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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1940
Page
7
A county resident declares candidacy for County Auditor in the June Republican primary, stating intent to run and seek the voters support. He emphasizes party backing and acceptance by Republican voters.
Chicago market report shows hogs at 6,000 head with steady to 1 cent higher gains. hog weights 180 to 300 pounds at 5.75 to 5.90, top 6.00. Cattle active with fed steers and yearlings strong, cows steady, cutters 6.50 down. calves 500. Hest fed steers 11.40, typical 8.75 to 10.26. Sheep 10,000 head with late lambs 25 cents lower, bulk woollen westerns 10.00 to 10.25. undertone strong to higher for the day.
Chicago丄 grain table shows open high low close figures for wheat corn oats rye with May July and September contracts and cash grain notes for corn oats and soybeans. Prices point to small gains in some months and varied readings across commodities.
Egg markets show a steady tone with receipts totaling 45 265 cases including 16 percent extra firsts 15 percent current receipts 14 percent quarters 14 percent checks. Poultry springs rise 21 percent to 2 percent and young tom turkeys 12 percent.
Advice urges using clean ground for range and dry, draft-free houses to prevent illness. Ventilate properly and dust birds with Purina Chlorena Powder to treat colds and bronchitis, expelling mucus. Keep water clean and add Purina Chlorena Powder to prevent spread of disease, saving money.
Washington County farmers can earn soil-building payments under the 1940 AAA Farm Program for two new practices. Sod waterways of at least 10 feet wide in fields with intertifled crops qualify for 75 cents per 300 feet. six or more dams in waterways or gullies yield 1.50 per dam. Dams, stakes, wire, and natural materials allowed. all in operation by October 1, 1940.
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