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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1928

Page

2

Hogs and Cattle Prices Steady to Mixed in Markets

Hog receipts 17 000 with steady early trade and later uneven moves. hogs 190 lb and up mostly 10 to 15 lower, lighter weights steady at 11.55 for choice 185 to 210 lb. Butchers range 16.40 to 11.35 for 250–350 lb, 10.50 to 11.55 for 200–250 lb, 10.15 to 11 for 160–200 lb, 9.60 to 11.40 for 130–160 lb. sows 9.20 to 10.40. pigs 9.00 to 10.60 90–130 lb. Cattle receipts 1 500 with dull trade. steers and heifers limited. cutters 6.25 to 6.50. slaughter closes with varied steers and yearlings and mixed beef prices across weight classes. cows 7.25 to 9.25 common and medium, high-grade 9.25 to 10.75. bulls 7.00 to 10.75. stocker and feeder steers 9.25 to 11.75. Sheep receipts 10 000 with fat lambs strong. natives 15 to 25 higher. yearlings and ewes scarce. feeding lambs steady. lambs good.

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Lamb market price ranges and grading terms

The consignment prices show varied ranges for sheep and lamb grades. Ewes and medium to choice lambs range from 4.25 to 7.25 for some weights, with feeder lambs at 1.75, while good and choice lambs fetch 12.59 to 14.00 and specific grades 92 W s down 14.99 to 15.35, medium 12.75 to 14.00, and cull to common 9.75 to 12.75.

Market Feed for Wheat Corn and Oats Prices Summary

Grain futures move with July and Sept contracts listed for Wheat Corn and Oats. Prices show small percentage changes and varied daily quotes across months with December maturities also cited. Reports include bid and offer levels with fractional adjustments and rounding reflected in the data.

Chicago Grain and Feed Prices Activate Wide Range

Wheat trades 124 both hard and 12444, 122 to 124, 3 hard 120. Corn shows 2 mixed 110 to 111, 3 mixed 107 to 1084, 5 mixed 94. Yellow 119 to 111, 2 yellow 110 to 111, 3 yellow 108 to 10914, 4 yellow 104 to 106, 5 yellow 102, 6 yellow 97 to 100. White 11144, 3 white 108 to 100, 4 white 104 to 10415, 6 white 94. SG 90 to 95. Oats new 2 white 47 to 48, 3 white 45 to 47, 4 white 42 to 43. Barley 69 to 72. Timothy 400 to 425. Clover 2200 to 2500.

Toledo Seed Market Clover Prices and Terms

Seed market data lists Clover with cash 1775 and Oct L and 60, Dec 875 and cash import 1425. Timothy shows cash 285 and Dec 280. Alsike records cash 1650 Oct 1675. Record notes price and term variations for listed seeds.

Timothy

Livestock Receipts Estimated for Tomorrow in Chicago

Chicago July 27 livestock estimates project tomorrow's receipts with cattle at 500 hogs 4000 sheep 2000 holdovers hogs 5000.

Chicago

Community Notices and Social Visits Around Bethel

Weekend guests and local gatherings fill Bethel and nearby towns. Visits involve the Dawsons family, Reverend Stockwell, Del Walker, and numerous relatives with church events, Sunday dinners, and Bible school participation noted across Bethel, Washington, and Tama connections.

R. J. Dawson Oscar Dawson Manchester del Walker Parker Mary Ruth Givens Bethel Dell Walker Wallace A. Stockwell Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian Church In Washington

Local store patrons buy farm supplies and chicken care items

Art Durst buys 5 gallons of Dr Hess Dip. Mrs. Will purchases Sargent chick feed. Palmer buys four sacks of Farmers Best Salt. Peters buys flowers. Hines buys Dr Hess spray and salt. Walter Duvall buys C A Wood Preserver. Walter aims to dodge mites for a year. Geo Sojka buys Sargent Develope r. Seeding alfalfa soon. stock of nitrogen inoculator also offered. Fly sprays popular. several kinds guaranteed. Town Mineral new shipment at 2.95 per eld. Clay Walton buys 20th Century Tonic and BK for chickens. Cc and W A Stewart buy cattle mineral. C E Brown buys 256 lbs Dr Hess Stock Tonic. Dr Marie buys 100 lbs Sargent Scratch Feed. claims it makes birds lay.

Walter Duvall West Chester Walter

Local Social Notes From Dublin Area

Dublin July 25 Residents and visitors gathered at multiple homes including the Engle, Swickard, and Robertson families. Attendees shared meals, helped with hay, and neighbors discussed oats and grain harvest while social unions met and travel to Washington was noted.

Dublin Doc Engle Otto Sheetz Frank Swickard Elmer Swickard D. C. Robertson’s Henry Trier Keota Walter Wolfe W. C. Roberston Clarence Randall Merle Roberston Washington Arch Sanders Nick Tinnes Doe Engel Alvin Edward Engle Howard Snyder Nick Times Wellston Lee Sanders Clarence Righhard

Washington Produce Markets Poultry and Hides Rate Card

Market prices list per pound for poultry including hens leghorn and duck breeds with weights calls for fresh laid and spring varieties. Hides priced per pound with horse hides at a fixed per item rate. Premium for poultry delivered. no market for sick or crippled birds.

Memory system claims to cure forgetfulness and earns stamps

A letter columnist promotes a self made memory system that costs nothing and asks readers to mail a stamped self addressed envelope. The writer recounts forgetting details and describes using the method to remember missed golf swings, names, and daily dressing order, while promising further proofs to admirers.

N. Y Dempsey Tunney Chicago Babe Ruth Omega Alpha The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Fatherly Advice Encourages Boys in Athletics

Mix urges fathers to support their sons in sports advising that boys who defend themselves in scrimmages earn responsible life roles. He emphasizes attending events together and building a partnership with their athletes to foster character and independence.

Mix

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