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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1948

Page

7

Chicago Livestock Prices and Market Summary

Markets report slow, uneven livestock trade at Chicago. Hogs total 7,500 with declines across weights. most good 200-270 pounds 28.50-29.00, several loads near 29.50, lighter weights 26.50-28.60. Cattle receipts 7,000 with steers 239.00-41.00 top, heifers 31.00-38.50, cows 19.50-22.50, bulls 21.00-24.00. calves 400 head, vealers 29.00 top. Sheep 1,500, slaughter lambs unsettled. ewes 26.00-26.25, many under 25.00. Overall demand slow. clearances mixed across classes.

Chicago

Soybeans futures show mixed gains on front months

Market notes indicate small gains in nearby Nov and Dec contracts with gains around 246 to 269 percent, while March soybeans sit near 247 percent as trading volumes reflect cautious demand and weather hints.

Expert Increase In Registrations For Draft Today

Washington reports speed-up in registering 24 year old men for the draft as 25 year olds registered yesterday. Up to 1,200,000 men aged 25 signed up at 20,000 locations with some delays due to inexperience and crowds. National officials said the 18 through 25 age group is advancing with few major problems despite scattered incidents in Indianapolis Boston Philadelphia and Columbus.

Washington National Indianapolis Boston Philadelphia Columbus

Chicago Wholesale Trade in 1947 Surges to Billions

Chicago wholesale trade in 1947 neared 10.5 billion dollars with over 200 trade shows and merchandising events held annually in the city. These events attract more than 500,000 retail store owners and buyers, creating a continuous Leipzig Fair atmosphere.

Chicago

Iowa Secretary of State seals WWII veterans bonus act excerpt

The document records approval of a World War II veterans bonus act and its immediate effect upon adoption and approval. It cites the 52nd General Assembly, a May 19, 1947 approval date, and Section 5, Article 7 of the Iowa Constitution governing state debt submission. Dated July 22, 1948, by Secretary Rollo H. Bergeson.

52Nd General Assembly Ae Rollo H. Bergeson Fate State of Iowa General Assembly Fifty-second Gov Krnor A. D Rollo H. Bergeson

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