Livestock Receipts Forecast For Tomorrow
Chicago traders forecast Wednesday's livestock receipts with hogs about 12 000 head cattle around 5 060 and sheep near 3 000 as the market opens.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1930
Page
2
Chicago traders forecast Wednesday's livestock receipts with hogs about 12 000 head cattle around 5 060 and sheep near 3 000 as the market opens.
Wheat lead declines with January and March futures trading around 1.17 to 1.23 percent. May and July contracts hover near 1.25 to 1.28 percent as corn edges softer, with March and May figures near 0.88 to 0.93 percent alongside implied percentage values.
The snippet lists various futures figures for oats and lard across months including March May July and January with percentages and price levels indicating fluctuating market expectations. It reads like a summary table of commodity prices and their changes over time.
Reported domestic cash prices for Clover and Alsike timothy and imported cash. Grain quotes cover Wheat, Corn, Oats, Rye, Barley and timothy and clover ranges with monthly figures and sample grades.
Columbus Junction Iowa Jan 17 Rev Jesse Huddle pastor of Church of God Cairo and Bethel Concord township filed nomination papers for the Iowa general assembly to replace Ralph Hunt. Huddle a native of Iowa served as postmaster during McKinley Roosevelt administrations and was endorsed by late Congressman William Hepburn. Other notes mention visitors and local events in Columbus Junction including moves and meetings.
Next Saturday afternoon January 18 at 2 30 the regular meeting of the W R C invites initiation of members officers and color bearers. Readiness and attendance requested for the ceremony and activities.
January sees severe cold across the region but a lively sale draw. J O Mathews remains safe near Ainsworth as buyers from youth to senior attend. A E Sands handles the clerk duties and participants include Arthur Reubsam C H Wolfe and Frank Moore selling cattle and fence posts with high prices.
A collection of local items mentions a magistrate exchange over a remark about throwing a rick at a stable, gifts received from the United Presbyterian ladies from Ainsworth, and thanks for personal check books. It notes Ford repairs by Arthur Reubsam and Mr. Duncan, upcoming moves to Washington, and various neighbors and auctions.
Francis Paget reports from New York that American retailers showcased spring styles at the Hotel Astor. Pajamas and lounging wear dominated, with floor length skirts and occasional trains, while wide leg pajamas and sheer gowns shared the spotlight. Evening wear favored all white gowns with bright scarlet or vivid coats.
Washington January 16 farmers were warned by Farm Board Chairman Alexander Legge that relief cannot cover overplanting. He said overproduction would defeat any stabilization program and the board will focus on surpluses from higher yields, not those from excessive planting.
Joseph Roth, 78, living with his son north of Noble, broke a hip after a Tuesday evening fall and is resting reasonably well. Fannie Zehr sustained injuries from a icy walk fall near the Ford garage, tearing ligaments and confined at home for weeks. J H Wittmer and wife returned from Ottumwa hospital after sinus surgery. both improving though Wittmer will undergo nose treatments to clear up the issue.
A rescue party led by D. Kirk Shaw from the state highway department reached eleven men marooned since Sunday on the Durango to Silerton highway. They were fed and taken to Lime Creek road camp 18 miles south of Silverton. Advices say fuel was plentiful at the camp but food was scarce.
Listings show Springs Leghorns and Old Roosters priced per pound with 12¢ to 16¢ ranges, eggs at 23¢ per dozen for pullet eggs and 20¢ for hens over four pounds, butter at 80¢ per pound, and beef and horse hides priced per unit. Notes state no market for sick, thin or crippled poultry.
A string of public sale notices near Washington Iowa lists dates from January to February. Buyers include S.W Livingston trustee B C Babcock Huber McCall Miller and Dittmar John Olds Bob Riodan Art Rathmel Rodney Davis Ray Perry H P Wilson Son John Shalla Axel Anderson Claude T McCoy Dayton McNeil and others with sale locations ranging from 4 to 9 miles north west south and east of Washington Crawfordsville is also mentioned.
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