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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
2
Chicago market receipts reached 17,000 hogs with 5,000 of them 200 pounds or less. Prices climbed 15 to 25 cents, bulk hogs 160 to 220 pounds at 10.10 to 10.25 dollars, top 10.85 for lighter weights. Sows sold 8.40 to 8.75, lights 140 to 160 pounds at 8.50 to 10.25, and heavier weights showed 9.50 to 10.35 for good to choice.
Receipts total about 2 000 with a mix of steers and yearlings selling from 9 00 to 11 25. Good and choice cows and heifers ranged up to 10 75, common and medium 4 50 to 5 50, with cutters lower. Slaughter cattle showed varied prices and weights, while medium and heavy stock moved at 8 50 to 9 50 in spots.
Receipts 12 000 cattle and sheep trade active with higher bids for good and choice native sheep and wether lambs. Bulls and vealers show varied prices with few high bids. feeders and shippers move lambs at steady to firm values amid uneven demand.
Grain report from Chicago Aug 14 shows mixed futures with Wheat near 89 90 87 percent range and Corn around 96 pence per bushel equivalent. Oats listed at 42 percent with implied demand shifts and subtle price movement noted alongside Yon and Meh references, reflecting market volatility.
Weather notes report clouds and light rain easing heat for now. Some residents feel relief while others in distant states face continuing high temperatures. The line between moderating conditions and ongoing heat remains uncertain as forecasts vary.
North of Ainsworth FH Durst attended the Beenblossant sale in our city and renewed his subscription with Vic. The John A. Stewart family visited Maryville as the chautauqua proceeds and locals recall visits to Schuster and Mound farm. A crowd attended music night at the State Teachers College in Maryville. Several locals and visitors from Chillicothe and St. Joe, Missouri, are mentioned along with various subscribers and historic names.
Fairfield notices show four local youths Glen Pringle Dwight Robison Ruth Stewart and Thomne Tucker among 118 from Washington County seeking admission for the coming year. Freshmen arrivals are planned for Sept 7 with a full week of campus and town activities to help new students settle in.
The notice shows pricing for Leghorn hens and broilers, with weights and rates per pound, plus terms for ducks hides horses and cattle hides. Pricing appears fragmented and includes per unit and per pound denominations for multiple animal products.
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