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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1939
Page
7
Pyrofax gas service promotes instant temperature control for a Magic Chef Range. For sale in Chicago on Jan 16, a nearly new 32 volt automatic light plant with sweeper iron and bulbs offered by Henry Rerdo. Also market updates show butter eggs and poultry prices with steady markets and varied receipts.
A local column recalls the phrase He's four square as more than praise, tracing its origins to character, reputation, and life purpose rather than mere compliment, illustrated by reflections from the community and readers in Crawfordsville and surrounding towns.
Chicago markets show hogs at 16 000 head with prices 15 to 25 cents higher than Friday on top 7.85, g&c weights mostly 7.60 to 7.80 while packers bid 6.25 to 6.60 and lightweights 6.65. Cattle runs 13 000 with calves 1 500, steers and yearlings steady, others weak with best around 12.75 and demand for four-square steadiness amid market activity. sheep 12 000 with fat lambs 15 to 26 cents higher and bulk 9.165 to 9.35, folders note 4.60 for fat ewes. Estimated receipts cattle 7 000 hogs 20 sheep 11 000.
Cash Corn prices show multiple lots across mixes and yellows ranging from 49 to 63% moisture, with white 55 56%. Oats show mixed samples and white grades from 28 to 33 percent. Soybeans listed as yellow 85 percent. Corn receipts total 167 ears.
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