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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1931

Page

2

Chicago live stock market closes mixed receipts rise

Livestock receipts reach 16 000 hogs and 16 000 sheep as market shows mixed tone. Hogs steady to 10 cents lower with varied weights and prices from 4 75 to 6 70. Cattle and vealersweak to steady with steer prices mostly 4 75 to 10 15, cows 2 75 to 6 75, vealers 7 00 to 11 00. Sheep steady to higher on certain classes with fat lambs around 7 00 to 7 85 and feeding lambs 5 25 to 5 85.

Chicago Texas Kansas

Towa Livestock Market Des Moines Hog Quotations

U S C A combined hog receipts for the 24 hour period ending 6:00 a m show 16 300 head at 22 concentration yards and 7 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota. Market uneven and mostly 10 to 10c lower than Thursday with light and medium weight butchers down, heavier hogs varied. Quotations cover weights from 140 lb to 550 lb with ranges for light to heavy classes and sows, noting bulk transaction basis and exclusions for shipping point weight.

Towa Des Moines Minnesota

Chicago market report on produce and dairy prices

Chicago closing market notes show eggs firm with high receipts and mixed grades, butter firm with varied firsts and seconds, poultry unsettled with multiple breeds and weights priced, cheese quoted at 15 to 16 percent, potatoes on track with 247 cars reported.

Chicago

Market Report on Fresh Produce Arrivals and Prices

Arrivals total 77 and shipments 495 amid a dull market. Wisconsin cobblers range 1.00 to 1.95 per unit, Minnesota cobblers 0.90 to 1.00, early Ohios 0.80 to 0.00, and Idaho russets 1.70 to 1.80.

Wisconsin Minnesota Idaho

Chicago Grain Market Report Sees Mixed SEPT Updates

Chicago grains edge between gains and losses with Wheat Oct and Dec futures fluctuating. Corn, Rye, and Oats show uneven moves, while Lard futures hold around 6.20 to 6.22 per unit as traders watch price ranges.

Chicago

Cash Grain Chicago Market Rates

Cash Grain review lists commodity bids with Wheat varieties and percentages, Corn all Grades around mid 40s to mid 50s, Oats and Rye details, Barley and Timothy ranges, and Clover prices. Market activity shows multiple bids per class and unit values in cents and dollars.

Toledo Seed Market Update Notes Prices and Dates

Toledo seed market report lists Clover primes at 8.50 for Oct, 8.50 for Dec, and 8.75 for Feb. Alsike cash 7.75 for Dec, hay timothy at 1.00 per cent. Unclear entries include several misspellings and missing figures.

Clover Prime Alsike Cash Feruary G Hay Timothy

Grain Motorists Rally Behind Early Wheat Receipts

Grain workers and farmers rally near the wheat market urging prompt receipts and delivery amid a surge in vehicle loads. Authorities report 41 cars involved and 49 cars awaiting unloading.

Huckleberry Finn on Stage at State Theater

Four child actors head a star cast in Tara Mount's Huckleberry Finn at the State theater. Jackie Coogan returns as Tom Sawyer with Junior Durkin as Huck Finn. Mitzi Green Jackie Sears and Eugene Jallette lead the adults as adventures unfold in Twain's classic tale.

Taramount Jackie Coogan Tom Sawyer Junior Durkin Huck Finn Mitzi Green Jackie Sears Fat Jolly Eugene J'allette Tom Huck Oscar Apfel Clara Blandick Polly Jane Darwell Douglas Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain

Alberta's Film Career and Fishing Pursuits Highlighted

The article profiles Alberta, starting as an extra beside Buster Keaton and advancing to the Telephone Girl series for RKO, then Noisy Neighbors with Eddie Quillan and Skyscraper with William Boyd. It notes her love of fishing, catching trout on opening day and tuna off Catalina, and her role in Wild Horse where she wrestles an outlaw horse.

Buster Keaton Metro R-K-O Eddie Quillan William Boyd Alberta Catalina

West Highland Community Notes Weid

West Highland notes recount a rainy spell and local visits. Families including Coon, Conger, Dawson, Schwab and Durst socialize in Keokuk and Minnesota while area students start school and locals begin new term activities. Residents travel to state fairs and Iowa City for family gatherings and reunions.

West Highland Javerette Coon Murray Conger Lloyd Mary Dawson Keokuk Elmer Durst Minnesota Louis Schwab Mae Jean Daryl Meeks Lloyd Durst Ainsworth Verle Rath Charles Bruegge George Mae Sojka Helen Norma Meeks FE. R. Meeks Carr Iowa City

Fraternal Lodge Meeting Listings and Contacts

Regular meetings listed for Lodges and Chapters in Washington area. Details include meeting days for Washington Chapter No. 5 ER Damascus Shrine No. 10 Cyrus Chapter No. 13 and Washington Lodge No. 26 with officers and secretary names. Members reminded and visiting members welcome.

Washington ER. S Ida McDaniel W. M Ernestine Denison Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Chloa Spies W. P Hazel Haven Worthy Washington Lodge No A. F A. M Harry Cyrus R. A.M J. W. Enslin H. P A. W. Yard

Rail timetable shows local and long distance train calls

Schedule lists No 4 Golden State Pamtee OkeS No 12 Apache Yeah Am No 50 Local Passenger daily except Sunday 835 am No 36 Local Passenger 619 pm 630 am No 89 Local Freight daily except Sunday 890 am West Bound No 3 Golden State train 2238 210 No 7 Antere 2 12139 am No 29 Local Passenger 905 am 920 am No 49 Local Passenger daily except Sunday 510 pm No 83 Local Freight daily except Sunday 1150 am Eastbound No 50 Local Passenger daily except Sunday 630 am No 430 Mixed Train daily except Sunday 615 pm No 429 Mixed Train daily except Sunday 620 3 2m No 49 Local Passenger daily except Sunday 6725 pm No 3 stops for California passengers only No 4 stops to discharge California passengers only L GOODLANDER Akt.

Golden State Pamtee- Okes Apach Golden State California L. Goodlander Akt

Alberta Vaughn Stars in Wild Horse at Fox Theater

Alberta Vaughn, Hootchibson's leading lady in Wild Horse, headlines the current western special at the Fox theater. Born in Ashland Kentucky twenty two years ago she grew up around riding and racing. She began film work about ten years ago during a California visit and later secured the leading role from Peter B Kyne's Cosmopolitan magazine story.

Alberta Vaughn Hootchibson Fox Theater Ashland Kentucky Peter B. Kyne Alberta California

Local Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits and School Start

Mrs John M Godlove Haskins visits with Eliza beth Wallace as kinfolk travel from Florida and Kansas. Families from Cranston Davenport and Brooklyn share time with relatives while Mrs Virgil Rogers begins teaching as school resumes with most pupils present.

Haskins Sig Wallace Fldora Elizabeth Wallace Earl Edwards Beler Kansas Wanny Edwards Lone Tree Sigourney K. A. Mathers Samily Brown Houston Texas Vern Gregory John Longstretch Fred Cranston Ethel Davenport J. E. Booth Pearson Virgil Rogers

Community notes on Washington county farming and local visits

The writer records September 4 remarks from Washington area, noting Mr J A Freshwaters moving to East Washington, Milo Patterson’s hospitality, and farm observations. References include Kalona area outing, nearby residents Jake Roth and L H Rinner purchasing heifer calves, Corn crops maturing, good plowing conditions, Jim Phillips farm corn quality, and Walter A Leet’s garage setup for transporting students.

Wellman baseball crowd and local notices across Iowa towns

Walter will have corn to run him for a while as Wellman sticks with their baseball boys. Visitors Harris McGugin LL BK Gardner saw a game with West Chester. Mrs Gather and baby from Washington visited Wellman with Toppings and friends. John Simmering family mourn George Simmering. Charley Scranton learns neighbor Mr Bennett's year old son died after injuring foot. Lexington plans harvest home gathering Sept 24.

Wellman Harris McGugin BK. Gardner West Chester Charley Scranton Mr Bennett Iowa City Bufford Rasco Scranton

Local Correspondent Notes Xenia Socials and Visits

Mrs. R S Stephens reports in Xenia on visits by Arthur Charlton and Viola Herr family gatherings. State Fair attendance by Stephens and Clegg families. Ruth Iris Wagonknecht born last week at county hospital. John Erickson of Viola and James Clegg family guests at various homes. several calls and visits listed.

Xenia Arthur Charlton Iowa City Viola Herr Robert Stephens J. E. Cook Scott Willey Harold Clegg Dick Stephens Doyle Frame Letts Wayne Norman Billy Jesse Pearson D. D. Stephens L. A. Stephens Ainsworth John Freeland Donald Freeland Chicago I. L. Colthurst Roger Rudy Wagon Knecht Aliner County Hospital Ruth Iris James Clegg Harold John Clegg A. P. Jeffrey Grace Walker Vane Wallace Will John Erickson Viola Erickson Dorothy Sands John McFarland Ella Thompson

Joen May Bain Weds Dale Bain At Davison Reception

Mr and Mrs W R Davison hosted a large reception for daughter Joen May on Saturday afternoon at four oclock. The couple to be married received many gifts as pink and white colors featured the wedding. After a three course dinner they planned a short honeymoon to the state fair and Waterloo to visit relatives before housekeeping north of Wayland.

Pave Rowe W. R. Davison Joen May Dale Bain Waterloo C. S. Davison

Wellman Turkey Tour and Banquet Noted

A Wellman group led by Ethel and Leona Wagner and Arlene taster joined Mr. A C Gingerich on a Saturday turkey tour visiting Joe Brenneman Jon Yoder Joel Schlabaugh Maple Crest and Rensberger farms. They inspected flocks hatched in spring with thousands of birds and finished with a 260 attendee luncheon at the high school auditorium featuring music and talks on turkey raising in Iowa.

Washington Ethel Leona Wagner Arlene Taster Wellman A. C. Gingerich Hatchery Joe Brenenmans Jon Yoders Joel Schlabaugh Maple Crest Turkey Farm A. €. Gingerich Wellman Hatchery Rensbergers and Martins Orchetra Eardley Bell, Jr Wellman Community Club Iowa WW. 1. Leehtan Iowa State Agricutural College Ames Evelynngerich Jillings

Train Schedule Lines Arrive and Depart with Locals and Freights

Daily passenger and freight train times listed by agent W C Rell and J C McKay. Westbound No 3 Local Pass at 9:94 am No 25 Southwest Limited at 12:57 am No 91 Local Freight Tuesday Thursday Saturday 10:25 am No 92 Local Freight Monday Wednesday Friday 11:30 am All passenger trains daily except Sunday with no Sunday service.

J. C. McKay Sthwest Lim W. C. Rell

Turkeys Prepared for Shipping After Banquet Hatchery Visit

After a banquet in Hillsboro attendees toured the hatchery building at the University of Minnesota St Paul campus. They observed slaughter, dressing, and packing of turkeys for shipping as evening drew on and plans concluded.

University of Minnesota St. Paul Pay Clark Hillsboro Town Iowa

County bans pajama wearing for girls in public

Marshalltown this September reports a county order issued by probation officer Grace Travis banning girls from wearing pajamas in public. The edict also prohibits sailor pants and overalls for girls.

Marshalltown Grace Travis

Miss Lucy Stahl Arrives for School Opening Day

Miss Lucy Stahl of Manly traveled by bus this morning to attend the opening of the new school term, signaling local interest in the start of classes.

Lucy Stahl Manly

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Chicago Livestock Chicago Grain Cash Grain Review Toledo Ida Meeks GO. Bah& P Knoxville Mit Arthur Glider Mary Starr J. A. Freshwaters Kalona Jake Roth L. H. Rinner Noble Mr. Roth R. L. Richards Cotter Washin Jim Phillips Charley Houck Cedar Rapids Charley Claud Rhodedeck Raind Palmer Here Joe Bauchman Westchester Walter A. Leet Milo Patterson Patterson Paul Walter A. J’atterson Walter Gather Baby Toppings Dilly Topping Kenneth Wilson L. Greer Kenneth Ralph Hamilton Ralph Northwest Ernest Strum Earnest Wife Evening Journal Last Nights Journal R. BE. Vincent Keola R. 2 U. P Robert John Simmering Everett Green Lexington Xenia Mrs. R. S. Stephens Theodore Turner Washington International Company Clarence Jackson Enna Welch Moore Shropshire I. J. Salladay Dick's Nellie Tripplbett J. C. Bridges C. A. Ruesbang Fred Burger Poland China Joe W.W. Rich Crawfordsville E._H. Streich Hubert Quinn Near Riverside Clark Frances Birka Elm Grove Cemetery Charlotte Ward Secon Lumber Green O. E. Babb R. Gillespie Ots Whippet Coach Brewny Super Service Station Chevrolet Studebaker Sweet Motor Co Rookery Kate Miller North North Laws Claire Dewry Bicklens Win Smouse R&i Journal’s Keota Huber & Lyle Fred Wagn Paris Peterson W. S. Reister & Sons
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