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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1948
Page
7
Livestock market summary from Chicago shows hogs around 10 000 head with demand strong and most trades at 21 to 22 dollars for 170 to 230 lb corral animals. Cattle activity weak for heavy weights while lighter yearlings and heifers gain modestly. Slaughter lambs advance with 90 to 100 lb woolly types priced near 26.50 and fed lambs scarce in supply.
Market notes show 20 trucks traded with steady demand. Hens prices listed for various types. leghorn at 26, hybrid at 29. Egg figures reported at 42,395 cases with mixed browns and whites. Extras quoted 60-80 percent, standards around 38 to 40. Current receipts 38, checks 36.
Des Moines May 4 The state treasurer reports use tax collected on new motor vehicles and trailers sold in Iowa totaled 341 271 86, higher than the 255 945 22 from the two percent tax for first-time registrations. Local distributions are listed for Cedar Henry Iowa Johnson Jefferson Keokuk Wapello and Washington counties.
A. B. Magdefrau and Norman Clothier of Waukegan Illinois left Tuesday for Auburn California to visit Mr and Mrs Al Magdefrau. They plan a two week trip and Clothier intends to locate in California.
Scientists unveil a new sealer treatment for ear finishes claiming months of protection from fog dew salt air and corrosion. Researchers say the product forms a durable barrier reducing moisture and wear on sensitive components.
In a bitter Supreme Court session Chief Justice Vinson slammed down his gavel after Justice Frankfurter accused the government of aiding the CIO Taft Hartley case. Frankfurter pressed CIO lawyers about political spending bans, prompting Vinson to end the questioning as time ran out.
Better Vision institute notes eyestrain commonly triggers headaches in children. dull eye pain, forehead or temple soreness, and discomfort from visual shortcomings are typical indicators. paper functioning of eye muscles and refractive errors can also cause headaches.
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