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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1940

Page

7

Chicago Markets May 20 Hog Cattle and Sheep Prices

Market notes show hogs 180 to 350 lb and 400 to 550 lb ranges with drops of 25 to 385 cents, top near 5.90. cattle about 14 000 head with calves and yearlings weak, best fed steers around 10 to 11 dollars, lighter cattle and calves down 25 cents. sheep about 6 000 with fat lambs steady, early kids uneven and a double 85 lb wooled lamb at 10.25. estimated callbacks: cattle 7 000, hogs 15 000, sheep 2 000.

Chicago Ted

Grain quotes show mixed oats soybeans and wheat moves

Chicago market notes include corn bids 65 to 68 for yellow corn and 64 to 67 for 2 yellow, oats varied with sample grades around 37 to 89 percent, soybeans at 94 to 95 for yellow types, while wheat traded May around 84 to 86 and July at 82 to 84 with mixed futures activity across May July and Sept contracts.

Chicago

Chicago market report on meats and poultry receipts and prices

Chicago market summary shows steady markets for produce and poultry with receipts totaling 44 014 cases of fresh graded firsts and 26 trucks of poultry. Prices listed include various categories such as heavy white ducks 1h and leghorn hens 15, broilers 17 to 22, and turkeys 12 to 14, with Capone 24 appearing as a stray entry.

Chicago Broilers Capone

Early ceremonial washings in ancient civilizations

The text notes that bathing and handwashing were required decencies in early civilizations. Religions demanded ceremonial washing, and hospitality practices varied from foot baths for guests in Hebrew culture to baths offered as refreshment in Greek and Roman traditions.

Caring for furniture marks with simple home remedies

The article notes common remedies such as mercurochrome iodine red ink and vinegar can reduce unsightly marks on furniture without causing further damage. It warns that valuable mahogany pieces with serious damage should be repaired by an expert.

Wash Your Hands Be Clean Says Sanitarians

The piece contrasts ancient calls for purification with modern hygiene science. It notes that early religious warnings about cleanliness found validation in scientific understanding of infection, and urges ongoing hand washing as a key precaution.

Purina

Redwood Empire Matched With National Park Qualities

The Redwood Empire of northern California and southern Oregon offers an extraordinary variety of natural scenic and historic attractions across nine counties, ranking with national parks in scope and diversity.

California Oregon

Weight Control of Diabetes Cures Many Adults

Studies at the University of Michigan Hospital indicate a large proportion of overweight adults aged 30 to 65 diagnosed as diabetics can be cured through weight control. The findings suggest weight loss programs may reduce the need for diabetes medications and improve overall health outcomes.

University of Michigan Hospital

Riviera Visitor Routine From Morning Skim to Night Opera

A visitor on the French Riviera may skim in the mountains at dawn lunch among Mentone’s citrus groves watch polo at Cannes dine at Niece enjoy a flutter at the tables and end the day with an opera in Monte Carlo all in one day.

French Riviera Mentone Cannes Niece Monte Carlo

Puerto Rico Embraces Football Amid Warm Weather

In Puerto Rico the heat limits football play but thousands of fans follow the sport and tune in to U.S. games via radio and newspapers.

Puerto Rico United States

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