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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1927
Page
2
The report lists May June and contract prices for Corn Oats Lard and Rye with bid and asked figures across months. It shows daily percentage changes and closing values for futures in Dec Mar May and other periods, reflecting fluctuations in corn oats lard ribsa rye contracts.
Wheat slight gains led by hard red with prices near 1.26 to 1.27. Corn options across yellow white and mixed categories ranged roughly 74 to 88 cents per bushel. oats traded 46 to 52 cents. rye No 2 at 1.0114. timothy 3.40 to 4.15. clover 20.50 to 27.75.
Clover cash imported 15.50 and 16.00 for Dec and Oct. Timothy cash 1.95 for Oct and 2.00 to 2.10 for Dec and March. Alsike cash 15.40 to 15.70 across Dec Jan Feb. Prices listed for Oct 17.65 and Dec 17.65 and March 17.65.
Receipts show 30 000 hogs and 28 000 cattle with mixed shoulders, weights, and grades. Hog prices range about 7.25 to 10.40 with light packing sows up to 8.60 and medium to heavy weights in the 9.60 to 10.40 band. Cattle demand varies by class with steers and yearlings steady to rising, stockers active, vealers off, and cows 4.75 to 10.50 while bulls hold around 12.00 to 17.75 depending on weight and grade. Western grassers noted in runs, western beef limited, few loads to eastern buyers at 15.00.
E C Tangney owner of several hotels in this part of the state was exonerated of blame in the death of 19 year old Wallace Lundquist struck by Tangney's car near Spencer Indiana. Lundquist died instantly after the collision. Tangney returned to the scene after driving away when approached by Lundquist's brother then went to Spencer for a physician before resuming his aid.
Ainsworth R. R. 2 Mrs. Jim Stone and daughter Grace shopped in Washington Tuesday. Miss Anna Schroeder returned to Milwaukee after visiting at the Fred Schroeder home and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Work spent Sunday at the Darbyshire home nearby.
The October sale season drew large crowds, with Jake Simmering’s sale attracting miles of spectators last Saturday. Local buyers from Noble and surrounding areas purchased cattle, mules, and wagons, while Pete Perdock and several others announced upcoming sales this week. Community updates note hospital visits, farm moves, and a mix of local notices and society items.
The L. G. Club will meet Friday October 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Beenblossom.
Last week two Washington county cattle shipments drew Chicago buyers. Cannon Brothers ranch near Verdi sold 64 Herefords at 17.35 per hundredweight, averaging 1 048 pounds. EK L Stewart sold 48 Herefords the same day at 17.35 per cwt, averaging 1 024 pounds. J A Frazier and Sons acted as commission agents. Both lots above average quality, signaling profitable cattle year.
Thin folks needing stronger blood are urged to use Burke's Cod Liver Oil and Iron Tablets a sugar coated formula claiming to combine cod liver oil with iron. Consumers are advised to buy the original product at a Washington Iowa drug store and to mention Iron.
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