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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1946
Page
5
Chicago price report shows wheat and corn futures with erratic moves as May July and December contracts trade around 180 in wheat and around 118 in corn. Market mood mixed as highs and lows appear with varied intraday adjustments reflected in closing figures.
Hog prices hold near ceiling with 14.85 for barrows and 14.10 for sows while trade slows amid threats of a railroad workers strike. Cattle and calves show general weakness, with steers around 15.50 and cows down to 9.75, as buyers cautiously proceed. Sheep and lambs uneven, demand pressured by potential rail disruptions and partial clearances. Major factors include unsettled conditions and limited activity across markets in Chicago.
Chicago reports mixed produce and poultry activity for January 23. Poultry receipts include 12 trucks with firm market. eggs show large receipt and weak market. potato arrivals and shipments noted with overall dull demand and steady or slow movement.
A sequence of sale notices lists dates from January 26 to February 14 near Washington Iowa. Items include closing out sales led by Henry Dittmer John Patterson Reiner and Dann Mrs Francilla Farrier Royal McNeese Karl Kelleg and Sons Harold Strum Horak and Halter and Draker. Starts are typically 11:00 with locations described as miles from Washington Winfield and Pleasant Plain.
Chicago cash grain report for January 23 notes no sales in wheat corn rye soybeans and cash provisions. Oats show White extra heavy at 85. Barley ranges 124 to 139 for N and 115 to 122 for N feed.
Scientists report multiple hen lines producing improved eggs. Some hens lay eggs with twice the storage quality, others provide poaching and frying advantages, one line yields nearly blood-free eggs, and another offers thicker, stronger shells that resist shipping damage.
A California scientist coats seed with mud and fertilizer to make mud pills that stick to the ground. The method reduces seed loss to birds and animals as the federal government studies applying it to reseed large western range lands.
Notice in Washington County Iowa District Court that the will of John Berger, deceased dated August 17 1937 has been filed opened and read. Hearing for proof set for Tuesday January 29 1946 at 9 00 AM at the Washington Court House before the District Court or Clerk. All interested persons are notified.
The District Court of Washington County Iowa schedules a hearing for al leged last will and testament of the deceased. The show cause order requires any party to appear and contest the instrument as probated. Dated January 23 1946 at Washington Iowa by Clerk R R Noonan.
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