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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1933
Page
2
Chicago markets show 15 000 hogs with 4 000 on beets and beef and calf values edging higher. Hog numbers include 140 to 250 lb at 3.90 to 4.10, top 4.15, sows 3.16 to 3.25. cattle 5 000 head with steers 550 to 900 lb at 5.75 to 7.50, 900 to 1100 lb 6.75 to 7.25, vealers 6.50 to 8.00. lambs 90 lb and under 5.65 to 6.25, standstill bids 15 to 25 cents lower.
The text lists weight ranges for bird classes including choice 5.35 to 6.15 pounds 98 to 110 pounds good and choice 5.00 to 6.75 pounds owed 906 to 150 pounds good and choice 2.00 to 8.00 pounds all weights common and medium 1.25 to 2.50 pounds.
Chicago market bulletin notes firmer eggs with 5015 cases received and varied quality grades. Butter supplies and prices rise with multiple grade adjustments. Poultry demand remains strong with mixed counts for fowls and turkeys. Potatoes stay firm as arrivals and shipments show steady activity.
Market snapshot for Chicago grain shows May wheat around 47% with similar activity in July and Sept contracts. Corn May 29% and July 27% with Sept at 29%. oats May 17% rising to 18% by Sept. rye May 35% and July 34% with Sept around 34%.
Next Tuesday February 14 John Winzner will sell 28 Poland China sows at his residence three miles south of Washington. The sale is the sole Poland China offering of the season and catalogues are available at the Journal office or by request to Mr. Wagner.
Knotek Bros postponed their Duroc sale to Monday February 15 to be held regardless of weather. The sale at the heated pavilion at Mike Trier residence in Keota drew attendees from Illinois Michigan Oregon and local residents amid interest in Wave Ace the Iowa Grand Champion in 1932. About 35 people attended and favored the postponement to the early week.
Ancient Romans considered silk a woollike fiber that grew on trees. The idea reflects historic beliefs about silk origins and natural fibers in classical culture.
A long letter recounts unusual February cold in Iowa and mentions a missing watch found by Mary French. It includes notes on local buyers and sellers, hog prices, and farm sales. The writer shares memories of Washington residents, Civil War figures, and many former neighbors now in Des Moines Davenport and beyond, all linked by social and business ties.
An English centenarian born in 1488 died in his hundred and fifty second year. Known as the Olde Olde Very Olde Man, he was sent from Arundel to the English court in his final year. The city’s change is blamed for his death.
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