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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1944
Page
7
Chicago markets show hogs at 7,000 head with good and choice 150 to 240 lb hogs around 14.75 and over 240 lb sows at 14.00. Cattle receipts near 10,000 with calves 1,000. fed steers and yearlings firm with top weighty steers and calves around 18.95. Sheep about 5,000 with early lambs 14.00 to 14.25.
Market reports show Chicago produce receipts at 4,433 cases with extra firsts 43 to 47.8 and firsts 37 to 41 percent. current receipts 36 to 834 percent with dirties 28 to 3 cents and checks 28 to 321 percent. Poultry receipts include 4 cars and 27 trucks with a steady market. ducklings 20 percent, young geese 22 percent, small lobsters 19 percent.
Open high low close figures for wheat corn oats rye listed for December May July and September futures. The table shows daily bid and ask ranges with percentages and rounded figures across several contracts.
Cash grain listing shows oats priced at 4 white 63 percent in Chicago trading. The brief item notes the oats quality and current cash price in the early market update.
Weekly and special sales listed across Iowa venues from Whittaker sale barn to Kalona and Riverside. Notices include times 1:30 p m and 1:00 p m, with agents and auctioneers named for each closing or cattle sale.
Mrs. A. L. Holiday 82 former Columbus Junction resident died Sunday after a long illness. Born December 27, 1861 in Hall County Missouri she practiced medicine and served as a medical missionary in West Africa. She married A L Holiday July 4 1894 and lived in Grandview where he was a bank cashier. Funeral services were held at the Community church in Grandview. She is survived by her husband a daughter and a grandson. Mr and Mrs Haroki Thomas will soon travel to Tampa Florida.
Pre. Farrell Moody has arrived in France per relatives. Pvt. Robert E. Buckman, Camp Wolters, Texas, spent a furlough with wife and son and relatives. Cpl. Virgil Hall, Fort Ord, California, is on furlough at home. Mrs. Chalmers Daily, Ansino Nebraska, called here by her father Albert Hammond’s critical illness.
Class I railroads spent 527 million for fuel in 1943 up from 426 million in 1942. Bituminous coal purchases reached 375.4 million, up 62.6 million year over year. Anthracite bought totaled 3.7 million, up 0.63 million from 1942. Fuel oil purchases were 136.9 million, against 99.8 million last year.
The Bjork family expresses gratitude for support during their recent bereavement with special thanks for floral tributes.
The saying notes boilers rust out more often than they wear out. It asserts year-round operation helps prevent corrosion and extend boiler life.
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