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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1952
Page
5
In Chicago cattle and sheep trading, slaughter lambs had weak bidding with prices down about 0.50, while shown lambs and yearlings held steady. Cows and bulls were steady to higher, with prime steers and heifers trading at 52.5 to 55.0, and feeders and stockers offering 24.75 to 29.50 for various grades.
Market brief notes price movements and contract expiries for corn and soybeans. Mentions September and December positions, percentage changes, and various futures terms with several figures and placeholders.
Violent storm across Clayton and Delaware counties caused extensive damage. Losses include farms near Manchester with Holtz and Trimm reporting several thousand dollars in damages. Heavy corn losses and smashed telephone lines disrupted Elkader Waukon Monticello and Strawberry Point, with long distance lines temporarily disconnected.
The Library of Congress holds a pre 900 A D Latin manuscript of the Gospels copied by Irish monks. The artifact reflects early medieval monastic script and Christian text transmission.
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