Livestock Prices Dip and Rise Across Markets in Early February
Chicago and Des Moines report mixed cattle hog and sheep activity with hogs trading up to 4.80 and midrange around 3.75 to 4.25 while steers and calves show steady to higher tone. Des Moines notes interior Iowa and southern Minnesota hogs strong to 15 cents higher. cattle and sheep mostly steady with beef steers at 7.50 to 10.50 and lambs 5.50 to 6.50 across markets.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Minnesota
Estimated Charlotte receipts for Wheat Corn and Oats
Wheat 17 cars, Corn 171 cars, and Oats 40 cars are listed as Charlotte receipts. The brief item records grain arrivals by commodity and car counts.
Chicago Grain Market Quick Open High Low Close Table
Chicago grain prices show Wheat Corn and Oats with March May July and September futures across wheat at 56% 58% 56% 57 for Mar and 59% 59% 61% for Sept etc. Corn futures trade around 37% 39% 87% 87% with Sept 43% 47% 43% 45% Rye and oats show irregular bids with May July and Sept readings across listed months.
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Chicago
Railways Labor Pact Slashes Wages by Ten Percent
After a 17 day conference of nine road presidents and 850 general chairmen, railway workers approve a voluntary ten percent wage reduction to avert strikes. The deal aims to save carriers about 225 million dollars in the coming year and marks a first in industry wide settlements through a conference board rather than strikes or arbitration. The presidents also concede to remove carriers’ no strike clause as part of the accommodation.
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Brotherhoods
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Neighboring Communities News Notes
Journal subscription representative reports brief items from nearby areas. Short updates cover local happenings, events, and community notices with concise summaries for readers.
February Community Notes and Local Shenanigans in Washington
A snapshot of small town life with residents traveling to Washington for weather and roads news. Fred Zeiglowsky arrives in Washington with money and thanks, while M. O. Huston and family from near Wyman discuss road improvements. Letters from clergy about travels, reflections on old cars, and a humorous exchange about bank directors pepper the column alongside local sightings, lost journals, and neighbors reconnecting at church and shop events.
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Fred Zeiglowsky
Washington
Fred
Rail carriers approve 15 percent wage cut in labor pact
A three president committee and five union heads finalized a wage reduction deal ending a week of negotiations. The plan allows a technical cut without changing base pay scales and runs to January 31 198%. The accord aims to stabilize employment and aid roads facing $405 000 obligations, with labor leaders praising cooperative talks and restraint. Glen Wilson and E J Strickler visits noted.
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Willard
David B. Robertson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Journal Sales Date Column Auctions and Sales Schedule
A list of upcoming auctions and sales with dates and locations across Iowa towns. Feb 3 Kennedy & Renz closing out sale near Washington. Feb 4 Mrs Allender household goods in Columbus Junction area. Feb 8 Midway sale pavilion Columbus Junction. Feb 11 M Maxwell Crawfordsville public sale. Feb 16 Smylie & Son Columbus Junction cow and calf sale. Feb 23 Midway pavilion sale Columbus Junction. March 1 Smylie & sons horse sale.
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Kennedy & Renz
Washington
County Sunday School League Continues Play
The intermediate section of the county Sunday school basketball tournament will continue until February 13 when Division B winners meet Division A winners to determine the intermediate champions. If scheduling conflicts occur, delays may follow.
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Poland
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Rene Warner
Green
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