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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1927
Page
2
Receipts indicate choice fed steers mostly steady to higher with some gains for lower grades. Veal, stockers, and western stock categories show varied strength. range 7.50 to 16.00 for steers, hogs 9.50 to 12.00, fat lambs 13.00 to 14.25, and sows 9.50 to 10.90. Sheep receipts about 4,000 with steadier native lambs and mixed feeding lambs.
Chicago cash and futures prices show mixed moves across wheat corn oats and fats with December through May contracts flashing small gains and persistent spread activity. Stronger demand hints anchor meals as traders weigh supply data and weather risks.
Oct 15 sale on the Sheets farm drew a good crowd as Poland China hogs were auctioned. Bob Sheets expressed tears over one hog while neighbors and Des Moines visitors joined in a hearty meal, with plans for next week’s Wellston auction and other local notices noted.
Chicago cash grain figures dated October 15 show bids across commodities with grades and percentages. White and yellow corn and oats details include specific percentages for multiple lots, indicating varied quality and pricing levels across hard and mixed grades.
The report shows white 4614 to 4914 at 4 white equal to 44 percent. Barley moves 73 to 86 with a rise to 54. Timothy climbs from 2.95 to 8.70 while Clover advances from 19.00 to 27.00.
Clover cash imports quoted with various dates and values. Timothy Cash prices listed for December and March. Alsike cash futures shown for December January and February.
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