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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1946
Page
5
Brown Swiss breeders of Canton Number 7 plan their annual show at the Oskaloosa fairgrounds Tuesday May 8. This marks the first show since 1942. Stanley Mounger of Wellman Hollyhock Hill Farm will present six head including a cow three two year old heifers a junior yearling and a heifer calf.
Hogs 3,000 active and steady. top barrows and gilts 14.85 with sows 14.10. Cattle 7,000. calves 400. strong market after railway resumption, top steer price 18.00 for 700 lb yearlings, most steers 16.00-17.50, heifers 17.75, cows scarce, sausage bulls 11.00-13.50. Sheep 2,000. lambs steady to 25 cents higher. medium to choice ewes 8.50-9.50, wooled lambs 14.50-16.75 with No. 1 pelts up to 16.75.
The article advises wiping eggs with a damp cloth before storage. Washing eggs removes the protective film that seals pores, increasing risk of bacteria and odors entering the shell.
To remove stains from linens use cold water, sponge quickly, add a few drops of glycerin and rub with hands. After about thirty minutes rinse with water and wash as usual.
Our last commercial horse auction saw steady prices across classes. Buyers for government mares praised the quality and confirmed they will return at the next sale. The event positions us as the best market for horses of any class.
Between 50 and 60 head of gaited pleasure Palomino and stock horses were offered. A wide range of attractive colors appeared. Last saddle horse auction results were pleasing with spirited bidding throughout.
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