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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1931
Page
2
Chicago livestock prices show hogs at 4,000 head with 3,000 wired, top 5.60, cattle around 200 head, steers uneven with higher good and choice weights, stockers and heifers mixed, packing sows 4.00 to 4.40, holdovers about 2,000. Market tone uneven, grassy and short red steers weaker.
Higher weighty grass cattle and feed cows steady to strong. Bulls 25¢ higher. vealers up to 1.00. Top heavy steers around 10.20, yearlings 10.15. grain feds 7.50 to 9.50. Western grassers bulk feeders 4.50 to 6.00. Fat ewes uneven, lambs 6.75 to 7.25 tops. native ewes and wethers 6.00 to 6.73, best 6.85. Desirable westerns 6.75 to 7.25. Montana ranges 5.25 to 6.00, killers 5.00 to 5.75. Descriptions note 11,000 western grassers in run, 21,285 direct. Des Moines area receipts and yard bidding mixed. light to heavy weights showing varied prices. The market listed as nominal with large-scale weight shrinkage and occasional price shifts.
The report lists fluctuating eggs receipts and butter sales with varied percentages for extra firsts and standard grades, along with poultry and meat details. It also covers vegetable items like potatoes and ducks, then shifts to Chicago grain prices for wheat, corn, oats, and rye, noting open, high, low, and close values for Sept contracts.
Lodges Washington Chapter No 98 regular meeting second Thursday monthly Ida McDaniel W M Ernestine Denison secretary Visiting members welcome Damascus Shrine No 10 regular meeting fourth Tuesday monthly at Masonic Temple Mrs Chioa Spies W P Hazel Haven Worthy Sermo Washington Lodge No 26 Regular meeting fourth Friday monthly Harry C. Ward W M A W Yard Secretary Syms Chapter No 1 RAM regular meeting second Friday monthly J W Ensign HOP A W Yard secretary
Railway timetable lists local passenger trains with arrivals and connections at Knoxville. Includes No 5 8 30 schedule, No 41 No 49 local Sundays, No 9% morning No 21 10 15, No 22 6 10, freight 10 55, and westbound No 2 No 25 No 92 with limited runs and days, agent names Goodlander McKay and Bell noted.
Barley valued at 40 to Timothy 225 to 350, Clover from 1075 to 142, grain receipts show Wheat at 140 cars and Oats at 40 cars.
A series of short Iowa items report the death of Mrs. Margaret Mor son by probable self injury amid marital troubles, park attendance figures with Eldora Pine Creek Park leading at 220 490, and Ledges Dark at Boone second with 150 254. Also notes pigeons shot under city orders at Red Oak, a Legion critique of prohibition at its convention, a man fatally injured by a train after a fall, a Storm Lake truck crash fatality, possum humor from Storm Lake police, and a Wray Colorado man killed crossing a rail line near Storm Lake.
Nora Barthelmess leads The Last Flight, a romance with tragedy, at Fox theater Monday and Tuesday. Cary Lockwood ex-fighter crashes into a warbird tale amid New York City backgrounds and Paris-flavored thrills.
Local brief items from nearby towns compiled by The Journal's staff. Short notes cover civic happenings, upcoming events, and community milestones from neighboring areas, highlighting school activities, town meetings, and notable local occasions without dwelling on details.
Friday report covers weather impacts, local store activity, patient updates, and community chatter. Mentions Nye Brighton plans, Mae Richude's hospital return, Dr Horner brief visit, A. J. Morgan’s Clay interests, and Dan Cline’s road view. Football opening at Case Field draws crowds near two thousand with a 0 0 score. Includes jokes, quotes, and routine notices from local residents.
Wellman Sept 26 Cart Hull longtime Lime Creek resident died suddenly from a heart attack Friday morning at the C C Theisen home north of Wellman Born March 13 1851 he was survived by a daughter Mrs George Falk of Iowa City and a son in Idaho After a first wife Irene Roup he married Viola Lyon She preceded him in death this summer Funeral services likely Sunday at the Lewis Gardner home in Wellman with burial in Iowa City He had heart issues but was in good health until the morning incident
Rome reports Italy has raised ad valorem duties on certain imports by ten percent, a move ordered by the government to curb weak or inappropriate goods, with the aim of protecting domestic industries and ensuring greater price stability.
The government shows determination to maintain the exchange rate at 19 to the dollar. This stance reflects ongoing effort to stabilize the currency and support economic policy amid external pressures.
Harmony Wilson and Roth are building a new barn on the McKinstry estate for Bill Chemlar. A cartload of sand was shipped to Tits week, Donald Reighard helping Fink with work. Ed Florang and daughter Pauline spent last week at the Chemlars. Mr. and Mrs. Schiebel and Richard spent Sunday at the Roy Schiebel home in Davenport. Mrs. Roy Miller entertained the Walnut Women’s club Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. and son Lee were Sunday dinner guests at the Walter Lo home. Mrs. Emil Fink has an abscess. Mr. Lukovsky played kitten ball Kalona. Elmer Jones helped Wall Longer with work last week. School is back in session. Harmony School has eleven pupils with Miss Bridges as teacher. One month has passed, it doesn’t seem possible. Kleines, a hav.
Richland reports hail and wind damage seen firsthand by residents who traveled to Bloomfield and Pulaski. Rev. Warren becomes new pastor at the ME church replacing Rev. Allison. Kalona football game results noted with local interest. Poinsettia club hosts a Japanese party and luncheon event at Mrs Olive Paldersons home in Fairfield. P.T.A. holds a high school meeting with strong attendance.
A streamside hoard recovered Friday evening includes watches tracelets spectacles and eye glasses. The incident mentions burglars stocking the area and notes a 57 year old man left grieving family including daughters and two granddaughters. Several local youths are listed for various college departures with names such as Paxson Leyth and Parsons called to towns like Ames Fairfield and Traer. A new manager role is hinted at for Roger Thomas of Traer and a general tone recalls community mourning and mobility.
Numerous closing out and fall sales noted across multiple farms and counties. Duroc and Poland hog sales listed with dates from October 4 to October 21, including Unity sale and Allen Walker yard sale near Yar mouth and Col. Jet. Fall sales of Durocs and Poland hogs appear alongside addresses such as Brighton road 114 miles southwest of Washington and paved road 161. Closeout and unity sale notices include Geo. W. Stewart Est. and Underwood listings with nearby towns Haskins and Medi Durer polis.
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