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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1949

Page

7

Livestock Market Report Chicago April 12

Hogs 9 500 head with prices 19.00 to 19.50 for 160 to 240 lb butchers and top 19.50 for several loads 170 to 210 lb. Sows under 400 lb 15.75 to 16.50. Sheep 2,000 head with lamb bids from 31.00 downward and 22.00 to 29.00 for ewes. Cattle 7,000 with steady to 25 cent declines for heavier weights. calves 600 head with steers 1100 to 1275 lb at 26.50 to 27.25 and several loads 25.76 to 26.24. Heifers 8540 lb fed at 26.00.

Chicago USDA

Grain Futures Close Mixed Across Wheat Corn Soybeans

Price postings show May wheat trading around 217 to 218. July and Sept ranges near 192 to 195. Corn May around 188 to 194 with July near 182. soybeans May around 220 to 221 with nearby contracts around 210 to 211 and 211 to 220. Traders monitor small shifts across harvest season contracts.

Community and Livestock Sale Schedule Across Iowa and Nearby

Local notices announce weekly livestock sales at Midway Sales Columbus Junction Kalona and Ollie sales barns with times listed. April sales include Closing Out Farm Sale near Washington and Havre, April 14 Poland China boars at Columbus Junction fairgrounds, and a sixth annual Angus Breeders Sale at McMillan Park Pleasant.

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Kalona Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Keota Junction South 7Th Angus Breeders McMillan Park Fairgrounds Mr Pleasant Earl Fickel Batavia

Walker Nominated By Midwest Chambers For US Chamber Director

Robert H Walker of Keokuk Iowa is sponsored by twenty five Chambers of Commerce and trade groups across Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin for director of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Three candidates contest the six district race with one from each state. Walker a lawyer businessman and former president of the Keokuk Chamber of Commerce for two years holds wide business leadership experience.

Robert H Walker Keokuk Iowa Chambers of Commerce and Ilinois Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce of United States Chicago Walker Chamber of Commerce Lows

Queen Judy Queen Wins Washington Cherry Blossom Queen Title

Judy Queen of Billings Montana wins the Washington Cherry Blossom Festival queen title as the big wheel stops on Montana after 47 states are skipped.

Judy Queen Washington Billings Mont Montana

Turkey’s Geography and Alaska Seal Trade Highlighted

The article notes Turkey spans slightly under 300000 square miles with most in Asia Minor and a small European bridgehead. It reports abundant rainfall and diverse crops from grapes to forests, and mentions Alaska seals with about 50000 skins valued over a million dollars secured yearly in Alaskan waters.

Turkey Asia Minor Europe Alaska Alaskan

Total Moon Eclipse to Be Visible Here

The moon will enter Earth's shadow tonight with total eclipse beginning at 4 28 pm local time. The event, visible across the United States, may also be viewed on television for those who cannot observe directly.

Earth United States

Why repetition drives advertising according to Dr Scott

Northwestern University psychologist Dr Walter Dill Scott lists figures on memory decay. He says 25 percent forget an impression in one day, 50 percent in two days, 85 percent in four days, and 97 percent in seven days, arguing repetition is essential.

Walter Dill Scott Northwestern University

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