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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1926
Page
2
Chicago market reports show hogs unevenly lower with top hogs at 13.50 for 180 to 200 pounds. Lightweights and mediumweights down, packers firmer on sows, slaughter pigs rising to 13.00, heavy weights around 12.75 to 13.25. Sheep receipts 23 000 with fat lambs steady to weak, early packer bids 13.75 to 14.00, western lambs around 14.50 fading from Tuesday highs.
A testimonial notes initial opposition to patent medicines but the author credits Maya’s for curing stomach troubles after trial. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It promises one dose will convince or money back with distribution through all druggists.
Reading shows wholesale quotes with LARD and RIBS for September and October delivery. Prices list several values including September 14.60 and October 14.62 for lard and rib prices around 28 to 48 dollars.
Chicago prices for corn show No 2 mixed at 81 percent No 3 mixed at 80 to 81 percent No 4 mixed 78 to 79 percent No 3 yellow 2 83 dollars No 3 yellow 14 dollars No 4 yellow 89 to 81 percent No 6 yellow 2 to 77 percent No 2 white 2 dollars No 4 white 77 No 2 white 76 sample grade 65 to 71 percent.
Chicago officials release taint estimates for tomorrow with hogs 24000 cattle 2000 and sheep 22000. The figures reflect expected trading levels across major markets and provide guidance for buyers and sellers in the coming session.
Coach Albert MecKinstry oversees a hardworking forty man squad at Washington High School as scrimmages approach. Several reserve players in both line and backfield show promise while letterman Sam Simmering recovers from surgery and may miss early weeks. The second team performs well. fundamentals and plays are being refined.
A poignant love story set in France follows a war bride yearning for her doughboy husband. Wittman’s intense interpretation blends pathos and humor as the homecoming and sacrifice unfold. A powerful cast and masterful direction at the Fox theater.
Saturday morning Paul Gorham and I toured farms and shops in the countryside. We saw Breeders at Evergreen Farms with Shorthorns Poland Chinas and Shropshire Sheep and noted ripe corn fields. Henry Oaks spoke of Durves and his daughter shared local school talk at the Junction. We dined at Grover Neis wangers Cafe and heard Tom Hendrickson the Auctioneer describe travel to the County Seat and a safe there this afternoon. At Crawfordsville Jack King and Ralph Pozman staffed trade while Pete Conrad joked about past work. Mrs Styles and Charlie Kephart figures appear. Kephart paid four dollars for a year’s Journal subscription. John Wheelan showed shoats and planned to take the paper. a derby hat in a mud hole spurred a joke about driving nerves.
Mrs. Grace Boshart teaches at Summit Straw College and Martha Thrasher directs at Lexington. Visitors include Mr and Mrs A J Unthank and Dorotha of Davenport at the Gerald Teets home in Kalona and others from Gary Indiana. Harvest Home Festival plans loom as Lexington Ladies Aid met at the church with local volunteers serving.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Tucker will be at Grace Reformed Church Conesville on Wednesday at 2 20 p m with Rev C F Holyoke of Lone Tree officiating Burial will be in Conesville cemetery She died from a fall two weeks ago She lived in Conesville where she married John Tucker who preceded her in death Surviving children include Milton Tucker Cedar Rapids George Tucker Conesville and daughters Mrs Jesse Hill North Liberty and Mrs L R Pope Chicago Also four sisters and several grandchildren The article also lists local society and school notices including officer elections and events for Columbus high school groups and residents visiting or near Columbus City Portfolios of local people and minor social items are noted.
Fragmentary note discusses a deacon described as an angel who fell from grace. The text seems to imply a self inflicted harm or mute sin, with unclear attribution and minimal context.
A beauty ad claims MELLO-GLO Skin Tone from Sherman Bros. Druggists reduces oil and pores, strengthens muscles, cleanses, and beautifies the skin as part of a new French beauty treatment.
Market listings show pork and poultry prices with various weights and grades, alongside local social news. Residents F H Johnston joins the Women’s Relief Corps. county Sunday school officers plan the October convention in Columbus City. and local families visit relatives while noting a planned wedding in Junc tion.
Des Moines and Cedar Rapids veteran federal prohibition agent Des Moines Ben Koolbeck resigns to run a restaurant with his son. Dubuque University of Dubuque receives 30000 gift from Annie M McClymonds estate for student scholarships. Classifieds tease bargains to read today.
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