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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1927
Page
2
Hog prices edge up to 11.85 with mixed demand across weights as slaughter hogs and sows trade 9.25 to 10.40. Cattle and calves face slow trade with bulk stockers and feeders scarce. steers and heifers show varied gains, calves and feeders priced 7.00 to 16.08. Sheep and lambs remain active with native lambs at 13.00 to 13.25 and fat ewes 5.75 to 6.50.
Chicago grain prices show mixed moves with Wheat and Corn higher on Dec Mar and May contracts while Oats hold near prior levels. Lard futures rise in Oct and May deliveries with limited gains across Rib contracts amid quiet trading.
A diary style column recounts visits by Bill and Mrs. Cox, reflections on an art filled home, and social events. It mentions John Goodman asserting a corner, James Embree visiting Mayo Hospital, and several locals like Jay Sands and Ed Sands attending a funeral. Anecdotes cover farming ties to Luke Shay, racehorse history, and P. E. O. president election while noting regional trips, farms, and humor from neighbors.
Fragmentary data shows dates and percentages including Dec 97 and values like 7% 61% 965, with several 1.00% and 1.01% figures across May and Mar entries. Source text incomplete. no clear event or entities to anchor a full summary.
Robt Sheetz will hold his annual Big Type Poland China sale October 14 at his farm 5 miles south of Keota. The offering includes 300 pound males and 30 February–March males plus 1 fall male and 30 spring gilts. Sires include Big Boy Black Pepper and Jobber's Equal with strong dam lines.
Plan to attend the sale and obtain a catalogue. A few copies are on hand at the Journal Office or you can write to Bob for one.
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