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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1923
Page
2
Hogs estimated receipts today 60 000 with holdover 16 615. Market fairly active but 20 lower on all classes. Beef steers and cows show varied ranges with heavy weights at 11.00 12.60 for prime cuts and lower values for common grades. Pigs and sows prices listed with smooth packing sow bold declines and lighter weights affected.
Markets purnished by Beach Wickham Grain Co Burlington Iowa show rye seven cars wheat fifteen cars corn one hundred eighty six cars with tone steady to higher. No 2 yellow values listed and No 2 rye at eighty eight percent. Estimated livestock for tomorrow includes hogs forty six thousand cattle five thousand and sheep eight thousand.
A long schedule of closing out sales, public sales, and horse and stock auctions across multiple Iowa towns including Crawfordsville, Wellman, Washington, and Ainsworth. Notable entries include J A Wehr Son Clos ing Out Sale, S M Pulver Route 4 closing out sale, and J C Huston Crawfordsville farm sale with multiple dates through February.
Feeder and stocker cattle and veal calves priced across grades. Fat lambs and feeders show declines as opening trading stays slow. Receipts today include hogs 25069 cattle 9207 sheep 20968 calves 1408 with shipments of hogs 9477 cattle 3544 sheep 5272 calves 461.
The AP reports in Tokio that Japan's middle class faces tighter finances as war profits fade and inflation recedes. Businesses cut costs with a harsh winter, high priced hotels show vacancies, charities see less funding, and shoppers seek cheaper goods while sales lag behind last year.
Farm Bureau notes advertise sales of farm equipment and poultry stock led by J W PrthLt Blood Whith Wy and C Stannard with incuba tor details. It also reports moving pictures at township meetings, picric acid orders for blasting, and meat demonstration sessions by Roy Snyder detailing dry and brine cures with specific curing times.
On Saturday January 7 Miss Ida Astrews assistant state club leader met Brighton township girls and leaders Mrs Lewis Duke and Mrs H C Kyle for an all day session at Mrs Duke's home. Thirty girls enrolled show strong interest plan monthly meetings in school year and biweekly in summer. Clothing work will headline activities and each girl will complete a set task and present a demonstration.
Seven persons including two women were arrested by Omaha police on charges of belonging to a large shoplifting ring. Officers say the gang plundered stores in Omaha Des Moines Kansas City and other towns.
A report notes thousands of dollars in merchandise tied to Nebraska and Iowa sources. Investigators describe the seized goods as valuable textile and consumer items accumulated across the two states. No additional names or dates are provided in the fragment.
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