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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1928
Page
2
Hog and cattle markets show higher bids on early trading with steady bidding on heavy butchers. Calves, sheep, and feeder stock rise, with top hog quotes around 11.70 to 12.75 and cattle up to 17.90 for select slaughter classes. Sheep receipts heavy, fat and feeding lambs active with prices 14.35 to 15.50 for good lambs and 4.25 to 7.25 for ewes.
Market data shows Sept wheat at 2.11 with a 1.21 percent change and 1.10, 110 Mec. The March contract stands at 1.21 with 1.21 percent, 1.119 percent, and 1.19 percent figures, reflecting mixed activity in soy and corn linked commodities.
The report lists bid percentages and grades for Chicago grain markets including Wheat with several grades, Corn with mixed and yellow varieties, other grains such as Qats Rye Barley Timothy Clover with extensive price ranges. Specific numbers cover No 2 No 3 No 4 values and SG adjustments across cereals.
Chicago estimates for tomorrow's market receipts show cattle at 13000, hogs at 21000, and sheep at 26000, reflecting a sizable varied supply across the trio. The figures indicate a busy trading day ahead for cattle hogs and sheep.
In Miami on September 3, the oldest and youngest members of the American Legion living in the city are identified as John W. Boucher, age 4, and George K. Mackenzie, age 23, highlighting a wide age range within the organization.
Washington Produce Markets listsCreams butterfat test 45c per lb Eggs fresh laid 27c per dozen Leghorn Springs 19c per lb Old Roosters 17c Ducks large breeds 12c Jersey stock per lb Hides beef 18c per lb Hides horses 85.00 each One cent more paid per pound for poultry delivered No market for sick thin or crippled poultry.
August weather and local errands open with cattle and farm sales listed. Schneider farm near Ainsworth sells September 19. Jacob Sheetz advertises house and old goods sale next Saturday in northeast Washington. Guy Koch plans a sale Wednesday the 5th. W. Gray offers cattle and hogs on September 11. Fulton sermon and community visits noted. stray dog and collie puppy mentioned. writer remarks on readers and local chatter.
Brief items record Miss Lena Stewart returning to Fairfield from Washington, Kathryn Fleming traveling to Washington and Cedar Falls for college, Ben Beck heading to Cedar Falls for another year on the State Teacher Football team, and local chatter about marriage talks, expert advice from Bonnie Barnett, Timmerman’s back room work, a pancake supper for 25 cents, a pancake eater refused, Nate Crawford recalling an 11 year old sale, and a Ft. Madison visit by Mr. and Mrs. Vastine with Ode Ferguson relations noted.
Two contrasting heroines appear in The Wheel of Chance at the Fox Theatre. Lina Basquette plays Ada, a sweet girl who wins the young attorney. Margaret Livingston plays a half world temptress with a tragic end. The Alfred Santell production, based on Fannie Hurst story Roulette, is a First National release.
Elbert Dougherty of Tipton will stay at the E K Daniels home and attend school. Leah Littrell to teach North Prairie school this year. W M B class of the Presbyterian Sunday school meets September 12 with Mrs Carl Stephens. Mrs B H Shearer and Mrs F M Mossberry host Whatsoever society Tuesday at Shearer's home. Quarterly meeting at United Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon. Rev Charles Winters is pastor. Ralph Raymond and Randall Tipton and families visit Mrs Flora Tipton, who'll move to Muscatine. Vestibule added to Pleasant View school. Marjorie Duncan to Clarion to teach Domestic Science.
The Journal lists upcoming sales with dates and consignors. Sept 5 Guy Koch corn sale and Sept 11 C W Gray livestock followed by Oct 10 John Wagner Poland China, Oct 17 Knotek Bros Duroc Jersey hogs, and Oct 23 W R Gamon Sons H E Busby Poland China hogs.
Albert Goldberg of Shenandoah, Nebraska, traveled from Chicago to Nebraska City by airplane to escape hay fever worsened by train rides. The trip took a little over four hours and cost 47 dollars and 90 cents. Goldberg called the journey worth it and spoke of his return visit.
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