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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1936
Page
7
Chicago market report shows hogs 7 000 head with 2 500 direct and steady to higher. Hogs 170 to 290 pounds fetch 10.50 to 10.65, big weights 10.00 to 10.25, est 8 000 tomorrow. Cattle 4 000 with beef steers 12.00 to 15.00, cows 5.00 to 8.50, calves 5.90 to 12.00. Sheep 15 000 with lambs 10.00 to 10.50, feeders 9.00 to 10.00. tomorrow est 3 000.
Chicago market notes show steady prices across categories with mixed receipts. Produce receipts reach 8 849 cases including extra firsts at 24 4 percent, while butter and poultry show firm to strong demand with varied pricing. potatoes on track with 29 shipments and no trading.
In Chicago on January 24, corn prices ranged across varieties with No 4 mixed 57 to 58% cents, No 5 mixed 56, No 4 yellow 57% to 59 12, No 6 yellow 55 to 57 14, No 4 white 60, No 5 64 to 57%. Receipts totaled 63 cars.
The market note lists St. Louis Grain U S No 2 yellow at 74 to 76 in 76 bushel for January delivery.
The piece argues highway safety rests on four elements the car the driver the pedestrian and the road. It notes industry progress from steel bodies to four wheel brakes life guard tires improved visibility windshields glare reduction and better night lights while stressing education over laws to create safer drivers and pedestrians.
Former Mexican president Plutarco Elias Calles appeared in a Mexico City court charged with plotting a government coup to restore his power after years of waning influence. The case marks a dramatic turn in the veteran statesman’s political saga.
A brief column by the Journal's subscription representative highlights nearby towns and services. It notes reader benefits, local business links, and upcoming subscription promotions across several neighboring communities.
Journal readers report Eastwood recovering but sore with minor injuries. Davis Hoyle sale near Washington postponed to Jan 27. multiple closing out sales listed around Haskins Brighton Richland Washington and surrounding areas. Road conditions improving with main roads opened and trains heading to Cedar Rapids travelers noting lighter traffic and winter hazards.
Prices paid Thursday at local market list items from dairy to poultry. Sweet cream 40 to 45 cents per quart. sour cream 38 to 42 cents per pound. eggs brown 20 cents per dozen, white 19 to 20 cents. heavy hens 4% pounds and over 16 cents per pound, under 4% pounds 11 to 12 cents. leghorn hens 12 to 13 cents. leghorn springs 18 cents. stamps and other items appear in list with varying weights and grades.
A dated Chicago grain table shows bid and ask figures for wheat corn oats and rye with May July and Sep contracts. The snippet lists open high low and close values across grains and months, reflecting price ranges and percentage figures.
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