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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1944

Page

7

Market Report Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Markets Chicago Oct 25 Hogs 10000 steady overall with buyers bid weak to lower on meat under 200 lbs Good and choice 160 to 240 lbs 14.75 weights over 240 lbs and most good and choice sows 14.00. Cattle 11000 calves 1000 fed steers and yearlings steady to strong top fed steers and yearlings 18.35 yearlings 16.00 down. Sheep 3000 market very slow with bids around 25 cents lower on good native lambs 14.00 to 14.25. Estimates hogs 9000 cattle 4500 sheep 3000.

Chicago U.P

Chicago Produce Market Firm on Eggs and Poultry

Market unchanged as eggs show firm prices with receipts of 8,487 cases and current bids 39 to 41 percent for firsts and related grades. Poultry deliveries include 3 cars and 29 trucks with market holding steady through the day.

Chicago

Grain table from Chicago market report

Grain table dated October 25 lists open high low and close figures for Wheat Corn Oats and Rye across December May July and September contracts. Notable values include Wheat Dec at 165% and Corn Dec at 114% with synchronized changes through the year.

Chicago Cash Grain 95 Percent Cash Corn Update

Chicago cash grain markets show corn at 95 percent cash level with yellow corn listed as 4 units and 111 percent figures noted, indicating pricing and delivery terms for traders.

Chicago

Onions and Pineapples Less Solid Than Milk Says Mass State Experts

Am herst Massachusetts details from Massachusetts State College dairy experts contrast onions and pineapples with milk noting lower solid content. Prof Julius H Frandson says onions and pineapples have less solid food material than milk and lists many vegetables and fruits with lower solids. He adds parasites thrive in warm weather and poultrymen must constantly manage lice mites worms which reduce hen strength and egg production.

Amherst Mass Massachusetts State College Julius H. Frandson Dairy Industry Department

Weekend and midweek livestock sales announced in Iowa listings

Weekly community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and cattle and horse auctions across Mount Union Columbus Junction Batavia and Mt. Union Iowa. Sales begin around 1 00 PM with auctioneers named including George Bickford J W Hendrickson Neil Rasmus Clay Cornick Fletcher Bros. and Dave Hull.

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Batavia George Bickford J. W. Hendrickson Mt. Union Neil Rasmus Clay Cornick Fair Grounds Fletcher Bros Dave Hull Klotz, Duncan & Dunlap

West Chester High School PTA meeting and student reports

West Chester High School reports a PTA meeting with a program by the West Point 4 H Club girls and student entertainment. Walter Johnson of the class of 41 spoke on Marine service in the Pacific. The issue notes Iowa Tests ratings, upcoming theater, football win over Brighton 26 to 7, and student activities across grades with a turtle mascot named Oscar.

Parent Teacher Association Citizens of Tomorrow McDowell West Point 4-H J. McDowell Mary Ann Bauer Priscilla Porter PFC Walter Jonson Walter Pacific Iowa Andrew Brighton West Chester Trojans Beverly Keller Janet Audetine Melville Scence Oscar” the Turtle Donald Argo

Second Grade Class News and Visits Highlight Week

The class reports two absentees for the week and notes study of eyes teeth and ill health. Four second graders had perfect scores on last week's spelling. Visitors included Mrs Brinning on Thursday and Marcery Ginkens from Bolling Field Washington DC on Friday.

How to Clean and Dry Boots and Footwear

Wash boots with warm water and remove oil grease and tar. Stuff with newspaper and store in a dark cool dry place for drying.

Caring for Prewar China Hog Bristle Brushes

Advice for owners of high quality prewar China hog bristle brushes. Wash with mild soap and warm water, then hang to dry in the sun. Avoid slow drying or artificial heat which weakens bristles.

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