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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
2
Chicago June 20 pigs 250 to 840 lbs 2.2 250 Ibs 9.40 to 9.85 130 to 169 Ibs 9.75 packing sows 0 to 7 pigs medium to choice 90 to 120. Slaughter hogs 7 3/4 to 9 1/2 dollars per cwt with 9.88 top occasional sales above 9.75. Trade slow and lower as day progressed.
Live cattle and calf markets show very narrow, sluggish trade with most lots steady to uneven. Slaughter steers 1000 to 1500 lbs bring 10.25 to 12.50, 950 to 1190 lbs around 10.00 to 12.00. heifers 850 to 950 lbs 10.00 to 10.50. cows 6.00 to 9.00. bulls 6.50 to 8.25. vealers 9.50 to 11.25. Fat lambs 12.00 to 12.50, ewes 7.00 to 10.00, stocker and feeder bids 6.50 to 10.50.
MIEXCO shows mixed grains with wheat at 20 price levels and rye at 2, oats 3 with varied percentages. corn ranges include yellow and white kernels with grades and late June pricing. Barley and clover figures noted, plus a broad range for timothy and other forage grains.
June 17 indicates light rain and rising water near Crooked Perk. Community events include a youth party at Ira Grader’s with refreshments. Mission society met at J C Graber’s. 21 members and visitors attended. next at Mrs. Margaret Wittig’s home. Helen Rich and Gladys Witting planned religious training in Oskaoosa from June 16 to 27. Pauline Mast hosted a classmates party at Paw Mast home with lunch and a good time. Willie Sehanta’s family vacationed with J T Wenger’s relatives in Washington.
Fragmentary item notes Ibs per Falters ey per Ih under 13 percent not Hides nor I forse Hides each Tony and Celt hides referenced in terse market shorthand Celts and Tony names appear amid unclear figures and terms indicating product trade details.
Wellman June 18 flood ranks among the worst in six years as Rabat creek rose rapidly Saturday evening after steady rain since morning. Water plagued downtown basements including the post office and MacGugin drugstore, flooding streets and forcing residents to evacuate homes. local gardens ruined and cleanup began Sunday. News notes that the nearby English river Marek bridge area saw its highest level yet and mentions F D Snavely and Ralph Marek among townsfolk assessing damage and business prospects.
Kalona column reports Mrs Tom Lahey and Corresponden t from Kalona. residents and visitors noted include Mr and Mrs W J Plank shopping in Iowa City. Maude McGuire of Gary Indiana visiting Gearld Teets. Mrs Shannon Tourt visiting her mother Mrs M E Hochstettle. Ehrenfelt family and Beverte family visitors mentioned. measurably fragmented due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary note indicates Jane Akron of Xenia Ohio spends the summer with her grandmother in Akron area. Readers should confirm full names and relationships due to unreadable OCR.
Francisco June 20 The 53rd annual convention of the National Electric Light association attacked Governor Roosevelt of New York over holding company profits. Martin J. Tasull of Middle West Utilities argued rates reflect security structures and claimed public securities are fewer than warned. Matthew Sloan of New York Edison disputed Berlin remarks, saying domestic selling price is not over four times the power house cost.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Sands and family spent Sunday at W W Moore home in Ainworth Hill Ferrel assists uncle Join Jeffrey with farm work. Mr and Mrs HD Jeanne of ett and Mr and Mrs AG Krouse of Washington called on Dick Stephens home Sunday evening. Mr JL Mt were called by serious illness of his mother Mrs Clarence Richards in Henderson. They visit Orloby Mich visiting Henderson home. Mr and Mrs John Kraus visited Dick Stephens home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs A P Jeicey shopped in Washington Thursday afternoon.
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