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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1927

Page

2

Market report shows wide slaughter and feeder prices across hogs cattle and sheep

The report lists price ranges for hog weights from 130 to 350 pounds and cattle from 600 to over 1500 pounds, with grain fed steers steady and strong to higher for best heavy weights. Sheep and lambs show fat lambs active with higher spots and feeding lambs up to 14.10, ewes and calves priced across multiple grades.

A. H Harry) Herbold Pritchard Commission CO. Union Stock Yards Chicago Washington County

Chicago grain prices steady as September futures edge higher

Chicago open high low close quotes show wheat on Sept at 1.31 1.31% 1.29 1.30 with gains late, Dec 1.34% 1.36% 1.33% 1.34, Mar 1.38% 1.38% 1.37% 1.375. Corn futures steady with Sept at 89% 94% 96% Dec 99 1.00 95% 97% Mar 1.01 102% .98% 1.00% despite small fluctuations.

Market Prices Move Through Grain and Meat Contracts

Commodity quotes show oats, lard, ribs, and rye listed with monthly futures and bid offers. Sept and Dec entries display varying percentages and prices, including notable figures for oats at 44 to 47 percent and rye near 97 percent.

Chicago Grain Prices Mixed Across Wheat and Corn

Chicago price quotes show wheat with several varieties around 1.32 to 1.51 a bushel, while corn ranges from 88% to 98% depending on grade. Oats and barley hold modest gains with rye at 97% for No 1 and 96% for No 2. timothy and clover also listed with small price ranges.

Unc Eben Warns Against Self Bossing and Procrastination

A Washington Star quote features Uncle Eben urging self discipline over chasing independence. He argues the worst choice is to grant oneself permission to loaf on the job until ruin.

Eben Washington Star

Masonic and Shrine Group Meeting Schedule Summary

Regular meetings listed for Cyrus Chapter 13 R A M on the second Friday, Zeredatha Council No 21 R and S M on the fourth Friday, Washington Chapter No 8 O E S on the second Thursday, Damascus Shrine No 10 WSS of J on the third Tuesday, and Amos Chapter De Molay on the first and third Mondays. Names shown include Brookhart, Goodin, Meek, McBride, Davis, Walker, Bragg, Shorts. Visiting members welcomed.

Cyrus T. L. Brookhart H. P. Arthur Goodin Sect Zeredatha Council D. L. Carbaugh I. M Arthur Goodin Bethlehem Commandery E. T W. R. Brown E. C. Arthur Goodin Washington Alice Meek W. M. Della McBride Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Maude B. Davis Sara FE. Walker Amos Chapter de Molay William Bragg M. C. Dale Shorts Washington Lodge No A. F A. M L. B. Lupton W. M R. W. Thompson

Local notes from a bustling Lancaster County trip scene

Sept 10 recap shows John Erlenbush at the Grant sale and a ride with Win Smouse and Ralph Dougherty. The group visits farms near Bethel church and notes hedge post sale planned for Sept 23. Colors of farm life, paintwork, and sociable travel fill the column with names from Pennsylvania and beyond.

John Erlenbush Mr. Smouse Ralph Bethel Church

Washington Route 2 community news and moves

Route 2 correspondent reports on hospital visits and school openings at Washington with new first graders and returning students. Local families, travel home, health issues, a funeral, and upcoming home construction noted alongside ongoing education and recitals.

Dutch Creek Fair Draws Local Crowd in Glendale

A large Glendale gathering attended the Dutch Creek Fair last Thursday. Notables present included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Waggoner, Mr. and Mrs. Allison Maas, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Givans, Mrs. Thomas Gerdes and children, and Claire Gerdes who won the boys 100 yard dash. Arthur Birney and family returned from Bigelow Minnesota after visiting their daughter.

Glendale Ralph Waggoner Allison Maas Ted Givans Thomas Gerdes Tena Gerdes Mra John J. Simmering Charles Donald Claire Gerdes Earl Birney Arthur Bigelow Minnesota

Philosophy as the mother of sciences and wisdom love

The phrase philosophy has been described as the mother of sciences with the true meaning of the term stated as the love of wisdom. It notes the distinction between common use and original sense of philosophy as a pursuit of knowledge.

Wisdow

Poultry and animal prices in old market list

The page lists per pound prices for cream and butterfat mockups, lard by dozen, and various weights of heavy and light springs, leghorn hens, old roosters, ducks and geese, beef hides, horse hides, guinea fowl, live pigeons, with a note that no market for thin sick or crippled poultry exists and a 3.00 token.

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