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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1930
Page
2
Department of Agriculture figures show hogs 20 000 with 6 000 hired, market steady to lower. Top 10.50, 160–280 lb meats 10.00–10.45, 240–300 lb 9.50–10.00. Cattle 2 000 with calves 1 000. steers steady to lower, top 14.00, slaughter steers 1300–1500 lbs 12.50–14.00, heifers 950–1100 lbs 12.00–15.00, cows 7.50–10.00, bulls 6.75–9.25, vealers 9.00–14.00. Sheep 1 000. market slow, fat lambs 9.50–9.75, best over 10.00, ewes 6.50 down.
The page lists livestock quotes with bids for lambs and ewes, plus mixed sheep values. Grain prices show Wheat futures for Mar May July and Corn and Lard quotes, with highs and lows noted for Chicago trading.
A lively field report from Washington and Wellman recounts farm conditions, crops, and livestock trends. It highlights Geo L Deke’s farm near Wellman, Roy Maple selling household goods, and Wm Gardner expanding land and stock purchases. Voices from farmers emphasize modern farming, pasture systems, and independent work life.
Chicago March cash grain figures show wheat and rye activity minimal with mixed yellow and white sample grades. Oats cited at 44 to 45 cents per bushel, timothy and clover listed at 19.00 to 1 OP, indicating price ranges and eligible samples amid a quiet trading day.
Toledo grain prices show Clover at 11.50 cash and 12.20 for Dec. Imported cash and Alsike cash cited. Livestock receipts forecast for Chicago include hogs at 10,000 and cattle-sheep at unspecified totals. Local items note E. Woodford moving to Chariton as county agent and various community updates including a birth and farm bureau meeting.
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