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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1928
Page
2
The market shows hogs weak to steady with wide weight ranges and prices from 25 to 75 dollars per hundredweight. Cattle receipts near 9,000 with calves 2,000. demand slow for some grades, but stockers and feeders firm and good to choice steer prices around 1250 to 1500 dollars.
Market receipts show feeders and cattle with good and choice grades. Early sales report top bids near 1410 with cattle and veal values listed. sheep and fat ewes quoted 625 to 700 while down markets for cull and common categories appear. Wheat oats and corn futures shown with percent changes and monthlies.
Local high school declamation contests continue tonight and Friday evening featuring a wide slate of dramatic readings. Contestants include Patrick Hen Donald Reng, Donald Haworth, Verna Palmer, and Katherine Kimball among others, with performances ranging from historical or patriotic themes to humorous pieces.
A cold clear day in Kota area hosts a busy sale with strong cattle prices and many items selling under expected value. Ferguson, Morton property transfers, John Coakley and Birney auctions noted. locals report wallets found and humorous office pranks. The issue highlights theatre and film reviews plus Rex Bell gym routines for stars.
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