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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1929

Page

2

Market News Chicago Livestock Prices and Receipts

Market news reports receipts at 36 050 with mixed gains across cattle hogs and calves. Hog receipts mostly 20 to 38 higher with top 1040 for 160 to 210 lb weights, butcher and packer categories range 75 to 1025 for various weights, cattle supply steady to strong but overall undertone weaker with steers and yearlings scarce. slaughter cattle prices show varied ranges across weight classes and grades influenced by feeding yearlings and cow/ bull segments.

Chicago

Lincoln Birthday Reminds Of Long Ago Tale

A chilly air hints at spring as Lincoln’s birthday nears and a farmer’s tale about hay crops surfaces. The tale recalls Lincoln joking about a hay crop yield and barn storage while a second anecdote questions what ringed men in rings do in cold weather. The piece ends with Russell Jennings musing on a Washington sheik who bought five valentines for a sole beloved girl.

Lincoln Siso Russell Jennings Washington Shiek

Market Report on Cattle and Sheep Prices

Cutter to medium 00 to 975. Dealers good and choice 1250 to 1550. Medium 1200 to 1250. Cull and common 900 to 1200. Stocker and feeder steers good and choice all weights 1050 to 1175. Common and medium 800 to 1050. Sheep receipts mostly steady, fairly active. Fat lambs 1615 to 1725, early top 1715. Ewes medium to choice 685 to 985, feeder lambs 400 to 1585.

Livestock Estimates Chicago February Receipts

Chicago livestock estimates report shows preliminary February receipts and price trends for cattle calves hogs and sheep. Analysts note fluctuations in slaughter volumes and wholesale values affecting market outlook for producers and traders.

Chicago Grain Market Snapshot From Open Trading

Readable fragments show price quotes and percentage figures for multiple grain futures including Mar May and July contracts. Notable values include around 11.95 to 12.38 in May and July series with modest daily changes and volume indicators.

Chicago Cash Grain Prices Reported in Brief Listing

Mixed grain prices show Corn at 92 to 90 with 690 to 688 per unit, Barley moving from 62 to 7, whites around 94 to 95, and other values noted as brief market figures. Regional figures reflect slight shifts in white and yellow varieties amid trading.

Chicago

Berdo sale draws 2001 crowd despite foul weather

A large audience attended the Berdo sale despite poor weather with hay at 16 per ton and corn priced higher than the day before. Prices varied, a Washington woman sought a large umbrella to guard sheep overnight, and multiple locals assisted, including Clayton Bear and Clarence Jackson who worked lunch. Robert G. Shertz Poland China sow sale urged attendance for farmers, with Orval Moberly and neighbors aiding, and notes about Rev. W. B. McCrorys sale set for Delphi Library Tuesday.

Berdo Robert G. Shertz Poland Rob

Ward's Medical Co promotes sales in Washington county

Wanted energetic hustlers to sell Ward's Reliable products in Washington county. No experience needed. Steady income with no layoffs. Line includes over 100 high quality articles all guaranteed. Opportunity to establish a prosperous business with small capital. Write for particulars Dr. Ward's Medical company Winona Minn 1856.

Ward Washington County

Clover and Timothy Folio Cash Figures in 1760s and 1770s

Old cash values for Clover show 1760 figures with 1760 February and 1775 March notes. March MP 1310 and February import 1800 appear alongside 1275 MP. Timothy lists cash old 290 and cash new 305 with February 30 percent and March 315. Alsike presents cash new 1925 and a February 19 entry.

Bank Robbery in Kingman Ends Kidnapping Cashier

Four bandits held up the Kingman state bank taking $2,000 and abducting cashier B A Welch. Welch was released four miles from town as the robbers fled in a small car. Posse from nearby towns and armed police from Wichita pursue the suspects near Rago.

Kingman Kas Feb. S Kingman State Bank B.A Welch Rago Wichita

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