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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1920

Page

2

Daily Market Reports from Chicago and Midwest grain bids

Estimated today in Chicago for cattle and hogs shows holdovers and receipts around 9 000 head with mixed futures. Wheat, corn, oats, rye and barley futures trade with modest moves while cash markets list assorted prices for wheat, corn and oats across Chicago St Louis and Kansas City areas. Purchasing activity remains steady to firm in grains as feed and livestock values shift.

Chicago Rge Timothy St. Jamis Kansas City

Main Floor Exchange in Chicago Court Case

A Chicago case titled Commission Merchan c. versus Sohn A. Babcock centers on a live dispute regarding a yard exchange at the main floor. The document lists parties and docket details as part of the civil action.

Sohn A. Babcock Commission Merchanc. & Yard Chicago Illinois

Ottumwa Man Testifies in Associated Packing Receivership

George Messenger former state banking superintendent likely to be called as witness in the Associated Packing Company receivership hearing. Morris Williams Ottumwa stockholder testified he paid 1000 dollars for a 10000 dollar stock certificate and reported a mistaken issue.

Ottumwa Associated Packing Company Messenger Des Moines George Messenger Morris Williams P. P. O'Connor Williams Havner F. W. Flack Linden Bank Mr. Messenger

Fire Prevention Day Proclamation Sets Oct 9 Clean-Up

Governor W L Harding proclaims Fire Prevention Day for Saturday October 9 urging a general clean up to reduce fire risk as cooler weather arrives. The notice from Des Moines emphasizes preparedness and safety measures across the state.

Des Moines W. L. Harding

State Fire Marshal seeks home fire safety survey

State Fire Marshal Tracy coordinates with county school superintendents to survey home fire hazards across the state. Pupils will carry inspection blanks home to report rubbish, fuel sources, matches, stove vents, and protective measures for walls and ceilings. Governor Harding urges strict penalties for arson and public education to prevent waste.

Tracy Harding

Farm sale notices and name your farm feature

A long list of farm sales and auctions in Iowa with dates and locations from Sept to Oct 1920. The piece also explains Iowa law allowing farmers to name their farms, plus a survey on tractor costs and farm advertising value. It includes example names from Cherokee county and cost figures for two and three ton tractors.

Alliman Bros Noble Iowa Duroe Jersey J. E. Foss Washington Jos Yoder Kalona M. C. DeLong J. E. McGuire Square G. E. Hopping Town G. BE. Hopping L. A. Caldwell Ainsworth A. G. F- Stice Mt. Pleasant Poland China J. B.mecglone C. A. Brook Hampshire Boats and Farm Machinery Watuimeton Clomingut Edwin Hummer & Sons Iowa City Duroc Jersey T. D. Woodburn John Simmering J. M. Lord & Son Duroc John Krebs and Sons Riverside Geo. W. Wells China Breeders Glens G. A. Ellis Cherokee County Ash Grove Clover Nook Cedar Lawn Eldergrove Fiddle Creek Glenrose Gilcrest Lone Ash Lucerne Home Lily Valley Old Homestead Pine Lawn Tall Pine Waterford Wayside Spreading Elm Sioux Dale Iowa Experiment Station Ames BV. Collins

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