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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1931
Page
2
Hog receipts near 2,000 with direct bids easing. Packing sows steady at 200 to 280 pounds, 5.40 to 5.59. 140 to 190 pounds 4.60 to 5.38. Light weights 140 to 160 pounds 4.50 to 5.10, good and choice 4.75 to 5.35 for midweights, and 250 to 350 pounds 5.10 to 5.25.
Cattle receipts scarce with lighter weights 100 to 180 lb described as good and choice at 3.75 to 4.50. Steers 600 to 900 lb good and choice 7.75 to 10, 1100 to 1300 lb 7.50 to 10.50, 360 to 1900 lb 7.50 to 10.50. Heifers 5.50 to 6.00 for good and choice. common and medium 2.00 to 5.00. Overall market slow with steer decline and weak demand for light stock.
Chicago prices list cattle bulls vealers and feeder cattle by grade with values from good and choice to common and cutter. Sheep lambs and feeding lambs quoted with weights and ranges. Butter poultry and eggs show firm or steady trends with specific receipts and prices across categories.
Jim Wynter and Bill Grayson investigate the disappearance of Frank Severn and the fate of the Czarina rubies at Beggar's Court. A hidden stair, a collapsed wall, mysterious Dr Martell, and threats from Martin and Frome propel the plot as Wy nter dodges attempts on his life and contemplates contacting authorities.
Jim Wynter discovers a private letter bearing his name in a waste paper basket at Beggar's Court. The envelope, marked Private and postmarked Trayne, reveals someone opened it to suppress its contents. Jim and Bill Grayson fear Sant may be involved as they search Sant's writing table for clues.
The text suggests confidence that Hallihan will pitch for the Cardinals and that the Cardinals are favored to win the series, while noting the Athletics have slumped in batting. It mentions possible doubt if Hallihan does not pitch and references market figures for farm shipments and produce prices, with regional quotes from Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado.
Combined hog receipts at 22 concentration yards and 7 packing plants across interior Towa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hour period ended 8:00 A.M. show prices mostly steady to strong as buyers bid aggressively. Weights 200 to 280 lbs sold 4.70 to 5.10 with loads up to 5.15 in spots. sows 300 to 550 lbs quoted 2.50 to 4.00. packing hogs 90 to 350 lbs also listed with varied quotes.
Savieh was relieved as the court accepted his explanation for the raid and he testified he just dropped in to get a halt. Iowa librarians opened their annual convention in Cedar Rapids with sessions through Thursday and showers expected in northern and eastern Iowa. temperatures will drop after recent highs. Arbitration of a master builders dispute was proposed by seven union tradesmen at Des Moines.
A mosaic of local items from Washington and Ainsworth includes moves, business notes, and social updates. Deputies monitor an inquest into a possible homicide. Mrs. Anna Evans is praised as a talented nurse. Local agricultural talks urge better farm organization and seed stock promotions. Maytag dies after a car crash. Pooley pleads not guilty to a statutory offense.
Fall auctions listed across Keota Washington Haskins and Mediapolis featuring Durroes and purebred Poland cattle. Owners include J Forest Embree J Wagner Allen Walker Spencer Reed Paul Peterson and others. Sales run Oct 18 through Oct 24 at various rural locations with closing out events and farm transfers.
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