2
The note lists livestock pricing ranges by weight and grade. It cites direct market quotations for cattle and hogs, with price bands from 4.00 to 6.00 in various weight categories and quality levels, including 140 to 210 pounds and top quotes for packing sows and light weights.
Widespread price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep with receipts noted. Cattle receipts 9 500 calves 2 000 fat steers and yearlings firmer demand. steers 600 to 900 pounds 8.00 to 11.20 per cwt. heavier classes and grain fed stock show advances. Slaughter cattle and heifers 5.50 to 11.25 per cwt. cows 3.25 to 4.30. bulls 2.85 to 3.50. Sheep and lambs mostly steady with choice lambs around 5.75 to 6.25. feeders and feeding lambs lightly trading. Feeders and stockers show price spreads by weight and condition.
Inspector Haste and Jim Grayson plot to trap the criminals at Manorways after a coded note reveals plans to clear the underground vault door at night. Martin warns of a hidden cocaine stash behind the vaults while Isham’s past links to Sing Sing surface, tying Martell to a wider dope network.
Homer Stephen a jeweler discusses duck hunting as a sport praising skill and strategy. He notes club members prefer blinds and live decoys and mentions prices for goods from Scott Furniture Co and seafood items, reflecting a local commerce tone.
Des Moines reports mixed hog prices with 24 hour receipts near 20 200 and bids varying across weight classes. Chicago and Midwest markets show firm eggs butter and poultry, with cheese and grain futures listed and various regional receipts and prices.
The column mixes neighborhood remarks from Brighton including John Millikin and residents visiting the hospital, along with brief notes on Weatherford and nearby towns. It mentions Mayor Applegate, Mrs Walker’s hospital progress, and various visitors like Mr and Mrs Enos Davis and the Dittmar household. It ends with miscellaneous local witticisms and weather notes.
The junior college YWCA will hold a Hallowe en party in the women’s room on Wednesday evening October 28 at 7 20 p m Wallace PT A will host a ten cent Hallowe en social with program and refreshments. Everyone welcome.
Community groups host a Halloween program or social this week. The Christian church invites all members and the public to a candy social Thursday at Snowball school with hot lunch and boxes for ladies. Several other church groups plan potlucks, yards of decorations, and address by local speakers along with children’s events and annual parties. Mrs. Emma Shaw and Mrs. Fred Manthe coordinate events, with multiple meetings and dates listed. Brighton attorney F L Edmondson is in town on business today.
The article lists class activities at a local high school including plays, operetta Sailor Maids, Shakespeare Macbeth reading, and English contests. It notes Blaine and Lois Gorham missing school due to their great grandfather’s funeral. A Halloween event and posters are described. Fairfield reports the death of Dre Willi Ea Parsons, former Parsons College president and grandson of the founder, with details of his resignation and faculty status.
The Priscilla Club met at Mrs Wyatt Marbourg's home six miles north of Washaneywork with two guests from Town City and Mrs Kerr. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess and guests. The Breve Club Wade Party featured a masquerade at the high school gym with John Applegate Jr winning best costume, games, and refreshments of toasted cheese sandwiches hot chocolate and apples.
Funeral services for G. W. Neuman were led by Rev. J B Waery at his daughter’s home with burial in Winfield cemetery. Neuman, 92, had lived with his daughter for twenty years. The Women’s Guild meets October 29 at the church parlors with devotionals led by Mrs. Joss Peek and Foreign Missions arranged by Mrs. James Waery. Luncheon servers named. Congregational church event set for November 4 with arrangements by committee. Also noted are Parent-Teachers officers elected: President Lawrence Russell, vice president Axel Norman, secretary-treasurer Mrs Grover De.
Sale listings show October 29 at Mediapolia by Paul G Peterson and Son for a fall Duroc sale. October 31 in Crawfordsville for the late Mrs Margaret Hull household goods. November 10 in Columbus Junction for R F Smylie and Sons annual Duroc boar and gilt sale.
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