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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1930
Page
2
Market notes list weight ranges and prices for pigs and cattle. Weighty butchers mark top 10.40 for some slaughters, cattle dividing into calves, steers, cows and bulls with prices from 5.00 to 19.00, and sheep figures around 6.50 to 9.75 with varied weights and grades.
Cream se per IM Techorn per Tb Rosters heavy breeds per Ib Leghorn 16 cers per Ib No market for sick thin or crippled poultry ten.
Chicago Cash Grain updates show Wheat none, Corn mixed around mid 80s, Rye none, Barley 59 to 6, Timothy 550 to 645, Clover 1025 to 17. Various color grades and sample grades listed: yellow notes 80s, white 40s, oats 41 to 46. Data reflects bid ranges, sample grades, and unit variations across grains.
Toledo market notes from April show Clover domestic cash prime prices at 12.09 for chores and 12.25 for Oct. 12.40 for Dec. Imported cash old 900 UstDayt.
A weekly bulletin lists numerous swine diseases such as hog cholera and leptospiosis across Iowa towns including Tipton Maquoketa Rockford Preston and Marshalltown with entries for dairy calves cattle horses and poultry infections. The report cites outbreaks of hemorrhagic septicemia dairy cattle mastitis foot rot contagious abortion and other infections in multiple counties and towns across the state.
Pilotsburg residents discuss the automobile as a potential mistake while tractors hum across fields this week. The April 1 note captures rural life weighing mechanization against tradition.
In April's travels around Riverside we met friendly locals and discussed journal sales. Highlights include Frank Havel, son-in-law of Mr. Antony Kallous, recovering from a hip injury, and observations of farm life, new roads, growing businesses, and greetings from Washington friendships. The journal aims to expand reach with more sales and community contact.
Plows and oat sowing continue as weather stays favorable. Will Kelley works for Banks Mouser while Walter Canson assists John Long with oats. Walter Wilson sharpens disks at Carson Wilson farm. Nearby residents plan a town trip. Cress Rowe farm on Cress Rowe near Iowa City sees two new houses rising after a recent blaze. Mr and Mrs Carl D Anderson visited friends. a Jay Brewer wedding anniversary surprise occurred with family present. Mrs Ernest Fisher and baby Beverly ill with colds. Keota area events include the Pilotburg Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs Allie Oldti. Merlan Emery family visited relatives near Keota. Joe Peeper announces an event at 8 o’clock.
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