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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1926
Page
2
The Chicago livestock market shows mixed price trends across hogs and cattle. Prices range with feeders mostly up and some weights and grades advancing, while others hold steady or edge higher in early or nearby sales.
The market shows natives to small killers at 14.75 and top to Packers at 14.65. Bulk cattle range 14.25 to 14.50 with Rulfs strong at 9.60 to 19.09. Ewes fat and feeding lambs 5.50 to 7.00 and 60 pound to 70 pound lambs around 14.59 for James.
A fragment lists numbers and dates: Bellifs with three figures 65 47 57 and Ontario figures 16.96 16.82 16.95 dated Sept 17. The text resembles a table or ledger entry without full context or clear event.
Market notes from Toledo list Clover seed cash imports with values 18.25 for October 21.00 and 12.06 for February 16.05. Timothy seed shows figures for August 4.10 and September and October 3.06.
Chicago officials release official stock estimates for tomorrow showing Howga 22,000 cattle 8 000 sheep 15,000. The figures list cattle and sheep totals by species with regional implications for markets and supply.
The Perkins Institution and Massachusetts Asylum for the Blind in Boston 1882 founded by Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe and Col. Thomas Perkins. Howe husband of Julia Ward Howe and Perkins’ munificence established a lasting institution for the sightless.
Mrs Melo J Shalla and daughter Phyltze Catherine visit from Lee Summit Missouri as Melo Shalla wins multiple prizes at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. The Jr yearling boar senior and grand champion titles, plus top placements in junior yearling Iowa aged herd get of size and fall boar, highlight Melo’s success as herd spokesman at Long View farm.
Market prices show per pound rates for butter based on cream content, eggs per dozen, various hens and duck varieties, geese, and beef hides. Large poultry like Chinese geese and muscovy ducks noted with per pound figures alongside restrictions on sick or crippled poultry.
A London Evening News toast to Lord Phillimore marks his eighty first year with remarks on life longevity and joy. He cites hard work fresh air and domestic happiness as keys while noting a bicycle stays upright with steady motion and balance.
The Institute for the Blind at Auckland New Zealand asks the Auc and Art Society for donations to help children with limited sight. Directors say visually impaired youths show strong interest in art and take pride in their work.
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