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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1931
Page
2
Hogs receipts 40,000 incl direct 20,000. Weight 140-160 lb 3.75-4.00. top 4.25. 170-280 lb 4.15-4.20. sows 3.65-3.85. Pigs 3.25-3.50. Cattle receipts 2,000. Steers 600-900 lb 7.25-11.00. 1100-1300 lb 7.25-12.00. cows 3.50-5.00. vealers 6.00-7.50. Sheep receipts 18,000. lambs 5.50-5.75 to packers. mutton and ewes 1.50-3.00. Feeding lambs 4.50-5.00.
Combined hog receipts at 22 concentration yards and 7 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for 24 hours ended 8 am show a mostly steady market. Prices range with good to choice 180 to 280 lb hogs at 3.50 to 3.75, light weights 140 to 160 lb at 3.00 to 3.60, and heavier loads up to 3.85 for long hauls, with sows and pigs priced per weight bands.
Chicago on December 11 reports unsettled eggs with receipts totaling 2 578 cases. Extra firsts range 26 to 27 cents, firsts at 25 cents, current receipts 22 to missing figures indicate ongoing price activity in wholesale markets.
The Journal's subscription representative highlights efforts in nearby communities, promoting reader uptake and distribution. Local merchants and residents engage as campaigns boost home delivery and service access. The initiative aims to grow subscriber numbers and strengthen regional news reach.
Dave Wenger reports a tire blowout during a muddy stretch while driving in. Local shoppers from Keota and nearby towns visit Washington as cattle markets in Chicago are recalled. Prices for butter poultry cheese and potatoes show varied movement with a notable cattle sale featuring spring calves at 50.20, Chester White hogs at 49, and corn at 66 cents. overall sale totaling 4319.74 with teasers about World’s Columbia Exposition and Webster references.
Partial OCR shows a grain report with Wheat figures for March May and July contracts but key values and dates are garbled leaving an incomplete snapshot of open high low and close.
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