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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1944
Page
7
Markets report shows hogs active with 8,000 sold and prices 25 to 40 cents higher for 270 lb range and sows up to 25 cents. Cattle about 5,000 with calves and yearlings uneven, vealers steady, sheep 5,000 with lambs around 14 to 14.25. Total receipts list hogs 7,000 cattle 1,590 sheep 4,000. poultry gains noted with ducks and heavy hens up to 24 cents.
The clipping shows fluctuating futures for wheat corn oats rye and hay with December May July and September figures. Prices range from the mid 60s for oats to about 163 for some wheat contracts and rye around 108 to 110. The data appears as scattered percentage quotes and stray characters, indicating a rough market snapshot.
In Chicago, market results show egg activity with firm receipts totaling 5,750 cases. Extra first quality eggs are reported at 46 to UF, indicating a tight supply and price implications for traders and retailers.
Whittaker sale barn hosts a weekly Friday community sale while Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa lists Wednesday livestock auctions. Both events underline ongoing regional marketplace activity for farmers and ranchers.
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