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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1928
Page
2
Hog market shows 18 000 head with light weights firm to 25 higher and top at 1180. Prices for 250 Ib animals range 10.25 to 11.30, sows 9.25 to 10.25, pigs 8.75 to 10.25. Cattle and calves 8 000 with steady to strong trade. tops around 17.40 for early sales, most cattle 12.50 to 15.00, steers 13.00 to 17.50 for 1100 to 1300 lb, yearlings 14.00 to 17.75, light weights 9.00 to 14.50.
The report lists prices for cows bulls and heifers across grades from good and choice to common and medium. Vealers stockers and feeder steers show broad ranges. sheep prices show lambs feeding and ewes with several quality tiers and weight references.
The Chicago market report outlines estimated receipts for tomorrow with cattle at about 2 000 head hogs around 10 000 and sheep near 15 000 reflecting daily agricultural trade activity.
Wheat, corn and oats show tentative early quotes in Chicago with December contracts edging higher for wheat and corn while oats hold near steady. The market logs small daily shifts across December and March maturities as traders weigh supply signals and demand.
Mr and Mrs J erd Hobbieissken and juike grand daughter of Burling ton are visiting their relatives the N Schmitt family. The household goods of the late Mrs Wm Kreger were sold at auction Saturday at very satisfactory prices and druggist F L Dasher now occupies the home. Rev W O Harper is attending the Iowa City Presbytery now in session at Iowa City.
Senator W. H. McMaster of South Dakota says he did not claim Governor Smith was ignorant of the farm problem. He asserts his remarks referred to his belief that Hoover would carry South Dakota and that he did not imply Smith lacked knowledge.
President nominee Herbert Hoover told a New York delegation that rapid commercial aviation could threaten U S independence in war and peace. He argued for government support to foster aviation expansion and noted airplanes shorten time and distance while boosting courage.
A large turnout from Olds Winfield Columbus Junction Gladwin Keota Riverside Wayland and beyond attended the Mast sale near Verdi. Hogs corn hay oats heifers cows and a tractor outfit sold well. Harmony ladies provided lunch while Dougherty ran the auction and Ode Ferguson helped hauling nuts and nuts at sunset.
The writer recalls a show in Ainsworth with varied attendees including Bert Marsh and Bob Gault. They note dancing outfits, social banter, and mild mischief, praising local preachers Rev. Krenmyer and McCory. The piece ends with a warm call for neighborly conduct until next gathering.
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