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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1930
Page
2
Chicago livestock market news shows hog receipts around 15 000 with varied values up to 9 90 per hundredweight and sow and light hog categories strong. Cattle receipts near 9 000 with yearling demand high, steers 600 to 900 pounds at 11 to 18 dollars, larger weights lower, cows 5.25 to 10.00, bulls 5.75 to 6.75, vealers 11.00 to 13.50, stockers five to 16 dollars per hundredweight. Sheep receipts slow with few native sales noted.
The report lists fluctuating bids and weights for lambs and feed. Prices show downward pressure on late sales with ranges from 0 to 8.50 for various weights and grades. Bidding remains weak as buyers and shippers adjust offers for quality and feed costs.
Combined hog receipts at Des Moines area yards and five packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the period ended 10:00 am show steady to 20 cent higher trends. Weights 180 to 260 pounds predominant with liberal packing sow supply. quotes vary by weight and quality with lights 140 to 160 at 7.50 to 8.55, 160 to 180 at 8.15 to 9.00, 200 to 230 at 8.65 to 9.45, heavies 290 to 350 at 8.00 to 9.10, and pigs 100 to 120 at 6.50. Deliveries and feeds at destination affect posted prices. truck deliveries common and some weigh-station adjustments noted.
Chicago cash grain figures show wheat with no sales and multiple grade quotations. Notable items include No 2 and No 4 mixed lot ranges, rye and clover timothy prices listed, parley values quoted in a broad band.
Union District reports small social items and visits. Mr and Mrs Bevana hosted a Sunday dinner at Charlie Bear home. Mire C A Fishburn called Tuesday morning due to her mother's illness. Families delivered care to Milton Maas for Dave Benson. Mrs C C Reeves and children visited Mr J Benson at Beardel Washington. Mr and Mrs C Tandly spent Sunday with Ashley.
Fragmented diary style notes describe local figures, town growth, and social visits in Washington County. Mentions include Mrs AL Beembh ning, Alma, Cedar Creek area, Miss June Putnam, Hob Sheets, and Lee Henrys with references to Thanksgiving plans, turkey flocks, and church facilities. The entry covers travel to West Chester, mink ranch viewing, and family gatherings at the Navy and Myers homes during lateOctober to November, with weather and farm work updates.
Mr and Mrs Ferret Young visited business callers in Crawfordsville on September 1 and 3 while Frank Sands sold six Olds on a Wednesday. Dale Rot was delegated for him by track morning. Hh Riley visits Muscatine today with son Dale returning home soon. Louise Fishbory of Washington visits cousin Mertha Meneses in the area. The sick list includes ex Lonz who is improving. Will Lang and the Longs host guests aiding with work while Fred Donaldson and children Marie Mary and Ted Meyers spent Monday afternoon at the ing say venue.
Timber sales and dispersal auctions near Washington Polands Keota and Columbus Junction are scheduled October 6 through October 22. Listings include buyers such as H E Busby Spencer Reed Duncan Sons and Paul G Peterson Son with locations in Mediapolis Poland and Dur es. A mix of farms from 9 to 24 acres and various breeds including Chinas are noted.
Classified notice seeking a house worker experience for quick sale of Lima beans in pod for canning. Inquiries at Journal 403. Red 686.
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