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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1944

Page

7

Chicago Markets Report Delivers Mixed Hog Cattle Sheep Trends

Chicago markets show hogs 13,000 head mostly steady to 10 cents higher with good to choice weights 14.00 to 14.15 and a top around 14.25. Cattle, 5,500 head with calves 1,000. steers and yearlings down 10 to 15 cents, other grades steady to strong, early top 16.40. Sheep, 7,000 head with Colorado fed lambs near steady at 16.25 and sheep scarce. Estimates list hogs 800 cattle 1,300 sheep 300.

Chicago Colorado

Chicago produce market and grain report

Market notes show unsettled egg receipts totaling 25 888 cases with extra firsts 22 and firsts 29 while current dirties reach 26 and checks 25 percent. Poultry receipts include 2 cars and 7 trucks with the market firm and unchanged. Cash grain report lists corn at 1064 per bushel in Chicago.

Grain table data and trading notes from Chicago market

Grain table shows open high low and close for wheat and rye with contract bids and percentages. The page also includes a cooking tip recommending simmering chicken feet broth to enrich gravies soups and white sauces after scalding and peeling the feet.

Chicago

Alligator Oil From Brazil Powers Transport and Industry

Oil rendered from alligator liver and fats, including caymans, is described as a new Brazilian motor fuel and lubricant. Mixed with other fuels, it is used to keep taxis, buses, and cars running and to lubricate precision machinery. Electric power plants also source oil from this.

Caymans Brazil

Regular checks prevent steam heating valve complaints

The notice urges replacing worn or obsolete air valves in radiators of steam heating plants. It states poor air valves commonly cause heating complaints and recommends annual inspection by a heating contractor to avoid issues.

Larger cows drive stable design for profit

The text argues for keeping larger cows, noting profits rise with cow size. It suggests adjusting stall platform length, longer at one end, to accommodate cows of varying sizes and improve comfort and productivity.

Milkweed Juice as Edible Tenderizer for Tough Steaks

Milky juice from milkweed stems and leaves contains an enzyme akin to those in papaya and pineapple fruits. A mild application of this juice on a tough steak can render it more tender and potentially edible.

Rural Idaho Farms Have Electric Service Widely

Rural Idaho reports show 43,663 farms surveyed with 32,231 farms served by electricity, representing 74 percent of the total. The data reflects coverage levels across the state’s agricultural areas.

Idaho

British plans 130 ton passenger plane approved

The British ministry of aircraft production authorizes construction of a 130 ton passenger aircraft with 20 000 horsepower, a top speed of 250 mph, and a passenger capacity of 15.

British Ministry of Aircraft Production

Brazil’s paichee yields more than meat in use

The near boneless paichee fish of Brazil provides more than flesh its dried toothed tongue acts as a substitute for steel files and doubles as a grater when preparing farina from cassava root.

Brazil

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