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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1934
Page
2
Market totals show 29 000 hogs with direct deliveries 9 000. Prices rise to 10 cents from Monday across weights with top at 3 70 and year ago 50 cents higher. Cattle and calves at 7 500 and 2 000 respectively with yearlings steady and heavies slow. Slaughter steers 550 to 90 pounds fetch 6.00 to 7.50 for good and choice.
The bulletin lists cattle prices by weight class and grade from 550 to 1500 pounds with ranges for good and choice, common and medium, and cutter categories. Steers 500 to 1050 pounds bring 2.50 to 3.50, fat lambs and slaughter sheep markets show varied ranges, with lambs 90 pounds and under 8.50 to 9.50 for good and choice and 6.00 to 8.75 for common and medium, and lighter lambs 90 to 150 pounds 2.25 to 4.10.
Chicago on January 23 reports a light egg market with 6 750 cases received. Extra firsts run 21144 cases with 20 percent firsts. Current receipts show a 1 percent change.
Demonstration at the McCormick Deering store promises a daylong display of the New 1B Hammer Mill for farmers from the surrounding area. The event highlights grinding capabilities for corn fodder car corn hay oats and wheat with guidance to attendees. Market notes on butter poultry potatoes are also included with price ranges and receipts.
Cash corn prices for various mixes and yellows are listed in Chicago with No. 3 mixed at 49.14 and No. 4 mixed at 48.14 among others. No. 2 white 50.15 and No. 3 white 50.00 accompany a total receipts figure of 79 cars.
Bob Brady co leader of seven escapees from Kansas State Prison Lansing lies in a morgue with police bullets in his body. Four comrades captured near the scene returned to the prison. Two others remain at large as Oklahoma authorities search. Guards at the prison were discharged or suspended and an investigation is underway.
SUPERIOR Wis Jan 23 Flowage Lake once the log gate on St Croix River is being recreated by CWA workers. About 50 men clear 3400 acres to restore the lake to its former size, raising water 12 feet and creating a haven for migratory waterfowl and smallmouth bass fishing.
Local notes from nearby communities compiled by the Journal outline community happenings, subscriber updates, and brief notices. Details include public events, small-town milestones, and community commentary from readers and officials.
Crawfordsville Iowa residents discuss subscription renewals and delivery requests. Washington shoppers, Haskins area traffic remark, and H. D. Emrys plans to move near Keota for the coming year. The McCreedy sale is noted as occurring Wednesday nearby.
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