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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1947

Page

7

Iowa to apportion gas tax funds to counties and towns

The Iowa district court ordered release of more than 7 million dollars from state gas tax held in two Iowa City banks since 1945. The Supreme Court upheld the tax as constitutional after a long dispute led by L. V. Carlson. Distribution to counties for roads and to cities for street work will begin this week with 60 percent to counties and 40 percent to towns.

J. M. Godfrey West Second St Ottumwa Iowa Iowa City Harold Evans Supreme Court L. V. Carlson Stanley Plank Kalona

Livestock Market Report From Chicago Weather Impacts Trades

Markets show hogs active with 2.00 to 2.25 higher, tops at 23.50. Cattle and calves varied with 25-50 cent gains, feeders steady to higher, short fed steers 19.75 to 25.50, cows 13.25 to 16.50, veilers 22.00 to 26.00. Stock cattle at a standstill due to weather. Sheep lambs 2re lower, lambs at 23.65, ewes scarce and steady at 7.5 down. One car reported back not yet yarded.

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Chicago Produce Prices Begin New Year On Steady Note

Chicago Jan 3 Surge of produce quotes shows 11 trucks at steady movement. Jeghorn hens listed 21145 with broilers 338-35 while Begs shipments stand at 10 867 cases and ex standards 1 239 3 4 38. Current receipts 36-375 and dirties 29 4 3015 with checks 28 s 2934.

Sweet Potato Versatile On Family Dinner Table

Sweet potatoes serve as a versatile staple at home options include baked boiled mashed or hash browned. Sweet potato pie stands as a favored southern dessert for family meals and gatherings.

Public sale near Washington announced for January 21

A public sale is scheduled for January 21 four miles southwest of Washington. Ernest Arnold is associated with the notice.

R. E. Peters Washington Ernest Arnold

Grain Prices Mixed with Mixed Corn and Oats Rates

Corn prices show small gains with 3 yellow at 136 and 4 yellow at 129 percent. Sample yellow grades range 108 to 125 percent while 3 white at 148 and 4 white at 142 percent. Oats remain strong with 1 mixed at 8544 and 1 white heavy at 85 percent.

Freight Car Capacity Rises to 51 Tons on Average

The report compares current freight car capacity at 51 tons with 1920 figures of 42.4 tons, showing a substantial gain in railroad freight efficiency and shipment capacity.

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