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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1929
Page
2
Market totals show 29 000 hogs and 15 000 sheep with steady to lower hogs and uneven cattle trade. Top hogs 950 pounds. cattle calves 9 000 with slow weighty steer trade and fair demand for light yearlings. sheep mix steady to strong with native lambs 1250 to 1275 and fat ewes 450 to 550.
Market listing shows butterfat at 42 cents per pound, eggs fresh laid per dozen, various weights for hens, springs, ducks, and geese with per pound prices. Also notes per pound prices for roosters and mutes, plus a line about no market for sick poultry and another entry about mites priced at 1.56 dollars per pound for treated poultry.
The report shows daily moves on Dee with values around 1.21 to 1.32 and percent changes between 1.20 and 1.36. Corn appears with percentages near 91 to 92 and related figures up to 192 and 921 in the listed columns.
The text presents a scattered table of commodity prices including oats rye lard and related percentages across months and contract dates. It shows small fluctuations with decimals and labels such as Mar May Dec Oct and dates like 227546 indicating cataloging references.
Grain prices show Wheat at 119 for two northern lots and 118 for three mixed. Corn old contracts list mixed and yellow varieties around 92 to 94 percent, with multiple lots cited. New corn quotes include mixed and yellow grades from 80 to 85 plus SG 72 to 79 and white 44 to 46 percent. Barley ranges 65 to 67, Timothy 515 to 610, Clover 1125 to 1875, Oats 461 to 471 for white varieties.
The record lists seed prices for Clover and Timothy with various price points across months. Domestic and Im cash values are shown alongside Dec and March figures, plus Alsike entries with several monthly prices.
Mrs R L Stephens correspondent reports from Xenia Oct 26 shoppers in Washington by A P Jeffrey visit Ora Henderson from Washington visits A P Jeffrey home. Duroe hog sale at Geo Lord farm well attended last Friday. Various visits include Seattle aunt Ela Thompson and Hawkins family in Crawfordsville and Dear Letts.
Addie Cooper of Burlington Iowa reports relief from rheumatism neuritis and kidney troubles after using Konjola. She describes insomnia dizziness and constipation before finding improvement as digestion and kidney function restored and health returned. Konjola sold at Geo L McDaniel Druggist Washington and widely in the region.
October notes humor about Jim Bairds name and church perfection. David Eichelberger leaves for Los Angeles winters. Fred Neiswanger family misses granddaughter. Fred Sayres departs for saw mill work. Mrs. Sherm White and Mr Green travel to Crawfordsville. Mrs. Jesse McCoy returns from Crawfordsville after a visit.
Warner Bros filming Say It with Songs features Al Jolson singing to and with Davey Lee. The unusual duo, once linked by fate before The Singing Fool, share private performances as Jolson delivers songs like Why Cant You and Just One Sweet Kiss while technicians adjust lights and mics on the Vitaphone production.
Paramount brings a Broadway hit to Washington as The Cocoanuts opens at the Graham theatre. The Marx Brothers deliver singing, dancing, and quick wit in a lavish screen version of the stage sensation. Groucho and Harpo provide standout performances in this lively Escapade.
Mrs. E L Barthelow traveled to Crawfordsville Monday to attend Robert McKee's funeral. The town notes humor and local social scenes are reflected in short quips and small ads from Washington.
Mime and his inspiring harp play the scene with Chico and Zeppo providing comic contrast. Irving Berlin tunes set the mood as the ensemble delivers lively chorus numbers and romantic leads Mary Eaton and Oscar Shaw shine in this Ziegfeld production.
Mrs Farrel Young and son Jimmie and Mrs Frank Young attended shoppers in Washington Saturday afternoon. Families visited and hosted dinners with neighbors in the Crawfordsville region. Road work by J D Hannahs continues on No 161 south of Crooked Creek bridge ahead of state acceptance.
Chicago on October 29 reports initial livestock estimates for tomorrow’s recounts. Hogs at 20000, cattle at 10000, sheep at 19000.
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