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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
7
Chicago livestock markets show hogs at 8 000 head with steady to 25 cent declines on lighter weights and stronger activity later. Cattle 2 000 with slaughter steers and heifers down 25 cents, grass cattle and cows varied, hog and sheep totals described with price ranges and weight classes across goods, sows, and calves amid generally ample price shifts.
Poultry trucks show 15 with weak chicken prices and steady hens. Fryers by variety range from 10 to 47 cents, with whites and browns mixed. Eggs total 41,084 cases, market unsettled, with various allowance and standard price ranges noted.
The Indian Creek club met with Mrs. Gladys Farmier on a Wednesday. Thirteen members, fourteen children, and seven guests attended. New member Mrs. Pacha joined. Guests included Mrs. Walt Pacha and others. War two contests entertained. refreshments served. Next meeting with Mrs. Margaret Farrier on June 23.
Research to develop better control methods for anaplasmosis is underway as the disease is reported in 27 of 48 states. It is especially problematic in the southern and south central U.S. with national losses last year between three and four million dollars and Oklahoma alone topping half a million.
Weekly Friday sale at Whittaker sale barn and regular livestock auctions at Midway Columbus Junction Kalona Ollie and Sigourney. Household furniture sale June 12 at Keota starts 1 30 p.m. Mrs Howard Stewart property public auction June 12 two blocks west of South End Grocery starts 2 p.m. Donald Dusenhberry
Mrs William Koch of Los Angeles arrived today for a visit at the Diekman home on August 6. She and Mrs Diekman plan a Sunday trip to Waverly. The two sisters are hosting a Camp Fire Girls bake sale Saturday morning June 12 at Wash. Skelgas Service.
In Columbus Junction on June 9, fat steers and heifers weighing 790 to 900 pounds sold from 31.59 to 32.75 per cwt at the Midway Sales company pavilion. Veals topped at 36 and beef cows brought 22 to 24 per cwt.
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