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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1944
Page
7
Markets report from Chicago shows hogs steady to 10 cents lower for lighter weights and 200 to 270 pound cuts at 13.75 top for good hogs. Cattle and calves: steady overall with some classes down. bulk fed steers 14.00 to 16.00, top 16.75. Sheep: limited sales with lambs around 16.50 on strong lots. Also notes local social items and a federal jury summons in Des Moines.
Chicago May 3. Produce items show eggs with receipts 413346 cases and unsettled market. Extra firsts and current receipts at 28 percent. Directory ties 26 percent. Checks 25 percent. Poultry receipts one car and 14 trucks. Market firm and unchanged.
On May 3 in Chicago the grain table lists wheat, oats, and rye futures with varied open highs and closes. Wheat Sep 135% to 166% range, May 173% to 173%, July 139% to 170%. Oats Sept around 74% to 75%, Rye around 123% to 131% with multiple contract readings.
Mr and Mrs Lee Walker of Olds host Cecil Walker son of Crawfordsville visitors from Atlanta Georgia. Cecil a graduate of Crawfordsville High School and Bradley College and a control tower operator on an army air field in Atlanta takes two weeks sick leave for temporary voice loss. Local guests include J F Russell Morning Sun Wm Walker Camp Howie Texas Mrs John White and Jerry Lee Crawfordsville and Earl Walker relatives share a chicken supper and reminiscences with Cecil. Glen Rich coast guard member at Long Beach California is also noted in the extended visit.
Spain's northern coast enjoys a mild, moist climate ideal for fruit trees and crops. Temperatures are moderate with bright blossoms and good yields of apples pears and cherries. The region supports garden and field crops and is described as Spain's playground.
A public health notice describes meningitis as a danger to babies and young children, urging awareness and early medical attention. The article emphasizes the vulnerability of infants and the need for precautions by caregivers and health services.
According to science there are about 1400 distinct mosquito species. Researchers classify Aedes Culex Anopheles and other genera into numerous groups with diverse habitats and behaviors across regions.
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