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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1924
Page
2
Daily Market Reports from CHICAGO show hog receipts at 42 000 with prices mostly higher for certain weights while packers hold back purchases. Cattle receipts reach 19 000 with killing classes strong to higher and fat stock rising, and sheep receipts at 28 000 with fat lambs steady to strong and feeding lambs steady.
Cattle receipts total 23 000 with calves 4 000. steer demand steady to lower for plain grades. best young cattle around 11 00. hogs receipts 14 000 with prices 6 95 to 7 30. weighty hogs near 7 25. packing sows 6 75 6 90. stocker pigs 4 60 5 25. sheep receipts 6 000 lambs steady with tops near 13 10.
In Fairbanks a tunnel begun to demonstrate underground mining for the School of Mines may turn into a commercial gold source. The project shows potential for future resources, aiding geological prospecting and advancing education as the campus grows from six students to over sixty.
Wheat began higher in Chicago trading as Liverpool quotes rose and European appetite revived. May futures moved to 1.08% and July to 1.06% before easing, with prices ending mixed but broadly firmer on renewed buying and tight U.S. stocks. Oats drifted lower with corn while hog prices lifted provisions slightly.
Chicago prices for wheat corn oats rye barley and seeds listed by grade with bid and ask ranges. Includes No 1 hard wheat at 1.11 1.12 and corn No 2 mixed at 74% with other grades noted. lard rib prices and round figures for timothy and clover seeds.
Oskaloosa bootlegger Tom Eiseninger was caught November 9 with twelve gallons of alcohol by Sheriff Shaver deputy Middaugh and county attorney Bob Shaw. Judge Dewey sentenced him last week to four months in jail and a $500 fine plus costs. His Dodge coupe will be condemned and sold with proceeds partly to the county school fund. Eiseninger initially pled guilty and was fined $500, but then withdrew and went to trial, where he was found guilty and fined $500 plus $100 costs. changing plea from guilty to not guilty added four months in jail and $100 in costs.
A Berlin newspaper ad offers a 350 pound pig in exchange for a furniture set reflecting a growing trend toward direct barter rather than using money. The notice highlights the changing of exchange practices amid the local economy.
The Washington County Farm Bureau presents its yearly work report at the annual meeting. It covers organization, local leadership, program planning, education efforts, soil and crop demonstrations, livestock and poultry projects, nutrition and clothing schooling, and community activities with strong focus on leadership, cooperation, and future plans. The report notes numerous demonstrations, soil tests, seed and lime trials, and a large membership drive.
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