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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
2
Chicago market reports show receipts of about 26 000 with cattle at 12 000 and hogs at 6 000. Bulk prices for 240 to 325 pound butchers range 13 60 to 14 10 with tops to 14 35, while packing sows bring around 12 20 to 12 65 and slaughter pigs 12 75 to 14 50. Sheep receipts near 6 000, with fat clipped lambs higher and fat sheep steady, few springers 15 to 18 50.
Chicago markets show wheat prices No 1 red 1.68 to 1.64 percent. No 2 red 1.68. corn No 2 mixed 70 cents. oats and rye values listed across several contract months. Cash grain quotes include wheat No 1 red 1.68 to 1.64 percent and lard at 15.62. barley 65 to 73. clover seed 12.06 to 28.00.
Miss Mildred Gingerich visited Mrs. Vere Goff last week. Ernest Seabranch and family were Mr. Wleacant callers on Wednesday. Joe Schlatter and family spent Wednesday in Burlington. Mrs. Lyman Joineon and Mrs. John Abrahamson visited Mrs. Clever Wittmer last Thursday. Ed Seabranch and daughter Florence visited in Burlington. Hugh Conrad and family visited at the Conrad home in Wayland Sunday. Vere Goff and family visited the parental Goff home Sunday. Mrs. Jacob Schlatter of Wayland visits this week with her daughter Mrs. Clever Wittmer. Falma and Marie Johnson spent Wednesday with cousins Pauline and Alie Joe Wittmer.
Prices listed for Washington markets include butterfat cream at 88 per pound eggs at 2 cents per dozen. Broilers vary by weight 300 cents and 26 cents per pound with distinctions for leghorn black hens and other poultry. No market for sick or crippled poultry.
Washington May 27 report details Henry D Hubbard of the Bureau of Standards describing future worders of science. He cites radio letter transmission as a development that would replace mail bags and long overland trips. Crosley foresees music aiding national peace with broadcaster programs listed for several stations and times.
Radio Digest lists tonight's WEAF chain and local programs across KDKA KFNF KOA KYW WDAF WEAF WGN and others. Featured acts include the Lefridge trio violin cello piano at KDKA and Brown Palace strings at KOA, with operas, concerts, talks, and special performances across cities like Pittsburgh Denver Chicago and New York.
Toledo market notes show Clover seed cash at 21.00 with 16.50 as a recent figure, October 18.85 bid, and Timothy seed cash at 3.45 with September 3.65. The report summarizes domestic seed pricing signals for producers and buyers.
Official live stock estimates show hogs at 15000, cattle at 2500, and sheep at 5000 for tomorrow. The figures were issued from Chicago on May 27.
A Republican candidate declares bid for State Senator district covering Washington and Henry counties awaiting June primary voters decision. The statement outlines candidacy on the Republican ticket and district scope.
The candidate urges voters to elect a Republican to the County Board of Supervisors citing prudent budgeting and value for public funds. He pledges economy, thrift, and common sense learned from farming and private business, aiming to reduce taxes and resist special interests. Votes requested for June 7th for a term starting January 1, 1928.
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