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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1909
Page
6
The diary-like account describes the slow advance toward the pole, the worsening ice pack, scarce rations, and the harsh arctic conditions. It notes the crew crossing parallels around eighty-eight and eighty-seventh, the dogs aiding endurance, and the struggle to avoid delay despite extreme cold and wind.
A fragmentary dialogue notes a six year marriage and questions of affection for Binny. The exchange hints at a recurring salary or yearly payment but offers little context or clear events. Names and places are absent or unclear in the preserved text.
Chicago reports a week of gains in wheat with a steady rise and shrinking December May spreads as traders expect light December stocks. Oats follow corn higher while provisions dip then recover on demand. sheep receipts rise with prices firming though expectations of large next week arrivals persist.
The page shows bid quotes for wheat, corn, rye, oats, and timothy hay. Price ranges include wheat No 2 red at 1.22 and No 3 red at 1.151.20, corn No 2 around 60 62 cents, and Timothy with October at 3.80 and March at 4.00.
Cattle prices fluctuated with choice cattle near but not reaching 9.60. Beeves and western steers range 4.00 to 7.40, stockers 8.10 to 5.30, cows 2.00 to 5.60, calves 7.00 to 9.50. Hogs show weekly drop then partial recovery. outlook hints light offerings and steady to higher prices. Grains and feeds list Timothy hay to 11.50, corn 59-60c, oats 32-37c, bran 23c, middlings 28c, linseed cake high.
Des Moines reports hog prices down 10 cents with slow demand across grades. Hogs range from 4.50 to 7.25, pigs 5.50 to 6.25, sows docked, and stags 80 pounds with dockage. Cattle show moderate demand with steers 4.50 to 6.15, cows 2.50 to 4.00, canners 1.50 to 2.50, bulls 2.50 to 3.50, calves 3.50 to 5.50.
South Omaha cattle steady with native steers $4.75 to $8.00 and cows and heifers $3.00 to $5.00. Western and Texas steers around $3.50 to $6.25, cowsetteers to $2.85. Hogs ten cents lower, heavies $7.37 to $7.45, lights $7.25 to $7.40. Sheep steady to lower, yearlings $4.70 to $7.30, wethers $3.90 to $6.50, ewes $3.75 to $4.25, lambs $6.25 to $6.80.
South St. Joseph Missouri dated Oct 18 lists cattle prices by category with steers and heifers trading $4.50 to $7.00 and calves $3.00 to $8.00. Hogs were five to ten cents lower with top $7.50 and bulk $7.20 to $7.45. Sheep show snow and weak with lambs $4.50 to $7.00.
Des Moines market notes explain that goods changing hands in open market lots incur an advance over jobbers prices when filling orders. The extra charge covers shipment costs and ensures access to the best available goods.
Butter Best creamery 31c and renovated 27c packing stock 2214c. Poultry Hens licensed old cocks and stags spring chickens 10c ducks 6c. Eggs No 1 candled 22c No 2 7c checks 18c.
A detailed historic price catalog lists numerous items with unit prices. Pies and apples show per barrel or box rates. citrus and berries include crates, baskets, and per pound figures. Vegetables cover cabbage, celery, cocoanuts, cauliflower, eggplant, lettuce, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, with varied regional labels and package sizes.
A compact price list shows values for horse hides and sheep pelts by grade and weight, including cured leather, tallow raw and rendered, and beeswax in bright and dark varieties with per unit quotes in cents and dollars.
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