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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1931

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Receipts and Market Report Summary

Chicago livestock receipts totaled 27 000 with slow market Thursday. Heavies and sows mostly 4.85 to 5.00, tops 5.05. 140 to 210 lbs 4.20 to 4.85. pigs 4.00 to 4.50. Sows 4.25 to 4.50. light weights 140 to 160 lbs 4.40 to 4.65. 160 to 200 lbs 4.50 to 4.80. 200 to 250 lbs 4.70 to 5.05. 250 to 350 lbs 4.75 to 6.05. packing sows 275 to 500 lbs 4.60 to 4.75. slaughter pigs 100 to 120 lbs 4.14 to 4.59. Cattle receipts 2 010. calves 700. Steers 600 to 900 lbs 8.50 to 11.50. 900 to 1100 lbs 8.50 to 11.50. 1100 to 1800 lbs 8.50 to 11.75. 1300 to 1500 lbs 8.50 to 11.75. 600 to 1300 lbs common 2.75 to 8.50. Heifers 550 to 850 lbs 6.50 to 10.60. cows 3.25 to 4.80. cutters 1.75 to 2.75. vealers 6.00 to 7.00. stocker cattle 4.00 to 4.80. Sheep receipts noted.

Chicago

Point-Up Appetite Stimulates Bowels Says Cascarets

An old advertising claim promotes Cascarets candy tablets to improve digestion and bowel movements. The copy asserts they relieve gas headaches and bad breath, boost appetite, and strengthen bowels, recommending daily use and suggesting they are sold for a dime.

Market Free Activity Shows Strength in Lamb and Hog Markets

Market remains fairly active with strong bids for fat lambs and feeders plus natives. prices range 75 to 6.00 for packers and outsides 8.25 to 6.40. Slaughter sheep and lambs see spring lambs 91 to 100 pounds at 5.75 to 6.50, ewes 0 to 150 pounds at 1.00 to 2.50, and cull stock 0.73 to . Tse. Feeding lambs quoted 5 to 10 74. Ib. At Des Moines Market, hog receipts total 29,500 with uneven declines of 15 to 25 and some yards 25 to 35 lower. bulk 300 lb weights 4.25 to 4.60, long haul over 4.60 at a few yards. Light lights 149 to 260 lb 3.15 to 4.15. 160 to 180 lb 3.85 to 4.25. 180 to 200 lb 4.00 to 4.25. 200 to 220 lb 4.20 to 4.55. 4.25 to 4.65 for 290 to 930 lb. Good and choice hogs up to 4.65. Sows and heavy weights quoted as noted. basis is bulk transactions with weight shrinkage and exclusion of certain hogs from quotations.

Towo Livestock Des Moines Interior Minnesota

Chicago Produce Prices and Grain Markets Report

Chicago traders received receipts numbers for produce and grain with mixed changes. Beans show steady current receipts, while poultry and eggs move variedly, and dairy items list steady cheese quotes. Grain futures reflect open highs and lows as prices shift by contract, with corn and wheat across multiple months.

Connor Gets 25 Years For Lincoln Bank Robbery

Lincoln Neb Oct 29 Thomas Pat OConnor Fast St Louis was sentenced to 25 years in the state penitentiary for his part in the 2 500 000 Lincoln Nation Bank robbery on Sept 17 1930.

Lincoln, Neb Thomas Pat)” O'Connor St Louis State Penitentiary Lincoln Nation Bank Washington Hoover National Credit Corporation

Corn husking and unemployment drive national contest

Des Moines reports corn husking evolving from a farm task to sport with prize money and national contests. Eight states enter competitors, including Indiana Illinois Ohio Missouri Kansas Nebraska Minnesota and Iowa. Final state and national events set for early November near Nevada and Grundy county amid Hoover administration unemployment relief plans.

Des Moines Grundy Stane Fred Stanek Fort Dodge Iowa Indiana Ohio Missouri Kansas Nebraska Minnesota Towa Nevada

National Figures Endorse Red Cross in November Appeal

Washington County Red Cross chair Brookhart announced endorsements from Florence Hale and Mrs Hugh Dradier praising the American Red Cross as essential socially and educationally. The statements urge broad support for Red Cross and Junior Red Cross efforts in schools and communities nationwide.

Red Cross TT Brookhart Washington County St. Louis Florence ‘Hale Ted Cross Great Aste Lovely Red Cros and To Its Needs For the Tthe Junior, Fed Cros Junfer Red Cross Naonal”ducation Astoration Rose Hugh. Dradier Congress of” Parents and Teachers Red Crom Red Grass

Riders Of The Purple Sage at Fox theater with George O'Brien

George O'Brien stars in Riders Of The Purple Sage filmed in north-central Arizona by Fox studios crew. The romance tale from Zane Grey features Marguerite Churchill Noah Beery Yvonne Pelletier with dramatic scenes including a five hundred cattle stampede and a massive rock avalanche.

Obrien Zan Pidters Purple Sage Ne Grey Fox Theater George O'Brien Lassiter Arizona Fox Studios Hollywood Rhe Rock Verde Valley Gold Rock Canyon Zane Grey George O'Bien Marguerite Churchill Noah Beery Yvonne Pelletier O'Brien Hamilton MacFadden

Community notes and farm gossip in Wellman journal

A lively local column recounts farm chores, hog prices, corn picking, and community happenings in Wellman and surrounding areas. The writer recalls editorial changes, radio singers, a dog tale, and a social scene with neighbors, sales, and a closing farm sale on Harry Anderson’s property.

Peterson and Son Hold Outstanding Sale

Report notes Peterson and Son conducted a notable sale with attendees including JH. faired and Washington. The text cites an average bid of $24.1, referencing a Seacoast area context and other unclear details.

Peterson & Son Washington

Senator Copeland urges another president at NYU club

The New York Senator S Copeland speaking at the NYU Roosevelt-for-president club urged a new president. The item mixes other odd notes about a horse thief and an airplane mortgage dispute, reflecting tabloid style coverage of scattered events.

United Press New York Loyal S. Copeland Dem New York University

Trucker Witnesses Raid Hours in Cleveland Pile

Davis Sullivan observed a raid squad in action inside a building in Cleveland. A revolver on a table exploded injuring him while the group struggled with a safe. The bandits attempted to breach the door with a torch but found nothing of value.

Cleveland Davis Sullivan Nous Okla Lerowhar

Record Pigeon Flight Longest Ever in Navy Service

A historic pigeon flight set the record for the longest distance by a carrier pigeon bred and flown by the United States Navy Pigeon Service. The bird, trained under the top ensign in charge of pigeons overseas during the World War era, completed a mission that showcased the service's reach and reliability.

Niles United States Navy

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