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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
2
Market data show hogs cattle and sheep receipts for today with steady to higher price ranges. Hog and cattle figures cover totals and price bands from light to heavy weights, with feeders and stockers also listed, while lamb and sheep values show strength for best grades and softness for others. Offical yesterday figures include hogs cattle and sheep totals.
Market notes show May corn at 1.93 with 1.94 high and 1.88 low. July corn at 1.67 with 1.71 high and 1.62 low. Oats May at 1.03 with July 0.39% gains. Rye and barley futures listed for May July and Sept. Provisions include pork and rib futures, with cash clover prices and live stock estimates for Saturday. Market commentary notes corn cash at 100 cars and a 3 to 4 cent drop for No 3 yellow corn.
The Farmers union will convene in Des Moines September 15 16 and 17 with about 1600 farmers expected from across the state. George D. Baker of Des Moines is president and L Antrim of Des Moines is secretary while the Red delegation also gathers in Des Moines for a national convention September 12 17 at the Auditorium with about 806 men expected, with farmers likely meeting at the Coliseum.
The P. J. Donohoe & Sons sale of Angus cattle in Holbrook Iowa drew wide attendance with breeders from Texas New York Tennessee and Canada. Fifty head averaged $5203 with a top price of 15000 for Blackcap Lassie with calf. A free lunch and a 32 piece band capped the day at the modern sale pavilion.
Local readers are urged to attend the EB S Bishop Angus sale in Cedar Rapids next week. Mr Bishop, long identified with Angus cattle, seeks strong Washington County turnout for his first sale, with a page five announcement in the Journal. A note praises breeders and expects notable local representation.
Local notice promotes a dead animal removal service offering free pickup and immediate response with the company covering transportation costs. It urges customers to call for service using their own cost-free truck availability.
Urges vigilance over blood vitality and urges purchase of the vegetable blood medicine .5.8 from the Swift Specific Co to revitalize blood and boost health, offering free medical advice by writing to Medical Director in Atlanta Ga.
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