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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1932
Page
2
Chicago markets show 14 000 hogs up to 3.75 top and 3.40 3.70 bulk. Cattle alba 1 000 head steady with beef steers 6.50 7.50 and calves 4.00 6.50. Sheep 6 000 steady with lambs 6.00 6.50 and yearlings 4.50 5.25.
U S D A combined hog receipts from 21 yards and 7 plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota total 14 700 for the 24 hour period ending 8 00 A M today versus 25 500 last week and 15 200 a year ago. Prices show strong to 10 cents higher with fairly active trade yet light marketing as sellers hold hogs above current quotations.
The report lists price ranges for hogs by live weight bands from 180 to 550 pounds, with values in dollars per hundredweight for good and choice grades. It notes bulk transaction basis and caveats on long haul shrinkage and shipping point weight exclusions.
Chicago market report lists butter prices per tub ranging from 16% to 18% for extras and firsts, cheese categories at 11% for multiple varieties, live poultry prices for turkeys hens and toms, leghorn broilers, ducks and geese, and potatoes including new and old track stock. Regional shipments and state varieties from Wisconsin Minnesota Dakota Idaho and Mississippi appear with price bands and grades.
Chicago grain table shows mixed results for May June and July contracts. Wheat bids May 53 0.64 0.53 with July 58 0.56 0.58 and Sept 58 0.58 0.18 for new July 55 0.56 0.5 0.16 Sept. Corn May 29 0.29 0.29 with July 92 0.25 0.21 0.22 and Sept 42 0.34 1.34 0.34 Dec 0.25. Oats May 0.334 0.316 0.233 with July 0.22 0.22 0.225 Dec 0.244 Rye May 0.37. Big numbers show limited price moves while new ADM figures appear.
Chicago cash grain close lists wheat at 2 red 54 to 54% and 4 red 54% mixed 56. Corn shows 3 mixed 31 to 31% and 2 yellow 31% to 22%, 3 yellow 31% to . 1h yellow 30% and 3 yellow Yi. 2 white 22 to 32% and 4 white 21% to 2%. Oats 4 red 21% and 8 white 24 to 26 with 2 white 23% to 23, 4 white 21%. Barley 40 to 45.
Under normal atmospheric conditions the visibility of a light depends on its height and intensity. The distance caused by height is the geographic range while the distance caused by intensity is the illuminous range.
The article notes a modern upright piano with 74 percent octaves containing about 225 strings. It estimates the total pull of the strings equals a strain of 20 tons, highlighting the instrument’s internal tension.
Godfrey Juzeler keeps busy work with many horses and may find a new home for some. Valley school hosts eight schools with ice cream, and John Baumgartner helps serve. Rubio sees W L Ireland, depot talks, and a Milwaukee Rock Island union. Elmer Palmer and Ireland’s wife visit. Local folks travel, trade, and host visitors. brush with health, farming, and village life described in vibrant detail.
The body of Charles Lindbergh Jr. was discovered about five miles from the Lindbergh home on a hillside near Mount Rose New Jersey. A Negro truck driver, William Allen, found the corpse and alerted authorities. Autopsy by Dr. Charles H. Mitchell confirmed positive identification via blond curls teeth and toe overlap.
Jim Phillips gains strength and spends time outdoors as warm weather lifts spirits. Gardens ready for radishes and lettuce. Mrs. Harley O Loughlin hosts neighbors with refreshments assisted by Anna O Loughlin and Helen Martin. Local families visit Phillips home and friends from Riverside and Wellman drop by. Friday marks last day of school for Young America pupils. teacher Griggs departs for Snowball.
Autopsy states cause of death a fractured skull due to external violence. Examination notes the body lay in the open for about two months and nearly skeletonized. The report situates the deceased near Mount Rose and sourland mountains prior to transfer to an isolated home.
Glen Dunbar announces purchase of the Perch ereon horse previously owned by Howard Hopping. He will make the usual rounds and notes a service fee of $10. Contact Washing ton RS8T-21 or Brighton K221.
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