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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1940

Page

7

Markets Chicago Prices Report Hogs Cattle Sheep

Chicago markets report January 13 shows hogs mostly steady to higher with heavy butchers up 10 to 15 cents and lighter hogs up 10 to 15 cents. Cattle week gains for strictly choice and prime steers and yearlings about 25 cents higher with yearlings topping 12.00 and other beef grades lower. Sheep market 1,000 head, fat lambs up 25 cents, top 9.45, fed Westerns 9.00 to 9.35, yearlings to 8.00.

Chicago U.P

Board Proceedings Dec 29 1939 Washington County

The Board of Supervisors met December 29 1939 with Harve P. Wilson Ned Morrow and EB Bauer present. Minutes from Dec 5 and 6 were approved and numerous miscellaneous claims listed for payment including supplies insurance salaries and servicios. A sale of Lots 4 5 6 7 8 9 in Block 8 Town of Nira to Advin Gingerich for 18.00 was approved and a resolution adopted.

Board of Supervisors Harve P. Wilson Ned Morrow EB. F. Bauer H. A. Phillips School Service Laurel Book Co Supl Zion Office Supply Standard Print. Co Frazier & Campbell, Madrs Guivsee Employers Mutual Cas. Co J. L. Pry Cotleges W. S. Eldridge Is. C. Jones Edna C. Purvis Thos J. Gerdes Carlson Brothers D. F. Macon C. B. Dougherty Alfred Faulkner Burroughs Add. Mach. Co W. W. Schroeder Koch Brothers J. B. Hoxworth Washington Title & Guaranty Co S. G. Kiesey S. W. Livingston Tg Dipaena Nicola & Harmon Maurine Trotman Sal Jenkins Fergemann Co Neshen National Bank of Russell Knott Washington County Farm Bureau Iowa State Dept. of Social Welfare Ald Evening Journal Brighton Enterprise Wellman Advance Pioneer Drug Store T. H. Petera Hdwe Wilson Coal Co Session ER. F. Bauer County Hoover & Porter Com Theo Robertson Pro. Co Bupre Ds Cietsens Willits Motor Co Elwin Lewin Washington Lumber & Fuel Co Graham Dept. Store al Roe & Son Fred L. Stewart Aupl C. Peterson T. H W. Peters Howe Hemmings Mill John N. Dodd S. OG. Kieseyv Richard A. Stewart WM. Putnam Hoard W. S&s. Elridee Kiesev Ballit Hetty Hamil W. S&s. Eldridee Ernest Creen & Ewes Iowa Township Lime Creek mMeetinge F. Havel Nira Advin Gingerich BE. F. Bauer FE. F. Bauer Washington County Iowa Neg Morrow E. F. Bauer M. C. DeLong P. M Ee Western Union Burlington Trans. Co C. B RB. R. Coa Sieiniur Enochst-Cnapesebaaieana Mae Railway Express Agency Washington National Bank of Washington Board of Super Visors State of Marion George Washington County Medical Society

West Chester High News Returns From Vacation

West Chester reports the school has resumed routines after break with many new students and bright faces. Exams loom and a basketball game against Keota is hoped to boost scoring, as freshmen tire of basketball after a 16 to 9 loss to the ekrade team.

Santa Alice Darthy Carrie Georgia Janeck

Chicago Cash Corn and Oats Trading Report

Chicago cash grain prices show changes in corn and oats with various grades and mixes. Corn prices range from mids 50s to high 50s per bushel for yellow and white varieties, while oats mix lists multiple sample ranges and feed grades.

Chicago

Produce market steady in Chicago with mixed receipts

Chicago reports a steady market as receipts reach 7,128 cases. Fresh graded firsts sell at 14 cents, extra firsts at 19 cents, current receipts at 17 cents. Dirties and checks both stand at 13 percent.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Table Summary

Grain table shows wheat and corn values with May July and Sept contracts. Wheat May at 49, July 984, Sept 95. Corn May 57, July 58, Sept 57.

Chicago

Mining disaster toll rises with 23 recovered

Mining engineers and inspectors in Bartley West Virginia say 6 men trapped after a coal mine explosion are almost certainly dead after 23 bodies had been recovered. Thirteen victims were removed from the chamber known as the third night early today as four more were taken yesterday. Some bodies were mangled beyond recognition. Tom Jeeves returned to his home at 408 East Second Street today after nearly five weeks in University Hospital Iowa City following a major operation.

Tom Jeeves East Second Street University Hospital Iowa City Bartley West Virginia

Milk vending machines may boost national consumption

Dairy farmers could gain from higher milk use as new vending machines install in factories offices stores parks and other busy spots where many people gather. The machines promise convenient access driving demand and supporting local dairy markets.

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