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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1930
Page
2
Chicago livestock totals 12 000 hogs and 13 000 sheep with varied gains and declines. Hogs largely higher with top at 10.80 for select lots. calves, cattle and sheep show mixed demand and prices across weights. Overall market steady to active in spots, with buyers selective and fat offerings strongest in late trading.
The text offers a mix of livestock price ranges for sheep and feeder lambs, grain notes, and a lengthy community diary. It mentions specific livestock prices, farm entries, and local residents like Ray Wells, Homer Hotle, Clint Robertson, Pearl Richardson, and Mrs. Mary W. Packer, with references to places such as Crawfordsville and Washington. The diary describes daily farm activities, family visits, and local subscriptions, ending with a humorous anecdote about a farmer and a neighbor.
The report lists bid figures for wheat varieties 2 hard 107 and 2 northern yellow hard 103, corn mixes at 81 to 77 78 percent, 6 mixed 74 12, yellow and white grades with 84 to 81 and 81 to 67 percent, oats 44 to 46 percent, rye none, barley 56 to 61, Timothy 5 40, Clover 9 75 to 1.
Market notes show domestic cash prices for old and new seed cash in March and October with specific figures 10.75 11.10 and 11.00. Imported cash old 900 and Alsike cash 10.50 in March and 10.60 thereafter.
In Des Moines Paton of Greene County upset Oskaloosa in the opening round of the state tournament. Paton, a smaller team, led late in regulation and clinched the win with two free throws in overtime as Le Pack drew a crucial foul. Oskaloosa failed to start fast, but fought back to tie in the second quarter. Additional first round results included Davenport, Mallard, and West Waterloo advancing.
Agricultural expert Prof H D Munro explains spring hen mortality from prolapsed oviducts and other causes. Key fixes include balanced rations, succulent greens, proper fat control, and attentive management to prevent stress and injury during peak laying months.
Fragmentary notice from West Chester lists price two dollars per hundred for hatchings. Mentions Mrs on Bauer with unclear address and stray numbers 41 13 11 31. Details are incomplete and cannot confirm full context.
Eva Wood widow of Dr George Baker Wood loses will contest in Sioux City as a forged signature claim emerges. Miss Emily Wood founder of the suit would have inherited a dollar under the disputed will. Jury awards suggest Russ Wood to receive about 75,000 of the 75,000 estate with widow’s share per Iowa law.
Chicago mar 21 estimates of tomorrow's receipts show hogs around 8000 head cattle near 000 sheep about ?
The text explains differences between snakes and serpents noting that snakes are not poisonous and cold blooded while serpents are poisonous and warm blooded and give birth to live young. It mentions adders or vipers having a V mark on the back of the head.
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