Markets Climb in Chicago Hog Cattle and Sheep Reports
Livestock prices rose with 6,000 hogs and 6,000 cattle trading while calves and sheep showed mixed gains. Hog weights above 270 pounds and sows led gains, with top loads around 21.50 for 180-250 pound hogs. Fed steers and yearlings advanced, top Iowa fed steers at 26.00, and spring lambs near 20.00. Corn and oats futures moved, with corn about 2.05 to 2.65 for yellow grades and oats steady to firm in early trade.
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Chicago
USDA
Fear Filibuster On Poll Tax Measure
Washington July 28 The 79th Congress faces possible death next week from a southern Democratic filibuster. Senate leader Alben W Barkley of Kentucky plans to bring up a bill to outlaw the poll tax as a voting requirement in federal elections. Senator Walter F George of Georgia warned that Southerners are prepared to stay all summer to block the measure.
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Washington
79Th
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
Walter F. George
Three Iowa Boys Drown in Separate Incidents
Three Iowa youths died in swimming and water tank accidents Monday. William Shoemaker ten and his brother John disappeared at a Glenwood area swimming hole and were recovered by firemen. Paul Niemeyer fourteen drowned after falling into a watering tank near Humboldt. he left parents and a sister.
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Iowa
Humboldt
Glenwood
William Shoemaker
John
Paul Niemeyer
Walter Niemeyer
77 Iowans Dead In Farm Mishaps
During the first half of the year 77 Iowans died in farm mishaps at Des Moines. 16 more than the previous year with 68 men and 9 women among the deceased. Machinery and animal-related accidents caused most deaths and injuries as Farm Safety Week urged caution.
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Des Moines
Kirk Fox
Iowa Safety Council
Chicago Produce Report July 23 Chicago
Chicago market report notes no car arrivals for poultry receipts, 24 trucks, market steady. Eggs total 15 680 cases with weak to unchanged prices. Mercantile Exchange wholesale prices listed for extras standards and dirties with current receipts and checks included.
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Chicago
Mercantile Exchange
Chicago Cash Grain Report July 23
Cash grain prices in Chicago show Wheat steady to slightly lower with firm bids for various classes. A tonnage summary lists numerous grades and price ranges including red and yellow hard wheats and mixed grades, reflecting mixed trading activity.
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Chicago
Nor. Spz
Chicago Grain Table Shows Mixed Daily Quotes
The grain table lists Corn with Jan to Mar prices around 1.44 to 1.47, Oats showing varied values across July to Dec contracts, and multiple months across Sept and Nov corners. Reading reflects open high low close figures and percent changes for each contract line.
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Chicago
No Spare Tires for Cars Until October
Washington reports new automobiles will lack spare tires until at least October 1. The civilian production administration says owners of old automobiles need tires more than new car buyers, and supply still trails demand though factories may produce two tires per car this year.
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Washington
Civilian Production Administration
Community and livestock sale events in Iowa
Friday community sale at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday livestock sales at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. August 6 Spotted Poland China bred sow sale at Earl Kellogg and Sons Winfield.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Earl Kellogg & Sons
Winfield
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