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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1929
Page
2
Receipts reach about 16 000 hogs and 2 000 cattle with hogs mostly steady to 10 lower than Thursday's average. Prices range 110 to 1150 for different hog weights and sows 900 to 1085. Cattle include calves and yearlings with steers and heifers at 1150 to 1400 and cows and bulls carrying diverse values amid a steady to lower tone.
Chicago livestock market report notes varied quotes for steers heifers and calves with many prices in the 900 to 1700 range. References to good and choice, common and medium grades, and weights around 900 to 1300 pounds appear alongside lambs and fed lamb receipts. Estimates of tomorrow’s receipts are forecast from the Chicago market.
A brief public notice outlines proposed changes in the War Department focusing on sanitary operations and administrative reforms to improve efficiency and oversight within military health services. The document emphasizes accountability and streamlined procedures for medical supply and field sanitation.
The Oliver farm equipment company, capitalized at 504000, merges with Hart-Parr Tractor company and Oliver's Med ploy works to form a new organization. Charles City, Iowa, leaders Melvin W. OMG and Lewis preside as executives amid merger details.
A collage of reflections on happiness and neighborly life mingles with a weather report for Washington Town. The piece mentions Roger Jones, Mrs. Tom Thompson, and family items while noting Lake Mille Lacs’ dry spell, billboard issue, and improving roads after a week of sunny weather.
A chaotic incident reports three men quickly moved in a locked cell area as Judge He HL Lawser oversaw a tour of a second floor wing. Guards escorted the trio, who were contained behind bars for over an hour before cries prompted their release.
Market notes show fluctuating prices for poultry and fowl with references to hatch years and weights. Ducks and geese priced per pound or dozen, with commentary on rations and demand. Several lines indicate market uncertainty and limited buyers for certain low quality stock.
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