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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1930
Page
2
Chicago market report shows hog receipts 30 000 including 10 000 direct with slow demand and price declines from 15 to 25 cents. Top hog price 8.40, sow and light weights varied, cattle receipts 2 000 with general activity steady to strong. fat steers 7.50 to 11.25, cows 3.75 to 7.25, vealers 5.50 to 11.50, steers 7.00 to 9.00 for 500 to 1050 lb.
Receipts around 11 000 with fair activity. Killing classes steady to strong. early bulk good to choice lambs 8.00 to 8.50 with some loads 8.65 to 8.75 to shippers and city butchers. Lambs 90 pounds down good to choice 7.75 to 8.85, medium 6.25 to 7.75. Ewes 90 to 150 pounds medium to choice 2.00 to 3.75, all weights cull and common 1.00 to 2.50. Feeding lambs 40 to 75 pounds good to choice 6.75 to 7.50.
Combined hog receipts for 24 hours ending 10:00 a m at 22 yards and plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota totaled 29 200, up from 15 800 a week ago. Prices mostly 15 to 25 cents under Thursday, with 190 to 260 lb hogs at 7 50 to 7 75 and sows 6 75 to 7 10. Heavier weights and light weights quoted in the 7 20 to 7 85 range, with variations by weight and destination. Prices reflect truck deliveries and adjustments for feed and water at destination.
Chicago grain futures edge higher in scattered trading as wheat fluctuates with old and new contracts. Corn and oats also trade within narrow ranges amid uncertain demand, while nearby months post varied percentages reflecting ongoing market turbulence.
A partial data snippet contrasts old May figures with new July results showing modest shifts. Figures include percentages around 3 and 38 with some rounded values. The readable items hint at timing and small percentage changes but lack full context or names.
Chicago prices show diverse settles across grains with wheat at 1 hard 79¼, corn ranges 72 to 74, 5 mixed 68¾ to 69, yellow and white corn and oats quotes listed. Timothy and clover also appear with 800 to 825 and 1500 to 2275 respectively.
Grain close shows Clover prices with domestic prime old 14.50 and prime new 15.00. Prime choice new 15.85 and old 14.80 with futures Dec 15.00 Feb 15.35 March 15.50. Alsike cash 13.75 with March 14.25. Timothy hay 1.75 per cwt.
Grain receipts list 49 cars of wheat, 237 cars of corn, and 35 cars of oats, detailing daily shipments. The figures reflect early harvest activity and fleet movements at regional depots.
Brighton community notices the Methodist Ladies Aid host a Christmas exchange during their monthly social and business meeting at Mrs. B. W. Garbry's home this Wednesday afternoon. Also: local shop owners Monte Beauchamp and Glen Hagan plan to take over BE. S. Beaucchamp Barber Shop soon. Family losses include the Shidler home fire near Grace Hill. Ed Shepherd's burned-out house earlier in the week. Residents Ira Kathryn Dave Wharon of Loft Springs visited Stacy relatives. Evalyn Helmick and Doris Cleever returned to Cedar Falls for classes at the State Teachers College after vacation.
D F Macon reports from the Journal subscription desk detailing reader interests and subscription trends. Insight covers regional uptake, advertising response, and upcoming renewal drives to boost circulation.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Havel returned home Wednesday after visiting Nebraska and Kansas for two weeks. They reported a good time and milder weather than Iowa recent two weeks. Neighbors attended the 4 H club meeting at the Legion Hall last Tuesday evening and refreshments were served.
Dick Murphy takes lease of the Antony Malechkey farm for the next year, securing rental terms and assuming occupancy at the start of the season.
December 9 Gallagher closes out sale 5 miles northeast of Washington. December 16 Dew closes out sale 34 miles west of Brighton. December 9 O Davisons closes out sale 9 miles south of Washington. December 17 A J Robertson closes out sale 2 miles north of Wellston. December 18 Clegg Bros Shorthorn cattle sale 14 miles east of Ainsworth. December 30 Lee Chambers closes out sale 5 miles northeast of Washington.
Poultry prices listed by Washington Produce Markets with various weights and birds including hens leghorns ducks and ducks colored and white with per pound prices. The fragmentary notice shows prices such as 10 cents per dozen eggs and different weight categories for ducks and geese.
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