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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

7

Markets Chicago Livestock Report

Hogs 5,000 head with prices 25 to 50 cents lower for all weights as trade closes more active. Bulk good and choice 190 to 300 pounds at 28.75 to 28.25. 325 pounders around 27.75. Sows 27 to 28.50 for 400 to 500 pounds. some 28.75. Cattle with 3,000 head, calves 500. Choice steers and heifers absent. medium to good steers slow. cows and canners active. Vealers steady at 26 to 27. Sheep: 700 head. slaughter lambs higher, good native lambs 21.75, others 18 to 21, common 16 and down.

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Chicago Produce Prices Reported By Weekday Street Market

Chicago market report notes poultry prices for trucks of hens and chickens with figures for weak hens black chickens leghorn hens white rock springs plymouth rock springs color ed springs common barn pigs at 1.00 per dozen.

Chicago White Rock Springs Plymouth Rock Springs Colored Springs

Postal Clerk Exam Open to Veterans

The Civil Service Commission announces a substitute Railway Postal Clerk exam for all states except New York plus Alaska and Puerto Rico. Veterans preference applies, with limited nonveterans eligible under Exec Order 9889. Salary starts at 1.14 an hour with 19 percent night differential and annual raises to 1.54. apply by October 28, 1947, via Fred Downing or local offices.

Civil Service Commission New York Alaska Puerto Rico Commission

Dedication Pictures Reach Klein Clothing Window Display

Photographs from yesterday’s dedication of the United Presbyterian home for the aged in Washington will be shown in the Klein Clothing store window tomorrow. Rev. George Kerr announced the display also includes photos from yesterday’s auction connected with the ceremonies.

United Presbyterian Home For the Washington Klein Klothing George Kerr

No Crowding Please Avoid Overcrowding the Refrigerator

Guidance urges organizing food to prevent crowding in the refrigerator. Air should circulate freely inside the cabinet to maintain proper cooling and preserve freshness.

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