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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1927
Page
2
Cattle mostly lower with vealers down 1.90 and best fed steers around 17.35. Sheep and lambs uneven with fat lambs near 14.10 and natives around 13.25 to 13.75. Hogs steady to higher with top hogs about 11.75 and bulk 9.25 to 9.60. Total runs include 2,000 sheep, 4,000 hogs and 15.60 more in stockers and feeders.
Chicago grain futures show scattered moves with wheat futures opening higher for Dec and Mar contracts while corn and oats post modest gains and fats like lard hold around 12.6 to 13.1. Trading ranges reflect varied demand expectations as contracts adjust through the session.
Chicago market notes set grain prices for October 22 with ranges for Wheat No 1 hard at 1.23 and No 2 hard at 1.73. Corn prices show No 2 yellow 84 cents to 84 1 4, No 3 yellow 82 1 4 to 82 1 4, No 4 yellow 80 1 4 to 80 1 4, and other mixed lots from 75 to 80 cents. Oats No 2 white 48 to 49 1 4, No 3 white 40 1 2 to 47 1 4, No 4 white 44 1 2 to 44 1 4. Barley 75 to 1 Dollar, Timothy 3.40 to 4.15, Clover 20.50 to 27.75.
Clover cash and Timothy and Alsike seed prices listed for futures contracts and spot. Prices shown include October and December for Clover 14.75, Timothy 1.85, Alsike 14.99 and 15.19, with March and January futures also cited.
Richard Dix stars in a fast moving drama set in a small town with a former Tank Corps officer seeking work and love. A rain swept climax features Dix driving a tractor to save a dam, with Mary Brian delivering sharp comedy and charm throughout.
The October 22 Wellston all day sale drew a large crowd with many bidders and a lively lunch counter scene. Vendors like Art Meyers and Jake Leichty of Noble county participated. local residents and visiting families commented on the event and upcoming sales including property sales linked to Mr Hessel. The piece highlights strong community turnout, farm prosperity, and church happenings in Washington county.
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