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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1930
Page
2
Market notes show varied bids for cattle hogs sheep and vealers with receipts tallied for cattle calves yearlings heifers cows and bulls. Prices range across weight classes from under 130 to 1800 pounds with top bids around 12.00 for heavy steers and 19.00 for top lamb ranges, reflecting market demand and supply for the period.
Grain and seed prices show mixed bids from cash to futures with weights and lamb terms. Wheat ranges around 85 to 89 percent quality, corn near 97 percent, clover and hay prices cited with October to March periods and numerous itemized bids and lots.
Sept 11 letters praise the Journal and local community, noting subscriptions and family ties in Washington and Des Moines. A Mrs McCall sale drew a crowd, with Lemley and Charley Sehmoeller at Washington cafe. proceeds and readers linked to Journal. USDA reports hog receipts and packing weights for Minnesota and Iowa plants, with price ranges and weight classes listed.
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