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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
2
Hogs total 22 000 with 6 000 direct mostly 10 to 200 cents lower. hogs under 230 lbs show declines. Cattle 7 000 with calves 3 000, steadiness for heavy steers, others slow. cows and bulls varied. Sheep light trading with bids around steady. fat lambs around 9.25 to 9.75 dollars and feeder lambs 5.0 to 9.0 dollars.
Chicago market bulletin estimates tomorrow's receipts totaling 14,000 hogs, 1,500 cattle, and 11,000 sheep. The numbers come from the Chicago division of the livestock market report issued on April 24.
May wheat trades at 1.045 percent with a range from 1.0314 to 1.0534 as gains offset by a 1.03 percent drop. September activity shows 1.11 percent, with the session reflecting modest volatility and a close near 1.09 percent.
A compact list shows futures for corn oats rye and lard with May July and Sept prices. Numbers indicate minor fluctuations across months, with corn near 1.15 and 0.82 for May, oats around 0.43, rye around 0.63, and lard about 10.30 to 10.76 in various contract months.
Chicago cash grain closes with Wheat grades 2 to 4 mixed, showing values around 105 to 150 per bushel. Corn prices range from 81 to 88 with multiple yellow and white varieties listed. Oats and barley trade in the 41 to 45 range, timothy 700 to 850, cover 11,060 to 18.75 per unit.
In Toledo on April 24 the cash grain close shows Clover domestic new at 11.75 with prime choice 12.00, Oct. 12.60 and Dec. 12.80. Alsike cash 11.00. Timothy stash new 3.79.
The bulletin lists estimated receipts of 16 cars of wheat 172 cars of corn and 32 cars of oats for the period. These figures reflect supply expectations for the market and may influence local trading.
Iowa’s 1930 census reports 126 547 people across 216 districts up from 136 260 in 1920. Keokuk rises to 14 918 from 14 423, and Washington to 4 807 from 4 697, while many smaller towns show losses despite city gains.
A Washington County column records neighbors at work and home. John Kennedy tends to rheumatism while Carl Schneider and John Krause haul summer wood. Farmers like W. H. Mitchell and Jake Shrader improve ground and stock. The piece mentions the King family, Mrs. Davis, Paul Graham, and many local households, plus a shopping trip in Ralph Borman’s store and a tale of an insane woman being transported to Mt. Pleasant.
An agricultural ad touts Genuine Manchu variety seed and soy bean inoculation, noting low prices and strong results. Henry Miller buys seed corn and MEFREO treatment, while Sargents Mashes and Semesan Jr. are cited as authorities. Edwad Knotek noted for Big 19 purchase. promotions highlight discounted brooders and high protein feed.
Glenn Schwartz aids local business with consistent service while John Mullikin of Brighton joins Henkle Construction in Readlyn Iowa Bremner county as the Journal keeps him posted on home folks. Mrs Bowmans household goods sale is advertised four times in the Journal with a contest open to all until next Sabbath and Ainsworth hopes to meet the winner at Rev Krenmeyers urging.
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