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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
2
Chicago market notes hog receipts 14 000 with active demand and higher prices for most weights. light to heavy butchers strong. sow prices up. Cattle receipts 4 000 with steady to higher bids, best matur ed steers around 13.00. feeders in demand. Sheep receipts 11 000 with slaughter lambs fairly active and generally 25 cents lower. natives and light lambs quoted 6.00 to 15.50 with wider spreads.
Official livestock estimates for tomorrow list hogs at 2,000 cattle 500 and sheep 2,000 in Chicago. Hogs left over total 3,500 reflecting supply expectations for the coming trading day.
Lou Benedict of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the Iowa Association of Insurance Agents at the annual meeting. J. R. Anderson of Cedar Rapids was named secretary treasurer and P. J. Clancy of Des Moines was chosen vice president. The 1926 meeting will be held in Cedar Rapids.
Chicago on September 18 lists wheat at 1.55 percent and mixed and yellow corn prices across several No grades from No 2 through No 6 with various ranges. Oats rye barley timothy and clover seeds priced with lard ribs bellies all shown in current market quotes.
In Keokuk on September 22 the colored community will host an all day barbecue and program. Congressman L C Dyer of Missouri will be guest speaker along with expected attendees from Burlington Fort Madison Galensburg Quincy and other areas.
The Iowa American Legion outlines plans for the 1926 Omaha and Paris convention discussions, parade marshal requests, and district placements. It notes 21000 auxiliary members, a poppy fund focus on war orphans, and a potential 1927 Paris convention with an estimated 175 dollar delegate cost. It also highlights high highway improvements to Council Bluffs and an emphasis on member recruitment led by Smith of Sioux City.
Sale notices listing Pure Bred Duroe Jersey hogs from Knotek Broa on Sept. 22 Lloyd Mantin closing out sale in West Chester on Sept. 30 Duroe Jersey hogs J M Lord and son Oct. 10 W Ro Gamon and Sons Poland Chinas Oct. 17 Weener and Welch Poland.
Captain Daniel F L Steck shows a four thousand vote plurality over Senator Brookhart after a recount in Washington. John R. Pendy, official supervisor for Steck, announced the ruling upon returning from the recount scene.
Tokyo reports a Home Department bill to expand roads at about 300 million yen. One third funded by government, with the grant paid in ten yearly installments starting next year. The plan aims to widen and pave key highways in rural areas and improve farm roads used for public transport and future rail instruction.
Knights of Columbus from Keokuk Fort Madison Burlington and West Point meet in West Point on October 11 for an initiation with second and third degrees exemplied State deputy J C Mullaney and State Secretary Joe McCormick will be guests of the four councils.
In Des Moines on September 15 the ti-Saloon League announced a state wide drive to boost prohibition enforcement. Superintendent S. P. McNaught said counties will be instructed to mobilize public support and church aid to curb bootlegging and pressure lax officials.
Seattle pays 833000 a year in debt service for a streetcar system bought in 1919 for 15000000. Fewer riders now choose city lines as residents drive to work. Advertising campaigns were tried after manager Henderson urged public use, but a pay raise for motormen and conductors was rejected. City planner Trimble urged system expansion and faster service. The city has already spent 1200000 on the last private line, while stockholders complain the price is too low.
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