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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1963
Page
2
Post master Nichols suggests depositing worthless coins to use in the mail and sending odd pieces of silver with a cereal box top or soap coupon to New York or Chicago in a plain envelope. He notes most attempts succeed but some may fail.
Postmaster Nichols warns that mailing coins damages envelopes and machines, urging use of coin cards or tape for coins when necessary. He endorses checks or money orders as safer methods and notes the broader costs to the Postal Service and risks of theft, urging against mailing cash.
About 1,000 cattle sold at Ogden for a special stocker and feeder sale sponsored by the Associated Live stock Marketing Agencies of Ogden. Grand Champion load of 689 lb Hereford yearling steers brought 2200 per cwt, sold to E F Ryan of Omaha. Reserve Champion went to 485 lb yearling heifers bought by Walter Cook of Syracuse for 22 1 2 per cwt. Prices generally steady across steer and heifer classes.
A letter discusses fat cattle prices and beef imports into the United States, noting record imports in 1962 and rising first quarter 1963 figures. It also covers insecticide guidance for grub and lice control, office items left from the fair, mushroom freezing tips, and announces the 4 H Club achievement program at the community building with a pot luck supper and twist session scheduled for October 12.
Feeder cattle in today’s special sale were bought by Utah and Idaho farmer feeders while some were shipped to the corn belt. The next special stocker and feeder sale will be at Ogden Stock Yards on Thursday October 10. A strong cattle volume and good buyer turnout are expected, with consignors urged to notify the Ogden stockyards to maximize advance advertising.
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