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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1930
Page
2
U S Department of Agriculture reports hogs and cattle showing higher momentum with selective gains across weights. Hog prices rise 20 to 25 cents, top at 10.60, 280 Ibs bulk 10.00 to 10.25. cattle trade remains slow with variety of steer and cow grades trading lower or steady amid lighter demand.
Sheep sold 13 000 head as market slipped up to 25 cents. Fat lambs steady to higher with good and choice 92 pounds to 13.25 per cwt. Ewes and feeder lambs showed mixed prices across weights and quality, feeders 11.65 to 12.85, fat ewes 6.50 to 7.00, cull stock lower in parts.
Wheat, corn, oats and lard futures show varied opens and ranges across March May and July contracts. Prices fluctuate with minor gains in wheat and mixed moves in corn and oats as traders weigh supply signals and demand prospects.
The report lists cash and cash equivalent prices for Clover and Alsike seed varieties, with old and new cash values and monthly changes. Details include Timothy and imported cash figures, plus marked “choice” options and specific months.
Grain prices for wheat corn and varieties shown with mixed bids and ranges. Wheat ranges around 12314 to 123, corn mixed bids from 82% to 88% for several lots and color grades 4 yellow 81 to 83, 5 yellow 79 to 81, 6 yellow 77 to 79, plus 4 white 85 to 86. Market activity reflects fluctuating quotes and mixed demand across grades.
A jittery reader base from Washington and nearby towns reports brisk farm sales, letters from home, and requests for more copies of the Evening Journal. Notes detail sales led by John Olds, multiple farm operations, hospital stays, and upcoming auctions.
In Athens Georgia Miss Madge Moore trains her 19 year old poodle Nickie to perform piano pieces to accompany his bowling. The unusual routine blends pet talent with family pastime as Nickie provides musical backing for a bowling sequence.
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